RPF SI
Railway Recruitment Board
🚆 Railway
🇮🇳 National level
● Active
RPF SI is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN RPF 01/2024 for Sub Inspector (Executive) in Indian Railways, with Notified per recruitment cycle by the Railway Protection Force vacancies notified. Selection is through Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), followed by Document Verification (DV), followed by Medical Examination.
RPF SI 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | RPF SI (Railway Recruitment Board) |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN RPF 01/2024 |
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Total vacancies | Notified per recruitment cycle by the Railway Protection Force |
| Pay | ₹35,400 per month (Level 6, 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Age limit | 20 to 28 years as on the cut-off date in the notification |
| Qualification | A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. |
| Selection stages | Computer Based Test (CBT) → Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark deducted per wrong answer |
| Qualifying marks | UR and EWS 35%, SC and ST 30% |
| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RPF SI is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN RPF 01/2024 for Notified per recruitment cycle by the Railway Protection Force vacancies in Indian Railways.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sub Inspector (Executive) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 | 20–28 years | — |
RPF SI selection process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
RPF Sub Inspector is the graduate-entry officer route into the Railway Protection Force. The pattern mirrors RPF Constable, but the standard of questions is set to degree level and the pay is Level 6 rather than Level 3.
Cut offs are published as normalised marks scaled to 100, separately for male, female and ex-servicemen candidates within each category.
Qualifying marks
Candidates must score at least UR and EWS 35%, SC and ST 30% in the CBT to be considered for the next stage. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
Medical standard
RPF posts carry physical standard requirements for height, chest and weight alongside the medical category, and these differ for male and female candidates.
💬 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RPF SI vacancy under CEN RPF 01/2024?
The RRBs notified Notified per recruitment cycle by the Railway Protection Force vacancies. The Railways reserves the right to revise this number in part or in full.
What is the age limit for RPF SI?
The age limit is 20 to 28 years as on the cut-off date in the notification. Relaxation is 3 years for OBC-NCL, 5 years for SC/ST and 10 to 15 years for PwBD candidates.
What qualification is needed for RPF SI?
A Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
What is the RPF SI application fee?
The fee is ₹500 for general candidates, of which ₹400 is refunded on appearing in the CBT. SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and EBC candidates pay ₹250, fully refunded on appearing.
What is the RPF SI selection process?
Selection is through Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), followed by Document Verification (DV), followed by Medical Examination.
Is there negative marking in RPF SI?
Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What are the qualifying marks for RPF SI?
UR and EWS 35%, SC and ST 30%. PwBD candidates may receive a 2-mark relaxation where there is a shortage of PwBD candidates against reserved vacancies.
What is the RPF SI salary?
₹35,400 per month (Level 6, 7th CPC Pay Matrix), plus Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and railway benefits such as the pass facility.
Can I apply to more than one RRB for RPF SI?
No. Only one application per candidate is accepted. Submitting multiple applications causes all of them to be rejected and can lead to debarment from future RRB recruitments.
Why is my RPF SI score different from my raw marks?
Where the CBT runs across multiple shifts with different papers, the RRBs normalise marks. Shortlisting uses normalised marks, not raw scores.