RPF Constable 2025: PET Dates OUT, Pattern, Vacancy, Salary & News

The selection process of RPF Constable is given below:

• Stage 1 CBT
• Stage 2 PET/PMT
• Stage 3 DV and Medical Exam

RPF Constable exam dates 2025 for PET/PMT will be announced after the declaration of the CBT exam result. The exam structure of PET/PMT is given below.

PMT Standards

PET Standards

RPF Constable is a central government job. Both male and female candidates can apply for the exam. RPF Constable selection process comprises CBT, PET/PMT, DV, Medical exam and final apppointment. The salary of RPF Constable ranges between INR 37,420 and INR 44,460 per month.

There is Physical Efficiency Test/Physical Measurement Test in RPF Constable exam. The structure of the exam is given below.

PET Standards

PMT Standards:

Yes, female candidates can apply for RPF Constable post. The age of the candidates should be between 18 years to 28 years. The educational qualification prescribed for the exam is Class 10 pass or equivalent from recognised board. Female candidates should have a minimum height of 157 cm. For both males and females, the chest measurement should be 80 cm (85 cm with expansion) for male candidates.

RPF Constable exam is conducted by the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, under the Railway Protection Force. The selection process of RPF Constable includes Computer Based Exam, Physical Measurement Test/Physical Efficiency Test, Document Verification, Medical Exam, Final Empanellment. Both male and female candidates are eligible to apply for the exam.

Following documents are required to fill RPF Constable application form:

• Scanned copy of your SSC (Secondary School Certificate) or 10th-grade mark sheet and certificate.
• Scanned passport-sized photograph 
• Scanned copy of signature
• Scanned copies of photo-identity proofs
• Scanned copy of caste certificate if applicable.
• Domicile certificate, if it applies to your situation.

RPF Constable application fee for different categories is given below.

RPF Constable eligibility is given below:

1. Age requirement for the Railway Protection Force exam: Candidates must be between 18 to 28 years old.

2. Educational qualification: Candidates need to have passed SSC or Matriculation from a recognised board.

The age limit for the Constable posts as notified by the board are discussed below.

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 28 years

The relaxation in the age limit given to reserved category is given below.

RPF Constable educational qualification is given below.

The height requirement of RPF Constable is given below.

The chest requirement for RPF Constable for male candidates is given below.

RPF Constable syllabus for Maths is given below.

RPF Constable syllabus for Reasoning is given below.

RPF Constable syllabus for General Awareness is given below:

• History
• Polity
• Geography
• Economics
• Static Awareness
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics
• Computer
• Current Affairs

The structure of PET/PMT is given below.

The height requirement for PET/PMT is given below.,

RPF Constable exam pattern for CBT comprises three sections. The total marks allotted to the test are 120. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. The structure of the exam pattern is given below.

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.

After downloading RPF Constable admit card, candidates are advised to check all the details carefully. In case there are discrepancies in the admit card, candidates should immediately report to the examination authority.

The details mentioned in RPF Constable admit card are given below:

• Candidate name
• Exam centre
• Date of birth
• Category
• Registration number
• Father's name
• Exam time
• Exam Day Instructions
• Photograph & Signature

Along with the RPF Constable admit card, candidates need to carry any one of the following ID proof:

• Driving License
• Passport
• Voter ID Card
• PAN Card
• Adhaar Card
• Employee ID card.

The steps to download RPF Constable scorecard are given below.

• Visit the respective websites of RRBs
• Click the 'RPF Constable Scorecard link' on the home page
• Enter user ID and password
• The scorecard appears on the screen
• Download the scorecard and take its printout

The marks obtained in PRF Constable CBT exam are considered for the final merit list. Candidates qualifying the CBT exam of RPF Constable are called for PET/PMT. 

Following are the details printed in RPF Constable result:

1. Candidate's Name & Roll Number
2. Category & Reservation Status
3. Marks Obtained in CBT
4. Qualifying Status (Pass/Fail)
5. RPF Constable Cut off

RPF Constable expected cut off 2025 is given below.

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.

RPF Constable 2018 cut off is given below.

The career growth RPF Constable is given below:

• Constable
• Head Constable
• Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)
• Sub Inspector (SI)
• Inspector
• Superintendent

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in CBT is called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET),  Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Document Verification (DV) to the extent of 10 times the number of vacancies in each category for Male/Female/Ex Servicemen as per merit. Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET,  however, they will have to undergo PMT. In case there is a shortfall of candidates in any category/Group of Male/Female/Ex-Servicemen, additional candidates to the extent of 10 times the shortfall will be called for PET/PMT for a second round of PET/PMT as per their merit in CBT.

RPF Constable job profile is given below:

• Keeping peace and protecting passengers
• To ensure that the passengers have comfortable journey
• Protecting railway properities, ensuring no damage is done to the property
• Collect information and track issues involving railway security

The city-wise RPF Constable salary structure is given below:

RPF Constables are placed in the pay band of INR 5200-20200 and carries a grade pay of INR 2000. This helped calculate their basic pay and allowances. With the implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission, the grade pay system was replaced by the pay matrix. The pay level of RPF Constable start at the pay level 03 with the a basic salary of INR 21,700.

The in-hand RPF Constable salary includes basic salary, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and others depending on their location and level. RPF Constable in-hand salary ranges between 22,000 to 25,000. This amount increases as they progress in their career and receive promotions and increments.

An RPF Constable job primarily focuses on ensuring the safety and security of passengers and railway property. This includes maintaining peace and order, preventing crime, and taking action in case of incidents during the journey. RPF Constables are also responsible for protecting railway property from damage or unlawful possession.

The candidates should start the preparation for the exam because it requires a focused effort of approximately nine months to one year to prepare for the exam. The candidates should start by preparing the study plan to chalk out the efforts required for the exam. After making the study plan, the candidates should start preparing for the exam by setting short-term and long term goals in mind. RPF Constable preparation requires the preparation practice, preparation for the physical standard tests and medical tests.

The RPF Constable Salary per month maintains its rate at INR 21,700. The combined income made up of different benefits and allowances amounts to between INR 37,420 and INR 44,460 per month based on the posted city location and additional benefits eligible at the time. After the deductions from the Provident Fund (PF) and National Pension Scheme (NPS) are subtracted from the in-hand salary it ranges between INR 26,000 and INR 32,000 each month.

The allowances offered to RPF Constable are given below.

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Transport Allowance (TA)
• Medical Benefits
• Night Duty Allowances
• Educational Perks
• Retirement Perks