descriptionOverview & Important Gazette Circular Highlights
Railway Protection Force (RPF) / Ministry of Railways has officially published the recruitment notification for 4,660 vacancies under advertisement reference CEN No. RPF 01/2024 & Upcoming Cycle. Candidates can submit their application form from To be announced / यथाशीघ्र अधिसूचित to To be announced / यथाशीघ्र अधिसूचित. Read below for eligibility conditions, category-wise fee details, step-by-step application instructions, and 100% verified direct official links.
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Important Dates / महत्वपूर्ण तिथियाँ
Notice Released
Online Apply Start
Last Date to Apply
Last Date for Fee
Exam Date
To be notified by conducting authority
Admit Card Available
4 Days prior to CBT
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Application Fee / आवेदन शुल्क
General / OBC / EWS
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refundable after appearing in CBT)
SC / ST Candidates
Rs. 250/- (Full Rs. 250 refundable after appearing in CBT)
Female (All Categories)
Rs. 250/- (Full Rs. 250 refundable after appearing in CBT)
Payment Mode
Online via SBI e-Pay, Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI
⚠️ Note: Application fee is non-refundable once submitted. Please verify eligibility before payment.
🎯 Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits / पात्रता एवं आयु सीमा
🎓 Educational Qualification
10th Pass for Constable Executive; Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University for Sub-Inspector Executive.
Constable: 18 to 28 Years | Sub-Inspector: 20 to 28 Years.
Category Relaxation: OBC (NCL): 3 Years, SC/ST: 5 Years, Ex-Servicemen: As per Railway Ministry rules.
💰 Pay Scale & Salary
Constable: Level 3 (Rs. 21,700 - 69,100) | Sub-Inspector: Level 6 (Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400) plus DA, Ration Allowance
📝 Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT - 120 Questions in 90 Minutes)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET - Qualifying in nature)
Physical Measurement Test (PMT - Height & Chest criteria)
Document Verification (DV) & Medical Fitness Examination
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Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown / पद विवरण
Total: 4,660 Posts
Post Name / पद का नाम
Total Posts
Eligibility Qualification
Age Limit
RPF Constable (Executive) Male & Female
4,208
10th Class (Matriculation) from recognized Board
18-28 Years
RPF Sub-Inspector (Executive) Male & Female
452
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from recognized University
20-28 Years
📝 How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step Guide / आवेदन कैसे करें
Visit the authorized Railway recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in or ssc.gov.in as designated.
Log in using your verified candidate credentials.
Select the applicable notification.
Submit your educational certificates and post preferences.
Upload scanned photograph and signature in JPEG/JPG format.
Pay the exam fee online and save confirmation page.
⚠️ Candidate Advisory: Do NOT share your login credentials, OTP, or registration password with any third-party cyber cafes or unverified agents. Always submit the form directly from the official portal.
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Verified Direct Official Links / महत्वपूर्ण आधिकारिक लिंक्स
Authentic government servers for RPF Constable & SI 2026 • No third-party ad redirect traps
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Apply Online (Official Server 1 - Main Portal)Direct Candidate Login & One Time Registration (OTR)
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions — RPF Constable & SI 2026 (अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल)
What is the physical running requirement in RPF Constable PET?
Male Constable candidates must run 1,600 meters in 5 minutes and 45 seconds. Female Constable candidates must run 800 meters in 3 minutes and 40 seconds.
What is the examination pattern and marking scheme for RPF?
The CBT contains 120 objective questions (Arithmetic: 35, General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35, General Awareness: 50) for 120 marks with 90 minutes duration. Negative marking is 1/3rd for each wrong answer.
Where will official RPF recruitment notices be published?
Official notifications are published across Indian Railways portal (rrbapply.gov.in) and Staff Selection Commission (ssc.gov.in).