What is RPSF and how is it different from RPF?

RPSF (Railway Protection Special Force) is the special operations wing of RPF deployed for specialized tasks like anti-terrorism, VIP protection, special train security, and anti-Naxal operations. RPF handles general railway security while RPSF handles high-risk operations.

What is the RPSF Constable exam pattern?

RPSF Constable CBT has 120 questions in 90 minutes — General Awareness (50Q), Arithmetic (35Q), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (35Q). Marking: +1/-0.33. After CBT, candidates appear for PET, PMT, and Medical Examination.

What is RPSF Constable salary?

RPSF Constable gets the same pay as RPF Constable — ₹21,700-₹69,100 per month (Pay Level 3). Additionally, RPSF personnel may receive special duty allowances depending on deployment location and operational requirements.

How many RPSF Constable vacancies are expected in 2027?

RPSF Constable vacancies are notified separately from RPF Constable. Typically 300-700 vacancies are announced per cycle. RPSF has 11 battalions deployed across India at strategic railway installations.

What are the physical requirements for RPSF Constable?

RPSF physical standards are the same as RPF Constable: Male height 165 cm, chest 80-85 cm, PET: 1600 m in 5 min 45 sec. Female height 157 cm, PET: 800 m in 3 min 40 sec. Given the nature of RPSF duties, fitness standards are strictly enforced.

← All Preparation Guides

🚂

RPSF Constable Preparation Guide

Indian Railways / RPSF

Your Complete Preparation Guide for RPSF Constable 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyEasy

Total Marks120

Duration90 min

Start Practising Now →Free Mock Tests

Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

As per vacancy

Next Exam Date

January 2028

EEligibility Criteria

10th pass, age 18-28 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Awareness

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Arithmetic

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

RPSF exam pattern is identical to RPF Constable — use RPF Constable study materials and previous year papers

Physical fitness should be a priority — RPSF duties are more demanding than regular RPF

General Awareness should include security forces, terrorism-related current affairs, and railway specific news

Arithmetic and Reasoning sections are the highest-scoring — master these for a competitive edge

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Awareness	40	40	30 min
Arithmetic	40	40	30 min
General Intelligence & Reasoning	40	40	30 min
Total	120	120	90 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

September 2027

Next Exam Date

January 2028

Conducted By

Indian Railways / RPSF

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Ace RPSF Constable 2027?

Turn your preparation into results. Practise with free mock tests, review the full syllabus, and simulate the real exam experience on HenceProve.

Practice Free Mock Tests →View Full Syllabus →

Start Practising on HenceProve →