RPF Recruitment 2024 Begins: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced job openings for the positions of sub-inspector and constable in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). The online application process commenced today with a deadline set for May 14.
The recruitment drive aims to fill a total of 4,660 vacancies, with 4,208 positions reserved for constables and the remaining 452 for sub-inspectors.
RPF Recruitment 2024: Educational Qualifications
- Sub-Inspectors: Candidates must possess a graduation degree from a university recognised by the University Grants Commission (UGC).
- Constables: Candidates must possess a 10th pass or equivalent exam qualification from certificate from a recognised board.
RPF Recruitment 2024: Age Limits
Sub-Inspectors: The age limit ranges between 20 and 28 years.
Constables: Candidates should be aged between 18 and 28 years.
RPF Recruitment 2024: Selection Process:
- Online Computer Based Test (CBT): All candidates will undergo an online CBT exam.
- Shortlisting: Candidates will be shortlisted based on CBT performance. Selection will be merit-based within each category.
- Physical Tests and Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates (except Ex-Servicemen) will have to take Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and undergo Document Verification.
RPF Recruitment 2024: Application Fee
- For all candidates (except those mentioned below): Rs 500, with Rs. 400 refundable upon appearing in the CBT, after deducting bank charges.
- For SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Minorities, or Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates: Rs 250, with Rs 250 refundable upon appearing in the CBT, after deducting bank charges.
Pay Scale:
- Sub-Inspector posts: Initial pay Rs 35,400
- Constable: Initial pay Rs 21,700
Candidates interested in applying can find essential details such as important dates, eligibility criteria on the official website at rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
Check the detailed notification here
