RPF Railway Protection Force Recruitment 2018 – 9,739 Vacancies for Constables

RPF Railway Protection Force  Recruitment 2018 – 9,500 Vacancies for Constables

RPF Railway Protection Force  Recruitment 2018 – 9,739 Vacancies for Constables


According to the latest tweet by Railway Minister Mr. Piyush Goel, RRB will be releasing a recruitment notification for Railway Protection Force. It is stated that this recruitment drive will be released in the month of May-June with the aim to fill 9, 739 vacancies. As we all know that Indian Railways is recruiting for more than 1.5 lakh vacancies in the year 2018 for the posts like RRB ALP & Technicians, RRB Group D, Railways RPF etc. RRB has already released the official notification for ALP & Technicians and Group D. In the recent development, Piyush Goel has stated that RRB RPF recruitment notification will soon be out. Read further to more about RRB RPF recruitment & much more.

RPF Recruitment Important Dates

Exam EventsImportant Dates
Start Date of Online Applications01-June-2018
Last Date of Online Applications30-June-2018
Last Date for Payment02-July-2018
Tentative Date of ExamTo be announced later

RPF Recruitment Vacancies

  • The total no. of vacancies are 9, 500.
  • Out of which, 50% vacancies are for Women.

RPF Recruitment Eligibility Criteria

A. Age Limit

Minimum Age – 18 years
Maximum Age – 25 years

Age Relaxation

SC/ST – 5 years
OBC – 3 years
PwD – 10 years
B. Educational Qualification
  • You should have a Matriculation (10th class) degree from a recognized board.

RPF Exam Pattern and Selection Procedure

RPF exam selection will be based on 4 stages as follows:
  1. Written Exam
  2. PET
  3. PMT
  4. Medical Examination

How to Apply for RPF Recruitment

Direct Link to Apply for RPF Exam
Note – The direct link will be active soon.
  1. Click the direct link above.
  2. Select the region you want to apply for.
  3. Fill all the necessary details.
  4. Upload the scanned photograph & signature.
  5. Click ‘Submit’.
  6. Alternatively, you can go to the Official Website of Railways.
  7. Go to ‘Recruitment.’
  8. Follow steps 2 to 4.

RPF Recruitment Application Fee

General – Rs. 40/-
OBC/SC/ST/PWD – No Application Fee

RPF Recruitment Salary and Pay Scale

Pay Scale – Rs.5200-20200/-+Rs.2000/- Grade pay

Official Notice for RPF Recruitment

RPF Railway Protection Force  Recruitment 2018 – 9,500 Vacancies for Constables

Source – Tweet by Railway Minister Piyush Goel