RPF Sub-Inspector Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RPF Sub-Inspector in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on behalf of Railway Protection Force (RPF). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
General eligibility
- Age
- 20-28 years (as of cut-off date in notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, Ex-servicemen +3 years (after deducting service). Standard government relaxations apply to widows / divorced women / J&K domiciles.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year graduates may apply but must produce the degree before joining.
- 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
- Physical standards are now CAPF-aligned under the SSC-era RPF (Amendment) Rules 2025: Male UR/OBC minimum height raised to 170 cm (from 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. Confirm the exact revised standards in the first SSC-era CEN on ssc.gov.in.
RPF Sub-Inspector eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RPF Sub-Inspector?
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year graduates may apply but must produce the degree before joining. 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 Sub-Inspector?
20-28 years (as of cut-off date in notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, Ex-servicemen +3 years (after deducting service). Standard government relaxations apply to widows / divorced women / J&K domiciles.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for RPF Sub-Inspector?
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 Sub-Inspector?
Physical standards are now CAPF-aligned under the SSC-era RPF (Amendment) Rules 2025: Male UR/OBC minimum height raised to 170 cm (from 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. Confirm the exact revised standards in the first SSC-era CEN on ssc.gov.in.
Where should I confirm my RPF Sub-Inspector eligibility?
Always check against the official Staff Selection Commission (SSC) 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.
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) — Master Portal (conducts RPF SI/Constable under the RPF (Amendment) Rules 2025; confirm the first SSC-era CEN here) · RPF Official Website · Indian Railways Notifications · RRB Chandigarh (legacy portal — pre-2025 RRB-conducted cycles)
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