RPF Recruitment 2018 has started on June 01, 2018. The RPF Application Forms are out now on the official website of RPF i.e. si.rpfonline.org & constable.rpfonline.org. As this is most popular Recruitment in India and lakhs of Candidates wants to participate. So the first thing which you must aware of before participating is Are you Eligible for RPF? If you have knowledge then good, or if not. Need not to worry. This page has all the points of RPF Eligibility. After knowing your Eligibility you can apply online till 30 Jun 2018 (11:59 pm) And can submit the Application Fee until July 05, 2018. So know your eligibility through this page.
Who can Apply for RPF Recruitment 2018?
Before knowing the eligibility you should look at the Important events of RPF Recruitment 2018.
RPF Recruitment 2018 | Important Dates |
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RPF 2018 Notification release date | 19 May 2018 |
Application form can be filled from | 01 Jun 2018 (10:00 am) |
Last date to apply online | 30 Jun 2018 (11:59 pm) |
The last date to pay offline fee | 05 Jul 2018 (11:59 pm) |
RPF Admit Card can be downloaded from | 10 days before the exam |
RPF Recruitment 2018 CBT will be held on | Sep / Oct 2018 |
Now, you get all important dates, now let’s move forward for the eligibility part.
Are you Eligible for RPF: Either for RPF SI or RPF Constable
The eligibility for RPF comprises some points, such as Nationality, Age limit, Educational Qualification, Physical Fitness, Medical Fitness etc. We will discuss all the questions which could arise before filling the Application Form.
- What is your Nationality, Are you an Indian?
Nationality is the major factor when applying for this type of Government Recruitment. An Indian Citizen is only eligible for the Recruitment Process. For certifying your Nationality any Certificate issued by Government of Indian is Required and hence sufficient.
- What is prescribed Age Limit for RPF? Is there any Relaxation?
Indian Railways has set Age Limit for the post of Sub Inspector and Constable. If you are applying for the Sub Inspector then you should be between 20 to 25 years. For the post of Constable, you should be between 18 to 25 years.
The Age Relaxation is Also applicable here. For checking the Age relaxation, you should be aware of your category e.g. SC / ST, OBC, Ex-Serviceman etc. So through this table, you will be able to map you for RPF eligibility.
Category | Upper Age Relaxation in years for SI in RPF |
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SC/ST | 05 |
OBC – Non-Creamy Layer candidates | 03 |
Ex-servicemen (at least 6 months continuous service after attestation is required) |
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Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 |
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Central Govt. employees other than ex-servicemen (who have served not less than 3 years of regular & continuous service) |
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Widows, Divorced women, and women judicially separated from husband but not remarried yet |
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- What is the Least Educational Qualification for RPF Recruitment?
Here Educational Qualification depends on that for which post you are applying. Because the Educational Qualification is different for both of the post. Whether you should be more qualified for SI rather than for Constable. To be a Sub Inspector a Graduate candidate is Eligible, whereas for Constable you should have passed SSLC(Matriculation).
If you don’t have the Proof of Educational Qualification then you are not eligible. Even though your result for Final Examination is awaited still you are not eligible.
- What is the Height, weight Chart for RPF Recruitment 2018?
Everything is wasteful if you are not Physically fit for the RPF. Yes, Physical Fitness is the most critical part of this Recruitment. You should satisfy the physical standard set by the RPF. Again the Physical Measurement is different for SI from Constable.
Physical Fitness for SI | ||||
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Category | Height (in CMs) | Chest ( in CMs) ( Only for Male) | ||
Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded | |
UR/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
SC/ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and other Categories specified by Govt. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
Both male and female candidates will have to meet physical measurement criteria for RPF recruitment 2018. It is as follows:
Physical Fitness for Constable | ||||
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Category | Height (in cms) | Chest (in cms) | ||
Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded | |
SC / ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
UR / OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and any Category specified by Govt. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
- If you are not Medically Fit then you could lose this chance.
A person who has a medical problem is ineligible for RPF. So you should not apply if you have any of this problem.
- Weak eyesight
- Flat foot
- Knock Knee
- Squint Eyes
- Colour Blindness
- Any other bodily defects
These were the major point for the RPF Recruitment eligibility. We hope now are sure of your eligibility. If you still have any doubts then you can comment below in this Comment section.