To be eligible to participate in RPF Recruitment 2023, candidates must fulfill all the eligibility parameters. The candidates should be well acquainted with all the eligibility criteria because the officials can cancel the candidature of the candidate at any stage of the exam if he does not conform to any of the eligibility conditions. Candidates can check the detailed RPF Recruitment eligibility below, including age limit, qualification, nationality, etc.
RPF Age Limit
The RPF Age limit describes the age bracket in which a candidate is eligible for the RPF Constable or SI position. For the position of Constable, the candidate must be between the age of 18 to 25, and for the SI post, candidates must be between 20 to 25 years of age. However, certain age relaxations for some reserved categories are mentioned in the section below.
RPF Age Relaxation
Here are the age relaxation criteria for different categories. Candidates not from the general category must go through the table to learn if they are eligible for any age relaxation as per the RPF Recruitment.
Categories | Age Relaxation |
SC/ST | 5 years |
OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
Ex-Servicemen | General (3 years)/ OBC-NCL (6 years)/ SC-ST (8 years) + Length of Service |
Central Government Employee with 3 yrs of Regular Service | Unreserved - 5 years |
SC/ST - 10 years |
OBC-NCL - 8 years |
Jammu and Kashmir Resident Between Jan 01, 1980, to Dec 31, 1989, | Unreserved - 5 years |
OBC-NCL - 8 years |
SC/ST - 10 years |
Widow/Divorced Women | UR - 2 years |
OBC-NCL - 5 years |
SC/ST - 7 years |
RPF Qualification
The candidate requires certain educational qualifications to take the RPF Exam. Candidates failing to conform to all the RPF eligibility parameters won't be allowed to appear for the examination.
RPF Post | RPF Qualification |
RPF Constable (Executive) | SSLC/Matric from a recognized Board |
RPF SI (Executive) | Candidates must be a graduate of a recognized University/College/Institute |
- Note: Only a degree from a recognized university for Sub-Inspector and a matriculation certificate for Constable from a recognized Board shall be valid.
RPF Nationality
To be eligible for the RPF Exam, candidates must fulfill the nationality condition. The candidate must be a citizen of India to participate in the upcoming RPF Recruitment for Constable and SI posts.
RPF Physical Standard Test
These are important conditions that candidates must meet before applying for the RPF Recruitment for Constable and SI recruitment. The selection criteria consist of 2 rounds that test the candidates' physical efficiency and physical measurements. Candidates can check the physical standards for RPF Constable and RPF SI in the table below.
RPF Constable:
The physical standards that candidates need to obtain to fulfill the eligibility criteria for RPF Constable Recruitment are mentioned below:
Category | Height (in cms) | Chest (in cms) |
Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded |
UR/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
SC/ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by Govt. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
RPF Sub Inspector:
Below are the physical standards that are obtained to fulfill the eligibility criteria for RPF Recruitment for the SI post.
Category | Height (in cm) | Chest (in cm) |
Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded |
UR/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
SC/ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by Govt. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |