Key Dates & Info
Salary
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Age limit
20-25 years
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/Female: ₹250
Dates marked as tentative are based on expected schedules. Please verify from the official website before applying.
About This Exam
RPF SI 2026: recruitment now to be conducted by SSC (structural change announced). Official notification and application dates not yet released. Check ssc.gov.in for updates.
Conducting Body
Railway Protection Force
Total Vacancies
1,000+
Available Posts
Important Dates
Notification Expected
01 August 2026
Eligibility Criteria
Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University
Age limit
20-25 years
20-25 years
OBC: 3 years, SC/ST: 5 years
Educational Qualification
Graduation in any discipline
Number of Attempts
No limit (within age)
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/Female: ₹250
Detailed Syllabus
Exam Pattern
Selection Process
CBT → PET/PMT → Document Verification → Medical
Previous Year Question Papers
We haven't catalogued previous year papers for this exam yet.
Salary & Career Growth
Salary / Pay Scale
₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Range: ₹35,400 - ₹1,12,400
Pay Level 6
Plus DA, HRA, and other government allowances as applicable.
Perks & Allowances
DA, HRA, Uniform Allowance, Free Rail passes, Medical, Pension
Job Role & Responsibilities
Sub-Inspector in Railway Protection Force
Career Growth & Promotions
SI → Inspector → DSP level through promotions.
Career Benefits
- ✓ Job security and pension benefits
- ✓ Regular pay commission revisions
- ✓ Government housing and medical benefits
- ✓ Career advancement through promotions
Application Process
Visit the official website and locate the online registration link for this exam
Register with a valid, active email ID and mobile number — this is used for all future communication, including admit card and result notifications
Fill in personal, educational, and category details accurately as per your certificates — mismatches can lead to rejection at document verification
Keep scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates ready in the specified format and file size before you start, to avoid losing progress midway
Review all entered details carefully — most government exam applications cannot be edited after final submission
Pay the application fee online through the accepted payment methods — category-based fee waivers may apply, so check the official notification
Submit the form and download or print the confirmation page, and note your registration number for future reference
Application Fee
General/OBC: ₹500, SC/ST/Female: ₹250
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