RPF stands for Railway Recruitment Board which currently releases 452 vacancies for Sub Inspector (SI) post. RPF comes under Government of India, Ministry of Railways, which invites online application of recruitment for potential candidates. For those who are interested in government job, this is an golden opportunity for them. Candidates who are interested can apply online from 15th April 2024 to 14th May 2024 at RPF SI Recruitement official website. Some important points to remember for RPF SI Recruitment-
RRB invites both male and female candidates for RPF SI post.
RRB releases an online RPF SI application form along with official notification which candidates can submit till 14th May.
Candidates must qualify online exam, physical efficiency test, physical measurement test and document verification in order to get selected for RPF SI post.
The salary range for RPF SI is Rs.35,400 per month.
By an official notification, RRB releases 452 vacancies for the post of RPF SI. Candidates with graduation degree can apply for this post. Here we mention some key highlights of recruitment which candidates must know before applying for the post. Check the below table for more details-
RPF SI Recruitment 2024: Important Details
Recruiting Body
Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Official Website
RPF
Exam Conducting Body
Railway Protection Force
Post Name
Sub Inspector
RPF SI Vacancy
452
RPF SI Application Start Date
15th April 2024
Last Date to Apply
14th May 2024
Application Correction
15th May to 24th May 2024
Mode of Application
Online
Qualification
Graduate Government Jobs
RPF SI Notification 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board has release official notification for RPF SI post. This notification release allow both make and female candidate to take part in the recruitment through online application form. All the important details regarding recruitment has been mentioned in the notification. These details include application submission date, exam date, application process, selection process, eligibility criteria, exam pattern etc. Before applying for the post, candidates must go through with notification for clear guidelines and details. The link to download the RPF SI Notification pdf is attached below.
RRB in its official notification announced total of 452 vacancies for the post of RPF SI. These vacancies are announce for both male and female candidates. Railway Recruitment Board has distributed these vacancies across different railway zones in India. Foe more clear vacancy distribution, check the table given below.
RPF SI Vacancy for Male Candidates-
Out of 452 vacancies of RPF SI, 384 vacancies are for male candidates. Below vacancy distribution category-wise is given.
RPF SI Vacancies for Males 2024
Category
Vacancies
UR
157
SC
57
ST
28
OBC
104
EWS
38
Total
384
RPF SI vacancy for female candidates-
Out of 452 vacancies of RPF SI, 68 vacancies are for female candidates. Below vacancy distribution category-wise is given.
RPF SI Vacancies for Females 2024
Category
Vacancies
UR
28
SC
10
ST
5
OBC
18
EWS
7
Total
68
RPF SI Application Form 2024-
RPF SI online registration process has been begun along with the announcement of official notification. Candidates are notified to submit the RPF SI form online only.
Steps to apply for online RPF SI Recruitement application form-
Visit the official website of RRB.
Search for the recruitment page.
Create an account either with active mobile number or email address to receive OTP.
After creating account, click on the link to apply for online recruitment form.
Read all the instructions and guidelines carefully to avoid any mistake.
Fill all the required and mandatory details correctly.
Attach your passport size photo and signature.
Pay application fee through online mode such as Net Banking, Debit/ Credit Card, UPI etc.
Cross check all the details and submit the form.
Download acknowledgement slip for future reference.
Candidate must use their active mobile number or email address as they will receive all the sms and email’s regarding recruitment process on their mentioned number and email id.
As per RRB guideline, they will not accept the request to alter phone number or email address at any stage of recruitment.
Candidates must keep their Registration Number safely for further use in future during recruitment process.
RPF SI Applicaton Fee 2024
The application fee is different for reserved and unreserved category. The application fe for unreserved or general category is Rs.500, while for reserved category and for female its Rs.250. RRB in their official notification also clear that application fee will not be refund in case of any issue or transaction failure.
Category
RPF SI Application Fee
General/Unreserved
Rs. 500/-
SC/ST/Ex-serviceman/Female/EBC
Rs. 250/-
RPF SI Selection Process
The selection process of RPF SI recruitment contains online written exam or physical test. Mention below are the selection process of RPF SI recruitment.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Physical Efficiency Test
Physical Measurement Test
Document Verification
RPF SI Eligibility Criteria
There are three major eligibility criterias which every candidate must fulfil before applying for the post of RPF SI. These criterias include age limit, qualifications nd nationality.
Age limit- Candidates between the age of 20-28 years are eligible to apply for the RPF SI post.
Qualification- Candidate must have graduation degree from a college or university recognized by the law or other equivalent degree.
Nationality- Candidate applying for the post must be the citizen of India.
RPF SI 2024 Syllabus
Before appearing for the exam, candidates must know the syllabus and pattern of exam. RPF SI Recruitement exam will be based on objective type questions and main subjects are General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
RPF SI 2024 Exam Pattern
For the candidates who are applying for RPF SI exam, it is mandatory to understand exam pattern. Exam duration, pattern, weightage, questions etc are some impotant points which candidates must know. Mention below is the exam pattern-
Candidate will rewarded 1 mark for each correct answer
No marks shall be deducted for questions not attempted by candidate
1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer
Minimum pass percentage for Unreserved, general and OBC category is 35%
Minimum pass percentage for SC/ST is 30%
Syllabus for CBT
The RPF SI exam will be objective type with multiple choice answers. Syllabus will cover mainly these topics-
Arithmetic- It contains questions regarding number system, decimaal, fraction, relationship between number, arithmetic operations, percentage, ratio and proportion, time, distance, velocity, simple interest, compound interest etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning- It contains questions regarding analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgement and decision making, visual memory etc.
General Awareness- It contains questions regarding candidae’’s general awareness of the environment, society, current event, history, culture, constitution, law and order, geography, economics etc.
Sr. No.
Sections
Questions
Marks
Duration
1
General Awareness
50
50
90 minutes
2
Arithmetic
35
35
3
General Intelligence & Reasoning
35
35
4
Total
120
120
RPF SI 2024 Salary
As per the RPF SI official notification, the initial salary of RPF SI will be Rs.35,400 per month (Pay Level 6). The salary will include additional benefits like various allowances and basic pay.
RPF SI Admit Card 2024
Before few days of the exam, RRB release RPF SI admit card on their official website. Admit card is mandatory for all candidates as it contains details of exam centre, time and date. Candidates are not allowed to sit in exam without admit card.
RPF SI Result 2024
The result of RPF SI is announced after few days of the exam on the official website. For each stage of the selection, the result is announce separately by RRB on website.
FAQs related to RPF SI Recruitment 2024-
Ques.1 What is the process of recruitment for RPF SI?
Ans. Candidates can apply for online form through official website of RRB.
Ques.2 What qualification is required for RPF SI recruitment?
Ans. A candidate must have graduation degree.
Ques.3 Is RPF SI post open for male only?
Ans. No, both male and female can apply for RPF SI post.
