RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification Out, Sub-Inspector and Constable Posts, Check Details and How to Apply

RPF Recruitment 2024: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) issued a press release announcing the recruitment of candidates for Constable and Sub-Inspector (SI) positions. The recruitment drive aims to fill 2000 Constable and 250 Sub-Inspector (SI) vacancies.

Indian Railways is going to invite applications from eligible and interested candidates for 2250 posts of Constable and Sub-Inspector in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) of various Zones of Indian Railways. Applicants can apply online only through the official website of the Indian Railways —

Important Dates:
‣ Short Notification Release Date: 01-01-2024
‣ Application Release Date: to be notified
‣ Online Apply Date: to be notified
‣ Last Date: to be notified

Post Details: These vacancies offer opportunities for eligible candidates to apply for either the Constable or Sub Inspector positions in the Railway Protection Force. RPF Constable and SI Recruitment 2024 has a total of 2250 vacancies distributed as follows:

• Constable — 2000 vacancies
• Sub-Inspector (SI) — 250 vacancies
  
  Total Posts: 2250

Educational Qualification:
➊ Sub-Inspector (SI) — Graduate from a recognized university
➋ Constable — 10th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board

Age Limit:
➊ Sub-Inspector (SI) — 20 to 25 years
➋ Constable — 18 to 25 years

Application Fee: Candidates must pay Rs.500/- (Rs.250/- for SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, Females, Minorities, and EBC) as Examination Fee.

How to Apply: Interested and eligible candidates may apply online only through the official website of Indian Railways — www.indianrailways.gov.in.

Upon successful payment of the prescribed fee and submission of the online application form, the system-generated Registration/acknowledgment slip with a unique registration number will appear on the computer screen. Candidates must print out it for future correspondence.

For detailed instructions on how to apply online, please go through the officially released advertisement.

Important Links:
‣ Press Release: Download PDF
‣ Official Notification: Download PDF (will be released soon)
‣ Apply Online: Click Here (inactive)
‣ Website: https://indianrailways.gov.in/

Selection Process: The selection of candidates will be through a Computer Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification. 

➊ Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Phase I
• Online written exam (CBT).
• Covers General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.

➋ Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Phase II
• Qualified candidates from CBT proceed to PET.
• Tasks include running, long jump, and high jump.
• Specific physical standards vary by post.

➌ Document Verification
• Successful candidates undergo thorough document verification.
• Submission of essential documents to confirm eligibility.

➍ Medical Examination
• Candidates passing document verification undergo a medical examination.
• Ensures compliance with required medical standards for the position.

➎ Final Merit List
• Compilation of a final merit list based on performance in CBT, PET, PMT, and document verification.
• Candidates are ranked according to overall performance across stages

CBT Exam Pattern:

PFT Standard: