RPF Constable Eligibility
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
RPF Constable eligibility requires Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board. Age limits are above 18 and below 23 years on the date of the recruitment notification, under the Railway Protection Force (Amendment) Rules, 2025.
Age limit
Above 18 and below 23 years on the date of the recruitment notification (Railway Protection Force (Amendment) Rules, 2025, rule 48.3). The last recruitment, CEN RPF 02/2024, allowed 18 to 28 years as on 01.07.2024, which included a one-time 3-year Covid-19 relaxation.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Further relaxation applies to Ex-servicemen and serving railway employees as set out in the CEN.
Educational qualification
Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board.
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. The qualification must be complete on or before the closing date for applications — this is stated explicitly in the CEN and is a common cause of rejection.
Posts and their eligibility
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Executive) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | B1 | 18–23 years | — |
Medical fitness
RPF posts carry physical standard requirements for height, chest and weight alongside the medical category, and these differ for male and female candidates.
Nationality
Applicants must be Indian nationals, or fall within the other nationality categories set out in the CEN.