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RPF Constable Final Result 2026: The Railway RPF Constable Final Result 2026 has been released on the official website on 16 February 2026. Check the result through the link given below in this blog.

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 Railway RPF Constable Final Result 2026

The Railway RPF Constable Final Result 2026 has been released. Candidates who have appeared in the exam can check their results. The Railway RPF Constable Exam was held from 02 to 20 March 2025. The PET/ PMT Dates were 13 Nov to 06 Dec 2025. Now the official website has released the final result on 16 February 2026.

RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification

The Railway Police Force (RPF) has announced 4660 vacancies, including 4208 Constables and 452 Sub Inspectors, offering significant career opportunities in Indian Railways. The online application process ends on May 14, 2024, making it a crucial time for career advancement.

RPF Recruitment Overview

The RPF SI and Constable Recruitment 2024 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:

ParticularsDetails
Name of the examRailway Protection Force Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI) 2024
Mode of ExamOnline
Short nameRPF SI and Constable
Exam conducting authorityRailway Recruitment Board
Age limit18-28 years (Constable)
 20-28 years (SI)
Frequency of examOnce per year
Date For Notification15 April 2024
Last date Of Apply14 May 2024
Exam Date  02 to 20 March 2025
Answer Key Date 24 March 2025
Result Date19 June 2025
PET/ PMT Date13 Nov to 06 Dec 2025
Final Result Date16 February 2026
Exam Duration90 Min
Vacancy4660 Posts
Qualification10th Pass For Constable
Graduate For SI
Subjects General Awareness
Arithmetics
General Intelligence & reasoning
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) View

RPF SI and Constable Exam Pattern
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Contact detailsAll India Number(s): 080-2333 0378 (For Enquiry, 9:30 hrs and 6:00 hrs Mon to Fri)
Number Of Questions120 Que
RPF SI and Constable Previous Year PapersView
Recommended booksView
Official Websitewww.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in

RPF Recruitment 2024 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
CategoryApplication Fees
General and OBCRs. 500/-
SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBCRs. 250/-

RPF Recruitment Important Dates

Aspirants must know the important dates of RPF SI and Constable recruitment.

EventsDates
Release of Official Notification15 April 2024
Start of Online Application15 April 2024
Closing of Online Application14 May 2024
Last Date Online Payment14 May 2024
Correction Date15-17 June 2024
RPF Admit Card Release Date27 February 2025
RRB RPF Exam Date02 to 20 March 2025
Answer Key Date24 March 2025
PET/ PMT Date13 Nov to 06 Dec 2025
PET/ PMT Admit Card Date23 October 2025
Result Date19 June 2025
Final Result Date 16 February 2026

RPF Recruitment 2018 | Previous Year Exam Dates

EventDate
Application date31st May 2018
Apply online start01st June 2018
Exam date19th December 2018 to 19th January 2019
Result5th February 2019

RPF Recruitment Vacancy

There are 4660 vacancies expected for the RPF SI and Constable recruitment in 2024. For a better understanding of the RPF vacancy trends, we are providing the previous year’s vacancies below:

RPF Vacancy 2024 for Constable and SI
PositionVacancies
Constable4208
Sub Inspector452
Total Vacancies4660

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:

CategoryAge Limit
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
PWD10 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.

CategoryHeightChest
MaleFemaleUnexpandedExpanded
UR/OBC1651578085
SC/ST16015276.281.2
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government. 1631558085

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
SectionsMarksQuestionsDuration
General Awareness5050 90 Minutes
Arithmetics3535
General Intelligence & reasoning3535

RPF SI and Constable 2024 Syllabus

The RPF SI and Constable syllabus will be at the 10th/matric level. The syllabus of RPF Recruitment 2024 is given in the table below:

SubjectsTopics
General AwarenessCurrent affairs
Events and developments in our society
Indian History
Art & Culture
Geography
Economics
General Polity of the Indian Constitution
Sports
General Science
ArithmeticsNumber 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 & reasoningAnalogies
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.

TaskMale – PET TimeFemale – PET TimeNo. of Chances
1600 Meter Race5 mins 45 seconds Not ApplicableOne
800 Meter RaceNot Applicable4 mins 40 secondsOne 
High Jump4 feet3 feetTwo 
Long Jump14 feet9 feetTwo

You can also check the RRB NTPC 2024 Syllabus from Here.

RPF SI and Constable 2024 Salary

The RPF SI and Constable salary was revamped recently. The RPF SI and Constable’s new salary is tabulated below:

PostNew Pay ScaleTotal Salary
RPF Constable SalaryRs 21,700/- Rs 26,200 – Rs 39,100
Sub-InspectorRs 35,400/-Rs 43,000 – Rs 52,000

RPF Answer Key

The RPF SI and Constable Answer Key 2024 was released on 24 March 2025 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 2024 was officially released on 19 June 2025 after the completion of the examination stages. Following the declaration of the result, shortlisted candidates are eligible to appear for the PET/PMT, which is scheduled to be conducted from 13 November to 06 December 2025. 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 | SI Previous Year Papers

The RPF Constable & SI previous year papers are given:

DateShiftDownload Link
RPF SI 5 January 20191Download PDF
RPF SI 5 January 20192Download PDF
RPF SI 5 January 20193Download PDF
RPF SI 6 January 20192Download PDF
RPF SI 6 January 20193Download PDF
RPF Constable 17 January 20191Download PDF
RPF Constable 17 January 20193Download PDF
RPF Constable 18 January 20191Download PDF
RPF Constable 18 January 20192Download PDF
RPF Constable 18 January 20193Download PDF

These are the most recommended books from Agrawal Examcart for this Exam:

Subject & Book NameBook Type Book Link
Reasoning Book in HindiTextbook Book View
General Awareness Books in HindiTextbook Book View
Mathematics Book in HindiTextbook Book View
RPF / RPSF Constable / Sub Inspector (Executive) For 2024 Exam In HindiGuidebookBook View
RPF / RPSF Constable book by Ashish Jadaun Sir for 2025 Exam in Hindi Practice SetsBook View
RPF/RPSF Constable book for 2024 Exam In HindiSolved PaperBook View

Railway RPF Constable -FAQ:

Q1. Are there any negative markings in the RPF SI and Constable exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the RPF SI and Constable recruitment exam, which is 1/3rd.

Q2. Is the RPF constable exam online or offline?

Ans. The RPF constable exam is conducted online.

Q3. Which is better, the RPF constable or the UP Police constable?

Ans. The difference between the RPF constable and the UP Police constable is tabulated below:

Q4. Can I apply for the RPF constable position if I have 10th and ITI certificates?

Ans. Yes, candidates who have an ITI certificate and have passed their tenth grade are qualified.

Q5. What is the age limit for RPF constable recruitment in 2024?

Ans. The age limit for RPF constable recruitment is 18 to 25 years.