RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification for 4460 SI and Constable Posts
A short notice for RPF Recruitment 2024 has been released through the employment newspaper for the recruitment of 4660 Sub-Inspector and Constable vacancies. As per this notice, 4208 vacancies for Constable and 452 vacancies for SI posts are released. The Railway Recruitment Board organising RPF (Railway Police Force) Recruitment Examination nationally to select eligible candidates for the post of Constables and Sub-Inspectors. Both Male and Female candidates are eligible to apply for the available post in the Railway Police Force. The online application process will be commenced from 15th April to 14th May 2024.
RPF CBT will be conducted group-wise simultaneously for Constable and SI for all 6 groups one by one in the following order;
1. Group A: S Railway, SW Railway and SC Railway
2. Group B: C Railway, W Railway, WC Railway and SEC Railway
3. Group C: E Railway, EC Railway, SE Railway and ECo Railway
4. Group D: N Railway, NE Railway, NW Railway and NC Railway
5. Group E: NF Railway
6. Group F: RPSF
RPF Notification 2024
RRB has released a short notification regarding the procedure for recruitment of Sub Inspector (Exe.) and Constable (Exe.) in RPF/RPSF. The detailed Notification for RPF Exam 2024 will be released on 15th April 2024 on the official website. A total of 4460 vacancies for Constable & Sub Inspectors have been released from the upcoming RPF Recruitment 2024. Proper preparation is necessary for every aspirant if he/she wishes to clear the RPF Recruitment Exam 2024.
RPF Recruitment 2024- Highlights
The complete details including registration dates regarding the Railway RPF Recruitment 2024 have been notified with the release of RPF Notification 2024. The candidates interested and waiting for the RPF Recruitment Notification can have an overview of the recruitment drive summed up based on the press release notification.
| Organization | Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
| Posts | Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI) |
| Advt No. | To be notified |
| Vacancies | 4460 |
| Category | Government Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Online Dates | 15th April to 14th May 2024 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test Document Verification |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | Constable- Rs. 21,700 SI- Rs. 35,400 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website |
Important Dates
The Apply Online process for RPF Recruitment 2024 will be started on 15th April and continue till 14th May 2024 as mentioned in the short notification. The complete schedule is shared below.
| Events | Dates |
| Short Notice | 2nd March 2024 |
| Detailed Notification | 15th April 2024 |
| Start of Online Application | 15th April 2024 |
| Closing of Online Application | 14th May 2024 |
| Last Date for On-Line Fee Payment | -- |
| Last Date for Off-Line Fee Payment | -- |
| RRB RPF Exam Date 2024 |
RRB RPF Vacancy 2024
A total of 4460 vacancies are released for the Railway RPF 2024 exam, out of which 4208 are for Constable and 452 are for Sub Inspector. 15% of vacancies will be reserved for women. The detailed vacancies to be filled through RPF Recruitment 2024 will be notified with the release of detailed notification.
| RPF Vacancy 2024 for Constable and SI | |
| Position | Vacancies |
| Constable | 4208 |
| Sub Inspector | 452 |
| Total Vacancies | 4460 |
RPF Online Form 2024
The dates for submitting online applications for RPF Vacancy 2024 have been announced along with a Notification pdf. The candidates interested for the vacancies will have to apply online from 15th April 2024 and the last date will be 14th May 2024. The direct link and dates to apply online will be updated here when released at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
Application Fees
To Apply Online for the RPF Recruitment 2024 Exam, a candidate must pay the Application Fees. If the applicant fails to pay the required application fee, his/her application form will be considered incomplete and thus will not be accepted. A sum of Rs. 500/- needs to be paid as an application fee for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. The same amount is reduced to Rs. 250/- for candidates belonging to SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC Category.
| RPF Application Fees 2024 | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC | Rs. 250/- |
Steps to Apply Online for RPF Recruitment 2024
Before applying, carefully read the eligibility criteria outlined in the official recruitment notification to ensure that you meet the requirements, including age limits, educational qualifications, and any other specific conditions.
Step 1- Visit Official website: RPF accepts online applications. Visit the official website of the Railway Protection Force at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in
Step 2- Registration: Register on the recruitment portal by providing your basic details, including your name, contact information, and email address. You will receive a registration ID and password.
Step 3- Filling Application Form: Log in to the portal using the registration ID and password. Fill out the application form with all the required information, including personal details, educational qualifications, and other relevant information.
Step 4- Upload Documents: You will be asked to upload scanned copies of documents such as your photograph, signature, and any other necessary certificates. Ensure that these documents meet the specified file size and format requirements.
Step 5- Pay Application Fee: Pay the application fee as specified in the recruitment notification. Payment methods may include online payment through debit/credit cards, net banking, or other available options.
Step 6- Submit Application: Review your application to ensure that all the information provided is accurate and complete. Once you are satisfied, apply.
RPF Constable & SI Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the RPF Constable and Sub Inspector posts, the candidate must follow the given age limit and education qualification.
RPF Education Qualification
The educational qualifications required for RPF Recruitment 2024 for the post of Sub Inspector (SI) and Constable are as follows-
| RPF Education Qualification | |
| Posts | Education Qualification |
| Sub Inspector | Candidates need a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. The specific educational qualifications may vary depending on the recruitment notification and position. |
| Constable | Candidates must have completed at least 10th class (SSLC or equivalent) from a recognized board or institution |
RPF Age Limit
The age limit for both SI and Constable posts are different and as notified by the board are discussed below.
For constables
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
For Sub-Inspectors
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Age Relaxation
| RPF Constable & SI Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UT of JK & Ladakh during the period of 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 | UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years |
| Only for the post of SI: Central Govt. employees other than ex-servicemen, who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service on the date of reckoning | UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husbands but not remarried | UR/EWS- 2 years OBC- 5 years SC/ST- 7 years |
Selection Process
The selection process for the RPF (Railway Protection Force) typically consists of several stages to ensure the recruitment of eligible and qualified candidates. The selection process may include the following stages:
Phase 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)- To be conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The initial stage of the selection process is a Computer-Based Test (CBT) that assesses candidates' knowledge in subjects such as General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning.
Phase 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET)- To be conducted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Candidates who qualify for the CBT are then required to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET). The PET includes physical tasks such as running, long jump, and high jump. The standards for PET may vary based on the gender of the candidate.
Phase 3: Physical Measurement Test (PMT)- To be conducted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Candidates who clear the PET are subjected to a Physical Measurement Test to ensure that they meet the prescribed physical standards.
Phase 4: Document Verification- To be conducted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF). After clearing the PET and PMT, candidates need to provide the necessary documents to verify their eligibility, which typically includes educational certificates, identity proof, and other relevant documents.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
The exam pattern for both Constable and SI posts is the same with 120 questions but varies in the difficulty level of the questions. For Constable posts, the difficulty level of the questions asked will be of Matriculation (10th) level and for SI posts, the questions will be of graduation level. Let's have a look at all the phases of the RPF Recruitment Exam 2024 in detail.
RRB RPF CBT Exam Pattern
Negative Marking: 1/3rd Marks will be deducted for a question attempted wrong by a candidate. No marks will be deducted for any question left unanswered.
Time Duration: The time given to complete the Computer Based Test is 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).
No. of Questions- In total, there will be 120 Questions in the RPF CBT Exam wherein 50 questions from General Awareness, 35 questions from Arithmetic, and 35 questions from General Intelligence and Reasoning.
Type of Questions- The questions will be Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions.
Mode of Exam- The CBT Exam for RPF Recruitment 2024 will be conducted in online mode.
Qualifying Marks- For Sub-Inspector- UR/OBC- 42 and SC/ST- 36 For Constable- UR/OBC- 42 and SC/ST- 36
| RPF CBT Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
| Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 mins |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
RPF PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
All candidates must qualify Physical Efficiency Test to be eligible for further recruitment for the RPF 2024 Exam.
For the Post of Constable
| Category | 1600 metres run | 800 metres run | Long Jump | High Jump |
| Constable Male | 5 min 45 sec | - | 14 feet | 4 feet |
| Constable Female | - | 3 min 40 sec | 9 feet | 3 feet |
For the post of Sub-Inspector
| Category | 1600 metres run | 800 metres run | Long Jump | High Jump |
| SI Female | - | 4 min | 9 ft | 3 ft |
| SI Male | 6 min 30 sec | - | 12 feet | 3 feet 9 inch |
RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
For both Constable and Sub-Inspector
| RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | ||||
| Category | Height in cms | Chest (in cms) {only for male} | ||
| UR/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
| SC/ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
| For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and other categories specified by Govt. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
RPF Document Verification
This is the final selection stage for RPF Recruitment 2024. Candidates who have been selected in the previous processes will be finally called for Document Verification. Shortlisted candidates should produce NOC from the employer on the date of his/her DV failing which their candidature will be cancelled.
RPF Syllabus
The syllabus for RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruitment exams can vary depending on the specific position you are applying for and the recruitment notification issued by the Railway Protection Force. However, below we have provided you with a general overview of the topics that are often covered in RPF recruitment exam.
| RPF Syllabus | |
| Subject | Topics |
| General Awareness |
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| Arithmetic |
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| General Intelligence & Reasoning |
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