RPF Recruitment 2026 अब भर्ती कौन कराएगा SSC या RRB

RPF is known as the Railway Protection Force. It is a government organisation. RPF Recruitment provides career opportunities for candidates. Candidates can participate in the RPF recruitment drive organised for the constable and sub-inspector profiles. Still, the discussion point is regarding the upcoming updates for the RPF recruitment that which organisation will conduct the exam RRB or SSC. RPF Notification 2026 is awaited to be released on the official website.

Who Will Conduct the RPF Recruitment 2026? 

The discussion point is related to the thing that which authority will be responsible to organise the RPF recruitment in the year 2026. This time, RRB or SSC will conduct the recruitment drive for the Railway Protection Force. It will be revealed only when the official notification for the RPF recruitment will be released on the official website. 

RPF Constable Eligibility Criteria and Physical Standards

Check RPF Constable Eligibility:

Educational Qualification

• Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) from a recognised board.

• Students who have passed Class 10 can apply for the RPF Constable post.

Physical Standards for RPF Constable

Candidates must meet the required height and chest measurements to qualify for the physical test.

Male Chest Measurement:

• Normal chest size: 80 cm

• Expanded chest size: 85 cm

• Minimum chest expansion required: 5 cm

• Female candidates do not need a chest measurement.

Difference Between RPF and SSC GD Physical Standards

The RPF Constable exam has lower height requirements than SSC GD for some categories.

This means candidates who do not meet the SSC GD height requirement may still be eligible for RPF Constable.

RPF Exam Pattern: Two Possible Models

The written exam pattern may follow either the traditional RRB RPF pattern or the SSC GD pattern.

Model A: Traditional RRB RPF Exam Pattern

• Total Questions: 120

• Total Marks: 120

• There is no separate English or Hindi section.

• Questions are asked from General Awareness, Mathematics and Reasoning.

Model B: SSC GD Exam Pattern

• Total Questions: 80

• Total Marks: 160

• Total Time: 60 Minutes

• The exam has four subjects.

• Candidates have 60 minutes to complete the exam.

• Candidates can choose Hindi or English for the language section.

Main Differences Between Both Exam Patterns

• Traditional RRB Pattern: It has three subjects: General Awareness, Mathematics and Reasoning.

• SSC GD Pattern: It has four subjects, including Hindi or English.

• Time Limit: The SSC GD pattern has a time limit of 60 minutes.

• Question Distribution: The SSC GD pattern has 20 questions from each subject.

RPF Selection Process 2026

Candidates have to clear the following stages to get selected:

• Computer-Based Test (CBT): Candidates have to take an online written exam.

• Physical Standard Test (PST): Candidates' height and chest measurements are checked.

• Physical Efficiency Test (PET): Candidates have to complete running and jumping tests.

• Document Verification and Medical Test: Candidates' documents and medical fitness are checked.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)

Candidates must complete different physical activities to qualify for the PET.

Running Test:

• Male Candidates: Must complete a 1600-metre race in 5 minutes and 45 seconds.

• Female Candidates: Must complete an 800-metre race within the given time limit.

Jumping Test:

• Candidates must complete the Long Jump.

• Candidates must also complete the High Jump.

• Candidates get a limited number of attempts to qualify.

Important Points About RPF Recruitment 2026

• Candidates who have passed Class 10 can apply for the RPF Constable post.

• The minimum height for male General and OBC candidates is 165 cm.

• The minimum height for female General and OBC candidates is 157 cm.

• Candidates must also qualify for the running and jumping tests.

• Candidates who are also preparing for RPF can consider the SSC MTS exam. SSC MTS does not have the same physical height requirements.