RPF Constable Cut Off 2025 OUT: Check Category-Wise CBT Cut Off Here

Railway Protection Force Constable 2025 ( RPF Constable )

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Jun 19, 2025 19:39 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RPF Constable Cut off 2025: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the RPF Constable cut off 2025 for CBT exam on June 19, 2025. The cut off was released along with the RPF Constable result 2025. The Boards released the RPF Constable cut off in PDF form for different categories. Candidates securing equal to or more than the RPF Constable 2025 cut off marks have been shortlisted for the next round of the selection process which is PET/PMT.

RRBs also prescribe qualifying marks for the exam. The qualifying marks for the General Category are 35 per cent for General/OBC/Unreserved and 30 per cent for SC/ST. Candidates are required to secure both RPF Constable cut off marks and the qualifying marks.  RPF Constable 2025 exam was conducted on March 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 12, 17 and 18, 2025. Read here for more details on RPF Constable cut off 2025.

 

Q:   When will RPF Constable 2025 cutoff for CBT be released?
A: 

RPF Constable 2025 cut off for CBT was released on June 19, 2025. The cut off was released on the region-wise official webistes of RRBs. RPF Constable cut off was released category-wise. Candidates securing equal to or more than the required cut off marks are selected for the next round of selection.

Q:   I have secured the RPF Constable qualifying marks and not the cut off. Will I be selected for the next round of selection process?
A: 

To qualify the exam, candidates are required to secure the RPF Constable cut off marks and qualifying marks. The cut off marks are calculated based on the multiple factors such as number of vacancies, number of candidates, difficulty level of the question papers, etc. The qualifying marks for the General Category are 35 per cent for General/OBC/Unreserved and 30 per cent for SC/ST.

 

Q:   Are RPF Constable cut off marks and qualifying marks same?
A: 

RPF Constable cut off marks and qualifying marks are different. The qualifying marks are required to be secured inorder to qualify the exam. This does not guarantee candidates their selection for the next round of selection process. RPF Constable cut off is decided based on the various factors as per the category. The cut off is decided keeping in mind the total marks and difficulty level of the exam.

Table of content
  • How to Check RPF Constable Cutoffs 2025?
  • RPF Constable 2025 Exam Schedule
  • Previous Years' RPF Constable Cut off
  • RPF Constable Cut off 2025 FAQs
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How to Check RPF Constable Cutoffs 2025?

The steps to check RPF constable cutoffs are given below:

  • Visit the region-wise official website of RRBs
  • Click the 'RPF Constable Cut off 2025' link on the home page
  • RPF Constable cut off is displayed in PDF form
  • Check the cut off marks as per your category
  • Download and save it

RPF Constable Female Cut off 2025

Category RPF Constable Male Cut off 
UR  73.75247
SC 66.37005
ST 62.27005
OBC 70.17768
EWS 68.89424

RPF Constable Male Cut off 2025

The category-wise RPF Constable cut off 2025 is given below.

Category RPF Constable Male Cut off 
UR  76.82267
SC 70.19086
ST 65.67731
OBC 74.06154
EWS 71.92622
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Factors Affecting RPF Constable Cut off

RPF constable cutoffs vary every year based on a number of factors such as - 

  • Number of vacancies
  • Number of candidates
  • The difficulty level of question papers

RPF Constable Qualifying Marks

RPF Constable qualifying marks are given below.

Category

RPF Constable CBT Cutoffs (In Per cent)

General/OBC/Unreserved

35

SC/ST

30

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What are the factors that influence RPF Constable cut off?
A: 

Following are the factors that influence RPF Constable cut off marks:

  • Number of Vacancies: Higher the vacancies are cut off is less. In case the vacancy is less, the cut off is more.
  • Difficulty level of the exam: If the exam is hard, the cut off is less. In case the exam is easy, the cut off is more.
  • Higher number of candidates appearing in the exam boosts competition thus leading to more cut off marks

 

Q:   What is the expected cut off for RPF COnstable exam?
A: 

The expected cut off for RPF Constable 2025 exam is given below.

Category

Expected Cut Off Marks

UR

70-80

OBC

72-82

SC

68-78

ST

65-75

Q:   What after the declaration of RPF Constable cut off?
A: 

Based on the RPF Constable cut off for CBT, candidates are selected for PET/PST. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) requires candidates to achieve defined standards in running along with passing both long jump and high jump tests according to their respective gender and category. The Physical Measurement Test (PMT) checks the candidate's height as well as male chest dimensions together with additional RPF standards. During Document Verification (DV) candidates must show their original educational certificates alongside their identity proof along with their category certificates. The final selection list uses scores from CBT and PET/PMT alongside document verification results.

RPF Constable 2025 Exam Schedule

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RPF Constable 2025 exam

DatesPast Exam Dates
19 Jun ' 25

RPF Constable CBT result 2025

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Previous Years' RPF Constable Cut off

Candidates can check the previous year’s cutoffs to get an idea of how much they need to secure in order to qualify the exam and get shortlisted. 

RPF Constable 2019 Cut off

RPF Constable is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in order to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of the selection process. Candidates must check RPF Constable cut off 2019 to assess their performance in the exam. 

Group

Female

Male

OBC

SC

ST

UR

OBC

SC

ST

UR

Ex-SM

Group A

46.67

41.24

38.49

47.69

93.55

77.29

76.71

79.75

36.22

Group B

49.81

49.58

43.27

57.91

88.35

83.73

76.69

87.15

36.23

Group F

84.19

70.51

68.22

86.89

36.1

RPF Constable Cutoff 2018

RPF Constable cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure in order to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of the selection process. Cut off is the most important factor in the exam, as it helps candidates to know how much they need to secure in order to qualify the exam. 

Group

Female

Male

OBC

SC

ST

UR

OBC

SC

ST

UR

Ex-SM

Group A

55.66

50.76

50.76

57.21

77.9

78.32

83.82

55.35

Group B

54.3

51.39

51.27

61.72

89.26

82.26

78.68

89.42

53.85

Group C

47.37

43.91

48.05

53.38

78.26

77.41

87.32

52.36

Group D

71.3

58.03

64.42

74.75

120

86.15

82.53

117.83

62.41

Group E

38.88

36.14

42.48

61.33

62.05

50.09

50.09

36.09

Group F

89.1

69.92

67.96

93.22

42.17

 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the passing score in RPF Constable exam?
A: 

For the RPF Constable written exam, the minimum qualifying marks are 35% for UR, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories, and 30% for SC and ST categories. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

·Minimum Passing Marks: 

UR, EWS, and OBC-NCL: 35% 

SC and ST: 30% 

Q:   What is the cutoff for RPF Constable exam?
A: 

RPF Constable cut off is the minimum qualifying marks that candidates need to secure inorder to qualify the exam and become eligible for the next round of selection process. Candidates need to secure the qualifying marks as well as the cut off marks in the exam.

Q:   What was RPF Constable 2018 cutoff?
A: 

RPF Constable 2018 cut off is given below.

Group

Female

Male

OBC

SC

ST

UR

OBC

SC

ST

UR

Ex-SM

Group A

55.66

50.76

50.76

57.21

77.9

78.32

83.82

55.35

Group B

54.3

51.39

51.27

61.72

89.26

82.26

78.68

89.42

53.85

Group C

47.37

43.91

48.05

53.38

78.26

77.41

87.32

52.36

Group D

71.3

58.03

64.42

74.75

120

86.15

82.53

117.83

62.41

Group E

38.88

36.14

42.48

61.33

62.05

50.09

50.09

36.09

Group F

89.1

69.92

67.96

93.22

42.17

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RPF Constable Cut off 2025 FAQs

Candidates can check below RPF Constable cut off 2025 FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   How is RPF Constable final merit list prepared?
A: 

Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and category certificates, verification of character and antecedents of the candidates from the local Administration and successful completion of initial training.

Q:   Is PET/PMT of RPF Constable exam qualifying in nature?
A: 

There shall be a maximum of two rounds of PET/PMT. If vacancies of Female and Ex-servicemen are not filled up after second round of PET/PMT, vacant posts will be filled up by Male candidates of respective category. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature. No marks are to be awarded.

Q:   What is RPF Constable normalisation?
A: 

RPF Constable normalisation is done since the exam is multiple shifts. According to the normalisation process, the marks obtained in the exam are calculated on the basis of an average score of the top one percent of the candidates considering all shifts. The marks are calculated up to five decimal places.

Q:   What is the safe score in RPF Constable exam?
A: 

For RPF Constable, a "safe score" varies based on the category and exam difficulty, but aiming for at least 35% for UR, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories and 30% for SC & ST categories is a good starting point to qualify the written exam. 

Q:   Will RPF Constable marks change after normalization?
A: 

RPF Constable marks is done since the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. To adjust the difficulty level, normalisation of marks is done. The marks of candidates might change normalisation. RPF Constable result is announced based on the normalisation.

Q:   What is the tie-breaking policy in RPF Constable exam?
A: 

 In cases of two or more candidates securing same marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e. older person shall be given higher seniority. In case the date of birth also happens to be the same they will be placed in ascending alphabetical order (a to z).

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