The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RPF (Railway Police Force) Examination nationally to select eligible candidates for 4660 vacancies of Constables and Sub-Inspectors. Both male and female candidates have registered themselves for RPF Recruitment 2024. As per the Updated RRB Exam Calendar 2024 released on 24th October 2024, the RPF SI Computer-Based Test was conducted on 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024. RRB has also notified that a total of 15.38 applications have been received for SI posts, so all these candidates will appear for the CBT exam. Prepare for your exam now and refer to the updated exam pattern discussed below.
RPF Notification 2024
The RPF notification regarding the procedure for recruitment of Sub Inspector (Exe.) and Constable (Exe.) in RPF/RPSF has been published for Railway Police Force recruitment 2024 on the official website. A total of 4660 vacancies for Constable & Sub Inspectors have been released from the upcoming RPF Recruitment 2024. The 10th pass candidates can apply for the constable posts and a candidate needs a graduation degree to apply for SI posts. The candidates are advised to go through the official notification before applying for the posts.
RPF Recruitment 2024- Highlights
The complete details including registration dates regarding the Railway RPF Recruitment 2024 have been notified with the release of detailed RPF Notification 2024. The candidates interested and waiting for the RPF Recruitment Notification can have an overview of the recruitment drive summed up based on the press release notification.
| RPF Recruitment 2024- Highlights | |
| Organization | Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
| Posts | Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI) |
| Advt No. | RPF 01/2024 and RPF 02/2024 |
| Vacancies | 4660 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| RPF Exam date 2024 | For Sub-Inspectors – 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024 For Constables:- 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 Official Notification | RPF Constable notification 2025 RPF SI notification 2025 |
RPF Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
Recently, RPF has released an official notice announcing the RPF SI Exam Date and it is going to be conducted on the 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th of December 2024. Candidates must also note that the city intimation for the same will be released 10 days before the exam.
| Events | Dates |
| Detailed Notification | 14th April 2024 |
| Start of RPF Online Application | 15th April 2024 |
| Closing of Online Application | 14th 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 SI Application Status 2024 | 30th September 2024 |
| RPF SI City Intimation Slip 2024 | 22nd November 2024 |
| RPF SI Admit Card 2024 | 28th November 2024 |
| RPF SI Exam Date 2024 | 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024 |
| RPF SI Exam key | 17th December 2024 |
| RPF Constable admit card 2024 | 4 days before the exam date |
| RPF Constable exam date 2024 | February 2025 |
RPF SI 2024 Answer Key Out
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RPF SI Answer Key 2024 on 17th December 2024 along with a response sheet and question papers at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in. All candidates can check their answer key .
Railway RPF Vacancy 2024
A total of 4660 vacancies are released for the Railway RPF 2024 exam, out of which 4208 are for Constable and 452 are for Sub Inspector. 15% of vacancies are reserved for women for each post. The detailed vacancies to be filled through RPF Recruitment 2024 have been notified with the release of detailed notification and tabulated below for your reference.
| RPF Vacancy 2024 for Constable and SI | |
| Position | Vacancies |
| Constable | 4208 |
| Sub Inspector | 450 |
| Total Vacancies | 4660 |
RPF Constable Vacancy 2024
| Category | Males | Females |
| UR | 1450 | 256 |
| SC | 536 | 95 |
| ST | 268 | 47 |
| OBC | 966 | 170 |
| EWS | 357 | 63 |
| Total | 3577 | 631 |
RPF SI Vacancy 2024
| Category | Males | Females |
| UR | 157 | 28 |
| SC | 57 | 10 |
| ST | 28 | 05 |
| OBC | 104 | 18 |
| EWS | 38 | 07 |
| Total | 384 | 68 |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for the RPF Constable and Sub Inspector posts, the candidate must follow the given age limit and education qualification. Candidates who are planning for the Constable position must have completed at least the 10th class, whereas Sub-Inspector applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree
RPF Education Qualification
The educational qualifications required for RPF Recruitment 2024 for the post of Sub Inspector (SI) and Constable are as follows-
| RPF Education Qualification | |
| Posts | Education Qualification |
| Sub Inspector | Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university. The specific educational qualifications may vary depending on the recruitment notification and position. |
| Constable | Candidates must have completed at least 10th class (SSLC or equivalent) from a recognized board or institution |
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
Age Relaxation
| RPF Constable & SI Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UT of JK & Ladakh during the period of 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 | UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years |
| Only for the post of SI: Central Govt. employees other than ex-servicemen, who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service on the date of reckoning | UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husbands but not remarried | UR/EWS- 2 years OBC- 5 years SC/ST- 7 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 Online Form 2024
The online registration link for RPF Recruitment 2024 has become inactive now. All the interested candidates have filled out and submitted the application form already. Also, the candidates must note that the direct link to apply online for Railway Recruitment 2024 shared below is also inactivated now.
RPF Application Fees
To 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.
| RPF Application Fees 2024 | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC [Out of the fee of Rs. 500/-, Rs. 400/- will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges after appearing in CBT.] | Rs. 500/- |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC) [This Rs. 250/- fee will be refunded after deduction of bank charges upon CBT appearance.] | Rs. 250/- |
Steps to Apply Online for RPF Recruitment 2024
Before applying, carefully read the eligibility criteria outlined in the official recruitment notification to ensure that you meet the requirements, including age limits, educational qualifications, and any other specific conditions.
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.
Exam Pattern for SI and Constable Posts
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 CBT Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
| Sections | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 mins |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
RPF PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
All candidates must qualify Physical Efficiency Test to be eligible for further recruitment for the RPF 2024 Exam.
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 Male | 6 min 30 sec | – | 12 feet | 3 feet 9 inch |
| SI Female | – | 4 min | 9 ft | 3 ft |
RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
For both Constable and Sub-Inspector
| RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | ||||
| Category | Height in cms | Chest (in cms) {only for male} | ||
| 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 Govt. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
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.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Syllabus
The syllabus for RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruitment exams can vary depending on the specific position you are applying for and the recruitment notification issued by the Railway Protection Force. However, below we have provided you with a general overview of the topics that are often covered in RPF recruitment exam.
| RPF SI and Constable Syllabus | |
| Subject | Topics |
| General Awareness | HistoryPolityGeographyEconomicsStatic AwarenessBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputer Current Affairs |
| Arithmetic | Number SystemPercentages Ratio and prapositions Averages Simple Interest (SI) and Compound Interest (CI) Profit and loss Time and distance |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | AnalogyOdd One OutSeriesStatement & ConclusionsDirectionsCoding-DecodingMathematical OperationsMatrixBlood Relation (Age calculation)Non-verbal QuestionsMissing Term |
RPF Salary Structure
In the official notification, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has also notified the pay level and starting pay scale for both SI and Constable posts which is as follows-
Constable- Pay Level 3 as per 7th CPC and the starting pay will be Rs. 21700/-.
Sub Inspector- Pay Level 6 as per 7th CPC and the starting pay will be Rs. 35400/-.
Candidates are requested to keep visiting the page to remain updated about any further details announced by the Railway Recruitment Board.
RPF SI Admit Card 2024
RRB will also release the application status and admit card before its CBT examination. The application status will provide information about whether the candidate’s application was submitted properly or not and the RPF admit card is the essential document required to get entry to the exam hall. The candidates who applied for this exam need to download their admit card from the zone-wise website in a specified manner to appear in the exam.
RPF Recruitment 2024: FAQs
Q1. What is the selection procedure for RPF Recruitment 2024?
Q2. Which posts are to be released through RPF Recruitment 2024?
Q3. When is RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification released?
Q4. What is the official website for RPF Recruitment 2024?
Q5. What is the RPF Exam Date 2024?
Q6. What is the age limit for RPF SI 2024?