MAJOR RAILWAY RECRUITMENT ALERT:
Great news for aspirants! The Indian Railways has officially released the notification for RPF (Railway Protection Force) and RPSF Sub-Inspector (SI) and Constable recruitment 2026. This is a massive opportunity for 10th-pass and Graduate candidates to join a permanent central government cadre. Direct Link to apply is now active. Check every minute detail below.

Pre-Application Checklist (Document Specifications)

Prepare these exact technical requirements to ensure your application is successful:

Photograph Color passport size, white background, 35mm x 45mm, 20kb to 50kb (Jpg).
Signature Scan Black ink on white paper, 10kb to 40kb (Jpg). No capital letters.
SC/ST Certificate Mandatory in PDF format (max 500kb) for free travel authority.
Bank Account Required for examination fee refund after appearing in CBT.

Railway RPF Recruitment 2026 Notification: The Ministry of Railways is inviting applications for the recruitment of Executive Constables and Sub-Inspectors in the Railway Protection Force. This recruitment aims to fill thousands of vacancies across all Zonal Railways. Selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Standard Test (PST), and Document Verification. Below is the comprehensive breakdown of eligibility criteria, exam pattern, and detailed salary structure.

RPF Recruitment 2026 - Official Summary
Organization Indian Railways (RPF/RPSF)
Post Names Sub-Inspector (SI) & Constable (Executive)
Total Vacancies Check Regional PDF
Application Mode Online (at rrbapply.gov.in)
Official Website rrbcdg.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit

Post Name Educational Qualification Age Limit (General)
Constable 10th Pass (Matriculation) from recognized board. 18 to 28 Years
Sub-Inspector (SI) Graduation degree in any stream. 20 to 28 Years

*Note: A one-time age relaxation of 3 years has been provided for all categories due to the pandemic gap.

Minute Exam Pattern & Syllabus

Subject Name Questions Marks Time Duration
General Awareness 50 50 90 Minutes
Arithmetic 35 35
Reasoning 35 35
Negative Marking 1/3rd Mark for each wrong answer

In-Hand Salary Details

  • RPF Sub-Inspector (SI): Level 6 Pay Matrix. Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400. Total In-hand salary approx: Rs. 50,000 - 55,000.
  • RPF Constable: Level 3 Pay Matrix. Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 21,700. Total In-hand salary approx: Rs. 32,000 - 36,000.

How to Apply Online (Step-by-Step)

  • Visit the official RRB recruitment portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
  • Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) if you are a first-time user.
  • Login using your registration number and password.
  • Select the specific RPF notification (SI or Constable) and fill in all personal and academic details.
  • Upload your photo and signature strictly according to the file sizes mentioned above.
  • Pay the application fee online (Rs. 500 for General/OBC; Rs. 250 for SC/ST/Ex-SM/Female).
  • Submit the form and take a clear printout for future reference.
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