CRPF, Technical and Tradesmen Cadre, Sub-Inspector (Group ‘B’ Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2025
MINISTRY OF HOME AFFAIRS
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 25th September, 2025
G.S.R. 711(E).— In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of section 18 of the Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949 (66 of 1949) and in supersession of the Central Reserve Police Force, Group ‘B’ posts (General Duty, Technical and Tradesmen Cadre) Recruitment Rules, 2014, in so far as they relate to the posts of Inspector (Armourer), Inspector (Motor Transport), Sub-Inspector (Tailor), Sub-Inspector (Brass Band), Sub-Inspector (Pipe Band) and Inspector (Band), except as respects things done or omitted to be done before such supersession, the Central Government hereby makes the following rules regulating the method of recruitment to the posts of Inspector (Armourer), Inspector (Motor Transport), Inspector (Brass Band), Sub-Inspector (Tailor), Sub-Inspector (Brass Band) and Sub-Inspector (Pipe Band) in the Technical and Tradesmen Cadre, in the Central Reserve Police Force, Ministry of Home Affairs, namely:-
1. Short title and commencement.- (1) These rules may be called the Ministry of Home Affairs, Central Reserve Police Force, Technical and Tradesmen Cadre (Group ‘B’ Posts) Recruitment Rules, 2025.
(2) They shall come into force on the date of their publication in the Official Gazette.
2. Definitions.- (1) In these rules, unless the context otherwise requires,-
(a) “Director-General” means the Director General, Central Reserve Police Force;
(b) “SHAPE-1” refers to the medical category as specified under the Central Reserve Police Force Standing Order No. 04 of 2008, dated the 15th December, 2008, and subsequent amendments issued in this regard by the Central Government from time to time.
(2) Words and expressions used herein and not defined shall have the same meanings assigned to them in the Central Reserve Police Force Act, 1949 (66 of 1949), and the Central Reserve Police Force Rules, 1955.
3. Application.-These rules shall apply to the posts as specified in column (1) of the Schedule annexed to these rules.
4. Number of posts, classification and level in pay matrix. – The number of the said posts, their classification and level in the pay matrix attached thereto shall be as specified in columns (2) to (4) of the said Schedule.
5. Method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications, etc.- The method of recruitment, age-limit, qualifications and other matters relating to the said posts shall be as specified in columns (5) to (13) of the said Schedule.
6. Disqualification.- No person,-
(a) who has entered into or contracted a marriage with a person having a spouse living; or
(b) who, having a spouse living, has entered into or contracted a marriage with any person, shall be eligible for appointment to the said posts:
Provided that the Central Government may, if satisfied that such marriage is permissible under the personal law applicable to such person and that there are other grounds for so doing, exempt any person from the operation of this rule.
7. Seniority.– The seniority shall be regulated in accordance with the Central Reserve Police Force Rules, 1955, and general instructions issued by the Central Government from time to time.
8. Pre-Promotional courses.– Every member of the Force in the feeder category shall be detailed to undergo qualifying promotional courses or trade test, before completing the service eligibility period for promotion to higher rank, in order of his seniority and every such member of the Force shall, before any promotion, be required to pass promotional course or trade test or courses as specified in column (11) of the said Schedule :
Provided that if the Director-General, Central Reserve Police Force is satisfied that due to exigencies of service or other unavoidable reasons, any such member is not able to undergo or qualify the required promotional course or trade test or courses, he after the reasons to be recorded in writing, may promote such member of Force, subject to passing of promotional course or trade test or courses within a period of two years, from the date of his promotion, failing which he shall be reverted to previous rank and status.
9. Ineligibility of non-citizens of India.- No person, who is not a citizen of India shall, except with the prior permission of the Central Government in writing, be appointed or employed under these rules:
Provided that nothing contained in this rule shall debar the appointment or employment of a subject of Nepal or Bhutan in the Force.
10. Superannuation.– (1) Every person appointed under these rules shall retire from service on the afternoon of the last day of the month in which he or she attains the age of sixty years or as prescribed by the Central Government from time to time :
Provided that a person whose date of birth is on the first day of a month, shall stand retire from service in the afternoon of the last day of the preceding month on attaining the age of superannuation.
(2) No person shall be granted extension in service beyond the age of retirement on superannuation as specified in sub-rule (1).
11. Power to relax.– Where the Central Government is of the opinion that it is necessary or expedient so to do, it may, by order and for reasons to be recorded in writing and in consultation with the Union Public Service Commission, relax any of the provisions of these rules with respect to any class or category of persons.
12. Saving.– Nothing in these rules shall affect reservation, relaxation of age-limit and other concessions required to be provided for the Scheduled Castes, the Scheduled Tribes, the Other Backward Classes, the Ex-servicemen and other special categories of persons in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard.
SCHEDULE
| Name of posts. | Number of posts. | Classification. | Level in pay matrix. | Whether selection post or non-selection post. |
| (1) | (2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 1. Inspector (Armourer). | 24 * (2025)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload. |
General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400). | Selection. |
|
Age-limit for direct recruits. |
|
(6) |
|
Not applicable. |
|
Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits. |
|
(7) |
|
Not applicable. |
|
Whether age and educational qualifications prescribed for direct recruits will apply in the case of promotees. |
Period of probation, if any. | Method of recruitment whether by direct recruitment or by promotion or by deputation/absorption and percentage of the vacancies to be filled by various methods. |
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion. |
|
In case of recruitment by promotion or by deputation/absorption, grades from which promotion or deputation/absorption to be made. |
If a Departmental Promotion Committee exists, what is its composition. | Circumstances in which Union Public Service Commission is to be consulted in making recruitment. |
| (11) | (12) | (13) |
| Promotion:
(a) Sub-Inspector (Armourer) in level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs.35400-112400) with five years of regular service in the grade and who have successfully completed promotional course or trade test or courses as specified by the Director-General, Central Reserve Police Force from time to time; and (b) the candidates shall be in medical category SHAPE-I and having good record of service. Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. |
Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-
1. Inspector-General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2. Deputy – Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve 3. Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 5. One member of the Force not below the rank of Assistant Commandant having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. |
Not applicable. |
|
(1) |
(2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 2. Inspector (Motor Transport). | 47 * (2025)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload. |
General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400). | Selection. |
| (6) |
| Not applicable |
| (7) |
| Not applicable |
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion. |
|
(11) |
(12) | (13) |
| Promotion:
(a) Sub-Inspector (Motor Transport or Motor Mechanic) in level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400) with five years of regular service in the grade and who having successfully completed promotional course or trade test or courses as specified by the Director-General, Central Reserve Police Force from time to time; and (b) the candidates shall be in medical category SHAPE-I and having good record of service. Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. |
Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-
1.Inspector-General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2.Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force -Member; 3. Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 5. One member of the Force not below the rank of Assistant Commandant having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. |
Not applicable. |
|
(1) |
(2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 3. Inspector (Brass Band). | 22 * (2025)
[Male-21 and Female-01] *Subject to variation dependent on workload. |
General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level-7 in the pay matrix (Rs. 44900-142400). | Selection. |
| (6) |
| Not applicable |
| (7) |
| Not applicable |
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Not applicable. | Not applicable. | By promotion, failing which by deputation. |
|
(11) |
(12) | (13) |
| Promotion:
(a) Sub-Inspector (Brass Band) in level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs.35400-112400) with five years of regular service in the grade and who having successfully completed promotional course or trade test or courses as specified by the Director-General, Central Reserve Police Force from time to time; and (b) the candidates shall be in medical category SHAPE-I and having good record of service. Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations,- (a) i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with five years service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs.35400- 112400) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:- (i) 10th class pass from a recognised Board; and Note1.- The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Note 2.- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 3.- The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-
1. Inspector-General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2. Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force-Member; 3. Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 5. One member of the Force not below the rank of Assistant Commandant having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. |
Not applicable. |
|
(1) |
(2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 4.Sub-Inspector (Tailor). | 43 *(2025)
*Subject to variation dependent on workload. |
General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non- Ministerial. | Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400- 112400). | Selection. |
| (6) |
| Not applicable |
| (7) |
| Not applicable |
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Not applicable. | Two years. | By promotion. |
|
(11) |
(12) | (13) |
| Promotion:
(a) Assistant Sub-Inspector (Tailor) in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs.29200- 92300) with six years of regular service in the grade and who having successfully completed promotional course or trade test or courses as specified by the Director-General, Central Reserve Police Force from time to time; and (b) the candidates shall be in medical category SHAPE-I and having good record of service. Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. |
Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-
1. Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2. Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force -Member; 3. Second-in-Command or Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force- Member; 5. One member of the Force not below the rank of Inspector having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:- 1. Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2. Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force -Member; 3. Second-in-Command or Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 5. One member of the Force not below the rank of Inspector having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. |
Not applicable. |
|
(1) |
(2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 5. Sub-Inspector (Brass Band). | 22 *(2025) [Male-21 and Female- 01]*Subject to variation dependent on workload. |
General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial. | Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400). | Selection. |
| (6) |
| Not applicable |
| (7) |
| Not applicable |
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Not applicable. | Two years. | By promotion, failing which by deputation. |
|
Promotion: (a) Assistant Sub-Inspector (Brass Band) in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs.29200- 92300) with six years of regular service in the grade and who having successfully completed promotional course or trade test or courses as specified by the Director-General, Central Reserve Police Force from time to time; and (b) the candidates shall be in medical category SHAPE-I and having good record of service. Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. Deputation: Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations,- (a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with six years service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs.29200-92300) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:- (i) 10th class pass from a recognised Board; and (ii) with two years experience in trades. Note 1.- The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Note 2.- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 3.- The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-
1. Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2. Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force -Member; 3. Second-in-Command or Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 5. One member not below the rank of Inspector having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:- 1. Deputy-Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2.Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force -Member; 3. Second-in-Command or Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 5. One member of the Force not below the rank of Inspector having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. |
Not applicable. |
|
(1) |
(2) | (3) | (4) | (5) |
| 6. Sub-Inspector (Pipe Band). | 16 *(2025)
[Male-15 and Female-01] *Subject to variation dependent on workload. |
General Central Service, Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted, Non- Ministerial. | Level-6 in the pay matrix (Rs. 35400-112400). | Selection. |
| (6) |
| Not applicable |
| (7) |
| Not applicable |
| (8) | (9) | (10) |
| Not applicable. | Two years. | By promotion, failing which by deputation. |
|
(11) |
(12) | (13) |
| Promotion:
(a) Assistant Sub-Inspector (Pipe Band) in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs.29200-92300) with six years of regular service in the grade and who having successfully completed promotional course or trade test or courses as specified by the Director-General, Central Reserve Police Force from time to time; and (b) the candidates shall be in medical category SHAPE-I and having good record of service. Note.- Where juniors who have completed their qualifying or eligibility service are being considered for promotion, their seniors shall also be considered provided they are not short of the requisite qualifying or eligibility service by more than half of such qualifying or eligibility service or two years, whichever is less and have successfully completed their probation period for promotion to the next higher grade along with their juniors who have already completed such qualifying or eligibility service. Deputation,- Officers of the Central Government or State Governments or Union territory Administrations; (a) (i) holding analogous post on a regular basis in the parent cadre or department; or (ii) with six years service rendered after appointment to the post on a regular basis in level-5 in the pay matrix (Rs.29200-92300) or equivalent in the parent cadre or department; and (b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience, namely:- (i) 10th class pass from a recognised Board; and (ii) with two years experience in trades. Note 1.- The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation. Similarly, the deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion. Note 2.- The period of deputation including the period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organisation or department of the Central Government shall ordinarily not exceed three years. Note 3.- The maximum age-limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications. |
Group ‘B’ Departmental Promotion Committee (for considering promotion) consisting of:-
1. Deputy – Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2. Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 3. Second-in-Command or Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force- Member; 5. One member not below the rank of Inspector having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. Group ‘B’ Departmental Confirmation Committee (for considering confirmation) consisting of:- 1. Deputy Inspector General of Police, Central Reserve Police Force – Chairperson; 2. Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force -Member; 3. Second-in-Command or Deputy Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 4. Assistant Commandant, Central Reserve Police Force – Member; 5. One member of the Force not below the rank of Inspector having adequate knowledge of relevant trade -Member. |
Not applicable. |
[F. No. R.IX-1/2024-Org (Tech./Tradesmen)]
ANIL KUMAR PRADHAN, Dy. Secy. (P-II)
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