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RPF SI Exam Date 2024 Out, Exam Starts from 2nd December

RPF SI Exam Date 2024 was announced on the official web portal of the Railway Police Force. The exam will be held from 2nd December 2024 to 5th December 2024, and the application status has already been released earlier. Therefore, candidates who applied for this recruitment must start their final preparation for the exam. Applicants are encouraged to regularly visit the RRB’s official website to stay updated on any further developments, such as the release of admit cards and related notifications.

RPF SI Exam Date 2024 Out

The RPF SI exam dates have been announced and will be held from 2nd December to 5th December 2024. Candidates are advised to mark these dates in their calendars and start preparing for the exam. Starting early will provide you with an advantage over other candidates and significantly improve your chances of passing the exam.

RPF SI Notification 2024

The Notification PDF for RPF SI Recruitment 2024 was released on the official website. The link to download the Notification PDF has been provided below. Candidates can check eligibility, application form details, vacancies, etc. from the PDF.

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Notification PDF – Click Here to Download

RPF SI Recruitment 2024: Exam Summary

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has announced a recruitment drive for the position of Sub Inspector for a total of 452 vacancies (revised) to be filled. This presents a significant opportunity for individuals seeking employment in the government sector. Candidates can check the overview for Recruitment 2024 below.

RPF SI 2024 Exam
Recruitment Board Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Post Name Sub Inspector (Exe.)
Total Vacancies 452
Category Govt Jobs
Notification Status Released
Online Application Dates 15 April 2024
Last Date of Application 14 May 2024
Last Date  of Fee Payment 18th May to 20th May 2024
Application Form Correction 15th May to 24th May 2024
Photo & Signature Re-Upload 15th June to 17th June 2024 
RPF SI Exam Date 2024 2nd December to 5th December 2024
Job Location Pan India
Salary Range 35400/- (Basic Pay)
Mode of Exam
  • Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  • Document Verification (DV)
Educational Qualification Graduate
Age Limit Min. 20 to Max. 28 Years
Official Website www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Application Status

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released a notice on 30th September 2024, informing candidates that the scrutiny of applications for the RPF SI Recruitment 2024 has been completed. Applicants can now check the status of their applications on the RRB’s official website, www.rrbapply.gov.in. The RRB will also send SMS and email notifications to the registered mobile numbers and email IDs of the candidates, providing them with updates on their application status. Candidates are advised to regularly check the RRB’s website to stay informed about the progress of the RPF Recruitment 2024 process.

Click Here to check RPF SI Application Status 2024

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Admit Card

The RPF SI Admit Card 2024 will be released in November 2024 on the official website the detailed exam information. We will update the region-wise admit card link here after release. The detailed notification for the RPF SI Recruitment 2024 provides the candidates with some important details regarding the Admit Card/ e-Call Letter under the heading of ‘Instructions Related to E-Call Letter’. It gives answers to many questions that the candidates might have regarding the hall ticket. The candidates who make themselves aware of these facts at the time of filling out the application form will be able to download their hall tickets easily. Some of the important points are:

  • Information and details regarding the CBT schedules and links for downloading the E-call letters will be given on the websites of the RRBs. Eligible candidates will also be informed via SMS and email.
  • Eligible candidates can download their e-call letter for the CBT from the RRB website 4 (four) days before the date of CBT.
  • The intimation about the city of examination shall be given about 10 (ten) days in advance.
  •  During the examination, candidates must bring their e-call letters along with a valid ORIGINAL Photo ID (viz., Voter ID-Card, Aadhaar card, printout of e- Aadhaar, driving license, PAN card, passport, valid identity card issued by the employer in case the candidate is a govt. employee, School / College / University photo ID card (if still studying), etc.) to the examination hall.
  • Candidates must also bring a copy of the SAME color passport photograph which was uploaded in their online application, during the CBT/PET/PMT/DV/ME.

RPF SI Vacancy 2024

A total of 452 vacancies have been announced by officials under this recruitment, as per the details provided in the notification PDF. RPF SI Notice states that 15% of the seats will be reserved for women. Other reservation criteria for SC, ST, OBC, EwS, PwD, and ExSM have been notified in the detailed notification.

These vacancies will be filled for the Sub-inspector post in the Railway Protection Force (RPF)/Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). Candidates who are seeking to work for the Railway Protection Force can apply for the RPF SI vacancy in 2024.

Post Category Vacancies (male) Vacancies(female)
RPF SI UR 157 28
SC 57 10
ST 28 05
OBC 104 18
EWS 38 07
Total 384 68

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria

If you want to apply for RPF SI Recruitment, you must be a graduate of a recognized institution and fall between the age limit of 20 to 28 (revised from 25) years. If you match these criteria, you can fill out the RPF Sub Inspector Recruitment 2024 application form. The cutoff date for the age limit is 01 July 2024. Also, candidates appearing in their graduation final year exams or awaiting results are not eligible to apply for this exam.

Nationality

The candidates applying must be Only Indian citizens for the RPF Sub Inspector post.

Educational Qualification

The candidates interested in applying for the post of RPF Sub Inspector must hold a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university or institution. The specific educational prerequisites may vary based on the recruitment notification and the particular position.

RPF SI Educational Qualification
Post Name Educational Qualification
Sub Inspector Graduation from a recognized institution

Age Limit

The candidate’s minimum age should be 20 years or a maximum of 28 years. Age relaxation details will be updated after the release of the detailed notification PDF.

RPF SI Age Limit
Post Name Age Limit
Sub Inspector Minimum 20 to Maximum 28 Years

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Age Relaxation

The relaxation in the upper age limit for the candidates applying for the RPF SI Recruitment 2024 is provided to various categories according to the norms put in place by the government. The details of the age relaxation can be found in the official notification as well as in the table provided below.

Category Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
Candidates domiciled in Jammu, Kashmir & Ladakh (1980-1989) 5 years (UR/EWS), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST)
Central Govt. employees with 3 years of service 5 years (UR/EWS), 8 years (OBC), 10 years (SC/ST)
Widows, divorced women, and women judicially separated (not remarried) 2 years (UR/EWS), 5 years (OBC), 7 years (SC/ST)

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Online Form

Candidates who want to get a job in the Indian Railways sector should have applied for this recruitment. The online application link for the recruitment process is inactive now. Candidates can still check their application details from the link below.

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Application Fees

The final step of applying for SI recruitment is to pay the online application fee stated in the official notification. The fee details for the RPF SI 2024 Exam as mentioned in the RPF SI Recruitment 2024 are as follows:

RPF SI Application Fees
Category Fees
All candidates except the categories mentioned below. 500/-; 400/- will be refunded upon appearing in the CBT.
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Females, Minorities, Economically Backward Classes 250/-; 250/- will be refunded upon appearing for CBT.

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Selection Process

The candidates applying for the recruitment should know the various stages that they will need to clear to be selected for the Sub Inspector post of the Railway Protection Force. It will help them craft their strategies to prepare for each stage. The selection process for RPF SI Recruitment 2024 consists of three stages. The candidates need to qualify in all of these stages to get selected as RPF Sub Inspectors. The RPF SI Selection Process is as follows:

  • Computer-Based Test (CBT) – This is the initial stage of selection which tests the candidate’s knowledge in General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) – Candidates qualifying for the computer-based Test will be eligible for the next stage of selection i.e. Physical Efficiency Test. This includes physical activities i.e. running, long jump, and high jump, which vary according to the gender of the candidate.
  • Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – This test includes the Height and Chest measurements of the male and female candidates as mentioned in the official notification PDF.
  • Document Verification (DV) – Candidates clearing all three stages will be called for the final stage i.e. document verification. Candidates who fail to appear for DV with original documents will face rejection for the final merit list.

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Exam Pattern

Computer Based Test

Check the complete RPF SI exam pattern below which contains subjects like Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness along with maximum marks and duration of the exam.

  • Type of questions: Objective Type Questions
  • Total number of questions: 120 Questions
  • Maximum Marks: 120 Marks
  • Duration of examination: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
RPF SI Exam Pattern 2024
Subjects No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration of the exam
Arithmetic 35 35 90 Minutes
General Intelligence & Reasoning 35 35
General Awareness 50 50
Total 120 120

Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in CBT shall be called for a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Document Verification (DV) to the extent of 10 times the number of vacancies in each category for Male/Female/Ex-Servicemen as per merit.

There shall be a maximum of two rounds of PET/PMT. If vacancies of Female and Ex-servicemen are not filled up after the second round of PET/PMT, vacant posts will be filled up by Male candidates of the respective categories. Passing the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature.

Physical Efficiency Test
Category 1600 m Run 800 m Run Long Jump High Jump
Sub-Inspector (Exe) Male 6 min 30 secs 12 ft 3 ft 9 inch
Sub-Inspector (Exe) Female 4 min 9 ft 3 ft
Physical Measurement Test
Category Height (in CMs) Chest ( in CMs) ( Only for Male)
Male Female Unexpanded Expanded
UR/EWS/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 SI Recruitment 2024 Syllabus

The candidates interested in the RPF SI Recruitment 2024 must understand the RPF SI Syllabus 2024 and start their preparation according to that. Knowing the RPF SI Syllabus 2024 helps candidates prepare effectively for the exam and strategize their preparation journey. Here we are providing you with the topic-wise syllabus for each section.

Subjects RPF SI Syllabus 2024
General Awareness
  • Indian History
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • General Polity
  • Indian Constitution
  • Art & Culture
  • Sports
  • General Science
  • International News
  • Social Issues
  • Ancient India
General Intelligence & Reasoning
  • Spatial Visualization Analogies
  • Problem
  • Solving Analysis
  • Decision Making
  • Discriminating Observation
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Arithmetic Number Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Syllogistic Reasoning
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Spatial Orientation
  • Judgment
  • Visual Memory
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Verbal and Figure Classification
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Statement Conclusion
Arithmetic
  • Number systems
  • Whole numbers
  • Relationships between numbers
  • Decimal and Fractions
  • Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
  • Percentages
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Averages
  • Interest
  • Profit and Loss
  • Discount
  • Use of table and graphs
  • Mensuration
  • Time and Distance

RPF SI Recruitment 2024 Salary

The candidates will be selected for the Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Indian Railways and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) under the Ministry of Railways. The monthly pay of candidates depends upon their city of posting i.e. city X, city Y, and city Z. The monthly salary of RPF SI ranges between Rs. 53,651 to Rs. 61,023 with additional allowances and benefits. The below table will help you to understand the RPF SI Salary 2024 clearly.

RPF SI Salary 2024
Basic Pay Rs. 35,400
Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
Salary Per Month Rs. 53,651 to Rs. 61,023 as per the 7th Pay Commission
Allowances Ration Allowance, Overtime Allowance, Medical Facilities, Travelling Allowance etc.

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RPF SI Related Links:
RPF SI Syllabus 2024 RPF SI Application Status 2024
RPF SI Admit Card 2024 RPF SI Previous Question Year Papers 
RPF SI Salary 2024

FAQs

How many vacancies are released under RPF SI Recruitment 2024?

Railway Police Force has announced 452 vacancies under RPF SI Recruitment 2024. This is a golden opportunity for the candidates to enter into one of the most respected services provided in the Railways.

When will the online exam for RPF SI Recruitment 2024 be held?

The RPF SI exam date has been announced, the exam will take place from 2nd December to 5th December 2024.

What is the salary of an RPF Sub Inspector?

The basic salary of an RPF SI is Rs. 35,400. The in-hand salary after including all allowances and deductions will amount to Rs. 53- 60,000.