RPF SI- Sub Inspector

RPF SI 2022: Recruitment, Apply Online, Eligibility

The Ministry of Railways conducts the RPF SI (Sub Inspector) exam to select appropriate male and female candidates for recruitment to the position of Constable in Level 6 of the 7th CPC in the RPF (Railway Protection Force) and RPSF (Railway Protection Special Forces) in multiple zones of Indian Rai...(Read More)

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The Ministry of Railways conducts the RPF SI (Sub Inspector) exam to select appropriate male and female candidates for recruitment to the position of Constable in Level 6 of the 7th CPC in the RPF (Railway Protection Force) and RPSF (Railway Protection Special Forces) in multiple zones of Indian Railways. Although this is a national-level test. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for RPF SI (Sub Inspector) by using the official website.

For the RPF SI (Sub Inspector) exam, applicants should be between the ages of 20 and 25 years. The RPF SI (Sub Inspector) test is divided into three stages: CBT (Computer Based Test), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV). Candidates who passed these criteria of this examination will be considered for the RPF SI (Sub Inspector) position.

The RPF SI (Sub Inspector) Computer Based Test (CBT) exam syllabus includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, Arithmetic, and General Awareness. Aspirants must pay Rs.500 for GEN/OBC/Other candidates and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PWD candidates to fill out the application form for the RPF SI (Sub Inspector) exam.

Below the section on the page, you will find more relevant data on the RPF SI (Sub Inspector) such as how to apply for RPF SI exam, RPF exam pattern, RPF SI Syllabus important links or Exam dates, eligibility criteria, syllabus of the exams, total vacancies, and other details.

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  • Exam Pattern

    Total Marks : 120
    Total Time : 90 Min
    -ve marking : 0.33 (For each wrong answer)
    Subject Qns. Marks
    General Awareness 50 50
    Arithmatic 35 35
    General Intelligence 35 35
    Total 120 120

    Eligibility Criteria

    Essential Educational Qualifications:

    Bachelor's Degree or Graduate from a recognized university.

     

    Age limit:

    The age limit of the applicants should be from 20 years to 25 years.

    * Candidates must have been born between the dates of 02 July 1993 and 01 July 1998 (both days inclusive).*

     

    The following are the permissible upper age limit relaxations as follows: 

    SI. No.

    Category

    Age-relaxation

    01

    SC/ ST

    05 years

    02

    OBC (NCL)

    03 years

    03

    Ex-Servicemen candidates who have put in more than 6 months of service after attestation

    UR

    To the extent of service rendered in Armed Forces plus, 3 years

    OBC (NCL)

    To the extent of service rendered in Armed Forces plus, 6 years

    SC/ ST

    To the extent of service rendered in Armed Forces plus, 8 years

    04

    Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from 1st January 1980 to 31st December 1989 ( Unreserved)

    UR

    05 years

    OBC (NCL)

    08 years

    SC/ ST

    10 years

    05

    Central Govt. employees (Unreserved) other than ex-servicemen who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular & continuous service on date of reckoning.

    UR

    05 years

    OBC (NCL)

    08 years

    SC/ ST

    10 years

    06

    Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husband but remarried

    UR

    02 years

    OBC (NCL)

    05 years

    SC/ ST

    07 years

     

    Exam Pattern

    Scheme of Railway RPF SI (Sub Inspector) Selection Procedure:

    The procedure of recruitment will be divided into three stages:

    • Computer Based Test (CBT)

    • Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

    • Document Verification (DV)

     

    Railway RPF SI (Sub Inspector) Computer Based Test (CBT)

    Part

    Subject

    Number of Questions

    Maximum Marks

    Time allowed

    I

    General Awareness

    50

    50

    90 Minutes

    II

    Arithmetic

    35

    35

    III

    General Intelligence & reasoning

    35

    35

    Total

    120

    120

    90 minutes

    Important Note:

    I. The questions on the papers will be of the multiple-choice type.

    II. Each question will be carried one mark.

    III. Each incorrect answer will 1/3rd marks deduction.

     

    Eligibility Criteria for Qualifying:

    To qualify for the CBT, candidates must score 35 percent of overall marks (30 percent for SC and ST candidates).

     

    Candidates will have the following language options for the Computer Based Test (CBT), from which they must choose one.

    (1)

    Hindi

    (2)

    English

    (3)

    Urdu

    (4)

    Tamil

    (5)

    Telugu

    (6)

    Konkani

    (7)

    Malayalam

    (8)

    Kannada

    (9)

    Marathi

    (10)

    Gujarati

    (11)

    Bengali

    (12)

    Odia

    (13)

    Assamese

    (14)

    Manipuri

    (15)

    Punjabi.

     

    Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Railway RPF SI (Sub Inspector)

    Category

    Run

    Long jump

    High jump

    SI (Sub Inspector) (Male)

    1600 meters in 6 min 30 secs

    12 feet

    3 feet 9 inch

    SI (Sub Inspector) (Female)

    800 meters in 4 min

    9 feet

    3 feet

    • Only one chance will be offered for the 1600/800 metres event.

    • Candidates will be granted up to two chances each in the Long Jump and High Jump events.

    • All candidates who qualify in the 1600 meters/800 metres will be measured for eligibility in terms of height and chest.

     

    Physical Measurement Test for Railway RPF SI (Sub Inspector)

    Category

    Height (in CMs)

    Chest (in CMs) ( Only for Male)

    Male

    Female

    Unexpanded

    Expanded

    UR/OBC

    165

    157

    80

    85

    SC/ST

    160

    152

    76.2

    81.2

    For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and other Categories specified by Govt.

    163

    155

    80

    85

    • Applicants who do not meet the minimum height and chest (expanded/ unexpanded) requirements for the PMT will be disqualified.

    • PET/PMT is a qualifying test. There will be no marks given.

     

    Document Verification for Railway RPF Constable

    • Candidates who pass all stages are invited by the various Railway RPF zones for document verification.

    • On the day of document verification, candidates must bring the genuine documents requested by RPF.

    • If a candidate fails to submit original documents or if a document is found to be faked, his or her participation will be terminated.

    Vacancy Details

    The following are the likely positions that will be filled up through this Exam:

     

    Male Candidates Vacancy for RPF SI (Sub Inspector)

    Group

    Zonal Railway

    GEN

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    Total

    A

    SR, SWR & SCR

    75

    21

    09

    21

    126

    B

    CR, WR, WCR & SECR

    59

    48

    24

    13

    144

    C

    ER, ECR, SER & ECoR

    149

    68

    49

    21

    287

    D

    NR, NER, NWR & NCR

    96

    31

    36

    10

    173

    E

    NFR

    21

    03

    05

    01

    30

    F

    RPSF

    54

    01

    01

    03

    59

    Total

    454

    172

    124

    69

    819

     

    Female Candidates Vacancy for RPF SI (Sub Inspector)

    Group

    Zonal Railway

    GEN

    OBC

    SC

    ST

    Total

    A

    SR, SWR & SCR

    29

    09

    05

    09

    52

    B

    CR, WR, WCR & SECR

    22

    18

    11

    05

    56

    C

    ER, ECR, SER & ECoR

    59

    26

    18

    09

    112

    D

    NR, NER, NWR & NCR

    39

    12

    14

    04

    69

    E

    NFR

    08

    01

    02

    01

    12

    F

    RPSF

    --

    --

    --

    --

    --

    Total

    157

    66

    50

    28

    301

    Syllabus

    Syllabus for Railway RPF SI (Sub Inspector) Computer Based Test (CBT)

    (A) General Awareness:

    • Knowledge of Current affairs

    • Indian History

    • Art & Culture

    • Geography

    • Economics

    • General Polity

    • Indian Constitution

    • Sports

    • General Science etc.

     

    (B) Arithmetic

    • Number systems

    • Whole Numbers

    • Decimal

    • Fractions

    • Relationships Between Numbers

    • Fundamental Arithmetical Operations

    • Percentages

    • Ratio and Proportion

    • Averages

    • Interest

    • Profit and Loss

    • Discount

    • Use of Table and Graphs

    • Mensuration

    • Time and Distance

    • Ratio and Proportion etc.

     

    (C) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

    • Analogies

    • Similarities and Differences

    • Spatial Visualization

    • Spatial Orientation

    • Problem Solving Analysis

    • Judgment

    • Decision Making

    • Visual Memory

    • Discriminating Observation

    • Relationship Concepts

    • Arithmetical Reasoning

    • Verbal and Figure Classification

    • Arithmetic Number Series

    • Non-Verbal Series

    • Coding and Decoding

    • Statement Conclusion

    • Syllogistic Reasoning etc.

    Application Fee

    Fee Payable by Candidates for Railway RPF SI (Sub Inspector) Exam:

    Fee all candidates: Rs. 500/-

    Note: This amount of Rs. 400 will be returned after deducting any applicable bank charges when you appear in the CBT.

    EWS/ SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ PWDs/ Female/ Minorities/ Transgender: Rs. 250/- 

    Note: This amount of Rs. 250 will be returned after deducting any applicable bank charges when you appear in the CBT.

     

    Payment Method:

    a. ONLINE payment of fees using online banking, debit card/credit card, or UPI.

    b. OFFLINE fee payment via

    (i) SBI Bank Branch for Challan Payment Mode in any SBI branch.

    (ii) Post Office Challan Payment Mode in any computerised Post Office branch.

    All required service fees must be borne by the candidate.

    How to Apply

    For further information on how to fill out the online application form, see the instructions below.

    Step 1: Visit the official website of your region's RPF or Click on the link provided on our website.

    Step 2: Select the "apply now" button given on the website.

    Step 3: Enter the required information, such as your father's name, your date of birth, your phone number, email id, category, and so on.

    Step 4: Confirm your phone number and your email address with an OTP.

    Step 5: A registration ID will be issued after verification.

    Step 6: Login again with your Registration ID and password into the website.

    Step 7: Fill in the remaining necessary information in the required field.

    Step 8: Attach a scanned copy of your photo and your signature in the specified dimensions.

    Step 9: Pay the online application fee by any mode or e-challan.

    Step 10: Re-check your application and click the submit button.

    Step 11: The application will appear on the screen for downloading and take a printout for future reference.

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