CRPF Constable Tradesman Syllabus 2026: CBT Topics and Preparation Plan

The CRPF Constable (Technical and Tradesmen) syllabus 2026 is short compared with most government exams, but it spans four subjects, a trade test and a physical test. This page covers the Constable (Technical and Tradesmen) and Pioneer recruitment from the CRPF notice dated 8 April 2026. It does not cover Constable GD (see the SSC GD syllabus) or the CRPF Paramedical Staff recruitment, which have different papers.

Honesty note: CRPF names the four CBT sections and gives only a short topic summary in its notice. It does not publish a chapter-wise syllabus. The topic lists below are built from that summary, the Matriculation level the notice states, and the type of questions normally asked at this level. Use them as a working checklist, not as an official list.

Official CRPF recruitment website: https://rect.crpf.gov.in/

Table of Contents

• Syllabus at a glance

• Key points to know before you start

• General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus

• General Knowledge and General Awareness syllabus

• Elementary Mathematics syllabus

• English or Hindi syllabus

• Trade test and physical test: is there a syllabus?

• How to cover the syllabus step by step

Syllabus at a glance

The paper is 100 questions, 100 marks and 2 hours, with 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.

Key points to know before you start

• Level is Matriculation: questions are based on Class 10 level concepts, so there is no need for advanced books.

• Equal weight for each section: every section carries 25 marks, so a weak section cannot be ignored.

• Language choice: the last section is English or Hindi. Pick the language you read fastest.

• Bilingual paper: the CBT is conducted in English and Hindi only.

• Older pages may differ: older articles may list a different pattern or syllabus for earlier recruitment years, so follow the latest official notice.

General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus

The notice describes this section as mostly non-verbal. That means figures and patterns matter more than words, and practice builds speed more than theory does.

Verbal topics such as blood relations, direction sense and ranking may still appear, so give them a short revision before the exam, but spend most of your practice time on the non-verbal areas.

General Knowledge and General Awareness syllabus

This section has the widest range and the least fixed boundary. The notice lists current events and static subjects together.

Knowing the work and structure of the Central Armed Police Forces is a sensible bonus topic for this exam, since the force itself is the context.

Elementary Mathematics syllabus

Elementary Mathematics is the most predictable section, and a good score here can carry the paper.

Memorise tables up to 20, squares up to 30 and common fraction-percentage equivalents. They save time in every topic above.

English or Hindi syllabus

The notice states basic comprehension. In practice, expect short questions on the following areas in whichever language you choose.

• Reading comprehension: short passages with direct questions.

• Grammar: tenses, articles, prepositions, subject-verb agreement, or the Hindi equivalents such as sandhi, samas and karak.

• Vocabulary: synonyms, antonyms, one-word substitution, idioms and phrases.

• Error spotting and sentence improvement: small corrections in given sentences.

Trade test and physical test: is there a syllabus?

There is no written syllabus for these stages. The notice describes the requirement instead.

Both are qualifying, so they do not add to your merit marks but can end your selection.

How to cover the syllabus step by step

1. Weeks 1 to 3, build the base: revise Class 8 to 10 maths, make a formula sheet, and begin a daily 30-minute reading habit for general awareness. Start the physical routine as well.

2. Weeks 4 to 6, practise by topic: solve 20 to 30 questions a day in one maths and one reasoning topic. Add current affairs notes every week.

3. Weeks 7 to 9, move to sections: take 20-minute sectional tests and keep an error log of every wrong or skipped question.

4. Weeks 10 onwards, full papers: attempt full-length 100-question papers in 2 hours, review the section-wise analysis the same day and revise from the error log.