The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) just shared the exciting news in the employment newspaper on ——– through WCR Recruitment 2024. They’re looking to fill 10000 positions for Constable posts. In their official announcement, the authorities revealed that these 10000 spots are up for grabs in the RPF Recruitment 2024 drive.
Here, the Mission Convergence Team introduces you to the promising vacancies offered by The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification:
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts a national exam to hire people for the Railway Police Force (RPF). This exam is for two positions: Constables and Sub-Inspectors. Both men and women can apply for these jobs. The RPF Recruitment Notification will be released to announce important information like exam dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and more. This is done to help interested candidates understand what they need to know before applying for the Railway Police Force positions.
RPF CBT will be held concurrently for Constable and SI for all 6 groups in the following order:
1. Group A: S Railway, SW Railway and SC Railway
2. Group B: C Railway, W Railway, WC Railway and SEC Railway
3. Group C: E Railway, EC Railway, SE Railway and ECo Railway
4. Group D: N Railway, NE Railway, NW Railway and NC Railway
5. Group E: NF Railway
6. Group F: RPSF
RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification
The RPF Exam 2024 Recruitment Notification will be made available on the official website in November 2024. When the official notice pdf is issued, candidates can review it. The next RPF Recruitment 2024 is estimated to create over 10,000 Vacancies for Constables and Sub Inspectors. Every applicant must prepare thoroughly if he or she desires to pass the RPF Recruitment Exam 2024.
RPF Recruitment 2024- Overview
The exact information of the RPF Recruitment 2024 will be announced when the RPF Recruitment 2024 is released, which is scheduled in November 2024. Candidates who are interested in the RPF recruiting Notification can get an insight of the recruiting campaign based on past notifications.
| RPF Recruitment 2024 Overview | |
| Organization | Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
| Posts | Constable/ Sub-Inspector (SI) |
| Advt No. | To be updated |
| Vacancies | Around 10000 |
| Category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Apply Online Dates | To be notified |
| Selection Process | CBT- PET- PST- Document Verification |
| Salary/ Pay Scale | Varies Post Wise |
| Job Location | All India |
| Official Website | www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
RPF Recruitment 2024- Important Dates
Along with its RPF Notification, the Railway Recruitment Board will publish RPF 2024 Exam Dates and online registration dates for the positions of Constable and Sub-Inspector. The whole schedule for RPF Recruitment 2024 will be posted here as soon as it is officially released.
| RPF Recruitment 2024- Important Dates | |
| Events | Dates [Tentative] |
| RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification | November 2024 |
| Start of Online Application | November 2024 |
| Closing of Online Application | — |
| Last Date for On-Line Fee Payment | — |
| Last Date for Off-Line Fee Payment | — |
| RPF Admit Card Release Date | — |
| RRB RPF Exam Date | — |
| RPF Result Declaration | — |
RPF Constable Vacancy 2024
For the upcoming RPF Recruitment in 2024, there is anticipation that there might be more than 10,000 job openings. In the previous recruitment drive in 2018, the Railway Police Force had announced a total of 9,739 vacancies. Below, you can find the detailed breakdown of the vacancies for RPF Recruitment 2018.
| RPF Vacancy for Constable and SI | |
| Position | Vacancies |
| Constable For Male | 4403 |
| Constable For Female | 4216 |
| SI (Sub Inspector) for Male | 819 |
| SI (Sub Inspector) for Female | 301 |
| Total Vacancies | 9739 |
RPF Constables Vacancy
| RPF Constables Vacancy | |||||||||||
| Group | Zonal Railway | Male | Female | ||||||||
| UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total | ||
| A | SR, SWR & SCR | 656 | 82 | 34 | 32 | 804 | 621 | 114 | 54 | 138 | 927 |
| B | CR, WR, WCR & SECR | 329 | 42 | 18 | 51 | 440 | 388 | 92 | 45 | 187 | 712 |
| C | ER, ECR, SER & ECoR | 877 | 184 | 134 | 92 | 1287 | 816 | 201 | 132 | 242 | 1391 |
| D | NR, NER, NWR & NCR | 761 | 152 | 68 | 65 | 1046 | 646 | 141 | 75 | 144 | 1006 |
| E | NFR | 136 | 5 | 12 | 7 | 660 | 128 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 180 |
| F | RPSF | 378 | 66 | 18 | 204 | 666 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total Vacancies | 3137 | 531 | 284 | 451 | 4403 | 2599 | 566 | 320 | 732 | 4216 | |
RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) Vacancy
| RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) Vacancy | |||||||||||
| Group | Zonal Railway | Male | Female | ||||||||
| UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | Total | ||
| A | SR, SWR & SCR | 75 | 9 | 21 | 21 | 216 | 29 | 5 | 9 | 9 | 52 |
| B | CR, WR, WCR & SECR | 59 | 24 | 13 | 48 | 144 | 22 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 56 |
| C | ER, ECR, SER & ECoR | 149 | 49 | 21 | 68 | 287 | 59 | 18 | 9 | 26 | 112 |
| D | NR, NER, NWR & NCR | 96 | 36 | 10 | 31 | 173 | 64396 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 69 |
| E | NFR | 21 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 30 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| F | RPSF | 54 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 59 | – | – | – | – | – |
| Total Vacancies | 454 | 124 | 69 | 172 | 818 | 157 | 50 | 28 | 66 | 301 | |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
Along with the publication of the RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification, the dates for submitting online applications for RPF Vacancy 2024 will be notified. Candidates interested in the positions must apply online before the registration window closes. When the direct URL and application dates are available, they will be posted here.
| RPF Recruitment 2024 Apply Online |
RPF Application Fees 2024
To apply online for the RPF Recruitment Exam, candidates are required to pay an application fee. If the applicant does not pay the necessary fee, their application form will be considered incomplete and, as a result, will not be accepted. The application fee is Rs. 500/- for candidates belonging to the General and OBC categories. For candidates in the SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC category, the application fee is reduced to Rs. 250/-.
| RPF Application Fees 2024 | |
| Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Female/Ex. Servicemen/EBC | Rs. 250/- |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Critera
To be eligible for the RPF Recruitment 2024 Exam, a candidate must meet the age and academic requirements.
RPF Education Qualification
The educational qualifications required for RPF Recruitment 2024 for the post of Sub Inspector (SI) and Constable is as folows-
| 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
For constables
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
For Sub-Inspectors
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 25 years
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PWD | 10 years |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The selection process for the Railway Protection Force (RPF) generally involves multiple stages to ensure the recruitment of eligible and qualified candidates. The selection process may include the following stages:
Step 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) – First, there is a computer-based test where you answer questions on topics like General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence.
Step 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – If you pass the CBT, you will have to do a Physical Efficiency Test. This involves tasks like running, long jump, and high jump. The requirements may be different for men and women.
Step 3: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Those who succeed in the PET go through a Physical Measurement Test to check if they meet the required physical standards.
Step 4: Document Verification – After the PET and PMT, you need to show your documents to prove you are eligible. This includes your educational certificates, ID, and other important papers.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern
RPF CBT Exam Pattern
- If you answer a question incorrectly in the exam, one-third of the marks for that question will be taken away. But if you leave a question unanswered, there won’t be any deduction.
- You have 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes) to finish the Computer-Based Test.
- There will be a total of 120 questions in the RPF CBT Exam. This includes 50 questions on General Awareness, 35 on Arithmetic, and 35 on General Intelligence and Reasoning.
- The questions will be of the Objective Type/Multiple Choice variety, meaning you choose the correct answer from given options.
- The RPF Recruitment 2024 CBT Exam will take place online.
| 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 applicants must pass the Physical Efficiency Test in order to be considered 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 |
| Constable Female | – | 4 min | 9 ft | 3 ft |
| Constable Male | 6 min 30 sec | – | 12 feet | 3 feet 9 inch |
RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
For both Constable and Sub-Inspector
| 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 Recruitment 2024 Syllabus
The syllabus for RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruitment exams can differ based on the position and the recruitment notification from the Railway Protection Force. However, here is a general overview of the topics commonly covered in RPF.
| RPF Recruitment 2024 Syllabus | |
| Subject | Topics |
| General Awareness | HistoryPolityGeographyEconomicsStatic AwarenessBiologyChemistryPhysicsComputerCurrent Affairs |
| Arithmetic | Number SystemPercentagesRatio and ProportionAveragesSimple Interest (SI) and Compound Interest (CI)Profit and LossMensurationTime and distance |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | AnalogyOdd One OutSeriesStatement & ConclusionsDirectionsCoding-DecodingMathematical OperationsMatrixBlood Relation (Age calculation)Non-verbal QuestionsMissing Term |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Admit Card
The RPF Recruitment 2024 Admit Card will be distributed individually for each level of the test. The CBT Admit Card will be provided initially, followed by the PET Admit Card for applicants who pass the first stage of the RPF Recruitment Examination 2024.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Result
The RPF Recruitment Result for 2024 will be announced after every stage of the examination. The final result will be declared after the Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and candidates who qualify will then be invited for Document Verification.
Candidates are advised to regularly check the official page for updates on any additional details announced by the Railway Recruitment Board. Stay informed to ensure you have the latest information.
Steps to Fill in the Application Forms of RPF 2024:
Applicants must visit the official website to fill in their Application Form. Candidates should read the official notification once before applying. You can follow the below steps to fill your Application Form.
Applicants visit the official website (http://www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in )
1. Click on the ‘Recruitment or Vacancy’ section
2. Open the RPF Recruitment 2024 Application Form page
3. Fill in the required details, like name, address, age, gender, education, and category
4. Pay your Application Fees [if applicable]
5. Verify the Application Form details once before submitting.
6. Get your Registration no. and payment slip acknowledgment
7. Candidates can take a printout of their Application Form and Payment Slip for future reference.
| RPF 2024 Notification PDF | Click Here |
| RPF 2024 Apply Online | Click Here |
| RPF Official Website | Click Here |
Wishing you the best as you embark on this remarkable expedition with RPF.
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