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RPF Recruitment 2024: The RPF SI and Constable Exam Date 2024 is yet to be announced, but it is expected to be held in September 2024. Notification PDF, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Admit Card, and Vacancy in this article below.

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RPF Recruitment 2024 Correction Window Open

The online applications for RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 are now closed. Candidates who have made any mistake in the application form can rectify the same until 17th June 2024. Those who have applied for RPF Constable must carefully check the application form filled by them. The same application link can be used to modify/correct the application form. Link will be available from 15.06.2024 00:00 Hrs. to 17.06.2024 23:59 Hrs. For more information read Notification.

To make changes in the RPF application form, candidates should login to site, by using their registration number and date of birth.

RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification

The Railway Police Force (RPF) has announced 4660 vacancies, including 4208 Constable and 452 Sub Inspector, offering significant career opportunities in Indian railways. The online application process ends on May 14, 2024, making it a crucial time for career advancement.

RPF Recruitment 2024: Constable and SI, Exam Dates Exam Pattern

RPF Recruitment 2024 Overview

The RPF SI and Constable Recruitment 2024 will be conducted in online mode. Applications are to be submitted online through Indian Railway websites only. No other mode for submission of application shall be allowed. Each candidate should fill out only one application. The RPF SI and Constable overview is given here in the table:

ParticularsDetails
Name of the examRailway Protection Force Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI) 2024
Mode of ExamOnline
Short nameRPF SI and Constable
Exam conducting authorityRailway Recruitment Board
Age limit18-28 years (Constable)
 20-28 years (SI)
Frequency of examOnce per year
Date For Notification15 April 2024
Last date Of Apply14 May 2024
Exam Date And Timeto be notified
Exam Duration90 Min
Vacancy4660 Posts
Qualification10th Pass For Constable
Graduate For SI
Subjects General Awareness
Arithmetics
General Intelligence & reasoning
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) View

RPF SI and Constable Exam Pattern
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Contact detailsAll India Number(s): 080-2333 0378 (For Enquiry, 9:30 hrs and 6:00 hrs Mon to Fri)
Number Of Questions120 Que
RPF SI and Constable Previous Year PapersView
Recommended booksView
Official Websitewww.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in

RPF Recruitment 2024 Application fee

Applying online for the RPF Recruitment Exam requires a candidate to pay the RPF SI and Constable Application Fees. The applicant’s application will be deemed incomplete and rejected if the necessary application fee is not paid.

RPF Application Fees 2024
CategoryApplication Fees
General and OBCRs. 500/-
SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBCRs. 250/-

RPF Recruitment 2024 Important Dates

Aspirants must know the important dates of RPF SI and Constable recruitment.

EventsDates
Release of Official Notification15 April 2024
Start of Online Application15 April 2024
Closing of Online Application14 May 2024
Last Date Online Payment14 May 2024
Correction Date15-17 June 2024
RPF Admit Card Release Dateto be notified
RRB RPF Exam Dateto be notified
RPF Result Declarationto be notified

RPF Recruitment 2018 | Previous Year Exam Dates

EventDate
Application date31st May 2018
Apply online start01st June 2018
Exam date19th December 2018 to 19th January 2019
Result5th February 2019

RPF Recruitment 2024 Vacancy

There are 4660 vacancies expected for the RPF SI and Constable recruitment in 2024. For a better understanding of the RPF vacancy trends, we are providing previous year vacancies below:

RPF Vacancy 2024 for Constable and SI
PositionVacancies
Constable4208
Sub Inspector452
Total Vacancies4660

RPF Constable 2024 Eligibility

The Railway Protection Force SI and Constable recruitment requires various eligibility criteria which are age limit, educational qualification, and physical measurement. The complete details of RPF SI and Constable eligibility criteria are given below:

Age limit

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 25 years

For Sub-Inspectors

  • Minimum Age: 20 years
  • Maximum Age: 25 years

RPF Constable & Sub-Inspector age relaxation is given in the table below:

CategoryAge Limit
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
PWD10 years

Educational Qualification

A candidate must pass class 10th from a recognized board.

Physical Measurement

The candidate must meet certain physical requirements to be considered for the RPF SI and Constable recruitment.

CategoryHeightChest
MaleFemaleUnexpandedExpanded
UR/OBC1651578085
SC/ST16015276.281.2
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government. 1631558085

RPF SI and Constable 2024 Selection Process

The RPF SI and Constable recruitment is done through three selection stages, which are:

  • Stage 1- Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Stage 2- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  • Stage 3- Document Verification (DV)

RPF SI and Constable 2024 Exam Pattern

The RPF SI and Constable exam pattern consists of three subjects which are General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & reasoning. The detailed RPF SI and Constable exam pattern is given below:

  • Candidates have the option to choose from various language options for the Computer Based Test (CBT).
    • (1) Hindi
    • (2) English
    • (3) Urdu
    • (4) Tamil
    • (5) Telugu
    • (6) Konkani
    • (7) Malayalam
    • (8) Kannada
    • (9) Marathi
    • (10) Gujurati
    • (11) Bengali
    • (12) Odia 
    • (13) Assamese
    • (14) Manipuri and
    • (15) Punjabi.
  • There is a negative marking of 1/3rd.
  • It will be necessary to obtain 35% marks (30 % marks by SC and ST candidates) to qualify for the CBT.
  • Total Duration: 90 min
  • No. of Questions: 120
SectionsMarksQuestionsDuration
General Awareness5050 90 Minutes
Arithmetics3535
General Intelligence & reasoning3535

RPF SI and Constable 2024 Syllabus

The RPF SI and Constable syllabus will be of 10th/matric level. The syllabus of RPF Recruitment 2024 is given in the table below:

SubjectsTopics
General AwarenessCurrent affairs
Events and developments in our society
Indian History
Art & Culture
Geography
Economics
General Polity Indian Constitution
Sports
General Science
ArithmeticsNumber systems
Whole numbers
Decimal and Fractions
Relationships between numbers
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Averages
Interest
Profit and Loss
Discount
Use of table & graphs
Mensuration
Time & Distance
Ratio & Proportion
General Intelligence & reasoningAnalogies
Spatial Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Problem-Solving Analysis
Decision Making
Visual Memory
Similarities & Differences
Discriminating Observation
Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning
Classification of Verbal & Figure Arithmetic Number Series
Syllogistic Reasoning
Non-Verbal Series
Coding & Decoding
Statement Conclusion

Physical Test

Candidates chosen for the second stage of the selection process will be required to take an RPF SI and Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This round will assess the candidate’s fitness level. The tasks that candidates must complete are listed below.

TaskMale – PET TimeFemale – PET TimeNo. of Chances
1600 Meter Race5 mins 45 seconds Not ApplicableOne
800 Meter RaceNot Applicable4 mins 40 secondsOne 
High Jump4 feet3 feetTwo 
Long Jump14 feet9 feetTwo

You can also check the RRB NTPC 2024 Syllabus from Here.

RPF SI and Constable 2024 Salary

The RPF SI and Constable salary was revamped recently. The RPF RPF SI and Constable new salary is tabulated below:

PostNew Pay ScaleTotal Salary
RPF Constable SalaryRs 21,700/- Rs 26,200 – Rs 39,100
Sub-InspectorRs 35,400/-Rs 43,000 – Rs 52,000

RPF SI and Constable 2024 Admit Card

The RPF 2024 admit card will be issued separately for each stage of the examination. The RPF CBT admit card will be released first, followed by the PET admit card for candidates who pass the first stage of the RPF recruitment Examination 2024.

RPF Answer Key

After the exam, the RPF SI and Constable answer key 2024 for the RPF SI and Constable exam will be made available. Candidates can estimate their scores by comparing their answers to those in the RPF answer key PDF file.

RPF Result

The RPF SI and Constable result 2024 will be announced after each stage of the examination is completed. The final exam result will be announced after the PMT test, and candidates will be called for RPF SI and Constable Document Verification.

Candidates are advised to revisit this page to stay updated on any new information released by the Railway Recruitment Board.

RPF Constable | SI Previous Year Papers

The RPF Constable & SI previous year papers are given:

DateShiftDownload Link
RPF SI 5 January 20191Download PDF
RPF SI 5 January 20192Download PDF
RPF SI 5 January 20193Download PDF
RPF SI 6 January 20192Download PDF
RPF SI 6 January 20193Download PDF
RPF Constable 17 January 20191Download PDF
RPF Constable 17 January 20193Download PDF
RPF Constable 18 January 20191Download PDF
RPF Constable 18 January 20192Download PDF
RPF Constable 18 January 20193Download PDF

These are the most recommended books from Agrawal Examcart for this Exam:

Subject & Book NameBook Type Book Link
Reasoning Book in HindiTextbook Book View
General Awareness Books in HindiTextbook Book View
Mathematics Book in HindiTextbook Book View
RPF / RPSF Constable / Sub Inspector (Executive) For 2024 Exam In HindiGuidebookBook View
RPF / RPSF Constable book by Ashish Jadaun Sir for 2025 Exam in Hindi Practice SetsBook View
RPF/RPSF Constable book for 2024 Exam In HindiSolved PaperBook View

RPF 2024 FAQ:

Q1. Are there any negative markings in the RPF SI and Constable exam?

Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the RPF SI and Constable recruitment exam which is 1/3rd.

Q2. Is the RPF constable exam online or offline?

Ans. The RPF constable exam is conducted online.

Q3. Which is better, the RPF constable or the UP Police constable?

Ans. The difference between the RPF constable and the UP Police constable is tabulated below:

Q4. Can I apply for the RPF constable position if I have 10th and ITI certificates?

Ans. Yes, candidates who have an ITI certificate and have passed their tenth grade are qualified.

Q5. What is the age limit for RPF constable recruitment in 2024?

Ans. The age limit for RPF constable recruitment is 18 to 25 years.