RPF Constable 2026 Recruitment: Notification, Vacancy & Syllabus
RPF Constable 2026 Notification
The Railway Police Force (RPF) will be announced 4660 vacancies, including 4208 Constables and 452 Sub Inspectors, offering significant career opportunities in Indian Railways. The official notification for the RPF Constable 2026 vacancy has not been released yet. However, following the new RPF (Amendment) Rules, 2025, major shifts have been introduced for upcoming recruitments. Media reports and updates estimate that the upcoming notification may be announced in late 2026.
RPF Constable Recruitment Overview
The RPF SI and Constable Recruitment 2026 will be conducted in online mode. Applications are to be submitted online through the Indian Railway websites only. No other mode for submission of the application shall be allowed. Each candidate should fill out only one application. The RPF SI and Constable overview is given here in the table:
| Particulars | Details |
| Name of the exam | Railway Protection Force Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI) 2026 |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Short name | RPF SI and Constable |
| Exam conducting authority | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Age limit | 18-28 years (Constable) 20-28 years (SI) |
| Frequency of exam | Once per year |
| Date For Notification | October to December 2026 |
| Last date Of Apply | November to December 2026 |
| Exam Date | Notify Soon |
| Exam Duration | 90 Min |
| Vacancy | 4660 Posts (Tentative) |
| Qualification | 10th Pass For Constable Graduate For SI |
| Subjects | General Awareness Arithmetics General Intelligence & reasoning |
| Contact details | All India Number(s): 080-2333 0378 (For Enquiry, 9:30 hrs and 6:00 hrs Mon to Fri) |
| Number Of Questions | 120 Que |
| Official Website | www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
RPF Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Applying online for the RPF Recruitment Exam requires a candidate to pay the RPF SI and Constable Application Fees. The applicant's application will be deemed incomplete and rejected if the necessary application fee is not paid.
| RPF Application Fees | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC | Rs. 250/- |
RPF Recruitment Important Dates
Aspirants must know the important dates of RPF SI and Constable recruitment.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Official Notification | October to December 2026 |
| Start of Online Application | October to December 2026 |
| Closing of Online Application | November to December 2026 |
| Last Date Online Payment | November to December 2026 |
| Correction Date | November to December 2026 |
| RPF Admit Card Release Date | Before the exam |
| RRB RPF Exam Date | Notify Soon |
| Answer Key Date | Notify Soon |
| PET/ PMT Date | Notify Soon |
| PET/ PMT Admit Card Date | Notify Soon |
| Result Date | Notify Soon |
| Final Result Date | Notify Soon |
RPF Recruitment Vacancy
There will be 4660 vacancies expected for the RPF SI and Constable recruitment in 2026. For a better understanding of the RPF vacancy trends, we are providing the previous year's vacancies below:
| RPF Vacancy 2026 for Constable and SI | |
| Position | Vacancies |
| Constable | 4208 |
| Sub Inspector | 452 |
| Total Vacancies | 4660 (tentative) |
RPF Constable Eligibility
The Railway Protection Force SI and Constable recruitment requires various eligibility criteria which are age limit, educational qualification, and physical measurement. The complete details of RPF SI and Constable eligibility criteria are given below:
Age limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
For Sub-Inspectors
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
RPF Constable & Sub-Inspector age relaxation is given in the table below:
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
Educational Qualification
A candidate must pass class 10th from a recognized board.
Physical Measurement
The candidate must meet certain physical requirements to be considered for the RPF SI and Constable recruitment.
| Category | Height | Chest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 the Government. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
RPF SI and Constable Selection Process
The RPF SI and Constable recruitment is done through three selection stages, which are:
- Stage 1- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Stage 2- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Stage 3- Document Verification (DV)
RPF SI and Constable Exam Pattern
The RPF SI and Constable exam pattern consists of three subjects, which are General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The detailed RPF SI and Constable exam pattern is given below:
- Candidates have the option to choose from various language options for the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
- (1) Hindi
- (2) English
- (3) Urdu
- (4) Tamil
- (5) Telugu
- (6) Konkani
- (7) Malayalam
- (8) Kannada
- (9) Marathi
- (10) Gujurati
- (11) Bengali
- (12) Odia
- (13) Assamese
- (14) Manipuri and
- (15) Punjabi.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3rd.
- It will be necessary to obtain 35% marks (30 % marks by SC and ST candidates) to qualify for the CBT.
- Total Duration: 90 min
- No. of Questions: 120
| Sections | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Arithmetics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & reasoning | 35 | 35 |
RPF SI and Constable 2026 Syllabus
The RPF SI and Constable syllabus will be at the 10th/matric level. The syllabus of RPF Recruitment 2026 is given in the table below:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current affairs Events and developments in our society Indian History Art & Culture Geography Economics General Polity of the Indian Constitution Sports General Science |
| Arithmetics | Number systems Whole numbers Decimal and Fractions Relationships between numbers Fundamental Arithmetical Operations Percentages Ratio and Proportion Averages Interest Profit and Loss Discount Use of table & graphs Mensuration Time & Distance Ratio & Proportion |
| General Intelligence & reasoning | Analogies Spatial Visualization Spatial Orientation Problem-Solving Analysis Decision Making Visual Memory Similarities & Differences Discriminating Observation Relationship Concepts Arithmetical Reasoning Classification of Verbal & Figure Arithmetic Number Series Syllogistic Reasoning Non-Verbal Series Coding & Decoding Statement Conclusion |
Physical Test
Candidates chosen for the second stage of the selection process will be required to take an RPF SI and Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This round will assess the candidate's fitness level. The tasks that candidates must complete are listed below.
| Task | Male - PET Time | Female - PET Time | No. of Chances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 Meter Race | 5 mins 45 seconds | Not Applicable | One |
| 800 Meter Race | Not Applicable | 4 mins 40 seconds | One |
| High Jump | 4 feet | 3 feet | Two |
| Long Jump | 14 feet | 9 feet | Two |
You can also check the RRB NTPC 2026 Syllabus from Here.
RPF SI and Constable 2026 Salary
The RPF SI and Constable salary was revamped recently. The RPF SI and Constable's new salary is tabulated below:
| Post | New Pay Scale | Total Salary |
|---|---|---|
| RPF Constable Salary | Rs 21,700/- | Rs 26,200 – Rs 39,100 |
| Sub-Inspector | Rs 35,400/- | Rs 43,000 – Rs 52,000 |
RPF Answer Key
The RPF SI and Constable Answer Key 2026 will be released after the completion of the examination. Candidates can estimate their scores by comparing their responses with the answers provided in the official RPF Answer Key PDF.
RPF Result
The RPF SI and Constable Result 2026 will officially released on official website after the completion of the examination stages. Following the declaration of the result, shortlisted candidates are eligible to appear for the PET/PMT, which will take the exam. After successfully qualifying in PET/PMT, candidates will be called for the Document Verification round.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official website for the latest updates and further instructions regarding the recruitment process.
RPF Constable and SI Previous Year Papers
The RPF Constable & SI previous year papers are given:
| Date | Shift | Download Link |
| RPF SI 5 January 2019 | 1 | Download PDF |
| RPF SI 5 January 2019 | 2 | Download PDF |
| RPF SI 5 January 2019 | 3 | Download PDF |
| RPF SI 6 January 2019 | 2 | Download PDF |
| RPF SI 6 January 2019 | 3 | Download PDF |
| RPF Constable 17 January 2019 | 1 | Download PDF |
| RPF Constable 17 January 2019 | 3 | Download PDF |
| RPF Constable 18 January 2019 | 1 | Download PDF |
| RPF Constable 18 January 2019 | 2 | Download PDF |
| RPF Constable 18 January 2019 | 3 | Download PDF |
Railway RPF Constable 2026 Recommended Books
These are the most recommended books from Agrawal Examcart for this Exam:
| Subject & Book Name | Book Type | Book Link |
| Reasoning Book in Hindi | Textbook | Book View |
| General Awareness Books in Hindi | Textbook | Book View |
| Mathematics Book in Hindi | Textbook | Book View |
| RPF / RPSF Constable / Sub Inspector (Executive) For 2026 Exam In Hindi | Guidebook | Book View |
| RPF / RPSF Constable book by Ashish Jadaun Sir for 2026 Exam in Hindi | Practice Sets | Book View |
| RPF/RPSF Constable book for 2026 Exam In Hindi | Solved Paper | Book View |
Railway RPF Constable -FAQ:
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the RPF SI and Constable recruitment exam, which is 1/3rd.
Ans. The RPF constable exam is conducted online.
Ans. The difference between the RPF constable and the UP Police constable is tabulated below:
Ans. Yes, candidates who have an ITI certificate and have passed their tenth grade are qualified.
Ans. The age limit for RPF constable recruitment is 18 to 25 years.
