RPF SI & CONSTABLE RECRUITMENT 2024

RPF Recruitment 2024- Important Dates

• Detailed Notification14th April 2024
• Start of RPF online application 15th April 2024
• Closing of Online Application14th May 2024 (11:59 pm)
• Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee 15th to 24th May 2024

RPF Application Fees 

o 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-

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 Education Qualification-

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

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 Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern

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)

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.

click official website-www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in