RPF Recruitment 2024: The Railway Board has advertised a press release for RPF Recruitment for 2000 Constable and 250 Sub Inspector in RPF/RPSF. This press release has details like eligibility, selection process, and others. Railway Recruitment will conduct a nationwide entrance exam to recruit male and female applicants for the advertised posts.
However, the press release does not mention RPF Recruitment application dates. But we can expect its detailed recruitment notice in the coming days. Applicants may collect all the details mentioned in the press release from this article.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Notification
The recruitment for the posts shall be held in three stages: a computer-based test, a physical efficiency test, and document verification. To be shortlisted for the post, applicants must clear each given stage.
So, the applicants who have completed their Matric are eligible to apply for RPF Constable posts, whereas those who have completed their bachelor’s are eligible for Sub Inspector Posts. The maximum age of the applicants for both constable and SI is 25 years. Scroll down a bit to get more on this.
Download here RPF Constable and SI Press Release Notice
RRB RPF Constable Vacancy 2024: Overview
| Press Release Date | 2 January 2024 |
| Post name | Constable (Exe.) and Sub Inspector (Exe.) |
| RPF Vacany Details | Constable: 2000 Sub Inspector: 250 |
| Eligibility | SI: Bachelor Degree Constable: 10th Pass |
| Application date | To be Announced |
| Age Limit | Constable: 18-25 Years Sub Inspector: 20-25 Years |
| Selection Process | CBT, Physical Test, & Document Verification |
| Application Mode | Online |
RPF Recruitment Vacancy 2024
As such, the category-wise vacancy details are not possible. Hopefully, the authority will release it in the detailed RPF notification. Till then, applicants may check the vacancies for the posts available. From the given posts, 10% and 15% of posts will be reserved for ex-servicemen and women applicants.
| Post Name | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Ex Army | Total Post |
| Constable | 2000 | ||||||
| Sub Inspector | 250 |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Eligibility Criteria
In the press release, the authority has notified some basic eligibility conditions for RPF Constable and RPF SI posts. As per the norms, a certain age relaxation in the upper age limit for reserved category applicants will be given.
| Post Name | Education Details | Age |
| Sub Inspector (Exe.) | Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university | 20-25 |
| Constable (Exe.) | 10th Pass from a recognised board | 18-25 |
How to apply online for Railway Protection Force Vacancy 2024?
The possible way to apply for the RPF Constable and SI Vacancy is given below: –
- Visit the RPF Official Website rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
- On the home page, tap on the recruitment button.
- First, you need to register in the portal by providing some of your details.
- Registration ID and password will be generated and sent to your provided mobile number and Email ID.
- Log in with the received registration ID and password.
- Fill all the spaces carefully in the given application form.
- Upload the requisite documents in the required scan format and size.
- Pay the applicant’s fee as per your category.
- Review the application form before submission and submit it once you are assured the details are correct.
- Download the submitted application copy for your reference purpose.
- In case of any problem, you may contact the RPF authority at the given helpline numbers.
RPF Recruitment Application Fee
All must pay the application fee per their category to submit the application form.
| Category | Application Fee |
| Unreserved | – |
| Economically Weaker Section | – |
| Other Backward Class | – |
| Schedule caste | – |
| Schedule Tribe | – |
| Female/Ex-Servicemen | – |
RPF Recruitment 2024 Selection Procedure
Recruitment for constables and Sub Inspector in the Railway Protection Force will occur in three stages. To be shortlisted for the posts, applicants must qualify for each stage. Here we have detailed information about the stages: –
Phase 1: A Computer-Based Test:
The authority will notify about the date and time of the CBT via a separate notice, which will be conducted in language as per the norms only. The Question paper standard will be based on graduate and matric levels as per the post. To qualify for the phase 2, applicants must secure at least 35% marks (30% for SC and ST).
| General Awareness | Arithmetic | Reasoning | Total Question | |
| Constable | 50 | 35 | 35 | 120 |
| Sub Inspector | 50 | 35 | 35 | 120 |
Phase 2: Physical Fitness Test:
The authority will invite ten times the number of posts for phase 2. The qualifying criteria for this stage are given below: –
| 1600 meter | 800 meter | Long Jump | High Jump | |
| Sub Inspector (Male) | 6 min 30 sec | – | 12 ft | 3 ft 9 inch |
| Sub Inspector (Female) | – | 4 min | 9 ft | 3 ft |
| Constable (Male) | 5 min 45 sec | – | 14 ft | 4 ft |
| Constable (Female) | – | 3 min 40 sec | 9 ft | 3 ft |
Phase 3: Document verification
Under this stage, applicants must appear with their original documents and a photocopy. Check the list of documents below: –
- 10th Certificate
- Degree Certificate
- Caste Certificate (if seeking relaxation)
- Ex-Servicemen Discharge certificate
- Two copies of a self-attested photograph
- Domicile
- EWS Certificate
- NOC if working in a government department.
RPF Recruitment 2024 Important Link
| Application Link | Available Soon |
| Official Website | Visit Here |
How many posts are vacant under RPF Recruitment 2024?
Authority has notified a total of 2250 posts, out of which 2000 posts are for Constable and 250 are vacant for SI. However, the posts are subject to change.
What is the last date to apply for RPF Constable and SI Recruitment 2024?
Its details are currently not available.
How can I apply for RPF Recruitment 2024?
Eligible applicants may submit their RPF Application online from the Railway Protection Force’s official portal. rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
What is the qualification for RPF 2024 Recruitment?
Anyone with a bachelor’s degree or 10 passes may apply for SI and Constable Posts.
How does one get selected in RPF?
You must clear each stage of the recruitment, i.e. CBT, PFT/PMT, and DV.
When can we expect RPF Recruitment Detailed Notification?
The details notification shall be released in January 2024
