RPF Constable
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
🚆 Railway
🇮🇳 National level
● Active
RPF Constable is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN RPF 02/2024 for Constable (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 Constable 2026 — Key Facts at a Glance
| Exam name | RPF Constable (Railway Recruitment Board) |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN RPF 02/2024 (completed; final panel 16 February 2026) — next cycle not yet notified |
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Total vacancies | 4,208 (CEN RPF 02/2024) |
| Pay | ₹21,700 per month (Level 3, 7th CPC Pay Matrix) |
| Age limit | Above 18 and below 23 years on the date of notification (RPF Amendment Rules, 2025); CEN RPF 02/2024 allowed 18–28 incl. a one-time Covid relaxation |
| Qualification | Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board. |
| 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 Constable Important Dates
| Notification | CEN RPF 02/2024: 14 Apr 2024 (4,208 posts) | Next cycle: not yet notified |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 May 2024 |
| Exam Date | CBT: 02-18 Mar 2025 | PET/PMT/DV: 13 Nov - 06 Dec 2025 |
| Final Result | Declared: 16 Feb 2026 (panel); zone allotment 23 Feb 2026 |
| Next Notification | Not announced - future recruitment to follow SSC CAPF procedure (RPF Amendment Rules, 17 Oct 2025) |
Checked against official notices · updated 07 Oct 2026. Dates marked “Expected” are tentative until the conducting body announces them.
RPF Constable was last recruited by the Railway Recruitment Boards under CEN RPF 02/2024 for 4,208 vacancies; the final panel was published on 16 February 2026. Under the Railway Protection Force Amendment Rules, 2025, future Constable (Executive) selection follows the Staff Selection Commission's CAPF recruitment procedure, and no new notification has been issued yet.
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Executive) | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | B1 | 18–28 years | 4,208 |
RPF Constable selection process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
RPF Constable is recruited into the Railway Protection Force and Railway Protection Special Force, a security role rather than a technical or clerical one. Selection combines a Computer Based Test with physical standards, and shortlisting for PET/PMT is done on normalised marks scaled to 100.
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 Constable vacancy under CEN RPF 02/2024?
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 Constable?
The age limit is 18 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 Constable?
Class 10 (Matriculation) pass from a recognised board. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
What is the RPF Constable 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 Constable 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 Constable?
Yes. One third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. Unattempted questions carry no penalty.
What are the qualifying marks for RPF Constable?
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 Constable salary?
₹21,700 per month (Level 3, 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 Constable?
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 Constable 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.