Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable Exam 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) conducts mass recruitment drives for Constable posts. These personnel ensure security across the Indian Railway network.

Aspirants searching for the RPF Constable 2026 exam date, physical standards, comprehensive syllabus guides, and application form instructions can find verified tracking information below.

1. RPF Constable 2026 Exam Overview

Parameter	Details
Exam/Post Name	RPF Constable (Executive) 2026
Conducting Authority	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) & RPF
Expected Vacancies	8000+ (Tentative Estimates)
Selection Strategy	CBT, PET/PMT, Document Verification
Official Platform	indianrailways.gov.in

2. Important Exam Dates 2026 (Expected timeline)

Candidates should commence active preparation immediately:

• Official RPF Notification Release: Anticipated in April 2026
• Online Registration Open: Anticipated in April 2026
• RPF Constable 2026 CBT Exam Date: Expected August 2026

3. Comprehensive Eligibility & Physical Criteria

Academic Qualification

Unreserved candidates require having passed the 10th Class Exam (Matriculation/SSLC) from a recognized Board.

Age Limit Standard

• Prescribed as 18 to 28 Years.
• Relaxations: The government enforces standard age variations (+5 years for SC/ST and +3 years for OBC).

Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Standards

Candidates must meet basic physical standards:

• Male (UR/OBC): Height: 165 cm | Chest (Unexpanded/Expanded): 80/85 cm
• Female (UR/OBC): Height: 157 cm

4. Exam Blueprint and Detailed Syllabus

Computer Based Test (CBT)

The exam contains 120 objective-type questions in 90 minutes.

Core Sections:

• General Awareness (50 Questions): Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Sports, and General Science.
• Arithmetic (35 Questions): Number systems, whole numbers, decimal and fractions, operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss.
• General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 Questions): Analogies, spatial visualization, problem-solving analysis.

Negative Marking: A penalty of 1/3rd mark applies for every wrong answer.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

• Male: 1600 meters run in 5 mins 45 secs; Long Jump: 14 ft; High Jump: 4 ft.
• Female: 800 meters run in 3 mins 40 secs; Long Jump: 9 ft; High Jump: 3 ft.

5. How to Apply Online

1. Go to the active Official RRB application portal.
2. Select the designated "RPF Constable Recruitment 2026" link.
3. Finish your One-Time Registration or log in.
4. Complete your educational entries.
5. Pay your CBT examination fees.

6. Official Resources Link

Relevant Resource	Official Target Domain
Comprehensive Railway Dashboard	Indian Railways Homepage