RPF Constable & SI 2026 notification
Status: The 2024 cycle is complete (SI final result 26 Aug 2025; Constable final result 16 Feb 2026). No new RPF Constable/SI notification has been issued yet; the next cycle is to be conducted by SSC.
Vacancies: 4,660 (Constable 4,208 + SI 452) (CEN RPF 01/2024 & 02/2024) – 15% of posts reserved for women in each post.
Important dates
| Event | Date | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Online application (both posts) | 15 Apr - 14 May 2024 | CEN RPF 01/2024 & 02/2024 |
| SI CBT | 2-13 Dec 2024 | CEN RPF 01/2024 |
| Constable CBT | 2-18 Mar 2025 | CEN RPF 02/2024 (held on 2-7, 9-12 and 17-18 March) |
| Constable CBT result (PET/PMT shortlist) | 19 Jun 2025 | CEN RPF 02/2024; 42,143 candidates called for PET/PMT |
| SI PET/PMT | 22 Jun - 2 Jul 2025 | CEN RPF 01/2024 |
| SI final result | 26 Aug 2025 | CEN RPF 01/2024 |
| Constable PET/PMT and DV | 13 Nov - 6 Dec 2025 | CEN RPF 02/2024 |
| Constable final result | 16 Feb 2026 | CEN RPF 02/2024; 4,205 candidates empanelled |
| Announcement: RPF recruitment to be conducted annually by SSC | 13 Oct 2025 | Announced by the Union Railway Minister at the 41st RPF Raising Day |
| Next notification (via SSC) | Not announced (as of 28 Sept 2026) |
Application fee
| Category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded after appearing in CBT) |
| SC/ST/Female/Ex-Servicemen/Minorities/EBC | Rs 250 (refunded, minus bank charges, after appearing in CBT) |
How to apply
- Open the official website (rpf.indianrailways.gov.in) and register / log in.
- Fill the RPF Constable & SI application form, choose posts and exam centres, upload photo and signature as the notice asks.
- Pay the fee (if applicable) before the last date and save the confirmation page.
- Check the RPF Constable & SI age limit and eligibility before applying.
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Official links
- Railway Protection Force official website
- RRB Chandigarh (CEN RPF 01/2024 and 02/2024 notices)
- Staff Selection Commission (future RPF recruitment)
Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.