Published On: 03-03-2025 Updated On: 03-03-2025
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2025 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
| Cut-Off Release Date | 3rd March 2025 |
| Official Website | rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Total Candidates Appeared | Approx. 15 Lakh |
| Total Vacancies | 450 |
| Selection Process | CBT ? PET & PST ? Document Verification |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | UR/OBC/EWS: 35%, SC/ST: 30% |
| Next Stage | Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Standard Test (PST) |
| Result Status | Released along with RPF SI Cut Off 2025 |
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has officially released the RPF SI Cut Off 2025 on 3rd March 2025 along with the RPF SI Result 2025. Candidates who appeared for the RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2025 can check the category-wise cut-off marks for male and female candidates from the details provided below.
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The RPF SI Cut Off 2025 has been made available on the official website at rpf.indianrailways.gov.in. The cut-off marks determine the minimum score required for candidates to qualify for the next stage of the recruitment process, which is the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST). This year, approximately 15 lakh candidates appeared for the RPF SI CBT 2025, and 4,527 candidates have been shortlisted for the next phase.
The RPF SI Recruitment 2025 aims to fill 450 Sub-Inspector vacancies under CEN RPF-01/2024 (SI). Candidates must secure the minimum qualifying cut-off marks to proceed further.
Exam Conducting Authority: Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Exam Name: RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2025
RPF SI Cut Off Release Date: March 3rd, 2025
Total Candidates Appeared: 15 Lakh
Total Candidates Shortlisted: 4,527
Selection Process: CBT ? PET/PST ? Document Verification
Official Website: rpf.indianrailways.gov.in
The category-wise RPF SI Cut Off 2025 for male and female candidates is provided in the table below:
| Category | Cut Off (Male) | Cut Off (Female) |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 75.96054 | 69.18114 |
| SC | 68.99502 | 65.77992 |
| ST | 67.27301 | 62.43095 |
| OBC | 73.71054 | 70.94694 |
| EWS | 72.72547 | 71.11401 |
| ExSM | 53.88577 | - |
Candidates who have scored equal to or above the cut-off marks are eligible for the PET & PST rounds.
To qualify for the RPF SI Exam 2025, candidates must achieve the minimum qualifying marks as specified by RPF. The category-wise minimum qualifying marks are:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR, EWS, OBC-NCL | 35% |
| SC & ST | 30% |
These marks serve as the basic eligibility criteria for candidates to be considered for shortlisting in RPF SI CBT 2025.
The RPF SI Cut Off 2025 is influenced by several key factors, including:
Analyzing the RPF SI Cut Off from previous years helps candidates understand trends and prepare accordingly. The RPF SI Cut Off 2018 is provided below for reference:
| Category | Cut Off (Male) | Cut Off (Female) |
| UR | 79.38 | 74.22 |
| SC | 72.28 | 66.67 |
| ST | 65.16 | 62.87 |
| OBC | 77.32 | 73.78 |
| EWS | 76.45 | 71.23 |
Candidates should analyze the previous year’s cut-off marks to estimate the expected cut-off for future RPF SI recruitment exams.
Understanding the previous years cut-off marks is crucial for aspirants to gauge the level of competition and set realistic preparation goals. The cut-off marks generally remain within a close range each year, though minor fluctuations occur due to various influencing factors.
Candidates preparing for the RPF SI CBT exam should be aware of the past cut-off trends. Below is the category-wise and group-wise cut-off data for 2018 to help candidates assess their expected scores.
Candidates who score equal to or above the prescribed cut-off marks qualify for the next phase of the selection process. The cut-off scores for different categories and groups in the 2018 exam are as follows:
| Group | Category | Male Cut-Off | Female Cut-Off |
| A | UR | 94.59 | 79.38 |
| OBC | 95.53 | 77.77 | |
| ST | 85.59 | 60.44 | |
| SC | 88.23 | 74.36 | |
| B | UR | 100.76 | 87.12 |
| OBC | 97.38 | 81.36 | |
| ST | 85.33 | 64.22 | |
| SC | 90.06 | 74.22 | |
| C | UR | 94.02 | 79.43 |
| OBC | 92.63 | 75.82 | |
| ST | 81.45 | 62.87 | |
| SC | 84.15 | 66.32 | |
| D | UR | 99.95 | 87.42 |
| OBC | 97.75 | 84.45 | |
| ST | 87.67 | 72.49 | |
| SC | 88.49 | 72.92 | |
| E | UR | 74.22 | 42 |
| OBC | 77.32 | 46.92 | |
| ST | 62.62 | 40.81 | |
| SC | 69.44 | 38.67 | |
| F | UR | 76.99 | 42 |
| OBC | 87.33 | 46.92 | |
| ST | 65.7 | 40.81 | |
| SC | 72.33 | 38.67 |
After completing all phases of the selection process, the Railway Police Force releases the final cut-off marks. The following table provides the final cut-off scores for male and female candidates across various groups in 2018:
| Group | Category | Male Cut-Off | Female Cut-Off |
| A | UR | 104.23 | 83.6 |
| OBC | 103.41 | 80.72 | |
| ST | 95.2 | 71.97 | |
| SC | 92.82 | 73.78 | |
| B | UR | 106.4 | 90.5 |
| OBC | 103.44 | 84.33 | |
| ST | 93.11 | 69.03 | |
| SC | 92.29 | 71.67 | |
| C | UR | 98.63 | 82.3 |
| OBC | 97.22 | 79.71 | |
| ST | 89.24 | 69.06 | |
| SC | 89.37 | 70.48 | |
| D | UR | 119.68 | 94.85 |
| OBC | 115.18 | 89.87 | |
| ST | 100.6 | 93.87 | |
| SC | 95.41 | 79.84 | |
| E | UR | 74.63 | 43.17 |
| OBC | N/A | 46.56 | |
| ST | 67 | 43.52 | |
| SC | 69.1 | 47.62 | |
| F | UR | 76.99 | N/A |
| OBC | 87.33 | N/A | |
| ST | 65.7 | N/A | |
| SC | 72.33 | N/A |
Several key factors influence the RPF SI Cut Off 2025:
Candidates should consider these factors while preparing for the RPF SI Exam 2025 to secure qualification.
Ans: The RPF SI Cut Off 2025 was released on 3rd March 2025 along with the RPF SI Result 2025.
Ans: Candidates can check the RPF SI Cut Off 2025 on the official RPF website at rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
Ans: The minimum qualifying marks are 35% for UR, EWS, and OBC-NCL categories and 30% for SC & ST categories.