RPF Constable Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RPF Constable in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Protection Force (RPF). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
General eligibility
- Age
- 18-25 years (the CEN 02/2024 cycle used 18-28 due to a one-time +3-year relaxation). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, Ex-servicemen +3 years (after deducting their service). Standard relaxations also apply to widows / divorced women / J&K domiciles per government rules.
- Education
- 10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognised central or state board. No upper qualification limit but higher degrees give no advantage.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
Physical Standards (PMT)
- Age
- Same as above.
- Education
- Same as above.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
- Attempts
- Male UR/OBC: minimum height 165 cm + chest 80-85 cm (with 5 cm expansion). Male SC: 160 cm + 76.2-81.2 cm chest. Male ST/Gorkha/Garhwali/Sikkimese: 163 cm + 80-85 cm. Female UR/OBC: 157 cm. Female SC: 152 cm. Female ST: 155 cm. No chest measurement for women candidates.
RPF Constable eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RPF Constable?
10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognised central or state board. No upper qualification limit but higher degrees give no advantage. That is for General eligibility; the other 1 post under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for RPF Constable?
18-25 years (the CEN 02/2024 cycle used 18-28 due to a one-time +3-year relaxation). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, Ex-servicemen +3 years (after deducting their service). Standard relaxations also apply to widows / divorced women / J&K domiciles per government rules.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for RPF Constable?
Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin from specified countries.
Are there attempt limits or extra requirements for RPF Constable?
Male UR/OBC: minimum height 165 cm + chest 80-85 cm (with 5 cm expansion). Male SC: 160 cm + 76.2-81.2 cm chest. Male ST/Gorkha/Garhwali/Sikkimese: 163 cm + 80-85 cm. Female UR/OBC: 157 cm. Female SC: 152 cm. Female ST: 155 cm. No chest measurement for women candidates.
Where should I confirm my RPF Constable eligibility?
Always check against the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Protection Force (RPF) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
RRB Chandigarh (Master Portal) · Indian Railways Notifications · RPF Official Website
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