RPF Constable & SI Recruitment 2024 – Apply Online for 4660 Posts Railway Protection Force (RPF)/ Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) has given a notification for the recruitment of Constable Vacancy.
Those Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details & completed all eligibility criteria can read the Notification & Apply Online.
RRB RPF Recruitment 2024- Overview
| RPF Recruitment 2024: Overview | |
| Name of the Organizing Body | Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
| Post Name | RPF Constable |
| Total number of Vacancies | 4660 ( 4208 Constable + 452 SI) |
| Advt. no. | CEN No. RPF 01/2024 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Online Application Dates | 15th April to 14th May 2024 |
| Exam Mode | Online |
| Job Location | Pan India |
| Selection Process | CBT, PMT, PST, Document Verification |
| Official Website | www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
RRB RPF Vacancy 2024
A total of 4460 vacancies have been released for the RPF Recruitment 2024. 4208 vacancies are for the RPF Constable and 452 Vacancies are for RPF SI posts. The vacancies are released for both male and female candidates. 15% of the total vacancy is reserved for women. Check the vacancy details in the table below.
Here are the Details of the RPF Constable Vacancy 2024:
| RPF Constable Vacancy 2024 | |
| Position | Vacancies |
| RPF Constable | 4208 |
Here are the Details of the RPF SI Vacancy 2024:
| RPF SI Vacancy 2024 | |
| Position | Vacancies |
| RPF SI | 452 |
RPF Application Fee
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has mentioned that the application fee for the online application process will be as per the norms. The candidates are required to pay the application fee online/offline (mode will be confirmed). For the application form, General/OBC category candidates are required to pay Rs. 500/- and SC/ST/Female/ESM/EBC candidates are required to pay Rs. 250/-.
| RPF Recruitment 2024 Application Fee | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| Schedule Caste/Schedule Tribe/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC | Rs. 250/- |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Qualification for Constable and SI
RPF Recruitment 2024 Qualification: The post-wise qualification is given below.
| RPF Recruitment 2024 Qualification | |
|---|---|
| Posts | Education Qualification |
| Sub Inspector | Candidates are required to hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The specific educational prerequisites may vary based on the recruitment notification and the particular position. |
| Constable | Candidates must have completed at least the 10th grade (equivalent to SSLC) from a recognized board or institution. |
RPF Constable and SI Age Limit
The minimum and maximum age limit for the RPF Recruitment 2024 for Constable and SI posts is given below. Candidates are required to adhere to this eligibility.
| RPF Recruitment 2024: Age Limit | ||
|---|---|---|
| Position | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| For Constables Vacancy | 18 years | 25 years |
| For SI Vacancy | 20 years | 25 years |
Candidates belonging to the reserved category have been provided age relaxation as shown in the table below as per government guidelines.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruitment typically includes multiple stages to assess candidates for various positions, such as Constables and Sub-Inspectors. Check the details given below.
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Phase I: Initial online exam covering General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Phase II: Qualified candidates from CBT undergo activities like running, long jump, and high jump. Physical standards vary by post.
- Document Verification: Candidates provide the necessary documents to confirm eligibility.
- Medical Examination: Successful candidates from document verification undergo a medical check to meet the required standards.
- Final Merit List: Ranking based on performance in CBT, PET, PMT, and document verification.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
You must pass a computer-based online exam to be selected for RPF Constable or SI. The following is the RPF Exam Pattern 2024 for Constable and SI posts.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer marked by the candidate.
- The duration of the exam is 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Mins).
- The Exam shall be computer-based and questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.
- The difficulty level of the questions for the Constable post will be as per class 10th (Matriculation).
- The difficulty level of the questions for the SI post will be Graduation.
| RPF Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern | ||
| Subject | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates must also appear for the RPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after they clear the written examination. Check the exam pattern for the RPF Constable and SI Physical Efficiency Test below.
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 PMT Standards for Constable and SI Post
RPF PMT Standards for Constable and SI Post: The candidates are required to possess the minimum Physical Standards for the SI and Constable posts as mentioned in the table below.
| Category | Height (in cms) | Chest (in cms) (only for Male Candidates) |
|---|---|---|
| UR/OBC | 165 | 80/85 |
| SC/ST | 160 | 76.2/81.2 |
| For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by Govt. | 163 | 80/85 |
RPF Document Verification
The final stage of selection will be the document verification round. Candidates who will clear all the stages will reach the DV round. In this round, the documents of the candidates like mark sheets, caste certificates, NOC Letters, and other important documents will be checked. Candidates who fail to produce the required documents as per the stated date will be disqualified.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Syllabus
There are three subjects from which the questions are asked in the RPF Recruitment 2024 Exam. The subjects are- General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The syllabus is the same for both Constable and SI posts. However, the difficulty level of the questions may differ for the posts. Candidates can check some of the topics for the RPF Recruitment 2024 Syllabus below.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | History, Polity, Geography, Economics, Static Awareness, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer, Current Affairs |
| Arithmetic | Number System, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, SI and CI, Profit and Loss, Mensuration, Time and Distance |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogy, Odd One Out, Series, Conclusions, Directions, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Matrix, Blood Relation, Non-verbal, Missing Term |
Important Dates
Starting Date for Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 15-04-2024
Last Date for Apply Online & Payment of Fee: 14-05-2024 (23.59 hours)
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