RPF Exam 2024 - RPF Sub-Inspectors/Constables Exam : Application Form, Exam Date, Eligibility, Syllabus and Exam Pattern

RPF Sub-Inspectors/Constables Exam 2024 - RPF Sub-Inspectors / Constables Exam acronym as RPF (Railway Protection Force) exam is conducted every year by the different Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) situated across the country for the recruitment of unmarried Indian males eligible candidates for the posts of Sub-Inspectors and Constables Sub- Inspector in the Executive Branch and Fire Service Branch. Due to its National level approach this test is taken by most of the eligible aspirants on a priority basis.

RPF Sub-Inspectors/Constables Exam 2024 Important Dates

Date of Notification and Start of Online Registration

• 2nd January 2024

Last Date of Submission of Application Form

• 31st January 2024

Date of Entrance Exam

• 6th May 2024 - (Online, Computer-Based Test)

Physical Tests and Interviews

• 13th-15th June 2024 (online)

Date of Declaration of Result

• June/July 2024

RPF Recruitment Exam 2024 Eligibility

Educational Qualification

• Educational qualification varies for the various posts in the RPF as given below:

For Executive Branch

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent from a recognized University is the requisite qualification.

For Fire Service Branch

• The candidate must have passed Intermediate/ Higher Secondary (10+2) with Science and Sub.
• Officers Course or its equivalent Diploma in Science or Fire Fighting. 

For Constables

• High School or equivalent.

Age Limits

• The aspirant should be between 20 and 25 years for Sub-Inspectors.
• For the post of constable, the candidate should be 18 to 25 years for Constables.
• Relaxation of the upper age limit is as per rules.

Physical Requirements for RPF Sub Inspectors/Constables

• Height Minimum: 165 cms (160 cms for SC / 150cms for ST / 165 for Ex-S)
• Height Minimum for Females: 157 cms for General/SC/ST/OBC
• Chest Minimum: 80 cms (76.2 cms for SC / ST) with an expansion of 5 Cms
• Weight Minimum: 50 kg for SC and 48 kg for ST.

Note: The height of Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonese, etc., shall not be less than 160 cms (155 cms for females).

RPF Recruitment Exam 2022 Syllabus

The syllabus of the written test conducted for the candidates to appear in the RPF Exam conducted by the Central Selection Board is as follows-

Where and how to apply for RPF Recruitment Exam 2024?

Candidates can apply for the Technical Cadre Examination of Railway Recruitment Boards in India, through the application forms published in the daily Newspapers or Employment News by the respective RRBs.

Railway Protection Force Recruitment Exam 2024 Pattern

For Sub-Inspectors in Executive Branch and Fire Service Branch

For Sub-Inspectors in the Executive Branch and Fire Service Branch, the exam pattern comprises three stages of the selection process:

• Candidates who fulfill the prescribed standards of height and chest are eligible to appear in the Preliminary test.
• Those who qualify for the Preliminary Efficiency test will have to appear in the written test.
• The Preliminary Efficiency Test (PET) and Written Tests will be held at the Examination Centres of the Zonal Railways.

For Constables

• Those candidates who qualify for the Physical Efficiency Test have to undertake the written test comprising of General Knowledge and Current Affairs, IQ, and Essay.
• Candidates who qualify will be called for Viva-voce or interview.
• After going through the selection process the successful candidates are subject to a medical examination.
• They must possess normal vision without glasses.
• Candidates having flat feet knock knees, squinted eyes or any other bodily defect shall not be eligible for an appointment.

RPF Exam Test 2024 Fees

RPF Exam Test 2024 Centres

Most of the major cities of the Country are made the test centers of this exam. For further and detailed information one can see the advertisement in the Employment News.