RPF SI Exam Guide 2026
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📊 Eligibility Criteria Details
| Eligibility Factor | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RPF SI Examination |
| Full Form | Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Nationality | Must be an Indian citizen |
| Age Limit | Typically 20 to 25 years (relaxation for reserved categories as per rules) |
| Educational Qualification | Bachelor’s Degree from a recognized university |
| Gender Eligibility | Both male and female candidates can apply |
| Physical Standards | Must meet prescribed height, chest (for males), and weight requirements |
| Physical Efficiency Test (PET) | Required (includes running and other physical tasks) |
| Medical Fitness | Must be medically fit according to RPF norms |
📊 Application Fee
- SC/ST
- 5 years
- Category
- Age Relaxation
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates
- 3 years
- Ex-servicemen with at least six months continuous service after attestation
- UR: 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) OBC- NCL: 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) SC/ST: 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age)
- Female candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried
- UR: 2 years OBC- NCL: 5 years SC/ST: 7 years
- Central Government employees other than Ex-servicemen, who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service on date of reckoning
- UR: 5 years OBC- NCL: 8 years SC/ST: 10 years
📊 Application Fee
| Category | RPF SI Height | Chest Unexpanded | Chest Expanded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | UR: 165 cm SC/ST: 160 cm Garhwal, Kumaoni,Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras,and other Categories specified by Govt.: 163 cm | UR: 80 cms SC/ ST: 76.2 cms Garhwal, Kumaoni,Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras,and other Categories specified by Govt.: 80 cm | UR: 85 cm SC/ST: 81.2 cm Garhwal, Kumaoni,Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras,and other Categories specified by Govt.: 85 cm |
| Female | UR: 157 cm SC/ST: 152 cm Garhwal, Kumaoni,Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras,and other Categories specified by Govt.: 155 cm | NA | NA |
📊 Exam Information 4
| Event/Task | Male - PET Time | Female - PET Time | No. of Chances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 Meter Race | 6 mins 30 seconds | Not Applicable | One |
| 800 Meter Race | Not Applicable | 4 mins | One |
| High Jump | 3 feet 9 inches | 3 feet | Two |
| Long Jump | 12 feet | 9 feet | Two |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the minimum educational qualification required to apply for the RPF SI exam?
Candidates should secure a bachelor's degree in any stream to apply for the RPF SI examination.
Q2.Do I need to upload my educational documents and certificates at the time of filling the RPF SI application form?
No, candidates are not required to send/upload any educational documents and certificates while filling the RPF SI application form.
Q3.Is there any age relaxation for reserved category candidates?
Yes, there is age relaxation for the reserved category. The details for the same are mentioned in the article above.
Q4.My final year post-graduation exams are this year. Can I still apply for the RPF SI exam?
Yes, you can apply for the RPF SI exam and pass your master’s degree exams with the required percentage within two years from the date of declaration of result.
Q5.What is the height requirement for RPF SI?
The minimum RPF SI Height required for male candidates of general category is 165 cms. The minimum height required for male candidates of SC/ST category is 162 cms. The minimum RPF SI height required for all female candidates is 157 cms
Q6.What is the age limit for RPF SI?
The age limit for the post of RPF SI is between 20 to 25 years. The upper age limit for OBC candidates is relaxed by 8 years. Therefore, RPF SI age limit for OBC candidates is 33 years
Q7.What is the height requirement for OBC candidates in RPF SI?
The minimum height required for male candidates from Other Backward Classes (OBC) category applying for the post of Sub-Inspector in RPF is same as that of General candidates, i.e., 165 cm. The height should be measured without shoes. For female candidates from all categories (General/SC/ST/OBC), the minimum required height is 157 cms.
Q8.Are the parameters different for both male and female candidates RPF SI Physical Efficiency Test 2026?
Yes, the parameters are different for both male and female candidates. Therefore, the cutoff for male and female candidates differs as well.
Q9.Is the RPF SI Physical Efficiency Test mandatory in the RPF Sub Inspector recruitment 2026?
Yes, this is one of the determining rounds of the RPF Sub Inspector recruitment process
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