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How to Apply for RPF Constable Recruitment 2026

RPF Constable - Railway Protection Force. 10th pass, age 18-25. Pay Level 3 ₹21,700+.

📁 Jobs ⏱️ 30-45 mins 💰 ₹100-500

About This Guide

Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable for security of Indian Railways properties + passengers. ~10,000-15,000 vacancies. CBT + PET + PST + Medical + DV. 10th pass eligibility. Age 18-25 (relaxations). Pay Level 3 ₹21,700-69,100. Apply via individual RRB websites.

Eligibility Criteria

Indian citizen male/female
10th passed
Age 18-25 (relaxations)
Height 165 cm male, 157 cm female
Chest 80-85 cm male
Medical Class B1
Sportsmen extra benefits

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

10th certificate
Aadhaar
Domicile
Caste certificate
Photos
Signature
Sports certificates
NCC certificate

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit RRB Website

rrbcdg.gov.in or relevant zone.

Apply RPF

Latest RPF notification.

Personal details.

Educational, fitness.

Choose Zone

Specific zone preference.

Upload Documents

PDF/JPG.

Pay Fee

₹500 Gen, ₹250 SC/ST (refund on appearing). ₹100 PwD/Women.

Submit

Acknowledgment.

CBT

120 questions, 90 mins. GS + Math + Reasoning.

PET

1.6km/800m run, long jump, high jump.

PST

Height, chest measurements.

DV + Medical

Final stages.

Key Benefits

Indian Railways security
Pay Level 3 ₹21,700-69,100
Free travel pass
Quarters
Pension
Risk allowance
Posting at railway stations + trains
Career: Constable → HC → ASI → SI

What Happens After Application?

CBT (Jan). PET+PST (Mar). DV+Medical (May). 12-18 months. Training 9 months at RPF Academy.

Frequently Asked Questions

RPF vs paramilitary?

RPF: Railway-specific (stations, trains). BSF/CISF/CRPF: borders/industries/general. RPF benefits include free travel pass.