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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RPF SI PET PMT Dates 2025 for Physical Test. Candidates who passed the Computer Based Test for 452 Sub Inspector vacancies, are now required to appear for the test on the scheduled date. This stage is qualifying in nature and it is mandatory to pass this test as well. Through the test, RRB aims to ensure the suitability of the candidates for Sub Inspector role. Candidates are encouraged to read this article for complete details on the exam schedule.
RPF SI PET PMT Date 2025 Out
The RPF SI PET/PMT Dates 2025 have been officially announced. The Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) will be conducted from 22nd June to 2nd July 2025. The tests will take place at the Jagjivan Ram RPF Academy in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Candidates who have qualified for the next stage of the recruitment process must report to the venue as per their schedule and ensure they meet all the physical standards set by the Railway Protection Force.
The admit card for the same will be available a few days before the schedule on all Zonal websites of RRB. So, we advise the candidates to keep a tab on the RRB website, that they applied from, for all latest updates.
RPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2025
Candidates must also appear for the RPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after they clear the written examination. Check the exam pattern for the RPF Constable and SI Physical Efficiency Test below.
For the Post of Constable
RPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2025 for Constable | ||||
Category | 1600 metres run | 800 metres run | Long Jump | High Jump |
Constable Male | 5 min 45 sec | – | 14 feet | 4 feet |
Constable Female | – | 3 min 40 sec | 9 feet | 3 feet |
For the post of Sub-Inspector
RPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2025 for SI | ||||
Category | 1600 metres run | 800 metres run | Long Jump | High Jump |
SI Female | – | 4 min | 9 ft | 3 ft |
SI Male | 6 min 30 sec | – | 12 feet | 3 feet 9 inch |
Physical Measurement Test 2025
The candidates are required to possess the minimum Physical Standards for the SI and Constable posts as mentioned in the table below.
Category | Height (in cms) | Chest (in cms) For Male Candidates |
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UR/OBC | 165 | 80/85 |
SC/ST | 160 | 76.2/81.2 |
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by Govt. | 163 | 80/85 |
RPF Recruitment 2025
RPF has offered a significant opportunity to thousands of candidates preparing for Railway Exams through the RPF Recruitment 20254. The selection process includes multiple stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification. Key details about RPF Recruitment can be found in the table below.
RPF Recruitment 2025 Overview | |
Name of the Organizing Body | Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
Exam Name | RPF Recruitment |
Total number of Vacancies | 4660 ( 4208 Constable + 452 SI) |
Advt. no. | CEN No. RPF 01/2024 and CEN No. RPF 02/2024 |
Category | Govt Jobs |
Exam Mode | Online |
RPF SI PET Date 2025 | 22nd June to 2nd July 2025 |
Salary/ Pay Scale | Constable- Rs. 21,700 and for SI- Rs. 35,400 |
Job Location | Pan India |
Selection Process | CBT, PET, PMT, Document Verification |
Official Website | rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
RPF Notification PDF
The official RPF Notification PDF provides all the important information for candidates preparing for the exam. The RPF has released separate notification PDFs for the Sub Inspector (CEN RPF 01/2024) and Constable posts (CEN No. RPF 02/2024). To make it easier for candidates, the RPF Notification PDF for both Constable and SI posts is linked below.
RPF Notification PDF For SI and Constable Posts | |
RPF SI Notification 2024-25 PDF | |
RPF Constable Notification 2024-25 PDF |
RPF Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
Candidates can check here all the important dates regarding the RPF Exam 2025 for Constable Posts in the table below.
RPF Recruitment 2025: Important Dates | ||
Events | Exam Date | Admit Card |
RPF SI Physical Test 2025 | 22nd June to 2nd July 2025 | June 2025 |
RPF Vacancy 2024-25
The Railway Police Force has notified the 4208 vacancies for the Constable post and 452 vacancies for the SI post. The category-wise distribution for both vacancies has been shared in the table below. Note that The vacancies for Ex-Service Men and Females remaining unfilled for want of suitable Ex-Service Men and Females during recruitment shall be filled up by a suitable Male candidate as per existing guidelines.
RPF Constable Vacancy (Total: 4208) | ||
Category | Male | Female |
UR | 1450 | 256 |
SC | 536 | 95 |
ST | 268 | 47 |
OBC | 966 | 170 |
EWS | 357 | 63 |
Total | 3577 | 631 |
Note: Ex-Servicemen: 10% of Total vacancy=420
RPF Sub Inspector (Total: 452) | ||
Category | Male | Female |
UR | 157 | 28 |
SC | 57 | 10 |
ST | 28 | 05 |
OBC | 104 | 18 |
EWS | 38 | 07 |
Total | 384 | 68 |
Note:-Â Ex-Servicemen: 10% of Total Vacancy= 45
RPF Eligibility Criteria 2025
You must be looking for eligibility criteria for both posts before applying. It is mandatory to ensure that you are eligible for the SI or Constable post before proceeding further. The Railway Police Force has prescribed the age limit, educational qualification, physical measurements, and nationality.
- The Constable Eligibility comprises of age limit between 18-25 years and must have completed 10th from a recognized board. Learn RPF Constable Eligibility in detail here.
- SI Eligibility Criteria are different from the Constable post. Candidates must have completed their Graduation from a recognized board, university, or institution in any stream. For RPF Sub Inspector Posts your age should not be less than 20 years old. Visit here to understand the RPF SI Eligibility Criteria in detail.
RPF Constable Selection Process 2025
The RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruitment typically includes multiple stages to assess candidates for various positions, such as Constables and Sub-Inspectors. Here is the selection process for Constable in an order.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Phase I: Initial online exam covering General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Phase II: Qualified candidates from CBT undergo activities like running, long jump, and high jump. Physical standards vary by post.
- Document Verification: Candidates provide the necessary documents to confirm eligibility.
- Medical Examination: Successful candidates from document verification undergo a medical check to meet the required standards.
- Final Merit List: Ranking based on performance in CBT, PET, PMT, and document verification.
RPF Exam Pattern 2025
To be selected for an RPF constable or SI post, you must pass a computer-based online exam. The following is the RPF Constable Exam Pattern.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer marked by the candidate.
- The duration of the exam is 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Mins).
- The Exam shall be computer-based and questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.
- The difficulty level of the questions for the Constable post will be as per class 10th (Matriculation).
- The difficulty level of the questions for the SI post will be Graduation.
RPF Exam Pattern |
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Subject | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
Total | 120 | 120 |
Document Verification
The final stage of selection will be the document verification round. Candidates who will clear all the stages will reach the DV round. In this round, the documents of the candidates like mark sheets, caste certificates, NOC Letters, and other important documents will be checked. Candidates who fail to produce the required documents as per the stated date will be disqualified.
RPF Syllabus 2025
The RPF Exam has three major subjects: general awareness, arithmetic, and general intelligence and reasoning. The syllabus is the same for both Constable and SI posts. However, the difficulty level of the questions may differ for the posts. Candidates can check some of the topics for the RPF Recruitment Syllabus below. You can visit here to learn the detailed RPF Constable syllabus and RPF SI Syllabus separately.
Subject | Topics |
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General Awareness | History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Static Awareness, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer, Current Affairs |
Arithmetic | Number System, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, SI and CI, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, Time and Distance |
General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogy, Odd One Out, Series, Conclusions, Directions, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Matrix, Blood Relation, Non-verbal, Missing Term |
RPF Previous Year Question Papers
Candidates appearing for the RPF Constable and SI Exam, must go through the RPF Constable Previous Year Question Paper & RPF SI Previous Year Question Papers and solve these questions to understand the difficulty level of the exam it will also help in gauging the trend of the difficulty level of the exam.
RPF Constable Cut Off
The RPF cut-off is the minimum mark that the candidates must secure to qualify for the examination stage. In the table given below, we have mentioned the RPF Constable Cut-off for the year 2019. Go through the category-wise cut-off given here.
RPF Constable Cut-Off (Previous Years) | |||||||||
Group | Female | Male | |||||||
OBC | SC | ST | UR | OBC | SC | ST | UR | Ex-SM | |
Group A | 46.67 | 41.24 | 38.49 | 47.69 | 93.55 | 77.29 | 76.71 | 79.75 | 36.22 |
Group B | 49.81 | 49.58 | 43.27 | 57.91 | 88.35 | 83.73 | 76.69 | 87.15 | 36.23 |
Group F | – | – | – | – | 84.19 | 70.51 | 68.22 | 86.89 | 36.1 |
RPF Salary 2025
The Railway Police Force (RPF) has mentioned the initial salary for both Sub Inspector and Constable posts. For the post of SI, the salary is as per pay level 6 of 7th CPC and it is Rs. 35,400/- and the RPF Constable salary is as per pay level 3 of 7th CPC and it is Rs. 21,700/-. Candidates can check the details of RPF SI Salary below.
RPF Recruitment 2025 Salary | ||
Post Name | Salary | Pay Level as per 7th CPC |
Sub Inspector | Rs. 35,400/- | 6 |
Constable | Rs. 21,700/- | 3 |
RPF Exam Day Guidelines 2025
The RPF Exam Day Guidelines 2025 are important for the candidates to know before appearing in the examination. Here are the details you need to check before going forward with the examination.
- As stated on the admit card, candidates must present at the exam site before the designated reporting time.
- Â Make sure you don’t have any forbidden objects on you, such as study materials, calculators, or electrical devices.
- For verification purposes, don’t forget to bring both your photo ID card and your admit card.
RPF Exam 2025 Preparation Tips
Here are some preparation tips for the RPF Exam to help candidates do well in the RPF exam. Candidates need to start studying early so they can finish the syllabus on time.