Full Information about RPF New Vacancy 2025

Important Dates

Right now, there's no official notification for the 2025 cycle just yet. But based on the big announcements, we're looking at two possible timelines.

• Possibility 1: If RPF merges with SSC GD
  We've heard that the SSC GD notification might come out in November. 
• Possibility 2: If RPF recruitment is separate
  If the SSC decides to hold a separate exam for the RPF, we'll have to wait for the new SSC calendar to know the dates.

Here’s a look at the dates from the last recruitment cycle, which could be followed again:

Vacancy Details

With recruitment happening every year, we can expect a good, steady number of vacancies. We're hearing predictions of around 3,000 to 4,000 Constable vacancies annually.

Here’s the detailed breakdown from the 2024 recruitment, which had a total of 4,660 posts.

Constable (Executive) - Total 4208 Vacancies

• Ex-Servicemen (ExSM): 10% of total vacancies (420 posts).

Sub-Inspector (SI) - Total 452 Vacancies

• Ex-Servicemen (ExSM): 10% of total vacancies (45 posts).

Note: 15% of the total vacancies are reserved for female candidates.

Eligibility Criteria

You must meet all the education and age rules by the closing date of the application.

1. Educational Qualification

• Constable (Executive): You need to have passed the 10th standard (Matriculation) from a recognized board.
• Sub-Inspector (Executive): You must be a Graduate from a recognized university.

Important: Candidates who are waiting for their final exam results are NOT eligible to apply. You must have your results in hand.

2. Age Limit

For the 2024 notification, everyone got a 3-year age relaxation as a one-time measure because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Normal Age Limit (Prescribed):
  • Constable: 18 to 25 years
  • Sub-Inspector: 20 to 25 years
• Age Limit in 2024 (with relaxation):
  • Constable: 18 to 28 years
  • Sub-Inspector: 20 to 28 years

3. Age Relaxation

Regular age relaxations are given to candidates from reserved categories:

Application Fee and Process

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. You have to apply ONLINE through the official RRB websites (or the new SSC website, once it's announced).
2. First, you'll need to create an account. Make sure you have an active mobile number and a valid email ID handy for OTPs.
3. Be super careful here. The details you fill in the 'Create an Account' form (like your name, email, and mobile number) CANNOT be modified later.
4. Log in and fill out the application form with all your personal and educational details.
5. You'll pay the fee online using internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.
6. After submitting, there will be a "modification window" for a few days. You can fix details (except your account info), but it will cost a ₹250 modification fee.

Salary (Pay Scale)

The salary for RPF posts is very good and follows the 7th CPC pay levels.

• Constable (Executive):
  • Pay Level: Level-3
  • Initial Pay: ₹21,700 (plus other allowances)
• Sub-Inspector (Executive):
  • Pay Level: Level-6
  • Initial Pay: ₹35,400 (plus other allowances)

Selection Process

The RPF selection process is a multi-stage journey. You have to qualify at each stage to move on to the next.

Here are the three main phases:

• Phase I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Phase II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
• Phase III: Document Verification (DV)

First, you have to pass the CBT. Based on your scores, you'll be shortlisted for Phase II (PET/PMT). They will call 10 times the number of vacancies in each category for this round.

After you qualify in the PET/PMT, you'll be called for Document Verification.

Final Merit: Your final selection is based only on the marks you score in the CBT. The physical test is just qualifying—you either pass or you fail, but you don't get marks for it.