The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has officially released the detailed recruitment notification (CEN No. RPF 01/2026) for the selection of eligible candidates for Railway Protection Force (RPF) Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2026. Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility conditions can review the detailed breakdown of vacancies, educational qualifications, age criteria, salary package, and application procedure below.
Recruitment Fast Facts
- Conducting Organization: Railway Protection Force (RPF)
- Post / Role: Railway Protection Force (RPF) Sub-Inspector (SI) Recruitment 2026
- Advertisement Ref: CEN No. RPF 01/2026
- Total Vacancies: 452 Posts (Sub-Inspector Executive Male & Female)
- Educational Criteria: Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University
- Age Limit: 20 to 28 Years (Relaxation: OBC 3 yrs, SC/ST 5 yrs)
- Remuneration / Pay Scale: Pay Level 6 (₹ 35,400 to ₹ 1,12,400) plus Railway Police allowances
- Job Location: Railway Stations, Divisions & Zonal Security Commands across India
- Employment Type: Regular Ministry of Railways Security Force
- Selection Process: Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification
Key Deadlines and Schedule
Candidates must take note of the crucial dates below to ensure timely submission before the registration portal closes:
| Notification Release Date | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 May 2026 (11:59 PM IST) |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 16 May 2026 |
| Examination / Selection Schedule | September 2026 |
Application Fee Details
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹ 500/- (₹ 400 refundable upon taking CBT)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female Candidates: ₹ 250/- (Refundable upon taking CBT)
- Payment Mode: Online via Net Banking, UPI, Debit / Credit Cards
Selection Procedure & Stages
The recruitment process strictly follows the official recruitment rules outlined by Railway Protection Force (RPF):
- Stage 1 (Screening / Prelims): Computer-Based Test (CBT) or preliminary written examination to assess foundational aptitude.
- Stage 2 (Mains / Technical Examination): Subject-specific or comprehensive examination evaluating core competency.
- Stage 3 (Interview / Skill Evaluation): Personality test, document verification, and physical/skill assessment where applicable.
- Stage 4 (Final Merit & Medical): Preparation of category-wise merit list followed by mandatory medical fitness verification.
Required Documents for Application
- Valid Aadhaar Card or Government Identity Proof
- Recent Passport-Size Color Photograph and Scanned Signature
- Educational Mark Sheets and Degree Certificates (Matriculation onward)
- Category / Caste / EWS / PwD Certificate (if claiming reservation)
- Active Mobile Number and Email ID for OTP verification and correspondence
Direct Official Recruitment & Application Links
Verified Primary Source: 10 Oct 2026
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