Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct Railway Protection Force (RPF) recruitment exams annually. The announcement was made during the 41st Raising Day celebration of RPF in Valsad. This move is aimed at streamlining the recruitment process for Sub-Inspector (SI) and Constable posts. With annual exams, candidates will no longer have to wait months for the next recruitment cycle. The merit-based and transparent recruitment system under SSC is expected to accelerate the selection process. Earlier, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducted RPF exams for SI and Constable posts.
RPF Recruitment Highlights 2025
Eligibility Criteria for RPF Recruitment
Sub-Inspector (SI)
To apply for RPF SI posts, candidates must:
- Be an Indian citizen
- Hold a postgraduate degree from a recognised university
- Fulfil age limit, physical standards, and medical requirements as prescribed by SSC
Constable
To apply for RPF Constable posts, candidates must:
- Be an Indian citizen
- Have passed the 12th standard or equivalent examination from a recognised board
- Meet age limit, physical standards, and medical requirements as specified by SSC
