Warrant Officer (Cipher), Rifleman (Lineman Field), Rifleman (Engineer Equipment Mechanic), Rifleman (Electrician Motor Vehicle), Rifleman (Metalsmith), Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME),
Who Should Apply Age: 18 to 25 years. Age relaxation: Not specified in notification. Qualification: Class 10th for most Rifleman trades, Class 12th for Warrant Officer posts, with the trade-specific ITI or diploma listed against each post. Domicile: Not specified in notification. Gender: Open to all genders. Eligibility changes sharply by post, so read the qualification line for your trade before applying. Warrant Officer (Cipher), with 124 posts, requires Class 12th in Science with Physics, Mathematics and English, plus a 2-year ITI (NSQF Level 4 or above) in ICT, IT, Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering or Instrumentation Technology. Warrant Officer (Operation Theatre Technician) needs Class 12th plus a minimum 2-year diploma in that field. Warrant Officer (Physiotherapist) needs Class 12th, a minimum 2-year physiotherapy diploma and at least 1 year of work experience. Warrant Officer (Draughtsman) needs Class 10th and a 3-year diploma in Architectural Assistantship. Most Rifleman trades need Class 10th plus a 2-year ITI or a 2 or 3-year diploma in the relevant trade. Rifleman Store Keeper Technical (EME) requires only Class 10th from a recognised board. Two trades need extra proof: Rifleman (Mason) requires a passed trade test and a self-certification of at least 1 year of trade experience, and Rifleman (Recovery Vehicle Mechanic) requires a 2-year ITI in that trade along with a valid Heavy Motor Vehicle or Transport Vehicle Driving Licence. Check your date of birth against the 25-year limit using the age calculator , counting to the last date to apply. Salary and Career Growth Warrant Officer posts (Cipher, Operation Theatre Technician, Draughtsman, Physiotherapist): Pay level and gross pay are not stated in the Job Details. See official notification. Havildar (Instrument Mechanic): Pay level and gross pay are not stated in the Job Details. See official notification. Rifleman trades: Pay level and gross pay are not stated in the Job Details. See official notification. These are regular posts in a Central Armed Police Force, so if you are appointed, the pay structure in the notification will determine your take-home amount. For regular salaried central government posts, an NPS deduction of about 10 percent of basic pay is generally expected, followed by income tax where applicable. Because the pay level is not given in the Job Details, no in-hand figure is quoted here. Use the salary calculator once you have the basic pay for your post. For a Class 10th tradesman, compare the offer with local wages for ITI-qualified electricians, welders or mechanics, and factor in the job security, allowances and housing that a central force position typically carries. Promotion timelines come from the force's service rules and are not stated in this notification, so confirm them before you rely on them. How to Apply Apply online through the Apply URL in the Job Details, using a desktop or laptop with a stable connection, and start early because the window closes on 28 October 2026. Visit and locate the Technical/Tradesman Recruitment 2026 notification. Read the notification fully, then check the qualification line for your chosen trade, since each post has different requirements. Register with a valid mobile number and email ID, and keep the login details safe. Fill in personal details exactly as they appear on your Class 10th certificate, including your name, date of birth, father's name and address. Enter your education details for every qualification listed for your trade, including ITI or diploma and any Class 12th or trade certificate required. Select the post you want. Upload your recent passport-size photograph and signature scan, using the size and format specified in the notification. Use an image resizer to bring both files within the required limits before uploading. Pay the application fee of ₹100 online using the payment modes the portal accepts. Review every field on the preview page, then submit the form. Download and save the acknowledgement or confirmation page as a PDF. Note your application number and keep a printed copy for reference through the selection process. Common Mistakes That Get Applications Rejected Wrong photo or signature file: Uploading files that do not match the size, dimensions or format in the notification is one of the most common causes of rejection. Check the specifications before you upload. Incomplete education details: Leaving out ITI, diploma or trade certificate entries, or entering the wrong year or board, can disqualify you even if you hold the qualification. Miscalculating the age limit : Count the age on the last date to apply, 28 October 2026, and do not assume any relaxation. Relaxation is not specified in this notification. Claiming a category without proof: Selecting a category or relaxation in the form without a matching certificate can lead to rejection at veri