SSC RPF
Railway Protection Force recruitment for Constable & Sub-Inspector roles
Your gateway to a disciplined career with the Railway Protection Force
The SSC RPF (Railway Protection Force) exam is a national-level recruitment examination conducted to select candidates for Constable and Sub-Inspector (SI) posts in the Railway Protection Force. RPF personnel play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of railway passengers, railway property, and infrastructure across India. The selection process is merit-based and includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT) to assess aptitude and general awareness, followed by Physical Efficiency & Measurement Tests (PET/PMT) and Document Verification to finalize recruitment.
EXAM SUMMARY
Eligibility
10th Pass (Constable) | Graduate (Sub-Inspector)
Exams
CBT, Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Document Verification
Marking System
+1 for correct, –1/3 for incorrect (CBT)
Exam Frequency
Conducted as per RPF / Railway recruitment notifications
Top Post
RPF Sub-Inspector (SI)
Age Limit
18-25 Years (Constable); 20-25 Years (Sub-Inspector)
This stage evaluates general aptitude, reasoning ability, and awareness to shortlist candidates for physical tests.
Sections
General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning
Questions / Marks
120 MCQs with a total of 120 Marks
Marking scheme
+1 for each correct answer; -1/3 marks for incorrect answers
Purpose
CBT marks are merit ranking used to shortlist candidates for PET & PMT.
Sections
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Male Candidates
Running: 1600 Meters in 5 minutes 45 Seconds; Long Jump: 14 Feet, High Jump (4 Feet)
Female Candidates
Running: 800 meters in 3 minutes 40 Seconds, Long Jump: 9 feet, High Jump: 3 Feet
Physical Measurement Test
Height and chest measurements as per category and gender norms
Questions / Marks
Qualifying in nature (No marks awarded)
Marking scheme
Candidates are selected based on satisfying the minimum requirement of PET and PST
Purpose
Candidates must qualify PET & PMT to proceed to Document Verification and Medical Examination.
This stage evaluates physical fitness, endurance, and physical standards required for RPF duties.