CRPF Constable Tradesman Syllabus 2026: PET, PST, CBT & Trade Test Pattern

The CRPF Constable Tradesman selection process has four stages — Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), Computer Based Test (CBT), and Trade Test. Each stage is eliminatory. You clear one, move to the next. You fail one, you're out — regardless of how well you did earlier.

Here's the uncomfortable truth most coaching institutes don't say loudly: 60–70% of candidates fail at the PET/PST stage. The written test (CBT) is where preparation matters, but only if you've already cleared the physical. This article covers both — with exact numbers, not vague "practice running" advice.

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Stage 1 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

PET is a race. It is qualifying in nature — no marks, just pass/fail. Clear it and proceed. Fail and go home.

Event	Male Standard	Female Standard
1.6 km Run	6 minutes 30 seconds	8 minutes 30 seconds
Long Jump	11 feet (3.35 m)	9 feet (2.74 m)
High Jump	3.5 feet (1.07 m)	3 feet (0.91 m)

Race strategy for males: 6:30 for 1.6 km means roughly 4 minutes per km — that's a comfortable jogging pace for a fit person. But at the exam venue, nerves, unfamiliar track, and crowd cause candidates to either sprint and burn out, or jog too slowly. Practice running 1.6 km on a stopwatch at least 3 months before the PET. Target under 6:00 for a safe buffer. Long jump of 11 feet is easily achievable with 3–4 weeks of focused practice.

Who fails here: Candidates who prepared only for the written test, sedentary students who haven't exercised in months, and those who underestimate the run because they feel "fit enough". Don't be that person.

Stage 2 — Physical Standard Test (PST)

PST is measurements only. Height, chest (males), weight. No running. But the measurements are strict — if you're 1 cm short, you're out. There is no appeal.

Male Physical Standards

Category	Height	Chest (Unexpanded)	Chest (Expanded)
General / OBC / SC / EWS	170 cm	80 cm	85 cm (min 5 cm expansion)
ST / Gorkha / Garhwali / Kumaoni / Hill Tribes	162.5 cm	76 cm	81 cm
NE States / Arunachal / Meghalaya / Mizoram / Manipur / Nagaland / Tripura / Sikkim / J&K Hill Tribes / Ladakh	162.5 cm	76 cm	81 cm

Female Physical Standards

Category	Height
General / OBC / SC / EWS	157 cm
ST / Hill Tribes / NE States	150 cm

Chest expansion tip: The 5 cm expansion from unexpanded to expanded is measured in a single breath. Practice deep chest breathing exercises — specifically the "hold-and-expand" technique. Swimmers and yoga practitioners typically have no issue here; gym-focused candidates without breathing exercises often fall just short.

Stage 3 — Computer Based Test (CBT)

The CBT is the only scored stage. Your rank in the final merit list is based entirely on CBT marks (Trade Test is qualifying). The exam has 100 questions across 4 subjects in 2 hours.

Note: The CBT exam pattern details (subject-wise question distribution, marking scheme) are based on the standard CRPF Tradesman pattern from previous recruitment cycles. Always verify from the official CRPF notification PDF before finalising your preparation plan, as exact question distribution can vary between recruitment cycles.

Subject	Questions (approx)	Topic Focus
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	Analogy, Series, Classification, Coding, Direction, Blood Relations
General Knowledge & Awareness	25	History, Geography, Polity, Science, Current Affairs, Defence/CRPF specific
Elementary Mathematics	25	Arithmetic, Percentage, Ratio, Time-Work, Simple Geometry
General English / Hindi	25	Grammar basics, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence correction

The difficulty is at the 10th standard level. There is no negative marking (verify from notification — some cycles have had 0.25 or 0.50 deduction). The 2-hour window for 100 questions gives you 1.2 minutes per question, which is sufficient if you're not spending excessive time on Maths calculations.

CBT — Subject-wise Preparation Strategy

Reasoning (25 Qs): This is your fastest scoring section. Practice analogies, coding-decoding, and series until they're automatic. At 10th level, the patterns are limited. 50 practice questions daily for 30 days is enough to score 20+ here consistently.

General Knowledge (25 Qs): The most unpredictable section. For CRPF specifically, CRPF history, CRPF operations (particularly against LWE), and defence/paramilitary awareness questions appear. Cover Lucent's GK + last 6 months of current affairs + basic facts about CRPF (formation year, motto, headquarters).

Mathematics (25 Qs): Class 7–10 level. Focus on percentage, profit-loss, simple interest, ratio, and basic geometry. Avoid spending too much time on data interpretation if time is a constraint. Learn shortcut methods for percentage and ratio problems.

English/Hindi (25 Qs): Most candidates choose Hindi. Grammar, vocabulary, fill-in-the-blanks, and one comprehension passage. If you chose English on the form, focus on error detection and synonyms/antonyms. 15 minutes for this section is realistic.

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Stage 4 — Trade Test

The Trade Test is qualifying only — no marks added to merit. You must demonstrate basic proficiency in your applied trade. Different trades have different tests:

Trade	Trade Test Format	What's Tested
Driver (HMV/LMV)	Practical driving test	Vehicle handling, road sense, reverse parking, hill start; valid HMV/LMV licence required
MMV (Mechanical Motor Vehicle)	Practical + verbal	Engine fault diagnosis, basic maintenance, tyre change, oil/filter knowledge
Cook	Practical cooking	Prepare 2–3 standard dishes (dal, sabzi, rice, chapati) to specified quantity and quality
Tailor	Practical stitching	Sew a basic item (shirt, pant) within time limit; machine operation, hand finishing
Carpenter	Practical woodwork	Basic joint, furniture repair; use of tools (saw, chisel, plane)
Cobbler	Practical shoe repair	Sole attachment, stitching repair, basic resoling
Barber	Practical haircut	Standard military haircut, clean shave; speed and finish evaluated
Painter	Practical painting	Wall painting, surface preparation, neat edges, brush control
Bugler / Brass Band / Pipe Band	Instrument performance	Play designated tunes on respective instrument; tested by panel
Washer Man / Water Carrier / Mali / Safai Karmchari / Hair Dresser	Practical task	Trade-specific tasks evaluated by recruitment panel

Driver trade: Your HMV (Heavy Motor Vehicle) licence is mandatory just to apply. The trade test will include actual driving — expect to drive a truck or heavy vehicle through a test course. Practice with the vehicle type you're comfortable with. LMV candidates applying under Driver should double-check the notification for licence type requirement.

MMV trade: This is more technical than just driving. Expect to be asked to identify an artificially-created fault in an engine (spark plug removed, wrong fuel cap, loose battery terminal, etc.). Practical experience in a motor workshop gives a huge edge here.

Full Selection Process Summary

Stage	Type	Scoring	Typical Attrition
Stage 1: PET	Physical (run + jump)	Qualifying only	~50–60% fail
Stage 2: PST	Physical measurements	Qualifying only	~10–15% fail
Stage 3: CBT	Written exam (100 MCQ)	Merit-based	Shortlisted for Trade Test
Stage 4: Trade Test	Practical skill test	Qualifying only	~5–10% fail
Final: Document Verification + Medical	DV + medical fitness	—	Small %

Recommended Books and Study Resources

There is no CRPF-specific Tradesman book that covers all four subjects well. Combine these:

Subject	Recommended Book	Why
Reasoning	Arihant Fast Track Objective Arithmetic / MK Pandey Reasoning	10th-level patterns, solved examples, sufficient for CRPF level
General Knowledge	Lucent's General Knowledge + Monthly Current Affairs PDF (Pratiyogita Darpan or GK Today)	Lucent covers static GK; monthly CA covers events
Mathematics	RS Aggarwal Elementary Mathematics or NCERT Class 8–10	NCERT builds concept; RS Aggarwal adds practice questions
English	Wren & Martin (Grammar) + any SSC-level vocabulary wordlist	Grammar + vocabulary is sufficient for this level
Hindi	Arihant Samanya Hindi or any SSC Hindi guide	Grammar, idioms, comprehension — covers the full Hindi section
Mock Tests	Testbook / Gradeup (free CRPF/SSC GD mock series)	Practice with timed tests; builds speed for 100Q/2hr format

Coaching institutes charge ₹8,000–15,000 for CRPF Tradesman batches. Given the 10th-level difficulty, self-study with the books above is genuinely sufficient for most candidates. If Maths is a weak point, a short crash course focused specifically on arithmetic shortcuts may help.

Physical Training Plan — 90 Days Before PET

The PET is 3 months after notification. Here is a realistic training plan for a candidate starting from scratch:

Phase	Weeks	Running Target	Jumping Practice
Base building	Weeks 1–3	Walk + jog 2 km daily; no speed pressure	Long jump: 3 attempts daily; High jump: stepping practice
Speed building	Weeks 4–7	2 km in under 12 min; introduce 1.6 km timed runs	Long jump: 8–9 ft consistently; High jump: technique focus
Target pace	Weeks 8–10	1.6 km in 6:45–7:00; 5 runs/week	Long jump: 10–11 ft; High jump: 3.5 ft
Race simulation	Weeks 11–12	1.6 km in under 6:15; taper in final week	Full practice with standing long jump technique

Two additional things most candidates skip: ankle and knee exercises to prevent injury during heavy training, and practicing the actual jump technique (standing long jump is different from a running take-off). YouTube videos from NDA/SSB physical preparation channels show the correct technique for standing long jump and high jump.

What No Other Site Tells You

The CBT merit list is drawn from PET/PST survivors, not all applicants. This is significant. With 9,175 vacancies, if 5 lakh candidates apply and 60% fail PET, you're competing against roughly 2 lakh people in CBT — not 5 lakh. Your effective competition drops dramatically after the physical stages. If you're physically fit and prepared, your probability of selection improves substantially.

Trade Test is harder for trades requiring specific skills. Driver, MMV, Cook, and Tailor have observable, measurable trade tests that recruiters evaluate strictly. Trades like Mali, Safai Karmchari, and Water Carrier have simpler practical tests where almost everyone who attempts passes. If you're borderline physically or academically, consider which trade gives you the best overall probability.

CRPF GK questions are force-specific. Unlike SSC GD which has generic GK, CRPF Tradesman exams include questions about CRPF's history (formed 27 July 1939, initially as Crown Representative's Police), CRPF's motto ("Service and Loyalty"), CRPF's role in LWE operations, and paramilitary facts. Allocate 10–15% of your GK preparation specifically to CRPF and paramilitary force knowledge.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How many questions are in the CRPF Tradesman CBT exam?

The CBT has 100 questions in 2 hours across General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Knowledge, Elementary Mathematics, and English/Hindi — approximately 25 questions per subject. This is based on the standard CRPF Tradesman exam pattern; verify exact distribution from the official notification PDF for 2026.

Q: Is there negative marking in the CRPF Tradesman CBT?

Negative marking varies by recruitment cycle. Some CRPF Tradesman exams have had 0.25 per wrong answer, others had no negative marking. Always check the official notification for the 2026 cycle's marking scheme before attempting questions. Do not guess answers unless you're confident, as a precaution either way.

Q: Which stage eliminates the most candidates in CRPF Tradesman selection?

The PET (Physical Efficiency Test) eliminates the most candidates — estimates from previous cycles put the PET failure rate at 50–60% of all applicants. Many apply without adequate physical preparation. The 1.6 km run in 6:30 minutes for males sounds easy but catches unprepared candidates. Start physical training at least 3 months before your exam date.

Q: What does the Driver trade test involve?

Driver candidates must have a valid HMV (Heavy Motor Vehicle) licence as a prerequisite. The trade test involves an actual driving test with a heavy vehicle — truck or bus — through a designated test course. Expect reverse parking, hill start, narrow-passage navigation, and general road handling. Candidates with recent, regular driving experience have a clear advantage.

Q: Does Trade Test marks count in final merit?

No. The Trade Test is qualifying only. Your position in the final merit list is based entirely on your CBT score. The Trade Test only determines whether you proceed to document verification and medical — it doesn't add or subtract marks from your CBT score.

CRPF कांस्टेबल ट्रेड्समैन सिलेबस 2026: PET, PST, CBT और ट्रेड टेस्ट

CRPF Constable Tradesman selection में 4 stages हैं — PET, PST, CBT, और Trade Test। हर stage eliminate करती है। एक stage fail हुए तो बाहर — चाहे पिछली stages में कितना भी अच्छा किया हो।

एक ज़रूरी सच: 60–70% candidates PET/PST में ही बाहर हो जाते हैं। Written exam (CBT) की तैयारी तभी काम आती है जब physical पहले clear हो। दोनों की detail नीचे दी गई है।

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Stage 1 — Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

PET एक race है। Qualifying — marks नहीं, सिर्फ pass/fail। Clear करो तो आगे, fail तो बाहर।

Event	पुरुष Standard	महिला Standard
1.6 km दौड़	6 मिनट 30 सेकंड	8 मिनट 30 सेकंड
Long Jump	11 फुट (3.35 m)	9 फुट (2.74 m)
High Jump	3.5 फुट (1.07 m)	3 फुट (0.91 m)

Race strategy: 6:30 में 1.6 km यानी लगभग 4 मिनट per km — fit candidate के लिए comfortable pace। लेकिन exam venue पर nerves और भीड़ की वजह से candidates जल्दी sprint करते हैं और थक जाते हैं। Exam से कम से कम 3 महीने पहले stopwatch लगाकर 1.6 km दौड़ना शुरू करें। Target: 6 मिनट से कम।

कौन fail होते हैं: वो candidates जिन्होंने सिर्फ written की तैयारी की, exercise नहीं की, या समझा कि "इतना तो हो जाएगा"।

Stage 2 — Physical Standard Test (PST)

PST में सिर्फ measurement होती है — height, chest (पुरुष), weight। कोई running नहीं। लेकिन measurements strict हैं — 1 cm कम हुए तो बाहर। कोई appeal नहीं।

पुरुष Physical Standards

Category	Height	Chest (बिना फुलाए)	Chest (फुलाकर)
General / OBC / SC / EWS	170 cm	80 cm	85 cm (min 5 cm expansion)
ST / Gorkha / Garhwali / Hill Tribes	162.5 cm	76 cm	81 cm

महिला Physical Standards

Category	Height
General / OBC / SC / EWS	157 cm
ST / Hill Tribes / NE States	150 cm

Chest expansion tip: Unexpanded से expanded में 5 cm का expansion एक सांस में होती है। Deep breathing exercises — "hold-and-expand" technique — practice करें। Swimmers और yoga practitioners को यहाँ कोई problem नहीं होती।

Stage 3 — Computer Based Test (CBT)

CBT ही scored stage है। Final merit list सिर्फ CBT marks पर। 100 questions, 2 घंटे, 4 subjects।

Note: CBT exam pattern (subject-wise questions) पिछले CRPF Tradesman cycles के standard pattern पर है। Official notification PDF से exact distribution ज़रूर verify करें।

Subject	Questions (approx)	Focus Topics
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25	Analogy, Series, Coding, Direction, Blood Relations
General Knowledge & Awareness	25	History, Geography, Polity, Science, Current Affairs, CRPF facts
Elementary Mathematics	25	Percentage, Ratio, Time-Work, Simple Geometry
General English / Hindi	25	Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Sentence correction

Difficulty level: 10th standard। 2 घंटे में 100 questions — प्रति question 1.2 मिनट। Maths calculations पर ज़्यादा time न गँवाएँ।

Subject-wise तैयारी Strategy

Reasoning (25 Qs): Analogy, coding-decoding, series — ये patterns limited हैं। 30 दिन रोज़ 50 questions का practice करें — 20+ score करना comfortable हो जाएगा।

GK (25 Qs): CRPF-specific questions (history, operations, headquarters) ज़रूर आते हैं। Lucent's GK + पिछले 6 महीने current affairs + CRPF facts (formation year: 1939, motto, HQ: New Delhi) cover करें।

Mathematics (25 Qs): Class 7–10 level। Percentage, profit-loss, simple interest, ratio, basic geometry। Shortcut methods सीखें — speed ज़रूरी है।

Hindi (25 Qs): Grammar, vocabulary, fill-in-the-blanks, comprehension passage। 15 मिनट में comfortable होना चाहिए।

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Stage 4 — Trade Test

Trade Test qualifying only है — merit में marks नहीं जुड़ते। अपने trade में basic proficiency दिखानी होती है।

Trade	Test Format	क्या Test होता है
Driver (HMV/LMV)	Practical driving	Vehicle handling, reverse parking, hill start; valid HMV licence ज़रूरी
MMV	Practical + verbal	Engine fault diagnosis, maintenance, tyre change
Cook	Practical cooking	Dal, sabzi, rice, chapati बनाना — quality और quantity check
Tailor	Practical stitching	Shirt/pant सिलना — machine operation, time limit
Carpenter	Practical woodwork	Basic joint, furniture repair, tools का उपयोग
Barber	Practical haircut	Military haircut, clean shave — speed और finish
Bugler / Brass Band / Pipe Band	Instrument performance	Designated tunes बजाना — panel evaluation

Driver trade important: HMV licence apply करते वक्त ही ज़रूरी है। Trade test में actual truck/heavy vehicle driving होगी — test course पर।

MMV trade: Driving से ज़्यादा technical है। Engine में artificially बनाया गया fault identify करने को कहा जा सकता है। Motor workshop experience बड़ा advantage देता है।

Selection Process — Summary

Stage	Type	Scoring	Attrition
PET	Physical (race + jump)	Qualifying	~50–60% fail
PST	Physical measurements	Qualifying	~10–15% fail
CBT	Written (100 MCQ)	Merit-based	Shortlist
Trade Test	Practical skill	Qualifying	~5–10% fail
DV + Medical	Documents + fitness	—	Small %

वो बात जो कोई नहीं बताता

CBT merit list PET survivors में से बनती है, सभी applicants में से नहीं। अगर 5 लाख candidates apply करें और 60% PET में fail हों, तो CBT में आप 2 लाख लोगों से compete कर रहे हैं — 5 लाख से नहीं। Physically fit हों तो effective competition काफी कम है।

Trade Test difficulty trades के हिसाब से अलग है। Driver, MMV, Cook, Tailor के tests measured और strict हैं। Mali, Safai Karmchari, Water Carrier के tests simpler हैं। अगर physical या academic preparation borderline है तो trade choose करते वक्त overall probability ज़रूर सोचें।

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

Q: CRPF Tradesman CBT में कितने questions होते हैं?

CBT में 100 questions, 2 घंटे — General Intelligence & Reasoning, GK, Mathematics, English/Hindi — लगभग 25-25 questions। Official notification से exact distribution verify करें।

Q: CBT में negative marking है?

Previous cycles में कुछ में 0.25 per wrong answer था, कुछ में नहीं था। 2026 cycle के लिए official notification ज़रूर check करें। सुरक्षित approach: जिस answer पर confirm न हों, वहाँ सोच-समझकर attempt करें।

Q: सबसे ज़्यादा candidates किस stage में बाहर होते हैं?

PET (Physical Efficiency Test) — पिछले cycles में 50–60% candidates यहीं बाहर हो जाते हैं। 1.6 km 6:30 मिनट में — सुनने में आसान लगता है, लेकिन unprepared candidates के लिए मुश्किल है। Exam से कम से कम 3 महीने पहले daily running शुरू करें।

Q: Driver trade test में क्या होता है?

Driver trade के लिए valid HMV licence apply के समय ज़रूरी है। Trade test में actual driving — truck या heavy vehicle — test course पर। Reverse parking, hill start, narrow passage navigation। Regular driving experience वालों को clear advantage है।

Q: क्या Trade Test के marks final merit में जुड़ते हैं?

नहीं। Trade Test qualifying only है। Final merit list सिर्फ CBT score पर बनती है। Trade Test सिर्फ यह decide करता है कि आप Document Verification और Medical तक जाते हैं या नहीं।