RPF Recruitment 2024: The Railway Recruitment Board is conducting Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway
Protection Special Force (RPSF) Examination nationwide to fill 4660 vacancies for Constables and Sub-Inspectors. Applications are accepted from April 15th to May 14th, 2024. Both men and women are eligible to apply.
RPF Constable and SI Recruitment 2024
| Organisation Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Posts Name | Constable and Sub-Inspector |
| Total Vacancies | 4660 Posts |
| Notification Number | CEN No. RPF 01/2024 & RPF 02/2024 |
| Category | Government Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Start | 15/04/2024 |
| Last Date Apply | 14/05/2024 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test Document Verification |
| Salary | Constable: Rs. 21,700 Sub-Inspector: Rs. 35,400 |
| Official Website | www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Check More Railway Jobs | Railway Jobs |
Vacancies and Eligibility
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following posts in Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF).
| CEN No | RPF 01/2024 | RPF 02/2024 |
| Name of the Post | Sub-Inspector | Constable |
| Educational Qualification | Graduate from a recognized University | 10th pass or equivalent from recognized Board |
| Initial Pay (₹) | ₹35,400/- | ₹21,700/- |
| Medical Standard | B-1 | B-1 |
| Age (as on 01.07.2024) | 20-28 years | 18-28 years |
| Vacancies | 452 | 4208 |
| Total Combined Vacancies | 4660 | NaN |
*This includes a relaxation of 3 years in age beyond the prescribed age limit as a one-time measure due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
RPF Constable Vacancy 2024
| Category | Males | Females |
| UR | 1450 | 256 |
| SC | 536 | 95 |
| ST | 268 | 47 |
| OBC | 966 | 170 |
| EWS | 357 | 63 |
| Total | 3577 | 631 |
RPF SI Vacancy 2024
| Category | Males | Females |
| UR | 157 | 28 |
| SC | 57 | 10 |
| ST | 28 | 05 |
| OBC | 104 | 18 |
| EWS | 38 | 07 |
| Total | 384 | 68 |
Application Fees
| Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC | Rs. 500/- |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Females, Minorities, or Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250/- |
How To Apply
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet all requirements mentioned in the official notification.
- Visit Website: Go to www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Register: Sign up on the portal to get a unique ID and password.
- Fill Form: Log in and complete the application form with accurate details.
- Upload Docs: Scan and upload the required documents.
- Pay Fee: Pay the application fee online.
- Review & Submit: Double-check information before submitting the application.
- Direct Apply Link.
RRB RPF CBT Exam Pattern
RPF CBT Exam Pattern 2024
- Negative Marking: Candidates will lose ⅓rd marks for each incorrectly attempted question. No marks will be deducted for unanswered questions.
- Time Duration: The Computer Based Test (CBT) must be completed within 90 minutes (1 hour 30 minutes).
- Number of Questions: The RPF CBT Exam comprises 120 questions, including 50 from General Awareness, 35 from Arithmetic, and 35 from General Intelligence and Reasoning.
- Type of Questions: The exam consists of Objective Type/Multiple Choice Questions.
- Mode of Exam: The RPF Recruitment 2024 CBT Exam will be conducted online.
- Qualifying Marks: Sub-Inspector candidates (UR, EWS, and OBC-NCL) need to secure 35%, while SC & ST candidates require 30%. For Constable candidates (UR, EWS, and OBC-NCL), the qualifying marks are also 35%, while SC & ST candidates need 30%.
| 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 candidates must qualify Physical Efficiency Test to be eligible 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 |
| SI Male | 6 min 30 sec | – | 12 feet | 3 feet 9 inch |
| SI Female | – | 4 min | 9 ft | 3 ft |
RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
For both Constable and Sub-Inspector
| RPF Physical Measurement Test (PMT) | ||||
| 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 |
Other Links
Candidates are advised to refer only to the official websites of RRBs as mentioned below for detailed CEN No. RPF
01/2024 & CEN No. RPF 02/2024 and for submission of online applications:-
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