A short notice for RPF Recruitment 2024 has been released through the employment newspaper for the recruitment of 4660 Constable and Sub-Inspector 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 the 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

RPF Recruitment 2024- Highlights

The complete details including registration dates regarding the Railway RPF Recruitment 2024 has 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. 

Highlights
OrganizationRailway Protection Force (RPF)
PostsConstable/ Sub-Inspector (SI)
Advt No.To be notified
Vacancies4460
CategoryGovt Jobs
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Apply Online Dates15th April to 14th May 2024
Selection ProcessComputer Based Test
Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test
Document Verification
Salary/ Pay ScaleConstable- Rs. 21,700
SI- Rs. 35,400
Job LocationAll India
Official Websitewww.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in

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 shared below.

EventsDates
Short Notice2nd March 2024
Detailed Notification15th April 2024
Start of Online Application15th April 2024
Closing of Online Application14th 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 number 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
PositionVacancies
Constable4208
Sub Inspector452
Total Vacancies4460

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
CategoryApplication Fees
General and OBCRs. 500/-
SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBCRs. 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 Recruitment 2024 for 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
PostsEducation Qualification
Sub InspectorCandidates need a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university. The specific educational qualifications may vary depending on the recruitment notification and position.
ConstableCandidates 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
CategoryAge Limit
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 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 remarriedUR/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 SI Salary Structure & Career Growth- Click to Check

RPF Constable Salary Structure & Career Growth- Click to Check

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
SectionsNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
General Awareness505090 mins
Arithmetic3535
General Intelligence & Reasoning3535
Total120120

RPF PET (Physical Efficiency Test)

All candidates must qualify Physical Efficiency Test to be eligible for further recruitment for RPF 2024 Exam.

For the Post of Constable

Category1600 metres run800 metres runLong JumpHigh Jump
Constable Male5 min 45 sec-14 feet4 feet
Constable Female-3 min 40 sec9 feet3 feet

For the post of Sub-Inspector

Category1600 metres run800 metres runLong JumpHigh Jump
SI Female-4 min9 ft3 ft
SI Male6 min 30 sec-12 feet3 feet 9 inch

RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

For both Constable and Sub-Inspector

RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
CategoryHeight in cmsChest (in cms) {only for male}
UR/OBC1651578085
SC/ST16015276.281.2
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and 
other categories specified by Govt.
1631558085

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 Constable Previous Year Question Paper PDF- Click Here

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
SubjectTopics
General Awareness
  1. History
  2. Polity
  3. Geography
  4. Economics
  5. Static Awareness
  6. Biology
  7. Chemistry
  8. Physics
  9. Computer
  10. Current Affairs
Arithmetic
  1. Number System
  2. Percentages
  3. Ratio and Proportion
  4. Averages
  5. Simple Interest (SI) and Compound Interest (CI)
  6. Profit and Loss
  7. Mensuration
  8. Time and distance
General Intelligence & Reasoning
  1. Analogy
  2. Odd One Out
  3. Series
  4. Statement & Conclusions
  5. Directions
  6. Coding-Decoding
  7. Mathematical Operations
  8. Matrix
  9. Blood Relation (Age calculation)
  10. Non-verbal Questions
  11. Missing Term

RPF SI Syllabus 2024- Click to Check

RPF Constable Syllabus 2024- Click to Check

Candidates are requested to keep visiting the page to remain updated about any further details announced by the Railway Recruitment Board.

RPF Recruitment 2024: FAQs

Ans. The candidates will be selected through 4 phases of recruitment process- CBT, PET, PMT, and Document Verification

Ans. Constable and Sub-Inspector vacancies are released through RPF Recruitment 2024.

Ans. RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification has been released for 4208 Constable and 452 SI Vacancies on 2nd March 2024.

Ans. The complete details regarding RPF Recruitment 2024 will be released at the official website www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.

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