Constable vs RPF Constable
Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.
Pay level
Pay Level 3Pay Level 3
Starting in-hand
₹36,000–₹43,000 in-hand₹36,000–₹43,000 in-hand
Group
Group CGroup C
Exam
SSC GDRRB RPF
Qualification
10th pass10th pass
Age limit
18–2318–28
Field work
highhigh
Stress (1–5)
43
Transfers
all indiazone or region
First promotion
Head Constable (8–18 years, depends on the force)Head Constable (8–15 years)
Choose Constable if…
- ✓ Secure central job after Class 10
- ✓ Free food, housing and uniform reduce living costs
- ✓ Allowances in hard areas raise take-home pay
Choose RPF Constable if…
- ✓ Uniformed central job after Class 10, posted in towns with stations
- ✓ Railway passes and medical facilities
- ✓ Less hardship than border-guarding forces