RPF Recruitment 2024, 4460 SI and Constable Posts, Eligibility: Apply Now

The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RPF (Railway Police Force) 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 detailed notification pdf has been released on the official website for the recruitment of 4660 Sub-Inspector and Constable vacancies. The online application process for RPF Recruitment 2024 is commenced form 15th April to 14th May 2024 at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.

RPF Notification 2024 Out

The RPF notification regarding the procedure for recruitment of Sub Inspector (Exe.) and Constable (Exe.) in RPF/RPSF has been published for Railway Police Force recruitment 2024 on the official website. A total of 4460 vacancies for Constable & Sub Inspectors have been released from the upcoming RPF Recruitment 2024. The 10th pass candidates can apply for the constable posts and a candidate needs a graduation degree to apply for SI posts. The candidates are advised to go through the official notification before applying for the posts. 

RPF Recruitment 2024- Highlights

The complete details including registration dates regarding the Railway RPF Recruitment 2024 have been notified with the release of detailed 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. 

RPF Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

The complete schedule is also released with the notification pdf. The RPF Recruitment 2024 online registration process has been started on 15th April 2024 at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in and continues till 14th May 2024 as mentioned in the notification but the candidates can modify their applications by 24th May 2024. The complete schedule is shared below.

Note: There is no official announcement till now regarding the exam date of RPF SI and Constable but is expected to be held between October-November 2024. If RRB will release any notice regarding the exam, we will update you here. 

Railway 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 are reserved for women for each post. The detailed vacancies to be filled through RPF Recruitment 2024 have been notified with the release of detailed notification and tabulated below for your reference.  

RPF Constable Vacancy 2024

RPF SI Vacancy 2024

RPF Recruitment 2024 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. Candidates who are planning for the Constable position must have completed at least the 10th class, whereas Sub-Inspector applicants must hold a Bachelor's degree

RPF Education Qualification

The educational qualifications required for RPF Recruitment 2024 for the post of Sub Inspector (SI) and Constable are as follows- 

RPF Age Limit [as on 01/07/2024]

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 Recruitment 2024 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. All stages to be conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). The selection process may include the following stages:

Phase 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)- 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)- 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)- 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- 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 Online Form 2024

The dates for submitting online applications for RPF Vacancy 2024 have been announced along with the Notification pdf. Candidates interested in Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI) posts can apply online from 15th April to 14th May 2024. The direct link to apply online for RPF Recruitment is also shared here as activated at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in. 

RPF 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.

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 the 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 Recruitment 2024 Apply Online Link (Active) - Click to Apply

Exam Pattern for SI and Constable Posts

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: ⅓rd 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, EWS and OBC-NCL - 35%, SC & ST - 30%
For Constable- UR, EWS and OBC-NCL - 35%, SC & ST - 30%

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

For the post of Sub-Inspector

RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

For both Constable and Sub-Inspector

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 SI Cut Off [Previous Year]- Click to Check

RPF Recruitment 2024 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 Constable Syllabus 2024- Click to Check

RPF SI Syllabus 2024- Click to Check

RPF Salary Structure

In the official notification, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has also notified the pay level and starting pay scale for both SI and Constable posts which is as follows- 

Constable- Pay Level 3 as per 7th CPC and the starting pay will be Rs. 21700/-.

Sub Inspector- Pay Level 6 as per 7th CPC and the starting pay will be Rs. 35400/-. 

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

RPF SI Salary Structure & Career Growth- Click to Check

RPF Constable Salary Structure & Career Growth- Click to Check

RRF Admit Card 2024

RRB will also release the application status and admit card before its CBT examination. The application status will provide information about whether the candidate's application was submitted properly or not and the RPF Admit Card is the essential document required to get entry to the exam hall. The candidates who applied for this exam need to download their admit card from the zone-wise website in a specified manner to appear in the exam. The admit card will be released one week before the exam date.