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.