The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957

Section 3. Constitution of the Force

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

3. Constitution of the Force.— (1) There shall be constituted and maintained by the Central Government a[2] [an armed Force of the Union] to be called the Railway Protection Force for the better protection and security of railway property. (2) The force shall be constituted in such manner shall consist of such number of[3] [superior officers subordinate officers, under officers and other enrolled members] of the Force and shall receive such pay and other renumeration as may be prescribed.

Source: India Code