Everything you should know before preparing for the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable (Executive) Examination. This page presents the examination structure, eligibility, physical standards, fee, selection process and other important information in a simple and structured manner.
Important details about the RRB RPF Constable Examination at a glance.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Constable (Executive) in RPF / RPSF
10th Pass or Equivalent from a recognised Board
18–25 Years (standard prescribed age)
Subject to applicable relaxation rules
CBT → PET / PMT → DV
Computer Based Test
English, Hindi & 13 Regional Languages
₹21,700
Pay Level-3
General information regarding the RRB RPF Constable (Executive) Examination.
| Full Name | Constable (Executive) in Railway Protection Force and Railway Protection Special Force |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Exam Level | 10th / Matriculation Level |
| Qualification | 10th Pass or Equivalent from a recognised Board |
| Standard Age | 18–25 Years, subject to applicable age-relaxation provisions |
| Pay Level | Level-3 |
| Initial Pay | ₹21,700 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT) + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) + Physical Measurement Test (PMT) + Document Verification (DV) |
| Mode of Examination | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Medical Standard | B-1 |
| Official Website | RRB official websites |
The notification covers recruitment to the Constable (Executive) post in the Railway Protection Force and Railway Protection Special Force.
Constable (Executive) post in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF).
Pay details specified for the Constable (Executive) post.
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Executive) | Level-3 | ₹21,700 |
10th Pass or Equivalent from a recognised Board.
The candidate must be a citizen of India.
18–25 Years as the standard prescribed age, with applicable relaxation provisions.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed B-1 medical standard.
Candidates must have passed 10th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognised Board.
Candidates waiting for the final result of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible to apply. The prescribed qualification must be possessed within the eligibility requirements of the recruitment.
The standard prescribed age for Constable (Executive) is 18 to 25 years, subject to the applicable age-relaxation provisions for eligible categories.
The recruitment notice also contained a one-time upper-age relaxation provision. Candidates should always check the applicable recruitment notice for the age rules of the recruitment in which they apply.
| Post | Pay Level | Medical Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Constable (Executive) | Level-3 | B-1 |
The RPF Constable recruitment process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification (DV).
The CBT is an objective-type multiple-choice examination at 10th / Matriculation level.
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
|---|---|
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Arithmetic | 35 Marks |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 Marks |
| General Awareness | 50 Marks |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
CBT is conducted in computer-based mode.
The CBT contains 120 objective-type questions.
The standard CBT duration is 90 minutes.
1/3 mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT performance are called for PET/PMT and Document Verification. PET is qualifying in nature and carries no marks.
| Category | Running | Long Jump | High Jump |
|---|---|---|---|
| Male | 1600 metres in 5 minutes 45 seconds | 14 feet | 4 feet |
| Female | 800 metres in 3 minutes 40 seconds | 9 feet | 3 feet |
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| PET Nature | Qualifying in nature; no marks are awarded. |
| Running | Male candidates: 1600 metres in 5 minutes 45 seconds. Female candidates: 800 metres in 3 minutes 40 seconds. |
| Long Jump | Male: 14 feet; Female: 9 feet. |
| High Jump | Male: 4 feet; Female: 3 feet. |
| Number of Chances | One chance is provided for the running event; up to two chances are provided for long jump and high jump. |
| Ex-Servicemen | Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET but have to undergo PMT as prescribed. |
Computer Based Test is the written examination stage.
Qualifying Physical Efficiency Test for shortlisted candidates.
Physical Measurement Test checks prescribed height and male chest standards.
Original documents are verified at the final recruitment stage.
The PMT checks the prescribed height and, for male candidates, chest measurements.
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest (Unexpanded) | Male Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | 165 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| SC / ST | 160 cm | 152 cm | 76.2 cm | 81.2 cm |
Questions are available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages.
The CBT questions are displayed in the language selected by the candidate and in English.
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Keep the following documents ready for application and Document Verification as applicable.
Valid original photo identity document accepted by RRB.
Matriculation / 10th certificate or equivalent educational document.
Relevant certificates and documents required for verification.
Photograph as required under the application and examination instructions.
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS and other applicable certificates where required.
Documents supporting age relaxation, Ex-Servicemen status or other applicable claims.
Examination fee structure specified in the RPF Constable recruitment notice.
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except the concessional-fee categories | ₹500 | ₹400, after applicable bank charges |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Minorities and EBC | ₹250 | ₹250, after applicable bank charges |
Focus on Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness according to the prescribed 10th-level syllabus.
Build speed and accuracy for the 120-question CBT.
Practise full-length RPF Constable CBT mock tests regularly.
Train specifically for the running, long-jump and high-jump standards well before the physical stage.
RPF Constable (Executive) is the constable-level recruitment post in the Railway Protection Force and Railway Protection Special Force.
The prescribed minimum qualification is 10th Pass or Equivalent from a recognised Board.
The standard prescribed age is 18–25 years, subject to applicable age-relaxation provisions.
The CBT has 120 objective-type questions to be attempted in 90 minutes.
Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning and General Awareness.
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
The recruitment process comprises CBT, PET/PMT and Document Verification.
Male candidates must complete 1600 metres in 5 minutes 45 seconds, a 14-foot long jump and a 4-foot high jump.
Female candidates must complete 800 metres in 3 minutes 40 seconds, a 9-foot long jump and a 3-foot high jump.
The prescribed medical standard for Constable (Executive) is B-1.
The initial basic pay is ₹21,700 under Pay Level-3.