RPF SI 2024: Recruitment, Apply Online, Eligibility

The Ministry of Railways conducts the RPF SI (Sub Inspector) exam to select appropriate male and female candidates. 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.

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.

Essential Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree or Graduate from a recognized university.

Age limit (As on 01-07-2024):

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

* To provide relief to many candidates who have crossed the age limit and have missed the opportunity to participate in Railway Recruitment due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the age limit for this post is relaxed by 3 years from the prescribed upper limit (20 to 28). 

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

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)

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.

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

• 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)

• 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.

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.

Fee Payable by Candidates for Railway RPF Constable 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. 

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 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 online mode only.

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.