RPF Constable Exam Date 2026
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable recruitment for 2026 (including posts in RPF and RPSF) has not yet been officially notified as of February 2026. No official exam date, notification, or application schedule has been released by the Ministry of Railways or the designated authority.
Current Recruitment Status (February 2026)
- The most recent major RPF Constable recruitment was CEN RPF 02/2024 (released April 2024), which conducted the Computer-Based Test (CBT) from March 2 to March 18, 2025, with final results, zone allotment, and medical examination notices issued in February 2026 (latest update: February 23–24, 2026, for zone allotment and medicals).
- That cycle (4660 vacancies: 4208 Constable + 452 SI) is now in the final stages (medical/DV/empanelment).
- No new notification for RPF Constable 2026 (CEN 2026 or similar) has been published on the official RPF/RRB websites (indianrailways.gov.in, rrbapply.gov.in, or regional RRB sites like rrbbbs.gov.in).
Who Conducts the Exam Now?
Recent updates indicate a policy change: From 2026 onward, the Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will conduct the RPF Constable and Sub-Inspector examinations nationally (replacing the earlier RRB/RPF-specific process). The revised recruitment rules were notified in late 2025/early 2026, but the first SSC-conducted cycle (RPF 2026) notification is awaited.
Tentative Timeline for RPF Constable 2026
Since no official notification is out yet, the following is based on patterns from previous cycles and expert predictions (Oliveboard, Testbook, Career Power, Adda247, etc.):
- Official Notification Release: Expected April–May 2026 (some sources say April 2026; others mid-2026 after SSC finalizes).
- Online Application Window: Likely April–May 2026 (1-month window).
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) Exam Date: Tentatively September–October 2026 or late 2026 (previous non-pandemic cycles had CBT 4–6 months after notification; 2024 notification → 2025 exam).
- PET/PMT (Physical Tests): 1–2 months after CBT results.
- Result & Merit List: 2–3 months after CBT.
- Vacancies: Expected 4,000–10,000+ Constable posts (previous cycle had 4,208; 2026 could be higher).
These are tentative — the exact exam date will only be confirmed in the official notification PDF on ssc.gov.in (new conducting body) or indianrailways.gov.in / RPF portal.
Official Websites to Monitor
- SSC (new conducting body): www.ssc.gov.in (check for “RPF Constable 2026” notification once released).
- RPF Official: www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in (recruitment section).
- Railway Recruitment: Regional RRB sites (e.g., rrbbbs.gov.in for updates on past CENs).
- Indian Railways Careers: www.indianrailways.gov.in (for centralized notices).
Preparation Tips While Waiting
- Eligibility (Expected): 10th pass (age 18–25/28 years, relaxations apply).
- Exam Pattern: CBT (120 questions: General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, General Science); 90 minutes; 1 mark per question; negative marking.
- Physical Tests: PET (running, long jump, high jump) + PMT (height/chest measurement).
- Start preparation: Focus on NCERT basics, previous RPF papers, and physical fitness.
The official notification for RPF Constable 2026 is expected around March–April 2026. This notification will include confirmed dates for the exam.
RPF Constable (Executive) recruitment generally follows a yearly/bi-annual cycle, with notification released by either Staff Selection Commission (SSC) or directly via official Railway portals.
The typical stages in the recruitment process are:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
Admit cards for the CBT are usually released 10–15 days before the exam once the schedule is announced. ◆ Specific dates will be in the official notification once released.
