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RPF Sub Inspector Recruitment 2024: Download Notification PDF (452 Posts)

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RPF Sub Inspector Recruitment 2024: The Ministry of Railways will hold the Railway Protection Force (RPF) Recruitment 2024 to recruit both male and female applicants for the post of Sub Inspector (SI). The official notification has been uploaded on the Railway’s official website April 15, 2024. Interested applicants can check the official announcement and apply online for RPF Sub Inspector 2024 at indianrailways.gov.in, or use a direct PDF link from this page.

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The RPF SI selection process begins with a computer-based test, followed by a Physical Efficiency Test, a Physical Measurement Test, and a Document Verification round. Candidates must be between 20 to 28 years old (if applying for SI post); however, there are some age relaxation applied. Read on to get complete details on RPF SI Recruitment 2024.

Latest Updates:
– RPF uploaded a recruitment notification which depicts that there are a total of 452 vacancies of Sub Inspector (SI). Download the notification PDF and apply online using the steps below.

RPF SI Recruitment 2024

The Ministry of Railways hires Sub-Inspectors at the A, B, C, D, E, and F group levels. The selected candidate gets a posting in the RPF and Railway Protection Special Forces (RPSF) in various Indian Railway zones. Before heading into the details, check out an overview of the RPF Sub Inspector Recruitment 2024 exam from the below table:

Exam ParticularsExam Details
Exam NameRPF SI
Conducting BodyMinistry of Railways
Exam LevelGraduate-level Exam
Exam FrequencyDepends on the Number of Vacancies
Mode of ExamOnline
Post OfferedRecruitment of SI in RPF and RPSF
Language/Medium of ExamHindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Konkani, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Assamese, Manipuri, and Punjabi
Official Websiteindianrailways.gov.in

RPF Sub Inspector 2024 Important Dates

The RPF SI dates have been announced by the examination authority. We have updated the table below:

EventsRPF SI Important Dates
RPF Sub Inspector 2024 NotificationApril 14, 2024
Application Form Starting DateApril 15, 2024
Last Date To Apply Online for RPF SIMay 14, 2024
Last Date for ModificationMay 15 to 24, 2024
RPF SI CBT Exam DateTo Be Notified

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  • 1st Step: Visit Embibe’s official website, i.e., embibe.com.
  • 2nd Step: Use the mobile number/email to log in.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the menu bar “Getting a Government Job”.
  • 4th Step: Select the Goal “Railways” from the Dropdown and click “Next”.
  • 5th Step: Search and select “RPF Sub Inspector CBT 1” on the search bar and click “Next”.
  • 6th Step: Select the preferred language and click “Done”.
  • 7th Step: Click “Test” from the Header Section.
  • 8th Step: Scroll down to the “Subjects” section.
  • 9th Step: Click on any RPF Sub Inspector CBT subjects.
  • 10th Step: Scroll down to click on the chapters from the selected subject to begin the test.

RPF Sub Inspector 2024 Eligibility

Before registering for RPF SI Recruitment 2024, candidates must confirm that they satisfy the eligibility criteria. The criteria include factors like age limit, educational qualification, and nationality. Check out the eligibility requirements in the below table:

Eligibility CriteriaDetails
NationalityCandidate must have Indian citizenship
Age Limit– Minimum: 20 years
– Maximum: 28 years
Educational QualificationCandidate must be a Graduate of a recognised University or Institute
Number of AttemptsUntil crossing the upper age limit

RPF Sub Inspector 2024 Exam Pattern

The RPF SI CBT Exam Pattern 2024 comprises three subjects: General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & reasoning. The CBT will be conducted in regional languages in addition to Hindi and English. The total duration of the test is 90 minutes. 

There will be a negative marking of ⅓ marks for each incorrect response. Check out the detailed exam pattern below:

SectionsQuestionsMarks
General Awareness5050
Arithmetic3535
General Intelligence & Reasoning3535
Total120120

RPF Sub Inspector 2024 Application Form

The Ministry of Railways begins accepting RPF SI online applications on its official website. The registration link will activate after the release of the official notification. Candidates interested in applying for Sub-Inspector should visit indianrailways.gov.in. They must pay the application fee to complete the application process.

RPF Sub Inspector 2024 Application Fees

The application fee will vary according to the candidate’s category. On appearing in CBT, the unreserved category will get a refund of INR 400 after deducting bank charges, while others will receive a refund of INR 250. Below are the details of the application fee that they must pay:

CategoriesFees (In INR)
Unreserved Categories500/-
SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/Minorities/Economically Backward Class 250/-

How To Apply Online for RPF Sub Inspector 2024?

Candidates must submit their application form through the official websites of Indian Railways. To fill out the form, they must follow the steps outlined below:

  • 1st Step: Click the ‘New Registration’ link on the home page of the registration portal.
  • 2nd Step: Read the instructions carefully and click on the checkbox.
  • 3rd Step: Click on the ‘Next’ button.
  • 4th Step: Choose the Zonal Group to which a candidate wants to apply.
  • 5th Step: Enter the personal details carefully.
  • 6th Step: Click on the ‘Submit’ button.
  • 7th Step: An OTP will be sent to the candidate’s registered email ID and mobile number.
  • 8th Step: Click the Verify through OTP link and enter the OTPs in the respective fields.
  • 9th Step: A unique registration number will generate after verification.
  • 10th Step: Continue with the online application by using the registration number by clicking on the ‘Candidate Login’ option.
  • 11th Step: Fill in all the required details.
  • 12th Step: Set priority/preferences for railways by clicking on the ‘Preference’ dropdowns.
  • 13th Step: Enter details about the beneficiary account where the refund should be deposited.
  • 14th Step: Click on the ‘Next’ button. 
  • 15th Step: Pay the required application fee.
  • 16th Step: Upload the photograph and signature.
  • 17th Step: Click on ‘Submit’ button.
  • 18th Step: Download the filled form for future reference.

RPF Sub Inspector 2024 Selection Process

The selection process for the notified post will take place in the following stages:

  • Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  • Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test / Physical Measurement Test
  • Stage 3: Document Verification

RPF Sub Inspector 2024 Vacancy

The vacancies are distributed according to the groups of zonal railways and RPSF. Candidates must indicate their choice for particular zones within a set of zonal railways. They will be considered only for openings in that group and will be assigned a zonal railway based on merit and preference.

Here are the vacancy details:

CategoryMalesFemales
UR15728
SC5710
ST2805
OBC10418
EWS3807
Total38468

RPF Sub Inspector 2024 Salary

Selected candidates will get assigned to level 6 of the 7th CPC, with a starting salary of INR 35,400. Furthermore, they will also be entitled to several perks, like medical facilities, provident funds, gratuities, and so on, as per government rules.

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FAQs on RPF SI 2024 Recruitment

Aspirants can check frequently asked questions related to the RPF SI 2024 recruitment below:

Q: When will the RPF SI 2024 official notification be released?

A: The Ministry of Railways has released details on the RPF SI 2024 recruitment through an official notice. We updated the same in this article.

Q: In how many languages RPF SI exam 2024 will be conducted?

A: The RPF SI exam will be administered in 15 different languages, including Hindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Konkani, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Assamese, Manipuri, and Punjabi.

Q: What is the marking scheme in the RPF SI exam?

A: Candidates receive one mark for every correct answer. As a penalty for incorrect responses, 1/3 of the marks are deducted.

Q: What is the process after selection in the RPF SI exam?

A: Selected applicants will be required to complete rigorous initial training at one of the RPF/ RPSF training centres or any other institution designated by the railway administration.

Q: What will be the salary of a candidate recruited through RPF SI?

A: Candidates will receive a basic pay of INR 35,400. After adding the perks, the gross salary will be between INR 43,000 and INR 52,000.

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