RPF Constable 2026 — Complete Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Salary & Cut-off
Last Updated: 23 August 2026 · By SarkariPaper Editorial
RPF Constable 2026 Overview
RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruits Constables and Sub-Inspectors to ensure security of railway property, passengers, and stations across Indian Railways.
RPF 2026 has approximately 4,660 vacancies for Constable and SI posts. Selection includes CBT, PET/PST, and Document Verification. RPF Constable requires 10th pass; SI requires graduation.
RPF offers Pay Level 3–4 with in-hand salary of ₹25,000–₹40,000/month plus uniform allowance and railway pass.
RPF Constable 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Opens | 1 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 10 October 2026 |
| Tier 1 Exam Date | 5 November 2026 |
| Official Website | https://rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
RPF Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
10th Pass (Constable) / Graduation (SI)
Age Limit
18–25 years (as on 1st January 2026)
OBC: +3 years, SC/ST: +5 years
Nationality
Indian Citizen
RPF Constable Selection Process
CBT — Computer Based Test
PET/PST — Physical Test
Document Verification & Medical
RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2026
Tier 1 / Prelims
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Reasoning / General Intelligence | 25 | 25 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 25 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 25 |
| English Language | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
RPF Constable Syllabus 2026
Full Syllabus →General Intelligence / Reasoning
General Awareness
Quantitative Aptitude
English Language
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RPF Constable Posts — Which is Best?
RPF Constable offers 1+ posts across different departments. Here's a comparison to help you decide your target post before filling the form.
| Post | Salary | Promotion |
|---|---|---|
& SI As per notification TOP PICK | ₹25,000 – ₹60,000 | medium |
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
All Cut-offs →RPF Constable 2025 Tier 1 Cut-off
Cut-offs vary by post. Detailed post-wise cut-offs (2015–2026) available withSarkariPaper Premium →
RPF Constable Preparation Strategy
Phase 1: Foundation (Month 1–2)
- ›Study the official syllabus and notification carefully
- ›Solve previous year question papers topic-wise
- ›Read daily current affairs for GK section
- ›Build strong basics in Maths, Reasoning & English
Phase 2: Mock Tests (Month 3)
- ›Attempt full-length mocks under exam time limit
- ›Analyse weak areas from mock test results
- ›Revise formula sheets and short notes weekly
- ›Focus on speed, accuracy and time management