RPF Constable Notification 2024
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RPF Constable Notification

RPF Constable Notification 2024: The official notification for RPF Constable 4208 posts released on 14th April 2024 by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Interested candidates looking for a well-paid and prestigious job in Indian Railways should not miss the opportunity to apply online for constable posts. The RPF Apply Online 2024 link is active from 15th April 2024 to 14th May 2024. Candidates can read this blog to know RPF Constable Notification 2024 updates on eligibility, selection process, exam pattern, and syllabus to align their study schedule in the right direction.

RPF Constable Overview 2024

Candidates check the all important information about RPF 2024 Exam in tabular form. So that candidates can check all the information without any problem. Here we are providing the RPF Constable overview 2024 candidates check all information and start preparation.

RPF Constable Notification 2024 Overview
Particular Details 
Conducating Body Railway Recruitment Board
Post Name Constable
VacanciesConstable- 4208
Selection ProcessComputer Based TestPhysical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Measurement Test (PMT)Document Verification
RPF Apply Online Dates15th April-14th May 2024
Age Limit18-28 years
Official Websitewww.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in
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RPF Constable Notification PDF 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RPF Constable official notification on their official website. Candidates before applying for the constable post carefully check the notification pdf because the RPF Constable official notification contains more details including important dates, eligibility criteria, application fees, vacancies, exam pattern, syllabus and more.

RPF Constable Important Dates 2024

Candidates who are interested in the post of Constable for the Railway Protection Force should apply before 14th May 2024 because the last date for RPF Constable exam is 14th May 2024. In this section we are providing the Important events for RPF Constable 2024 exam.

RPF Constable Important Dates 2024
EventsDates
RPF Constable Notification 2024 14th April 2024
RPF Constable Apply Online Date15th April 2024
Last Date to Apply Online14th May 2024
Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form15th May 2024 to 24th May 2024
RRB RPF Exam Date 2024To be notified

RPF Constable Vacancy 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RPF Constable vacancies on their official website. The RRB has released a total of 4208 for constable posts the female candidates contain 631 vacancies and the male candidates contain 3577 vacancies. In this table, we are sharing the category-wise vacancies for For RPF Constable post.

RPF Constable Vacancy 2024
CategoriesFemaleMale
UR2561450
SC95536
ST47268
OBC170966
EWS63357
Total6313577

Note I: As per Govt of India instruction, the reservation for Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) and Female candidates shall be 10% and 15% of total vacancy respectively.

Note II: The vacancies for ExSM and Female remaining unfilled for want of suitable ExSM and Females during recruitment shall be filled up by the suitable Male candidate as per existing guidelines.

RPF Constable Apply Online 2024

The RPF Constable application online link starts on 15th April 2024 and the last date is 14th May 2024. All interested candidates can apply for the constable post before 14th May 2024, hence we have provided the official application form link so that candidates apply easily.

RPF Constable Eligibility Criteria 2024 

If are you interested in the Constable Post and have started applying for this post so before applying candidates check the detailed eligibility criteria including the age limit, educational qualification, and age relaxation.

RPF Constable Age Limit 2024 

Here we are providing the age limit for the Constable post. Interested candidates check the minimum and maximum age limit of the RPF Constable post. 

RPF Constable Age Limit 2024
Post Age Limit 
Constable Minimum 18 Years
Maximum 28 Years

RRB Constable Age Relaxation 2024 

Age Relaxation in upper age limit / maximum upper age for the following categories/communities in the table below.

Sl. No.COMMUNITY / CATEGORYRELAXATION IN UPPER AGE LIMIT/ MAXIMUM UPPER AGE
1SC & ST candidates5 Years
2OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates3 Years
3Ex-servicemen with at least six months of continuous service after attestationUR & EWS3 years (after deduction of lengthof service from age)
OBC-NCL6 years (after deduction of length of service from age)
SC & ST8 years (after deduction of lengthof service from age)
4Female candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarriedUR & EWS2 Years
OBC-NCL5 Years
SC & ST7 Years

RPF Constable Education Qualification 2024 

  • Candidates must have the Educational Qualifications prescribed in the CEN from the recognized Board as of the last date (i.e., 14.05.2024) for submission of ONLINE application.
  • Those awaiting results of their final examination of the prescribed educational qualification SHOULD NOT apply.

RPF Constable Salary 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board has provided a good salary for the candidates who will be selected for the constable post. Most of the candidates are attracted by seeing the salary for the constable post. Candidates check the details information about RPF Constable Salary.

RPF Constable Salary 2024
Constable Rs. 37,420 to Rs. 44,460 

RPF Constable Selection Process 2024

All the candidates who want to get selected for RPF Constable post so candidates mainly qualify the three stages of the selection process first phase Computer based test, Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification. Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in CBT shall be called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Document Verification (DV).

  • Computer Based Test
  • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  • Document Verification

RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2024 

Before the starting Preparation candidates check the detailed RPF Constable exam pattern 2024. Here we are providing the all detailed information about RPF Contable exam pattern 2024

  • RPF Constable Exam consists of 120 questions and 120 marks.
  • The time duration of the CBT Exam is 90 minutes.
  • There shall be negative marking @1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
  • The minimum pass percentage for eligibility: UR, EWS and OBC-NCL – 35%, SC & ST – 30%
RPF 2024 Exam Pattern
SectionsNo of Question No of  MarksDuration
Arithmetic353590 minutes
General Intelligence and Reasoning3535
General Awareness5050
Total 12012090 Minutes

RPF Constable 2024 Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Candidates who qualify the Computer Based exam Phase 1 of the selection process then move to Second phase selection process Physical Efficiency Test and move to document verification test. Here we are providing the detailed information about physical efficiency test and physical measurement test.

For PET

Category1600 meters run800 meters runLong jumpHigh jump
Constable (Exe) Male5 min 45 secs14 ft4 ft
Constable (Exe) Female—-3 min 40 secs9 ft3 ft

For PMT

CategoryHeight (in CMs)Chest ( in CMs) ( Only for Male)
MaleFemaleUnexpandedExpanded
UR/EWS/OBC1651578085
SC/ST16015276.281.2
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and other Categories specified by Govt.  163  155  80  85

NOTE:

  • For 1600/800 meters event only one chance will be given. For the remaining events viz., Long Jump and High jump, the candidates will be given up to 2 chances each.
  • Ex-servicemen shall be exempted from PET, however, they will have to undergo PMT.
  • A Candidate must qualify in all tests as per above norms to be eligible for consideration.
  • Male candidates who do not have minimum height shall not be considered for measurement of chest and shall be treated as disqualified.
  • All the candidates qualifying in 1600 meters/800 meters will be measured for eligibility with respect to height and chest. Chest measurement will be taken only for male candidates. If a male candidate’s unexpanded chest measurement is below eligibility limit, expanded measurement shall not be taken and he shall be treated as disqualified.
  • Candidate who does not have minimum height, chest (unexpanded/expanded) shall be treated as having failed in PMT.

RPF Constable Document Verification 2024

  • Based on the performance of candidates in the CBT and subject to their qualifying in PET & PMT, candidates shall be considered for Document Verification.
  • Candidates from SC, ST, OBC-NCL & EWS selected purely on merit, without availing any relaxation available to them, shall be counted against UR vacancies. In cases of two or more candidates securing the same marks, their merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e. older person shall be given higher seniority. In case the date of birth also happens to be the same they will be placed in ascending alphabetical order (a to z).
  • Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing the requisite Medical Fitness Test to be conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and category certificates, verification of character and antecedents of the candidates from the local Administration and successful completion of initial training.
  • Candidates may please note that the Recruitment Committee only recommends names of the empanelled candidates and appointment is offered ONLY by the respective Zones/RPSF.
  • Candidates who do not appear for Document Verification will not be considered in the final selection, irrespective of their performance in CBT and PET/PMT.
  • Candidates shortlisted for DV will have to submit all their original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies at the time of DV.
  • Further, these candidates should upload the scanned copies (in true color) of Photo & Signature before their DV date through the portal – https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv.
  • No additional time will be given to the candidates who are not producing their original certificates on their date of DV and the candidature of such candidates is liable to be forfeited.

RPF Constable Syllabus 2024 

It is important to understand the RPF Constable Syllabus 2024 candidates check the section-wise syllabus before starting preparation. The RPF Constable CBT exam first phase of the selection process for RPF Constable post. The RPF Constable CBT section consists of three section namely arithmetic, general intelligence & reasoning, and general Awareness. Here in this table, we are sharing the detailed syllabus for RPF Constable examination.

RPF Constable Syllabus 2024 
SectionsTopics
ArithmeticPercentages
Ratio & Proportion
Average
Profit & Loss
Discount
Relationship between numbers
Fundamental arithmetical Operations
Use of Tables & Graphs
Mensuration
Time & Distance
Number System
Whole Number Decimal & Fractions and
General IntelligencesRelationship concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning
Syllogistic reasoning
Analogies
Similarities and Differences
Spatial Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Problem-Solving Analysis
Verbal & Figure Classification
Arithmetic number series
Non-verbal series
Statement- Conclusion
Judgement
Decision Making
Visual Memory
Discriminating observation
Reasoning and General AwarenessEconomics
General Polity
Indian Constitution
Sports
General Science
Indian History
Art and Culture
Geography

RPF Constable 2024 Salary

Salary is an important factor motivates candidates to apply for RPF Constable job profile. The basic salary offered to Constable is Rs. 21,700. After adding perks and allowances, the gross salary of RPF Constable is Rs. 37,420 to Rs. 44,460 monthly. List of Perks and Benefits offered to candidates on constable level working in Railway Protection Force (RPF).

  • Transport Allowance
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Night Duty Allowance
  • Overtime Allowance
  • Gratuity
  • Provident Fund
  • Educational Assistance
  • Pass and Privilege Ticket Orders
  • Medical Facilities
  • Monthly Pension
  • Ration Allowance

RPF Constable 2024 Cut Off

Cut Off is a minimum marks qualifying criteria in the RPF Constable exam. The minimum marks are determined considering various factors difficulty level, number of candidates, previous year cut off, and reservation in categories. Candidates preparing for the RPF Constable exam should check cut off marks and make a preparation plan.

RPF Constable Notification 2024 FAQs

Is the RPF Constable Notification 2024 released?

Yes, the RRB has released the RPF Constable notification 2024 on their official website.

What is the selection process for RPF Constable Post?

The RPF Constable 2024 selection process consists of three phases- Computer Based Test, PET & PMT and Document Verification.

How many vacancies are released by RRB in the RPF Constable 2024 exam?

The RRB has released 4208 vacancies in RPF Constable posts.

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