Good News for the Railway Exam Aspirants! The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Notification 2024 for 4660 Sub Inspector and Constable post and the Online Application process has started from today onwards i.e., 15th April 2024 @www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in. Also, note that the deadline to fill out the form is 14th May 2024. Interested who are interested in this Job can go through this article to understand the eligibility criteria, age limit, Educational qualifications, Selection Process, Exam Pattern, and other important details which are very important to understand before filling out the form
RPF Notification 2024
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 and CEN No. RPF 02/2024
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
RPF Notification 2024: Important Dates
The Online application and fee payment dates have been notified by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) through the notification. The RPF Recruitment 2024 Process has started on 15th April 2024. The Last date to fill out the application form for RPF Recruitment is 14th May 2024.
RPF Recruitment 2024: Important Dates
Events
Dates
Official Notification
14th April 2024
Apply Online Starts
15th April 2024
Last Date to Apply Online
14th May 2024
Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee
The RPF Eligibility Criteria 2024 for SI and Constable are different from each other. Candidates must have completed their 10th, or 12th, diploma, or graduated from a recognized board, university, or institution in any stream. To apply for the RPF Recruitment 2024, you must be at least 18 years old for the Constable post, and for RPF SI Posts your age should not be less than 20 years old. According to the rules, candidates under the maximum age restriction would have their age-restricted.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Qualification
For the post of 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.
For the post of Constable, Candidates must have completed at least the 10th grade (equivalent to SSLC) from a recognized board or institution.
RPF Recruitment 2024 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
RPF Exam Pattern 2024
To be selected for an RPF constable or SI post, you must pass a computer-based online exam. The following is the RPF Exam Pattern 2024 for Constable and SI posts.Â
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
The RPF Exam has three major subjects: general awareness, arithmetic, and general intelligence and 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
