The Railway Recruitment Board has recently announced vacancies for RPF Constable in its recent official notification. RRB every year conducts an online exam nationwide to select eligible candidates for the RPF Constable post. Those who are searching for government jobs can apply for the RPF Constable post only if they fulfil all the criterias. There are a total of 4208 vacancies released by RRB for constable posts. The selection process for RPF Constable Recruitment includes computer-based test, physical efficiency test, physical measurement test and document verification. In this guide, we will discuss all the important topics regarding RPF SI Constable Recruitment 2024.
The Railway Recruitment Board has released the official notification for the RPF Constable post. This notification release allows both male and female candidates to take part in the recruitment through an online application form. All the important details regarding recruitment have been mentioned in the notification. These details include the application submission date, exam date, the 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.
Overview- RPF Constable Recruitment 2024
By an official notification, RRB releases 4208 vacancies for the post of RPF Constable 2024.. Candidates with matriculation can apply for this post. The salary range of RPF Constable will be Rs.45,190 with additional benefits. As per the board, candidates can be posted in any state across the country after selection. Here we have mentioned some key highlights of recruitment that candidates must know before applying for the post. Detailed table is given below-
Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test
Document Verification
Salary/ Pay Scale
Constable- Rs. 45,190
Job Location
All India
Official Website
www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in
RPF Official Notification
RPF Constable Notification PDF Link
Important Dates- RPF Constable Recruitment 2024
In their official notification, RRB has announced the RPF Constable 2024 exam along with other important dates regarding the start and end of the application. Candidates must know all the important dates to avoid any deadlines. Below all the important dates are mentioned in tabular form.
Events
Dates
Detailed Notification
14th April 2024
Start of RPF Online Application
15th April 2024
Closing of Online Application
14th May 2024 (11:59 pm)
Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee
15th to 24th May 2024
RRB RPF Exam Date 2024
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Important Note- RRB has not announced the exam date for RPF Constable Recruitment yet but the exam is expected to be held between August and September.
RPF Constable Vacancy 2024
RRB in its official notification announced a total of 4208 vacancies for the post of RPF SI. These vacancies are announced for both male and female candidates. The Railway Recruitment Board has distributed these vacancies across different railway zones in India. For a more clear vacancy distribution, check the table given below.
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 Constable Online Form 2024
RPF SI online registration process has begun along with the announcement of official notification. Candidates interested in the RPF Constable post can apply online from 14th April to 15th May.
RPF Constable Application Fee 2024
The application fee for the RPF Constable application form is different for the reserved and the unreserved categories. The application fee for the unreserved or general category is Rs.500, while for the reserved category and for females it is Rs.250. Payment will be made through online mode only. The candidate is eligible for a refund of the application fee only if he attends CBT.
RPF Application Fees 2024
Category
Application Fees
General and OBC
[Out of the fee of Rs. 500/-, Rs. 400/- will be refunded after deducting applicable bank charges after appearing in CBT.]
Rs. 500/-
SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC)
[This Rs. 250/- fee will be refunded after deduction of bank charges upon CBT appearance.]
Rs. 250/-
Steps to apply for the online RPF Constable Recruitment application form-
RRB accepts online applications only. For registration, do check the official website of RRB www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
Search for the recruitment page and create an account with an active mobile number or email address then you will get a registration ID and Password.
After registration, log by using ID and Password and fill in all the required and mandatory details correctly.
Attach your passport-size photo, signature, and other mandatory documents.
Pay application fees through online mode such as Net Banking, Debit/ Credit Card, UPI, etc.
Check all the details again and submit the form.
Download the acknowledgement slip for future reference.
RPF Constable Eligibility Criteria 2024
Applications of only those candidates will be accepted who possess eligibility criteria. The eligibility criteria for RPF Constable 2024 are age limit and qualification.
Age limit- 18-28 years age candidates are eligible to apply for the RPF Constable post.
Qualification- Candidate must have matriculation marksheet from a board or institute recognized by the government.
RPF Constable Selection Process
In order to get selected for the RPF Constable post, candidates must go through a selection process. Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Measurement Test, and Document Verification are the stages of selection process.
RPF Constable Exam Pattern
For the candidates who are applying for the RPF Constable exam, it is mandatory to understand the exam pattern. Exam duration, pattern, weightage, questions, etc are some important points that candidates must know. Mention below is the exam pattern-
The exam time duration is 90 minutes
The question paper will contain a total of 120 questions
Candidate will rewarded 1 mark for each correct answer
1/3rd negative marking for each wrong answer
RPF Constable Syllabus
Before appearing for the exam, candidates must know the syllabus and pattern of the exam. RPF Constable Recruitment exam will be based on objective type questions and main subjects are General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence and Reasoning.
RPF Constable Syllabus
Subject
Topics
General Awareness
History
Politics
Geography
Economics
Static Awareness
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer
Current Affairs
Arithmetic
Number System
Percentages
Ratio and Proportion
Averages
Simple Interest (SI) and Compound Interest (CI)
Profit and Loss
Mensuration
Time and distance
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogy
Odd One Out
Series
Statement & Conclusions
Directions
Coding-Decoding
Mathematical Operations
Matrix
Blood Relation (Age calculation)
Non-verbal Questions
Missing Term
RPF Constable Admit Card 2024
RRB will release admit cards for the RPF Constable exam one week before the exam. The Admit card contains all the necessary details of the applicant and it is mandatory to bring the admit card at the exam center.
FAQs related to RPF Constable Recruitment 2024
Ques1. How many vacancies are released for RPF Constable post?
Ans. A total of 4208 vacancies are announced for RPF Constable post.
Ques2. What is the application fee for the RPF Constable exam form?
Ans. Fee for reserved category is Rs.250 and fee for unreserved category is Rs.500.
Ques3. Can women apply for RPF Constable post?
Ans. Both male and female can apply for RPF Constable post.
