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RPF Recruitment 2026

The officials have mentioned that now, Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will be held responsible for conducting the RPF (Railway Police Force) Examination nationally to select eligible candidates for the vacancies of Constables and Sub-Inspectors. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for RPF Recruitment 2025. The RPF notification regarding the procedure for recruitment of Sub Inspector (Exe.) and Constable (Exe.) in RPF/RPSF will be published for Railway Police Force recruitment 2025 on the official website www.ssc.gov.in. The 10th pass candidates can apply for the constable posts and a candidate needs a graduation degree to apply for SI posts. The complete details including registration dates regarding the Railway RPF Recruitment 2025 have been notified with the release of detailed RPF Notification 2025. The candidates interested and waiting for the RPF Recruitment Notification can have an overview of the recruitment drive summed up based on the press release notification.
RPF Recruitment
2025- Highlights
Organization
Staff Selection Commission (SSC)
Posts
Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI)
Selection Process
Computer Based Test Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test Document Verification
Salary/ Pay Scale
Constable- Rs. 21,700 SI- Rs. 35,400

RPF Recruitment 2025- Important Dates

Recently, RPF will release the official notification announcing the important dates for RPF Recruitment 2025 and the same will also be updated here.

Railway RPF Vacancy 2025

A total of 4660 vacancies are released for the Railway RPF 2025 exam, out of which 4208 are for Constable and 452 are for Sub Inspector. 15% of vacancies are reserved for women for each post. The detailed vacancies to be filled through RPF Recruitment 2025 have been notified with the release of detailed notification and tabulated below for your reference.
Position
Vacancies
Constable
4208
Sub Inspector
450
Total Vacancies
4660

RPF Recruitment 2025 Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for the RPF Constable and Sub Inspector posts, the candidate must follow the given age limit and education qualification. Candidates who are planning for the Constable position must have completed at least the 10th class, whereas Sub-Inspector applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree RPF Education Qualification The educational qualifications required for RPF Recruitment 2025 for the post of Sub Inspector (SI) and Constable are as follows-
Posts
Education Qualification
Sub Inspector
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. The specific educational qualifications may vary depending on the recruitment notification and position.
Constable
Candidates must have completed at least 10th class (SSLC or equivalent) from a recognized board or institution

RPF Age Limit [as on 01/07/2024]

The age limit for both SI and Constable posts are different and as notified by the board are discussed below. For constables Minimum Age: 18 years Maximum Age: 28 years For Sub-Inspectors Minimum Age: 20 years Maximum Age: 28 years

Age Relaxation

Category
Age Limit
SC/ST
5 years
OBC
3 years
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UT of JK & Ladakh during the period of 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989
UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years
Only for the post of SI: Central Govt. employees other than ex-servicemen, who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service on the date of reckoning
UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husbands but not remarried
UR/EWS- 2 years OBC- 5 years SC/ST- 7 years

RPF Recruitment 2025 Selection Process

The selection process for the RPF (Railway Protection Force) typically consists of several stages to ensure the recruitment of eligible and qualified candidates. All stages to be conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The selection process may include the following stages:
Phase 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)- The initial stage of the selection process is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that assesses candidates’ knowledge in subjects such as General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning.
Phase 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)- Candidates who qualify for the CBT are then required to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The PET includes physical tasks such as running, long jump, and high jump. The standards for PET may vary based on the gender of the candidate.
Phase 3: Physical Measurement Test (PMT)- Candidates who clear the PET are subjected to a Physical Measurement Test to ensure that they meet the prescribed physical standards.
Phase 4: Document Verification- After clearing the PET and PMT, candidates need to provide the necessary documents to verify their eligibility, which typically includes educational certificates, identity proof, and other relevant documents.

RPF Application Fees

To Apply Online for the RPF Recruitment 2025 Exam, a candidate must pay the Application Fees. If the applicant fails to pay the required application fee, his/her application form will be considered incomplete and thus will not be accepted. A sum of Rs. 500/- needs to be paid as an application fee for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. The same amount is reduced to Rs. 250/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC Category.

Steps to Apply Online for RPF Recruitment 2025

To Apply Online for the RPF Recruitment 2025 Exam, a candidate must pay the Application Fees. If the applicant fails to pay the required application fee, his/her application form will be considered incomplete and thus will not be accepted. A sum of Rs. 500/- needs to be paid as an application fee for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. The same amount is reduced to Rs. 250/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC Category.
Steps to Apply Online for RPF Recruitment 2025
Before applying, carefully read the eligibility criteria outlined in the official recruitment notification to ensure that you meet the requirements, including age limits, educational qualifications, and any other specific conditions.
Step 1- Visit the official website: RPF accepts online applications. Visit the official website of the Railway Protection Force at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in
Step 2- Registration: Register on the recruitment portal by providing your basic details, including your name, contact information, and email address. You will receive a registration ID and password.
Step 3- Filling Application Form: Log in to the portal using the registration ID and password. Fill out the application form with all the required information, including personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant information.
Step 4- Upload Documents: You will be asked to upload scanned copies of documents such as your photograph, signature, and any other necessary certificates. Ensure that these documents meet the specified file size and format requirements.
Step 5- Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee as specified in the recruitment notification. Payment methods may include online payment through debit/credit cards, net banking, or other available options.
Step 6- Submit Application: Review your application to ensure that all the information provided is accurate and complete. Once you are satisfied, apply.

Exam Pattern for SI and Constable Posts

The exam pattern for both Constable and SI posts is the same with 120 questions but varies in the difficulty level of the questions. For Constable posts, the difficulty level of the questions asked will be of Matriculation (10th) level and for SI posts, the questions will be of graduation level. Let’s have a look at all the phases of the RPF Recruitment Exam 2024 in detail.
RRB RPF CBT Exam Pattern
Negative Marking: ⅓rd marks will be deducted for a question attempted wrong by a candidate. No marks will be deducted for any question left unanswered.
Time Duration: The time given to complete the Computer Based Test is 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).
No. of Questions- In total, there will be 120 Questions in the RPF CBT Exam wherein 50 questions from General Awareness, 35 questions from Arithmetic, and 35 questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning.
Type of Questions- The questions will be Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions.
Mode of Exam- The CBT Exam for RPF Recruitment 2025 will be conducted in online mode.
Qualifying Marks- For Sub-Inspector- UR, EWS and OBC-NCL – 35%, SC & ST – 30%
For Constable- UR, EWS and OBC-NCL – 35%, SC & ST – 30%

Sections
Number of Questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
General Awareness
50
50
90 mins
Arithmetic
35
35
General Intelligence & Reasoning
35
35
Total
120
120

RPF PET (Physical Efficiency Test)

All candidates must qualify Physical Efficiency Test to be eligible for further recruitment for the RPF 2025 Exam.

Category
1600 metres run
800 metres run
Long Jump
High Jump
Constable Male
5 min 45 sec
-
14 feet
4 feet
Constable Female
-
3 min 40 sec
9 feet
3 feet

RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Category
Height in cms
Chest (in cms) {only for male}
UR
165
80
OBC
157
85
SC
160
76.2
ST
152
81.2
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and other categories specified by Govt.
163
85

RPF Document Verification

This is the final selection stage for RPF Recruitment 2025. Candidates who have been selected in the previous processes will be finally called for Document Verification. Shortlisted candidates should produce NOC from the employer on the date of his/her DV failing which their candidature will be cancelled.

RPF Recruitment 2025 Syllabus

The syllabus for RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruitment exams can vary depending on the specific position you are applying for and the recruitment notification issued by the Railway Protection Force. However, below we have provided you with a general overview of the topics that are often covered in RPF recruitment exam.
Subject
Topics
General Awareness
History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Static Awareness, Biology, Chemistry Physics, Computer, Current Affairs
Arithmetic
Number System, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Simple Interest (SI) and Compound Interest (CI) ,Profit and Loss Mensuration Time and distance
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy Odd One Out Series Statement & Conclusions Directions Coding-Decoding Mathematical Operations Matrix Blood Relation (Age calculation) Non-verbal Questions Missing Term

RPF Salary Structure

In the official notification, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has also notified the pay level and starting pay scale for both SI and Constable posts which is as follows- Constable- Pay Level 3 as per 7th CPC and the starting pay will be Rs. 21700/-. Sub Inspector- Pay Level 6 as per 7th CPC and the starting pay will be Rs. 35400/-. Candidates are requested to keep visiting the page to remain updated about any further details announced by the Railway Recruitment Board.
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