RPF Constable 2026
Railway Protection Force Constable & Sub-Inspector Recruitment — Complete Official Handbook: Notification, Syllabus, Age Eligibility, Salary Hierarchy & Cut-Off Analysis.
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RPF Constable 2026 Overview
RPF Constable (Railway Protection Force and Railway Protection Special Force — CEN RPF 01/2024 / 2026) is the premier central armed police recruitment conducted by the Ministry of Railways to ensure security of railway property, passenger safety, train escorting, and law enforcement across all railway divisions in India.
RPF 2026 has notified approximately 4,660 vacancies (4,208 Constable posts and 452 Sub-Inspector posts) for male and female candidates. The selection architecture includes a nationwide Computer-Based Test (120 questions in 90 minutes covering Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness), followed by rigorous Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), concluding with Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Constables are appointed at Pay Level 3 (₹21,700 basic pay) under the 7th CPC with starting in-hand salaries ranging between ₹30,000 and ₹38,000 per month, supplemented by uniform allowance, ration money, free railway travel passes for family members, and specialized training at RPF training centers.
RPF Constable 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 April 2026 |
| Application Opens | 15 April 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 May 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 20 October 2026 |
| Official Website | https://rrbcdg.gov.in |
RPF Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Constable: 10th Pass (Matriculation) from a recognized Board; Sub-Inspector: Bachelor Degree in any stream
Age Limit
18–28 years (as on 1st January 2026)
Constable: 18–28 yrs; SI: 20–28 yrs (OBC: +3 yrs, SC/ST: +5 yrs, 3 years COVID one-time relaxation applied)
Nationality
Indian Citizen
Check Your RPF Constable Eligibility
Official Norms: Constable: 18–28 yrs; SI: 20–28 yrs (OBC: +3 yrs, SC/ST: +5 yrs, 3 years COVID one-time relaxation applied)
RPF Constable Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT): 120 questions, 120 marks, 90 minutes
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Examination at Railway Hospitals
RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2026
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RPF Constable Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Awareness
Arithmetic
General Intelligence & Reasoning
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RPF Constable Posts — Which is Best?
RPF Constable offers 2+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
Constable (Executive) Pay Level 3 TOP PICK | ₹30,000 – ₹38,000 | medium |
Sub-Inspector (Executive) Pay Level 6 | ₹48,000 – ₹62,000 | fast |
RPF Constable Salary Structure
Salary varies based on post, city tier (X/Y/Z) for HRA, and DA rate. Figures above are indicative for 2026 DA rates.
RPF Constable Cut-off Marks & Predictor
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RPF Constable 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
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RPF Constable Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: General Awareness & Arithmetic Drills (Month 1–2)
- ›General Awareness carries 50 out of 120 marks — read Lucent GK and railway history/operations
- ›Practice Arithmetic calculations daily without using calculator shortcuts
- ›Start physical conditioning: 1600m running and long jump practice every morning
- ›Solve previous RPF Constable CBT shift papers
Phase 2: 120-Question Full Mocks & PET Trials (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full 120-question mock tests under 90 minutes timer
- ›Target 90+ score in mock tests to overcome the 1/3 negative marking
- ›Measure running time with a stopwatch and aim for 5 min 30 sec in 1600m practice
- ›Practice high jump technique under guidance to clear the 4 feet standard
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Mohit Verma
✓ Verified ExpertSSC, Railways & Technical Recruitment Specialist · 8+ Years in Central Recruitment & CBT Analytics
Mohit has tracked over 100+ Staff Selection Commission and Railway Recruitment Board cycles. He focuses on quantitative reasoning strategies, multi-shift CBT score normalization, and defense/police recruitment procedures.