RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 will be released on the official website. Check RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF, Eligibility Criteria, Syllabus, Admit Card, and Vacancy in this article below.
- RPF Constable 2024 Notification
- RPF Constable 2024 Overview
- RPF Constable 2024 Application fee
- RPF Constable 2024 Important Dates
- RPF Constable 2024 Vacancy
- RPF Constable 2024 Eligibility
- RPF Constable 2024 Selection Process
- RPF Constable 2024 Exam Pattern
- RPF Constable 2024 Syllabus
- RPF Constable 2024 Physical Test
- RPF Constable 2024 Salary
- RPF Constable 2024 Admit Card
- RPF Constable 2024 Answer Key
- RPF Constable 2024 Result
- RPF Constable 2024 Recommended Books
- RPF Constable 2024 FAQs
RPF Constable 2024 Notification
The RPF Constable exam is conducted for the recruitment of constables in Indian Railways. Online applications will be invited from eligible male and female candidates for the recruitment of an RPF Constable in Level 3 of the 7th CPC Pay matrix for the vacancies in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of various Zones of Indian Railways and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). The RPF constable comes under the Ministry of Railways. The RPF constable recruitment 2024 notifications are released in due course.
RPF Constable 2024 Overview
The RPF 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 constable overview is given here in the table:
| Recruitment | Details |
| Organization | Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
| Posts | Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI) |
| Advt No. | To be notified |
| Vacancies | 2250 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Online Dates | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test Document Verification |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | Constable- Rs. 21,700 SI- Rs. 35,400 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
RPF Constable 2024 Application fee
Applying online for the RPF Recruitment Exam requires a candidate to pay the RPF 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 | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC | Rs. 250/- |
RPF Constable 2024 Important Dates
Aspirants must know the important dates of RPF constable recruitment.
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Release of Official Notification | to be notified |
| Start of Online Application | to be notified |
| Closing of Online Application | to be notified |
| Last Date for On-Line Fee Payment | to be notified |
| Last Date for Off-Line Fee Payment | to be notified |
| RPF Admit Card Release Date | to be notified |
| RRB RPF Exam Date | to be notified |
| RPF Result Declaration | to be notified |
RPF Constable 2024 Vacancy
There are 8000+ vacancies expected for the RPF constable recruitment 2024. For better understanding of the RPF vacancy trends, we are providing previous year vacancies below:
| RPF Vacancy 2024 for Constable and SI | |
| Position | Vacancies |
| Constable | 2000 |
| Sub Inspector | 250 |
| Total Vacancies | 2250 |
RPF Constable 2024 Eligibility
The Railway Protection Force constable recruitment requires various eligibility criteria which are age limit, educational qualification, and physical measurement. The complete details of RPF constable eligibility criteria are given below:
RPF Constable Age limit
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
For Sub-Inspectors
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
RPF Constable age relaxation is given in the table below:
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
RPF Constable Educational Qualification
A candidate must pass class 10th from a recognized board.
RPF Constable Physical Measurement
The candidate must meet certain physical requirements to be considered for the RPF constable recruitment.
| Category | Height | Chest | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded | |
| UR/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
| SC/ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
| For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
RPF Constable 2024 Selection Process
The RPF 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 Constable 2024 Exam Pattern
The RPF constable exam pattern consists of three subjects which are General Awareness, Arithmetic and General Intelligence & reasoning. The detailed RPF 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
| Sections | Marks | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Arithmetics | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & reasoning | 35 | 35 |
RPF Constable 2024 Syllabus
The RPF constable syllabus will be of 10th/matric level. The syllabus of RPF recruitment 2024 is given in the table below:
| Subjects | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current affairs Events and developments in our society Indian History Art & Culture Geography Economics General Polity Indian Constitution Sports General Science |
| Arithmetics | Number 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 & reasoning | Analogies 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 |
RPF Constable 2024 Physical Test
Candidates chosen for the second stage of the selection process will be required to take an RPF Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET). This round will assess the candidate’s fitness level. The tasks that candidates must complete are listed below.
| Task | Male – PET Time | Female – PET Time | No. of Chances |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1600 Meter Race | 5 mins 45 seconds | Not Applicable | One |
| 800 Meter Race | Not Applicable | 4 mins 40 seconds | One |
| High Jump | 4 feet | 3 feet | Two |
| Long Jump | 14 feet | 9 feet | Two |
RPF Constable 2024 Salary
The RPF constable salary was revamped recently. The RPF constable new salary is tabulated below:
| Post | New Pay Scale | Total Salary |
|---|---|---|
| RPF Constable Salary | Rs 21710/- | Rs 26200 – Rs 39100 |
RPF 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 Constable 2024 Answer Key
After the exam, the RPF constable answer key 2024 for the RPF 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 Constable 2024 Result
The RPF 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 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 2024 Recommended Books
These are the most recommended books from Agrawal Examcart for this Exam:
| RPF Constable Reasoning Book in Hindi | Book View |
| RPF Constable General Awareness Books in Hindi | Book View |
| RPF Constable Mathematics Book in Hindi | Book View |
RPF Constable 2024 FAQs
Q1. Are there any negative markings in the RPF constable exam?
Ans. Yes, there is a negative marking in the RPF constable recruitment exam which is of 1/3rd.
Q2. Is the RPF constable exam online or offline?
Ans. The RPF constable exam is conducted in online mode.
Q3. Which is better, RPF constable or UP Police constable?
Ans. The difference between the RPF constable and UP Police constable is tabulated below:
Q4. Can I apply for RPF constable if I have 10th and ITI certificates?
Ans. Yes, if a candidate has an ITI certificate and has passed their tenth grade, they are qualified.
Q5. What is the age limit for RPF constable recruitment 2024?
Ans. The age limit for RPF constable recruitment is 18 to 25 years.
