RPF Constable Recruitment 2024: Notification PDF, Apply Online

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RPF Constable Recruitment 2024: Notification PDF, Apply Online: The Railway Police Force RPF released the notification for the positions of constable and sub inspector on 15th April 2024. The examination to select candidates for this post is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board which has notified 4660 vacancies this year. Candidates who are interested to apply for the post of constable or sub inspector are suggested to head to the official website of Railway Recruitment Force after reading the article to fill the application form for this celebrated service in the country. 

RPF Recruitment 2024

The notification to fill the forms for the position of constable and some inspector in the railway Police Force was released by the railway recruitment board on 15th April 2024. The online application process also began on the same date and will be open till 14th May 2024. For filing the 4660 vacancies RPF will conduct an examination to select the deserving candidates for the position of Constable & SI. The link of the official notification is given below for the candidates’ convenience. 

RPF Recruitment 2024- Notification
OrganizationRailway Protection Force (RPF)
PostsConstable/ Sub-Inspector (SI)
Vacancies4660
Mode of ApplicationOnline
Apply Online Dates15th April to 14th May 2024
Selection ProcessComputer Based TestPhysical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement TestDocument Verification
Salary/ Pay ScaleConstable- Rs. 21,700SI- Rs. 35,400
Official Websitewww.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in
RPF Official NotificationRPF Constable Notification PDF LinkRPF SI Notification PDF Link

RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 Important Dates

RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification

In the RPF notification the Railway Recruitment Board mentioned important dates such as the opening and closing of the online application window and the dates for correction of application form. The official date for the exam has not yet been announced but the examination for the positions of Sub inspector and constable is expected to happen in the month of August or September 2024. 

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The date of the examination will be updated in the table below as and when it is released by the Railway Recruitment Board.

EventsDates
Detailed Notification14th April 2024
Start of RPF Online Application15th April 2024
Closing of Online Application14th May 2024 (11:59 pm)
Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee15th to 24th May 2024
RPF Admit Card 2024To be notified
RPF RPF Exam Date 2024September 2024

RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 Vacancy Details 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board hires both males and females for the position of constable and sub inspectors. There are a total of 4660 vacancies released under the RPF Recruitment notification 2024 for which sections would be made via a Computer Based test followed by Physical Efficiency Test & Physical Measurement Test and a final Document Verification. The vacancy distribution for both the positions for both males and females is given below. The vacancies are also distributed based on different reservation categories.

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

RPF Constable Vacancy

CategoryMalesFemales
UR1450256
SC53695
ST26847
OBC966170
EWS35763
Total3577631

RPF Sub Inspector Vacancy 

CategoryMalesFemales
UR15728
SC5710
ST2805
OBC10418
EWS3807
Total38468

RPF Recruitment Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates who wish to apply for the post of either Constable or Sub Inspector in the Indian Railways must fulfill the following educational qualification and age criteria to be eligible for these posts.

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Educational Qualification 

Candidates need to pull the following educational qualifications for the post of Sub Inspector & and Constable. 

  • For Sub Inspector – Candidates must at least withhold a bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution. 
  • For Constable – Candidates who wish to become constables in the Indian Railways Police Force must have at least passed 10th Standard from a recognized board. 

Age Criteria 

There is an age criteria for candidates applying for the posts of both Sub Inspectors and Constables. 

  • For Sub Inspector a candidate must be of minimum 20 years and must not exceed 28 years of age 
  • For the position of Constable a candidate must be of minimum 18 years and must not exceed 28 years of age. 

Certain age relaxation is also available to some reserved categories. The age relaxation available to various categories is as follows. 

RPF Constable & SI Age Relaxation
CategoryAge Limit
SC/ST5 years
OBC3 years
Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UT of JK & Ladakh during the period of 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989UR/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 reckoningUR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years
Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husbands but not remarriedUR/EWS- 2 years OBC- 5 years SC/ST- 7 years

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Required Documents:

Photograph:

  • A recent passport-sized color photograph.
  • Size: As per the instructions (usually between 20 KB to 50 KB).
  • Format: JPEG/JPG.

2. Signature:

  • A scanned image of your signature.
  • Size: As per the instructions (typically between 10 KB to 20 KB).
  • Format: JPEG/JPG.
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3. Educational Certificates:

  • Scanned copies of certificates for your educational qualifications (such as 10th, 12th, graduation, etc.).
  • Format: PDF or JPEG/JPG.

4. Identity Proof:

  • Scanned copy of a valid government-issued ID (e.g., Aadhar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License).
  • Format: PDF or JPEG/JPG.

5. Caste Certificate (if applicable):

  • If you belong to a reserved category (SC/ST/OBC), you may need to upload a caste certificate.
  • Format: PDF or JPEG/JPG.

6. PWD Certificate (if applicable):

  • For candidates applying under the PWD category, a certificate issued by a competent medical authority.
  • Format: PDF.

7. Experience Certificates (if applicable):

  • If applying for a post that requires experience, you’ll need to upload relevant experience certificates.
  • Format: PDF.

8. Domicile Certificate (if applicable):

  • For posts that have regional requirements, you may need to provide a domicile certificate.
  • Format: PDF.

RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 Selection Procedure

The selection procedure for Sub Inspector & Constable in Railway Police Force consists of four steps. They are : 

  • Computer Based Test CBT – This is a test of a candidates general awareness, arithmetic, General intelligence, and reasoning.
  • Physical Efficiency Test PET – This test checks the candidate’s physical abilities.
  • Physical Measurement Test PMT – In this test a candidate chest measurements are taken to ensure that he fits into the RPF standards. This test is only conducted for male candidates. 
  • Document Verification – The final stage of the RPF selection procedure is document verification where the candidate is called for final check of his/her original documents.

Step by Step Process for RPF Recruitment 2024 Apply Online

Candidates who wish to apply for the post of either Sub Inspector or constable in RPF can fill the application form online between 15th April and 14th May 2024. Follow the steps listed here to fill the application form.

  • Head to the official website of RPF www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in and register yourself on the recruitment portal.
  • Login via the registration id and password sent to your registered email.
  • Fill the application form that opens on your screen there after.
  • Upload all the necessary documents as per the instructions. 
  • Submit your application form and head towards the fee payment portal.
  • Once your application fee is paid, you will receive a confirmation notification on your registered email ID. 
  • Save a copy or take a printout of the online application form for future use.

RPF Recruitment Application Fee 2024

All the candidates who wish to fill the application form have to prepare the application fee. The application fee for different categories is mentioned in the table below. 

RPF Application Fees 2024
CategoryApplication 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/-

Exam Pattern for SI and Constable Posts

RPF CBT Exam Pattern 2024
SectionsNumber of QuestionsMaximum MarksDuration
General Awareness505090 mins
Arithmetic3535
General Intelligence & Reasoning3535
Total120120
RPF PET (Physical Efficiency Test)

For the Post of Constable

Category1600 metres run800 metres runLong JumpHigh Jump
Constable Male5 min 45 sec14 feet4 feet
Constable Female3 min 40 sec9 feet3 feet

For the post of Sub-Inspector

Category1600 metres run800 metres runLong JumpHigh Jump
SI Male6 min 30 sec12 feet3 feet 9 inch
SI Female4 min9 ft3 ft

RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

For both Constable and Sub-Inspector

RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
CategoryHeight in cmsChest (in cms) {only for male}
UR/OBC1651578085
SC/ST16015276.281.2
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and 
other categories specified by Govt.
1631558085

RPF Recruitment 2024 Syllabus

RPF SI and Constable Syllabus
SubjectTopics
General AwarenessHistoryPolityGeographyEconomicsStatic AwarenessBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputerCurrent Affairs
ArithmeticNumber SystemPercentagesRatio and ProportionAveragesSimple Interest (SI) and Compound Interest (CI)Profit and LossMensurationTime and distance
General Intelligence & ReasoningAnalogyOdd One OutSeriesStatement & ConclusionsDirectionsCoding-DecodingMathematical OperationsMatrixBlood Relation (Age calculation)Non-verbal QuestionsMissing Term

RPF SI Salary Structure 2024

ParticularsAmount (Rs.)
Pay ScaleRs. 9300-Rs. 34,800
Grade PayRs. 4200
Basic PayRs. 35,400
Gross SalaryRs 43,000 and Rs 52,000/-

RPF Constable Salary Structure 2024

ParticularsAmount (Rs)
Pay LevelLevel 3
Basic Pay (at the time of joining)Rs. 21,700
Dearness Allowance (DA)Rs. 10850 (50% of basic pay)
House Rent (HRA)Rs. 6510 (30% of basic pay)
Gross SalaryRs. 37,420 to Rs. 44,460

FAQs

What is the last date of RPF Recruitment 2024?

The application can be submitted through official website on or before the last date within 30 to 35 days after the announcement of recruitment notification.

What is the starting salary of RPF Constable?

Level 3 Pay Scale starting salary Rs. 21,700.

How to apply online for RPF constable recruitment 2024?

Complete details about application process described above.

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