RPF Constable Recruitment 2026: Eligibility, Fees & How to Apply

Overview

The Railway Protection Force has released vacancies for Constable (General Duty) across all zones. This is one of the largest uniformed-service recruitment drives this year.

Eligibility

• 12th pass (or equivalent)
• Age 18-25 years, relaxations apply for reserved categories
• Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) are mandatory — start training early

Application Fee

General/OBC candidates pay ₹500; SC/ST/Women/PwD candidates pay a reduced ₹250.

Selection Process

1. Computer Based Test
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
3. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
4. Document Verification & Medical Exam

Key Dates

Applications open 1 September 2026 and close 30 September 2026. Given the volume of applicants RPF drives typically attract, apply early to avoid last-day server load on the official portal.

Full eligibility criteria and the official notification are linked from the job listing on GovCareerOS.