On April 15, 2024, the Railway Protection Force released a notification for the recruitment of Sub Inspectors and Constables. Prospective candidates can apply by visiting the official website of the Railway Protection Force.
RPF Constable & SI 2024 Notification
Individuals aspiring for positions as Sub Inspectors and Constables within the Railway Protection Force should note that a recruitment circular will be issued by April 15, 2024. Interested candidates can apply by visiting the official website at https://rpf.indianrailways.gov.in/.
| Post Name | SI & Constable |
| Organization | Railway Protection Force |
| Vacancies | Constable: 4208 SI: 452 Total: 4660 |
| Selection Process | CBT, PET & PST |
| Application Form | 15 April to 14 May 2024 |
| Notification Link | SI : LINK CONSTABLE : LINK |
| Apply Link | LINK |
For those intending to apply for the recruitment of Sub Inspectors or Constables under the RPF, the official website of the Railway Protection Force will host an active link for a minimum of four weeks, potentially longer. Upon the official release of the notification, the link to submit online applications will also be activated.
RPF vacancy 2024
The Railway Protection Force has officially disclosed the number of vacancies for the post of Constable as 4208 and for Sub Inspector as 452. Upon the release of the notification, each applicant will have the opportunity to review reservation details.
RPF Eligibilty 2024
The eligibility criteria for the positions of Constable and Sub Inspector within the Railway Protection Force, encompassing educational qualifications and age limits, are outlined as follows.
Education Qualification
SI : – Candidates must have obtained a Bachelor’s degree from a university recognized by the UGC.
CONSTABLE :- It is mandatory for individuals to have successfully passed the Matriculation examination.
Age Limit Of RPF SI & CONSTABLE
SI :- 20 years and not exceed 25.
CONSTABLE :- 18 and above 25 years.
There will be an upper age relaxation of 10 years for candidates belonging to OBC, SC/ST, and OBC categories, respectively.
RPF CONSTABLE & SI FORM FEE 2024
To apply online for the recruitment of Constable or Sub Inspector under the Railway Protection Force, applicants are required to pay an application fee of ₹500. Payment can be made using a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI. Candidates who belong to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes & Extremely Backward Class and Female will have to pay ₹250 only.
RPF SELECTION PROCESS IN 2024
The selection process for the positions of Constable and Sub Inspector within the Central Reserve Police Force comprises three stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Physical Standard Test (PST).
COMPUTER-BASED TEST (CBT)
SUBJECT:
TOTAL QUESTIONS: General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning
MAXIMUM MARKS: 120
DURATION: 90 MINUTES
TYPE: Multiple Choice Questions
NEGATIVE MARKING; ⅓ mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET) OF RPF CONSTABLE
| CONSTABLE | MALE | FEMALE |
| RUNNING | 1600 METER ( 05 mINUTE 45 SECOND | 800 METER ( 3 MINUTE 40 SECOND) |
| LONG JUMP | 14 FEET | 9 FEET |
| HIGH JUMP | 4 FEET | 3 FEET |
PHYSICAL EFFICIENCY TEST (PET) OF RPF SI
| SI | MALE | FEMALE |
| RUNNING | 1600 METER ( 06 MINUTE 30 SECOND) | 800 METER (04 MINUTE ) |
| LONG JUMP | 12 FEET | 9 FEET |
| HIGH JUMP | 3 FEET 9 INCH | 3 FEET |
PHYSICAL MESURNMENT TEST ( PMT ) OF RPF CONSTABLE & SI
HEIGHT —
UR/OBC- 165 cm
SC/ST – 160 cm
FOR SPECIFIC CATEGORY – 163 cm
CHEST ONLY FOR MALE
UR/OBC – 80 cm (with a minimum expansion of 85 cm)
SC/ST – 76.2 cm (with a minimum expansion of 81.2 cm)
APPLY ONLINE FORM FOR RPF CONSTABLE & SI 2024
To apply online for the RPF Recruitment 2024, follow these steps:
- Visit the official website of the Railway Protection Force.
- Locate the recruitment section on the website.
- Find the specific recruitment notification for the desired position (Constable or Sub Inspector).
- Read the instructions and eligibility criteria carefully.
- Click on the “Apply Online” link.
- Fill out the online application form with accurate details.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature as per the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the available payment options (debit card, credit card, NET banking, UPI, etc.).
- Double-check all the entered information before submitting the application.
- After successful submission, note down the registration number and take a printout of the application form for future reference.