RPF SI Salary and Job Profile: Pay Scale, Allowances, Other Benefits
Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector 2025 ( RPF SI )
RPF SI Salary 2024: The Railway Protection Force invites applications for recruitment to the post of Sub-Inspector in Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) of various zones. Selected candidates for the post of RPF SI are recruited in Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. RPF SI salary for the per month is between INR 43,300 to 52,030 as per the 7th pay commission. The Ministry of Railways releases a large number of vacancies for various posts in Indian Railways and one among such posts is RPF SI. The job provides good salary package, security, allowances, perks and opportunities. RPF SI salary and perks are formulated based on the place of posting. In this article, we have discussed RPF SI salary, perks and allowances, and career growth.
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According to the 6th Pay Commission recommendations, the grade pay assigned to RPF SI was INR 4200. With this grade pay, the salary was calculated in the pay band of INR 9300-34800. However, after the implementation of 7th Pay Commission, the grade pay system was discontinued. Now, the RPF SI starts at the basic pay level of INR 35400 (Level-6) as per 7th CPC pay matrix.
Selected candidates to the post of RPF SI enjoy good perks and benefits. Perk is given in addition to their monthly salary income. Candidates are given following perks and allowances:
- Provident fund
- Overtime Allowance
- Ration Allowance
- Dress Allowance
- Gratuity
- Monthly Pension (After retirement )
- Medical facilities
- Pass and Privilege Ticket Orders
- Dress Allowance
- Night Duty Allowance
- Educational assistance
- Ration Allowance and
- Traveling and transfer allowance
- Other financial matters
The gross salary of an RPF Sub Inspector ranges from INR 43,000 to 52,000 depending upon their place of posting. This inclusive salary amount comprises basic pay, grade pay, DA, HRA and other applicable allowances. As basic pay is INR 35,400 according to 7th CPC pay matrix, the other allowances add up substantially to the CTC.
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RPF SI Salary
The basic salary of RPF SI is INR 35,400. With the additional perks, the gross salary ranges between INR 43, 000-Rs 52,000. RPF SI salary as per seventh Pay Commission is given below:
Old payscale and grade pay (Sixth pay commission): INR 9,300-34, 800. The Grade Pay is INR 4,200.
New basic pay after seventh pay commission: The basic pay is INR 35,440.
Total salary: The total salary per month is INR 43,300-INR 52,030.
Commonly asked questions
The job offers a good scope of promotion and career growth. The performance of candidates is analysed and measures before awarding them with promotion. To get a promotion, candidates need to work hard. The promotional avenues of RPF SI are given below.
- Inspector
- Circle Inspector
- Zonal Inspector
- Dy Superintendent
Candidates selected for the RPF SI post are entrusted with various responsibilities. RPF SI ensures the security of all passengers and takes necessary decisions regarding the problems related to the passengers. They also ensure the security of all railway property and take the required action to maintain law. The key job responsibilities of RPF SI are given below.
- Investigate crime related to railways
- Arrest the offenders
- Interrogates the concerned person
- Take statements of the witnesses
- Collect evidence and files case in the court
- Protect the railway tracks and signaling equipment
RPF SI Selection Process
The entire recruitment process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification (DV). Candidates qualified and securing marks in the merit list (10 times of the category-wise vacancies) and CBT will have to undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification (DV).
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Commonly asked questions
The application fee for RPF SI is INR 500 for unreserved categories while it is INR 250 for reserved categories. Interested candidates need to fill the application form online. The application fees can be paid online and offline. The application fees is refunded to candidates after they appear for the exam. Interested candidates are required to fill the application form online only. The hard copy of the application form is not required to be send by candidates. The application fee can be paid both online and offline.
The age relaxation given to RPF SI is given below:
| RPF Constable & SI Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UT of JK & Ladakh during the period of 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 | UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years |
| Only for the post of SI: Central Govt. employees other than ex-servicemen, who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service on the date of reckoning | UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husbands but not remarried | UR/EWS- 2 years OBC- 5 years SC/ST- 7 years |
Selected candidates will have to undergo a rigorous initial training in any one of RPF/RPSF training centre or any other such institution as decided by the Railway Administration. The trainee recruits/cadets will be given a stipend of INR 35,400 plus other allowances as admissible under the Railway Rules during the period of training. Candidates need to pass the final examination at the end of the training and before the final appointment.
RPF SI Exam
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 months ago
The RPF SI application form 2025 will be released soon. The RRB RPF SI apply online link will be activated after the release of the official notification. Candidates need to fill out the RPF SI form to appear for the exam. The last date to submit the form will be mentioned on the notification itself
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The RPF SI notification for the next session will be released soon. The RRB RPF SI exam notification will be published on the regional websites of the RRB- Kolkata, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Malda, Bilaspur, Ajmer, Bhopal, Chennai and others. Candidates need to visit the official website to get the latest
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Beginner-Level 5
Answered 2 months ago
The RPF SI final result 2025 has been released on August 26, 2025. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) published the final results of the RPF Sub-Inspector post on their official regional websites. The RRB RPF SI result link is shared on the Shiksha.com page - https://www.shiksha.com/exams/rpf-si-
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Beginner-Level 5
Upcoming Sarkari Exam Dates
CSIR NET 2025 Dec Application 25 Sep '25 - 24 Oct '25
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