RPF Constable Result 2026
The phrase “RPF Constable Result 2026” almost always refers to the final outcome and empanelment list of the most recent large-scale Constable (Executive) recruitment cycle conducted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF), which reached its conclusion phase in February 2026.
That recruitment drive is officially known as CEN RPF 02/2024 (Constable in RPF and RPSF – Centralized Employment Notice 02/2024). Even though the notification was issued in 2024 and the Computer-Based Test (CBT) took place in March 2025, the final merit list, zone allotment, and medical/DV-related notices were published in February 2026.
As of late February 2026, no new nationwide RPF Constable recruitment notification (CEN 01/2026, CEN 02/2026 or any equivalent) has been issued. Therefore the currently discussed “2026 result” is the closing chapter of CEN 02/2024.
1. Basic Facts of CEN RPF 02/2024 (the “2026 result” cycle)
- Notification number: CEN RPF 02/2024
- Vacancies advertised: 4,208 Constable (Executive) posts
- RPF: 4,208
- RPSF: 452 (included in total)
- Application period: April 15 – May 14, 2024
- CBT window: March 2 – March 20, 2025 (multiple shifts)
- PET / PMT dates: Conducted in phases between June – October 2025
- Document Verification (DV): November – December 2025 (main phase)
- Final merit list / empanelment: February 16, 2026
- Zone allotment list: February 23, 2026
- Number of candidates finally empanelled: 4,205 (very close to advertised vacancies)
- Conducting agency: Railway Recruitment Boards (on behalf of Railway Protection Force Directorate)
2. Structure of the Final Result Documents (February 2026)
The Railway Board / RPF released three main documents in February 2026:
A. Final Panel / Merit List (16 February 2026)
- PDF file containing only roll numbers of the 4,205 provisionally empanelled candidates.
- Roll numbers are listed in ascending numerical order (not in merit order).
- No names, no photographs, no category information in this particular list (privacy measure).
- File size ≈ 600–700 KB.
B. Zone Allotment List (23 February 2026)
- Much larger PDF (≈ 7–8 MB)
- Columns usually include: – Roll number – Candidate name – Father’s name – Gender – Category – Allotted Railway Zone / RPSF
- This is the document most candidates search for after the final panel is out.
C. Cut-off Marks Document
- Normalized CBT marks (scaled to 100) of all empanelled candidates.
- Separate tables or lists for each category (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) and sometimes each zone.
- Helps candidates understand the last selected normalized score in their category.
All three files are available (or were linked) on most regional RRB websites under the CEN 02/2024 section and on the central RPF portal.
3. How the Final Merit Was Prepared
The final merit list was prepared using the following weighted formula (as mentioned in the original CEN notification):
Final Merit Score = 70% × CBT normalized marks + 30% × PET marks
- CBT was out of 120 marks (120 questions × 1 mark, 0.33 negative marking).
- Marks were normalized across shifts using NTA/SSC-style equipercentile method.
- PET (running, long jump, high jump) was qualifying in nature but carried 30% weight in final score (as per revised pattern introduced in recent RPF notices).
Tie-breaking rules (in order of priority):
- Higher normalized CBT marks
- Higher age (older candidate preferred)
- Alphabetical order of name
4. Category-wise & Zone-wise Cut-off Trends (February 2026)
Approximate last-selected normalized CBT scores (out of 100) from the cut-off list:
- UR (General): 68–74 (varies by zone)
- OBC: 64–70
- EWS: 65–71
- SC: 58–65
- ST: 52–60
Cut-offs were generally higher in zones with more urban applicants (Southern, Western, Central) and lower in North Eastern, East Coast, etc. RPSF usually has slightly higher cut-offs due to national-level competition.
5. What Happens After February 2026 Result?
- Zone Allotment — already published on 23 Feb 2026. Candidates cannot choose or change zone at this stage.
- Medical Examination (ME) — conducted by nominated Railway hospitals / authorized medical officers. Vision standards are strict (6/9, 6/9 without glasses; no color blindness).
- Document Verification — final check of original certificates (10th mark sheet, caste certificate if claimed, character certificate, etc.).
- Police Verification — character & antecedent verification.
- Training — Selected candidates undergo 6–9 months basic training at one of the RPF training centres (Lucknow, Kolkata, Bangalore, etc.).
- Posting — Final posting in the allotted zone after training.
6. Why Is It Called “RPF Constable Result 2026”?
Even though the vacancy notification was CEN 02/2024 and CBT was in 2025, the final closure documents (merit list + zone allotment + medical schedule) were issued in February 2026. Therefore:
- YouTube videos → “RPF Constable Final Result 2026 Out”
- Telegram channels → “RPF 2026 Zone Allotment List PDF”
- Google searches spike in Feb 2026 with keywords “RPF Constable Result 2026”
This naming convention is common for multi-year recruitment cycles (same as SSC CGL 2024 result declared in 2025 is still called “CGL 2024 result”).
7. Next RPF Constable Recruitment (Expected 2026–2027)
- No CEN RPF 01/2026 or 02/2026 has been issued yet (as of late February 2026).
- Policy change announced late 2025: From 2026 onward, SSC (Staff Selection Commission) will conduct RPF Constable & Sub-Inspector examinations on behalf of Ministry of Railways.
- Tentative timeline for next cycle:
- Notification → mid-2026 to early 2027
- CBT → late 2026 or 2027
- Final result → 2027 or 2028
Until the new SSC-conducted notification is out, candidates should treat the February 2026 documents as the latest and final outcome of the previous (2024–2025) cycle.
Summary – Quick Facts Table
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment name | CEN RPF 02/2024 |
| Final merit list date | 16 February 2026 |
| Zone allotment date | 23 February 2026 |
| Total empanelled | 4,205 |
| Current stage | Medical & DV ongoing |
| Next recruitment | Expected 2026–27 under SSC |
| Official portal | www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
Yes — the RPF Constable Final Result 2026 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). A total of 4,205 candidates have been provisionally selected after completing all stages of the recruitment process.
The RPF Constable recruitment process typically includes:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Document Verification
Only candidates who successfully cleared all these stages are included in the final result list.
The final result for RPF Constable 2026 was declared on 16 February 2026 by the RRB.
