RPF SI Eligibility
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
RPF SI eligibility requires A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Age limits were 20 to 28 years as on 01.07.2024 under CEN RPF 01/2024, including a one-time 3-year Covid-19 relaxation.
Age limit
20 to 28 years as on 01.07.2024 under CEN RPF 01/2024, including a one-time 3-year Covid-19 relaxation. The next notification will state its own age limit; under the RPF (Amendment) Rules, 2025, SI (Executive) selection follows the SSC CAPF recruitment procedure.
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
A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Inspector (Executive) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 | 20–28 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.