Full Form of CRPF

1. Official Mandate, Scope & Background

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is India's largest Central Armed Police Force, originally raised as Crown Representative's Police in 1939 and reconstituted under the CRPF Act 1949. It specializes in counter-insurgency operations, anti-Naxal deployments, and riot control.

2. Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Age Limits

Constable (General Duty): 10th pass; age 18 to 23 years. Sub-Inspector / Assistant Commandant: Graduate degree in relevant discipline; age 20 to 25 years. Must meet strict physical and medical standards.

3. Examination Scheme & Selection Procedure

Recruitment through SSC GD Constable examination, UPSC CAPF (AC) examination, or CRPF departmental direct boards, followed by rigorous Physical Standard/Efficiency tests and Medical validation.

4. Core Syllabus & Key Subjects

General Reasoning, Numerical Aptitude, General Awareness of Indian Polity & Internal Security, and English / Hindi language skills.