Gearing up for the CRPF

Gearing up for the CRPF Wish to be a part of the force that safeguards the country? That too in a broad spectrum? From environment control to fighting aggression? If yes, gear up for the CRPF. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the largest of India’s Central Armed Police Forces.The demand of this Force from States and Union Territories has substantially increased and this Force has been called upon to help the States in almost every situation. The role of the Force and services rendered by it have extended beyond the nation’s borders as well. Genesis Raised as the Crown Representative Police on 27 July 1939 with one battalion, the CRPF today is the largest CAPF in the world with over 240 battalions. CRPF is the main Force of the union of India entrusted with maintaining and safeguarding the internal security of the Country. The duties performed by the Force span the broadest possible spectrum imaginable. Since its origin as the Crown Representative Police in 1939, the Force has maintained its highest traditions of professionalism and valour. It functions under the aegis of Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) of the Government of India,  The main task of the CRPF is to maintain internal security. The CRPF is deployed to perform a broad gamut of duties which include:

• Crowd control
• Riot control
• Counter militancy/insurgency operations
• Fighting Left wing extremism
• Overall co-ordination of large-scale security arrangement (especially during elections in sensitive areas)
• VIP protection
• Environmental degradation checking
• Fighting aggression
• Participating in UN peacekeeping Mission
• Rescue and relief operations (during natural calamities)

Eligibility and Entry Levels The CRPF gives an opportunity to those who have passed VIII standard up to graduates. Women can also get entries in some categories of CRPF. The selection board of Central Police Organizations (CPO) selected the officers of CRPF through a competitive examination, physical test, medical test, and interview.  One can join the CRPF at these levels:

• – 25% of the vacancies occurring in a year are being filled by direct recruitment through Staff Selection Commission. 
• Constable Constable (GD) – 100% vacancies are filled by direct recruitment from open market. Constable (Tech/Trade) – Recruitment of Tradesmen and Technical Staff is decentralised and the vacancies of these categories are filled by Unit Commandant under the directions of Sectors IsGP after observing all due formalities
• Followers (Cook/ Water Carrier/ Barber/ Washerman/ Safai Karamchari are the members of the CRPF that comes under followers category) – By respective Unit Commandant under the directions of Sectors IsGP after observing due formalities. 
• Head Constable
• Assistant Sub- Inspector (ASI)

Let us discuss the post of entry level that is of the Constable Age limit Constable is an entry level post within the CRPF. Duty assigned to a 10th recruit is – General Duty. Applicant must be between 18 to 23 years of age at the time of applying. Upper age limit is relaxed by 5 years for SC/ST candidates. It is relaxed by 3 years for OBC candidates.  Educational Qualification Minimum educational qualification required is – 10th pass or equivalent. Physical and Medical Standards  

• Minimum height required is 170 cm. For male candidates, height will be 170 For female candidates height would  be 157 cm.
• Chest: 80-85 cm (breath in and breath out)
• Weight should be in proportion to height of the candidate

Selection Process: The selection process consists of two main stages. They are –

• Physical Fitness Test (PST)
• Written Examination
• Medical Examination
• Interview

  After checking the application forms, call letters are sent to deserving candidates. These candidates are subjected to physical examination. Once they clear the physical requirements test and physical fitness test, they are supposed to appear for the written examination. Stage I – Physical Fitness Test This is the first stage of the selection process. In this stage physical measurements of candidates are taken by the authorities. They are also made to undergo the physical fitness test like:

• Long Jump (11 Ft)
• High Jump (3.5 Ft)
• One Mile race (must be finished within six minutes)

 Maximum three chances will be given to a candidate to perform Long jump and High jump in satisfactory manner.Once a candidate clears Physical Fitness Test, he is selected to undergo the written exam.  Stage II- Written Exam  The written exam is of 120  minutes duration and is  divided into two parts viz Part A and Part B. Part A consists of objective type questions whereas  Part B consists of descriptive questions. It carries 50 marks with each part of 25 marks. The syllabus covers subjects like Science, General Knowledge, Numerical Aptitude, Test of Reasoning to check General Intelligence, Numerical Aptitude, Clerical Aptitude and a Descriptive Paper (Essay writing and letter writing) You would be required to carry original certificate that were attached with the application form. Candidates should also carry with them two passport size photographs.Candidates who manage to clear written examination must undergo medical examination. Medical examination is followed by interview. Final selection will be made on the basis of a merit list prepared by the authorities. The final merit list is prepared on the basis of marks scored in PFT, written exam, medical examination and interview.   Service Allocation:  Service Allocation will be made on the basis of position in the Merit List and the Service Preferences. The service preferences would have to be indicated by the candidates at the time of filling up the Detailed Application Form after qualifying the Physical and Medical Standards Tests and the Physical Efficiency Tests.

Promotional Avenues for Non Gazetted Executive Force Personnel

Constable to Head Constable	Head Constable to Sub-Inspector	Sub-inspector to Inspector
Must have completed minimum 8 years of service as Constable from the date of enlistment.	Must have completed minimum five years service in the rank, subject to a total service of 18 years.	Must have minimum three years service in the rank
Must have qualified in Junior Cadre Course and Section Commander Course.	Must have qualified in W&T course. However, Head Constables who have qualified in Senior Cadre Course are not required to undergo W&T course.	Must have qualified in Platoon Commander Course as well as Senior Sub Inspector Cadre Course.

Promotional Avenues for Gazetted Officers

After joining service as Asstt.Commandant the following promotional avenues are available to cadre officers

Rank	Qualifying service for Promotion.
Dy. Commandant.	5 years as Asstt. Commandant.
Second-In-Command	5 years as Dy.Commandant (with total 10 years Group ‘A’ service).
Commandant	5 years as Second-In-Command (with 15 years Group ‘A’ service)
DIGP	3 years as Commandant (with 20 years Group ‘A’ service)
IGP	3 years as DIG (24 years Group ‘A’ service)

Sample English Practice Questions for CRPF  Directions : Of the four alternatives given under each sentence, find the one that best fits into the blank space.

1. A …..thief was caught by the police last night.           

(a)    Famous            (b)   Popular            (c)    Renowned            (d)   Notorious

2. Despite her pleas, the mistress did not…..to her request.

(a)    Accede (b)   Convince (c)    Favour (d)   Approve

3. The bank clerk tried to…..money from his friend’s account.

(a)Empower (b)Embellish (c)Embroil (d)Embezzle

4. The figures were barely ….. in the dim light.

(a)Obvious (b)Perceived (c)Perceptive (d)Susceptible

5. Giving to his sons the key to success, he slept a (an) ….. sleep.

(a)Perennial (b)Amiable (c)Ephemeral (d)Eternal

6. The doctor gave the women a ….. to calm her down.

(a)Tonic (b)Sedative (c Antiseptic (d)Antidote

7. The accused denied having committed the crime but could advance no sound arguments to ….. the charges.

(a)Refuse (b)Repress (c)Refute (d)Reproof Therefore, gear up for getting into one of the most prestigious forces, viz, the Central Central Reserve Police Force…