Section 48(48) in The Railway Protection Force Rules, 1987
48.2A candidate for the post of Constable, by direct recruitment,](i)must be above the age of 18 tears but below the age of [25 years] [ Substituted by G.S.R. 374, dated 24-7-1992 (w.e.f. 8-8-1992).] on thedate of notification of recruitment, and(ii)must have passed High school Examination or its equivalent from arecognized Board or University :Provided that the upper age limit for posts to be filled by direct recruitmentmay be relaxed for candidates belongings to the Scheduled Castes or Scheduled Tribes and other special categories of persons in accordance with orders issued by the Central Government from time to time in this regard:Provided further that proficiency in games, sports, and athletics, music,membership of national Cadet Corps and other organization or institutions as may approved by the Director-General shall be given due weight age as [Chief Security Commissioner] [Substituted 'Additional' by Notification No. G.S.R. 140(E), dated 2.2.2018 (w.e.f. 3.12.1987)] qualification :Provide further that preference may be given to the children of the members of the Force who, while facing criminals or operational duty , are killed or be camedisabled or invalidated out of service in case such children are otherwise eligible and suitable for the post.
