RPF Recruitment 2024: All You Need to Know About Constable & SI Posts (Eligibility, Salary, & More)
RPF Recruitment 2024: The Government of India, Ministry of Railways, and Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors and Constables in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) through Centralized Employment Notices (CEN) No. RPF 01/2024 and RPF 02/2024. This is a highly anticipated opportunity for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding career in the Indian security sector, specifically protecting the nation’s railway network.
This announcement marks an exciting opportunity for individuals seeking a challenging and rewarding career path dedicated to public service. By joining the RPF, not only will you contribute to maintaining a safe and secure environment for millions of railway passengers but also hone valuable skills and gain valuable experience.
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RPF Constable & SI Recruitment 2024: Key Information
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Recruitment 2024: Educational Qualifications
Post
Minimum Qualification
Constable
Passed Matriculation (10th Standard) from a recognized board or university.
Sub-Inspector (SI)
Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university under the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Recruitment 2024: Selection Process
The selection process for RPF recruitment typically involves four stages:
1. Computer-Based Test (CBT):
Conducted online by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
Tests knowledge in General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
120 questions, 90 minutes duration.
Negative marking of ⅓ mark for each incorrect answer.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET):
Conducted by the RPF to assess physical fitness.
Includes activities like running, long jump, high jump, and push-ups.
Qualifying marks required to proceed further.
3. Medical Examination:
Conducted by authorized medical officers to assess physical fitness and suitability for the job.
Includes vision test, hearing test, and overall health check-up.
4. Document Verification:
Original documents are verified to confirm eligibility criteria.
Documents like educational certificates, caste certificates (if applicable), and identity proof are required.
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Recruitment 2024: Syllabus
While the official notification for RPF recruitment 2024 hasn’t been released yet, based on past year’s announcements and general Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) practices, the written exam typically covers the following subjects:
1. General Awareness (GA):
Current affairs (national & international)
Indian polity and governance
Indian History and Geography
Science and Technology
Sports and Awards
Basic knowledge of Indian Railways
2. Arithmetic:
Number systems, decimal fractions, percentages
Ratio and proportion, averages
Profit and loss, simple and compound interest
Mensuration (area, volume)
Time and work
3. General Intelligence and Reasoning (GIER):
Analogies, similarities and differences
Verbal reasoning, logical reasoning
Analytical reasoning, decision making
Numerical classification, coding-decoding
Syllogism, puzzles
RPF Recruitment 2024: Exam Pattern
Subject
Total No. of Questions
Total Marks
Arithmetic
35
35
General Intelligence and Reasoning
35
35
General Awareness
50
50
Total
120
120
RPF Recruitment 2024: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Standards
The following table outlines the minimum physical measurement requirements for the RPF Constable and SI recruitment 2024, as per previous notifications:
Category
Height (in cms)
Chest (in cms) (Male Only)
Unreserved (UR)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC)
165
80/85
Scheduled Castes (SC)/ Scheduled Tribes (ST)
160
76.2/81.2
Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government of India
