The Railway Protection Force guards Railway property and passengers. Constable (Executive) is a uniformed post open to 10th-pass candidates, with a written test and a physical test.
- Qualification
- 10th pass or equivalent
- Pay
- Level-3, ₹21,700 starting basic pay + allowances
- Selection
- CBT, PET and PMT, Document Verification, Medical
- Medical
- B-1
Latest noticeCEN RPF 02/2024. Its age range 18–28 included a one-time 3-year COVID relaxation, so do not treat 28 as the permanent upper limit. Read the current notice.
01 / Written test (CBT)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 |
| Total | 120 |
Wrong answers lose 1/3 mark. Qualifying marks in that notice: UR and EWS 35%, SC and ST 30%.
02 / Physical Efficiency Test (qualifying)
| Run | Long jump | High jump | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men | 1600 m in 5 min 45 sec | 14 ft | 4 ft |
| Women | 800 m in 3 min 40 sec | 9 ft | 3 ft |
Physical Measurement Test (UR/EWS/OBC): height 165 cm men and 157 cm women. Men's chest 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded. Relaxations apply for SC/ST and certain communities. Ex-servicemen are exempt from the PET but not the PMT.
03 / Selection process
- Step 01Computer Based Test
- Step 02PET and PMT
- Step 03Document Verification
- Step 04Medical Examination
Questions students ask
What is the qualification for RPF Constable?
10th pass or equivalent from a recognised board.
What is the age limit?
Check the latest notice. The 2024 range of 18–28 included a one-time COVID relaxation of 3 years. Category relaxations apply.
Is there a physical test?
Yes. Candidates shortlisted from the CBT take the PET (run, long jump, high jump) and the PMT (height and chest).
Can women apply?
Yes, if they meet the eligibility and physical standards.
What is the CBT syllabus?
Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness.
How is RPF Constable different from RPF SI?
Constable needs 10th pass and is Level-3. SI needs a degree and is a higher, supervisory post at Level-6.
Figures come from official RRB/RPF notices, last checked October 2026. Every notice can change posts, age and pattern: always read the latest one on the official RRB website.
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