RPF Constable Exam Guide 2026

The RPF Constable Exam is a national-level recruitment test conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board for the constable posts in Protection Force (RPF) & (Railway Protection Special Force). The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification.

The RPF Constable Exam 2026 will be announced soon.

The RPF Constable 2026 City Intimation Slip will be released after the exam date is released. Candidates can download it from the official website once it is available on the portal.

The admit card for the RPF Constable exam is going to available for download four days before the exam date in a phase manner. Candidates can access their admit cards on the official website once these are released.

The qualification for RPF Constable is Matriculation (10th pass) from a recognized board. Candidates must meet the age criteria of 18-25 years (age relaxations apply for reserved categories). Physical fitness is essential, as the selection process includes a CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification.

The salary of an RPF Constable is based on Level-3 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a basic pay of ₹21,700 per month. After including allowances like DA, HRA, transport, and risk allowances, the gross salary ranges from ₹26,000 to ₹32,000 per month, depending on the posting location.

The RPF Constable 2026 syllabus is divided into three sections: General Awareness (History, Polity, Geography, Science, Current Affairs), Arithmetic (Number System, Algebra, Ratio, Percentages), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (Analogies, Coding-Decoding, Puzzles, Syllogism).

The training process for Railway Police Constables includes a basic training program at designated training centers. It covers physical fitness, weapon handling, law enforcement, railway security, and emergency response. After successful completion of the training, constables are posted at various railway stations for practical fieldwork and duty.

The RPF Constable 2026 exam pattern consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with 120 multiple-choice questions of 120 marks. The exam covers three sections: General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The total duration is 90 minutes.

Some of the best books for the RPF Constable Exam include "RPF Constable Guide" by RPH Editorial Board, "General Knowledge" by Lucent, "Quantitative Aptitude" by R.S. Agarwal and "Reasoning Ability" by M.K. Pandey

To prepare for the RPF Constable exam, start by thoroughly understanding the syllabus and exam pattern. Practice with previous year question papers and mock tests. Focus on General Awareness, Arithmetic, and Reasoning sections. Improve your physical fitness for the PET and stay consistent with your study schedule.

The minimum passing marks for the RPF constable exam is 35% in the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for General and OBC and 30% for the SC/ST categories.

Yes, females can apply for the post of RPF Constable exam. The railway department encourages both male and female candidates to apply. Female candidates must meet the same eligibility criteria and physical standards as male candidates, with age and category-specific relaxations.