The Railway Protection Force (RPF) under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, has officially released the RPF Constable & Sub Inspector Recruitment Notification 2024 on its website. Online applications were accepted between 15 April 2024 to 14 May 2024. After completing the application process, the board has announced the RPF Constable & SI Exam Date 2024.
If you are preparing for the Railway RPF SI Exam 2024, it is important to check the detailed syllabus, exam pattern, important dates, and selection process before starting your preparation.
📌 Railway RPF SI Exam 2024 – Overview
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Start Date | 15 April 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 May 2024 |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 14 May 2024 |
| Correction / Modification Window | 15 – 24 May 2024 |
| Re-upload Photo/Signature | 15 – 17 June 2024 |
| RPF SI Exam Date 2024 | 02, 03, 09, 12 & 13 December 2024 |
| Exam City Information | 10 Days Before Exam |
| Admit Card Release | 4 Days Before Exam |
💰 Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS – ₹500
- SC / ST / PH / Female (All Category) – ₹250
- Correction / Modification Charges – ₹250
- Mode of Payment – Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Mobile Wallet
🎯 Railway RPF SI Age Limit 2024 (as on 01 July 2024)
- Constable: 18 – 28 Years
- Sub Inspector (SI): 20 – 28 Years
- Age Relaxation will be provided as per RRB RPF rules.
📊 Railway RPF SI Vacancy 2024
Total Posts – 4,660
- Constable – 4,208 Posts
- Sub Inspector (SI) – 452 Posts
🎓 Education Qualification
- Constable – Candidates must have passed 10th (High School) Exam from a recognized board.
- Sub Inspector (SI) – Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Graduation) in any stream from a recognized university.
📘 Railway RPF SI Exam Pattern 2024
The Railway RPF SI Exam will be conducted in Computer-Based Test (CBT) format followed by PST, PET, Document Verification, and Medical Test.
Exam Structure:
- Stage I – CBT (Computer-Based Test)
- Stage II – CBT (if applicable for shortlisted candidates)
- Stage III – PST (Physical Standard Test) & PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
- Stage IV – Document Verification & Medical Examination
📚 Railway RPF SI Syllabus 2024
The RPF SI Syllabus is designed to test candidates in General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
1. General Awareness (सामान्य जागरूकता)
- General Science
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History & Freedom Struggle
- Indian Constitution & Polity
- Indian Economy & Culture
- Geography of India & World
- Sports, Awards & Honors
- Books & Authors
- Important Days, Events & Organizations
2. Arithmetic (अंकगणित)
- Number System
- Decimals & Fractions
- HCF & LCM
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage, Profit & Loss
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Average, Time & Work
- Time & Distance
- Mensuration
- Data Interpretation
3. General Intelligence & Reasoning (तार्किक क्षमता)
- Analogies & Classification
- Coding & Decoding
- Series (Number, Alphabet, Figure)
- Venn Diagram & Syllogism
- Blood Relations
- Puzzle Test
- Direction Test
- Statement & Conclusion
- Logical and Analytical Reasoning
🏃 Railway RPF SI Physical Test (PET & PST)
Candidates who clear the CBT will have to appear for Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Standard Test (PST).
- Height Requirement (for SI):
- Male: 165 cm (General), 160 cm (SC/ST)
- Female: 157 cm (General), 152 cm (SC/ST)
- PET Test:
- Male: 1600 meters run in 6 minutes 30 seconds
- Female: 800 meters run in 4 minutes
- Long Jump & High Jump (as per RPF norms)
✅ Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Standard Test (PST) & Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
🔗 Useful Links
- 👉 Download Exam Syllabus – Click Here
- 👉 Download Exam Date Notice – Click Here
- 👉 Apply Online – Click Here
- 👉 Official Notification – Constable | Sub Inspector
- 👉 Official Website – indianrailways.gov.in
❓ FAQs – Railway RPF SI Exam 2024
Q1. When will Railway RPF SI Exam 2024 be conducted?
Ans: The exam will be conducted on 02, 03, 09, 12 & 13 December 2024.
Q2. What is the age limit for RPF Sub Inspector 2024?
Ans: The age limit is 20 – 28 years (with relaxation as per rules).
Q3. What is the qualification required for RPF SI 2024?
Ans: A Graduate Degree in any stream from a recognized university is required.
Q4. How many vacancies are released in RPF 2024?
Ans: A total of 4,660 vacancies have been announced, including 452 for SI.
Q5. What is the official website of RPF Recruitment 2024?
Ans: The official website is indianrailways.gov.in.
