RPF Physical Eligibility Criteria 2022: Running Time, Height, Weight, PET& PST

The Indian Ministry of Railways will release an RPFSF/ RPF Recruitment 2022. In this article we will provide you important details regarding the RPF Physical Eligibility Criteria 2022. Candidates are going for the Railway Protection Force Recruitment 2022 can get all the details regarding the RPF Running Time 2022/ RPF Physical 2022.

Candidates who will apply for the RPF Recruitment 2022 must know that the age-limit, educational qualifications and Nationality is not the only criteria that the candidate must fit in. They must also satisfy the Physical criteria as well. In this article, we will talk about each and every criteria and stage recruitment in details.

The RPF has categorized all the Physical Measurement Criteria’s on the basis of the category of the candidates. You can get each and every detail of the RPF 2022 Recruitment with the help of the link provided below. Do not miss any notification. Sometimes students forgets to apply for the exam in the absence of information. So we are advising you to regularly visit this page for any detail regarding the exam.

RPF Recruitment 2022 DetailsClick Here 
RPF SI Recruitment 2022 NotificationClick Here
RPF Constable Recruitment Notification 2022 Click Here
RPF SI Sub Inspector 2022 SyllabusClick Here to Know
RPF SI Constable 2022 SyllabusClick Here to Know
RPF SI Application Form 2022Click Here to Apply
RPF Constable 2022 Application FormClick Here to Apply

RPF Physical Eligibility Criteria

The Railway Protection Force has different physical eligibility criteria on the basis of the following:

  • Height
  • Chest (Unexpanded and Expanded)
  • Weight

RPF Physical Height and Chest Criteria (Male)

The RPF Physical Height and Chest criteria are classified on the basis of the category of the candidates

  • For UR/OBC Category – The Height should be 165 Cms and the Unexpanded Chest must be 80 Cms and Expanded Chest must be 85 Cms (for males only)
  • For SC/ST Category – The Height should be 160 Cms and the Unexpanded Chest must be 76.2 Cms and Expanded Chest must be 81.2 Cms.
  • For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government, the height must be 163 Cms.

RPF Physical Height Criteria (Female)

  • For UR/OBC Category – The Height should be 157 Cms
  • For SC/ST Category – The Height of the candidate must be 152 Cms.
  • For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government, the height must be 155 Cms.

RPF 2022 Physical Criteria for the Constable Posts is as follows

Category

Height (in cms)

Chest (in Cms)

only for male

UR/ OBC

Male- 165 cms

Female- 157 cms

Unexpanded- 80 cms

Expanded- 85 Cms

SC/ST

Male – 160 Cms

Female – 152 Cms

Unexpanded – 76.2 Cms

Expanded – 81.2 Cms

For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government

Male – 163 Cms

Female – 155 Cms

Unexpanded – 80 Cms

Expanded – 85 Cms

The RPF Physical Criteria for the Sub-Inspector Posts is as follows-

Category

Height (in cms)

Chest (in Cms)

only for male

UR/ OBC

Male- 165 cms

Female- 157 cms

Unexpanded- 80 cms

Expanded- 85 Cms

SC/ST

Male – 160 Cms

Female – 152 Cms

Unexpanded – 76.2 Cms

Expanded – 81.2 Cms

For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government

Male – 163 Cms

Female – 155 Cms

Unexpanded – 80 Cms

Expanded – 85 Cms

Now, if you come under the above physical criteria conditions then you are eligible for applying for the RPF Constable and SI Posts.

Recruitment Process of RPF 2022 (SI and Constable)

The Candidate has to submit only one application form for the Recruitment. The complete selection/recruitment procedure of RPF 2022 involves the following phases-

  1. Computer Based Test

  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

  3. and Document Verification (DV)

Since, in this article we are talking about the RPF Physical Criteria 2022 which includes all the RPF Running Time, Height, Weight, PET& PST and other conditions, therefore, we will not discuss about the CBT Procedure in details.

CBT Procedure for RPF SI and Constable Recruitment Posts 2022

  • CBT stands for Computer Based Test.

  • The CBT will be held in Hindi, English and other Regional Languages.

  • The Standard of the Exam for Constable Posts will be 10th/ Matric Level and for SI Posts it will be Graduation Level.

  • For every correct answer 1 mark will be awarded and for every wrong answer 1/3rd of the marks will be deducted.

  • Passing Percentage for UR is 35%, and for ST and SC is 30%.

  • Total Time Duration of the CBT is 90 Minutes and

  • Total Number of Questions asked – 120 Questions.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) for RPF Constable Posts 2022

Based on the Performance or the merit, candidates will be called for Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test to the extent of 10 times the category wise total vacancy in Group of Zonal Railways. However, the limit can be increased or decreased depending on the availability of the candidates. Passing the Physical Efficiency Test is compulsory for all the candidates and the same is qualifying in nature. The Criteria for the Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Running Time is as follows-

Category

1600 Meters Run

800 Meters Run

Long Jump

High Jump

Constable (Male)

5 Mins 45 Secs

14 Feet

4 Feet

Constable (Female)

3 Mins 40 Secs

9 Feet

3 Feet

Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Measurement Test (PMT) for RPF (SI and Constable)

Category

1600 Meters Run

800 Meters Run

Long Jump

High Jump

Constable (Male)

6 Mins 30 Secs

12 Feet

3 Feet 9 Inch

Constable (Female)

4 Mins

9 Feet

3 Feet

Note:

  • For 1600/800 Meters event only one chance will be given. For the other remaining events such as Long Jump and High Jump, candidates will be given 2 chances each.
  • Ex-Servicemen will be exempted from PET, but they have to undergo PMT.
  • Candidate must qualify all the tests, as per the above norm to be eligible for the consideration.
  • Candidates who have qualified 1600/800 Meters will be measured for eligibility with respect to the height and chest.
  • The Chest Measurement is taken only of the Male Candidates. If a Male’s Candidate’s unexpanded chest measurement is below the eligibility then the expanded measurement shall not be taken and he shall be treated as disqualified.
  • Male Candidates who have a minimum height will not be considered for the measurement of chest and will be treated as disqualified.
  • Candidate who do not the minimum height, chest measurements will be treated as having failed the PMT.
  • The PET/ PMT is qualifying in nature. No marks will be awarded for that.
  • A grievance redressal cell will be set up for the redressal of grievances related to the chest and height.

RPF Recruitment 2022 Document Verification

Based on the performance of the candidates in the CBT, and subject to their qualifying in PET/PMT, candidates will be called for the Document Verification. Candidates who do not appear the Document Verification will not e considered for the Final Selection irrespective of their performance in the written examination and PET/PMT.

Bonus Marks

Bonus marks are allotted in the following manner

For NCC Candidates

  • B Certificate of NCC – 01 Marks
  • C Certificate of NCC – 02 Marks
  • Maximum Marks for NCC Certificate is 02 Marks.

Benefit is available only on production of Original Certificate. This benefit is not available to the Ex-Servicemen.

For Sports

  • Represented University at Inter University Sports – 01 Marks
  • Represented State at Interstate Sports – 2 Marks
  • Represented India at International Sports Meet – 2 Marks
  • Medal Winner at National Level Sports Meet – 03 Marks
Updated: April 21, 2022 — 6:30 pm

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  1. Sir I, am so Asrited from RPF me aane ke liye sir bharti kab hai

  2. Sir mai Maharashtra se ne sc hu to height kitna lagega

  3. Sir my name is nitin my hieght is 163cm kya mai is job ke layak hu (obc)

  4. rpf 2021 vacancy kab aayegi

  5. Jai hind sir;
    Sir I’m shiva. My height 165 and I’m ncc cadet with B certificate.
    Sir I’m elgible Or nt

  6. what is ditance of long jump and high jump for the SI post for MALE

    1. Hi Sujan
      Go through the complete article for the solution to your query.

  7. Vacancy कब तक आयेगा 2020 में RPF का ?

  8. सर, मेरा Hight 166 CM है
    Weight ( ) ?

    1. Hi Sonu Kumar
      Go through the complete article for any kind of information related to RPF.

  9. Sir mera height 163 hai kya mai is layak hu

  10. Sir kya constable or si ka fijikal alag alag hota hai

  11. HII SIR RPF CONSTABLE KE LIYE WIEGHT CHECK HOTA HAI KI NAHI?….
    MERA HIEGHT 166CM HE….KITNA WEIGHT LAGEGA ?

  12. For Male candidate long jump?

  13. HAI MERA HIGHT 164CMM KAYA MERA CELECTION HOGA

  14. sir mera height (f) 161cm hai… weight kitna chahiye?

  15. Please, information of weight of RPF constable..

  16. My height is just 155. Any chance??

  17. Sir mera hight hai 162cm me general candidate hu mera selection ho Sakta hai ?? sir plz answer me

    1. Hi Pijush,
      Please check the official notification.

  18. How we will get notifications from rpf .
    Pls say sir I have ncc b certificate and sgf NATIONALS thaiboxing certificates

    1. Hi Kalyan,
      Keep visiting the official website for the latest updates.

  19. Hi I am 155 cm ….how much weight is required for rpf Constable female?plz reply

    1. Hi Anii,
      Check the official notification for all the details.

  20. Sir, for RPF SI, what should be the vision, glass is allow or not??

    1. Hi Vikas,
      Candidates wearing glasses are not eligible for the post.

  21. Is there weight is necessary for RPG constable (female) post ? Please tell me

    1. Hi Sibani,
      Yes, Weight criteria are necessary.

  22. My height 5’2 I think I got 60 marks am I eligible for test 2 based on height ,as well as marks , how much cutoff for obc (females) please explain

    1. HI Pratyusha,
      Check the Official Notification.
      Appear in the examination and let RPF Results be announced. Then only we can suggest if you have cleared your examination or not.

  23. Railway sub inspector k liye weight requirement kya h…meri height 178cm. H.age 24 year…..please ye jrur btaana sir ji….ST candidate…

    1. HI Rajesh,
      Railway Sub Inspector Weight criteria is not mentioned. Though you must be fit enough to perform the Physical Tests.

  24. Spects are considered or not in physical

    1. Hi Yuvaraj,
      Vision is tested. With or without aid (specs). Dependant on posts you will be judged in Medical and Physical Tests.

  25. 10th pass marks 437

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