RPF Exam Date 2024 Out for Sub-Inspector, CBT Exam Starts from 2nd December

According to the recent announcement RPF Exam Date 2024 has been rescheduled on the official website, rpf.indianrailways.gov.in for the Sub Inspector (SI) post. The Computer-Based Exam will now take place from December 2 to December 13, 2024.  This recruitment drive aims to fill 4,660 vacancies for Constable and sub-inspector positions in the Railway Protection Force. The exam dates for the Constable post will be announced soon. Candidates are encouraged to read this article for complete details on the RPF Exam Date 2024 schedule.

RPF Exam Date 2024 Out

The Railway Police Forces will conduct the RPF Computer-Based Test (CBT) at various exam centres to select candidates for various positions. The revised exam dates for the RPF SI Exam 2024 has been released and are rescheduled for the 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024. Candidates must attend the examination centre on their scheduled exam date for both SI and Constable roles. The RPF Admit Card 2024 will be made available 4 days before the exam date. Till then the candidates can check their exam city details for Sub-Inspector exam in their RPF SI city intimation slip which has been released on 22nd November 2024.

RPF Recruitment 2024

RPF has offered a significant opportunity to thousands of candidates preparing for Railway Exams through the RPF Recruitment 2024. The selection process includes multiple stages: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification. Key details about RPF Recruitment 2024 can be found in the table below.

RPF Notification 2024

The official RPF Notification 2024 provides all the important information for candidates preparing for the exam. The RPF has released separate notification PDFs for the Sub Inspector (CEN RPF 01/2024) and Constable posts (CEN No. RPF 02/2024). To make it easier for candidates, the RPF Notification PDF for both Constable and SI posts is linked below. The official PDF includes details such as eligibility criteria, application fees, selection process, important dates, exam patterns, and more.

RPF Recruitment 2024: Important Dates

The RPF Exam 2024 For the SI post has been scheduled for the 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th of December 2024. Candidates can check here all the important dates regarding the RPF Exam 2024 for SI and Constable Posts in the table below.

RPF Vacancy 2024

The Railway Police Force has notified the 4208 vacancies for the Constable post and 452 vacancies for the SI post. The category-wise distribution for both vacancies has been shared in the table below. Note that The vacancies for Ex-Service Men and Females remaining unfilled for want of suitable Ex-Service Men and Females during recruitment shall be filled up by a suitable Male candidate as per existing guidelines.

Note: Ex-Servicemen: 10% of Total vacancy=420

Note:- Ex-Servicemen: 10% of Total Vacancy= 45

RPF Eligibility Criteria 2024

You must be looking for eligibility criteria for both posts before applying. It is mandatory to ensure that you are eligible for the SI or Constable post before proceeding further. The Railway Police Force has prescribed the age limit, educational qualification, physical measurements, and nationality.

• The Constable Eligibility comprises of age limit between 18-25 years and must have completed 10th from a recognized board. Learn RPF Constable Eligibility in detail here.
• SI Eligibility Criteria are different from the Constable post. Candidates must have completed their Graduation from a recognized board, university, or institution in any stream. For RPF Sub Inspector Posts your age should not be less than 20 years old. Visit here to understand the RPF SI Eligibility Criteria in detail.

RPF Constable Selection Process 2024

The RPF (Railway Protection Force) recruitment typically includes multiple stages to assess candidates for various positions, such as Constables and Sub-Inspectors. Here is the selection process for Constable in an order.

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Phase I: Initial online exam covering General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence, and Reasoning.
2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) – Phase II: Qualified candidates from CBT undergo activities like running, long jump, and high jump. Physical standards vary by post.
3. Document Verification: Candidates provide the necessary documents to confirm eligibility.
4. Medical Examination: Successful candidates from document verification undergo a medical check to meet the required standards.
5. Final Merit List: Ranking based on performance in CBT, PET, PMT, and document verification.

RPF Exam Pattern 2024

To be selected for an RPF constable or SI post, you must pass a computer-based online exam. The following is the RPF Constable 2024 Exam Pattern 2024.

1. There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer marked by the candidate.
2. The duration of the exam is 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Mins).
3. The Exam shall be computer-based and questions will be Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) type.
4. The difficulty level of the questions for the Constable post will be as per class 10th (Matriculation).
5. The difficulty level of the questions for the SI post will be Graduation.

RPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2024

Candidates must also appear for the RPF Physical Efficiency Test (PET) after they clear the written examination. Check the exam pattern for the RPF Constable and SI Physical Efficiency Test below.

For the Post of Constable

For the post of Sub-Inspector

Physical Measurement Test 2024

The candidates are required to possess the minimum Physical Standards for the SI and Constable posts as mentioned in the table below.

Document Verification

The final stage of selection will be the document verification round. Candidates who will clear all the stages will reach the DV round. In this round, the documents of the candidates like mark sheets, caste certificates, NOC Letters, and other important documents will be checked. Candidates who fail to produce the required documents as per the stated date will be disqualified.

RPF Syllabus 2024

The RPF Exam has three major subjects: general awareness, arithmetic, and general intelligence and reasoning. The syllabus is the same for both Constable and SI posts. However, the difficulty level of the questions may differ for the posts. Candidates can check some of the topics for the RPF Recruitment 2024 Syllabus below. You can visit here to learn the detailed RPF Constable syllabus and RPF SI Syllabus separately.

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