RPF Constable and Sub Inspector Vacancy is out, RPF has released the notification officially on their website for Constable and Sub Inspector. The total number of vacancy is 4660 where there are 4208 posts for Constable and 452 for Sub Inspector. The starting salary for Constable is Rs.21,700/- and for Sub Inspector it is Rs.35,400/- as per stated in the notification. Those candidates who were waiting to apply for RPF Recruitment 2024 can now apply online directly from the RPF Official Website which link has been given below in the article.
| Post Name | Constable & Sub Inspecctor |
| Department | RPF |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test Physical Endurance Test Physical Standard Test |
| Number of Post | Sub Inspector 452 Constable 4208 Total post = 4660 |
| Application Starts From | 15 April 2024 |
| Last Date of Application | 14 May 2024 |
| Official Website | rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
Table of Contents
RPF Constable and Sub Inspector Vacancy Application Fees
The candidates will only get the refund when they appear for Computer Based Test (CBT) with bank charges deducted. Payment Methods are UPI, Debit card, Credit Card and NET Banking.
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| General Category | Rs.500/- Refund: Rs.400/- |
| SC/ST, Ex Servicemen, Female, EBC | Rs.250/- Refund: Rs.250/- |
Educational Qualification for RPF Constable and Sub Inspector
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector | Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university |
| Constable | 10th Pass from a recognized board |
What is the age limit for RPF Constable?
The age limit for RPF as on 01/07/2024.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Sub Inspector | Minimum Age = 20 years Maximum Age = 28 years |
| Constable | Minimum Age = 18 years Maximum Age = 28 years |
There are some age relaxation for some of the categories as well, it is mentioned category wise below:
- Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Central Govt Employees with 3 years of service:
- OBC:: 8 years
- SC/ST: 10 years
- others: 5 years
- Widow/divorced women:
- OBC: 5 years
- SC/ST: 7 years
- Others;; 2 years
Computer Based Test
| Subject | General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetic |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Time Duration | 90 Minute |
| Type | Multiple Choice Questions(MCQ) |
| Negative Marking | ⅓ mark deducted for each wrong answer |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Constable
| 1600 metres Running | 5 min 45 sec (Male) |
| 800 meters Running | 3 min 40 sec (Female) |
| Long Jump | 14 feet (Male) 9 feet (Female) |
| High Jump | 4 feet (Male) 3 feet (Female) |
Sub inspector
| 1600 metres Running | 6 min 30 sec (Male) |
| 800 meters Running | 4 min (Female) |
| Long Jump | 12 feet (Male) 9 feet (Female) |
| High Jump | 3 feet 9 inches (Male) 3 feet (Female) |
Physical Measurement Test for Constable and Sub Inspector
- Height : 165cm (5cm relaxation for SC/ST candidates and 3cm for specified).
- Chest (Male) : 80cm (4.8cm relaxation for SC/ST), Minimum expansion + 5cm.
RPF Syllabus 2024
Maths
- Number System
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentage
- Profit and Loss
- Mensuration
- Time and Distance
- Simple Interest
- Compound Interest
- Average
General Awareness
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer
- Current Affairs
- Economics
- Geography
- History
- Physics
- Polity
- Static Awareness
Reasoning and General Intelligence
- Analogy
- Blood Relation /Age calculation
- Coding and Decoding
- Directions
- Mathematical Operations
- Matrix
- Missing Term
- Non-verbal Questions
- Odd One Out
- Series
- Statement & Conclusions
RPF Vacancy Exam Pattern 2024
There are lot of questions revolving in aspirants mind about the negative marking, number of questions, timing etc. It would be 120 questions for both constable and sub inspector posts. However as the subinspector is a senior level the questions would be of graduation level but in case of constable the questions it would be easy and of 10th level. Coming to other details it would be as follows:
- Number of Questions subject wise:
- Arithmetic(Maths): 35 questions
- General Intelligence and Reasoning: 35 questions
- General Awareness: 50 questions
- Marking Scheme: 1 marks would be awarded for each right answer.
- Negative Marking: There would be 1/3 marks deduction for each wrong answer, however there are no deductions for the unattempted questions where all of the questions would be MCQ(Objective questions)
- Time: The time alloted for the CBT is 90 minutes.
How much marks required to qualify RPF constable
- Constable:
- SC/ST: 30%
- All other candidates: 35%
- Sub Inspector:
- SC/ST: 30%
- Others: 35%
How to Apply Online?
- First open the official website of Railway Protection Force by clicking here.
- Now go to the Recruitment menu and click on “Application for recruitment of Sub Inspectors and Constables for RPF is open “
- Now you need to register with your name, email address and all of the asked details on the page.
- After completion of this process, you’ll receive a registration ID and Password.
- Now you have to login using your registration ID and password.
- Simply fill out the form now with all of the asked details.
- Upload the required documents like photograph, signature and educational qualification certificates.
- Complete the process by paying the application fee through any of the available online payment method such as credit card, debit card or netbanking.
- Submit the application and keep the transaction number for your future reference.
- If you want to check out the official Notification Click Here for Direct Link
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