The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released the RPF Sub Inspector Recruitment Notification 2024. Interested candidates who meet all eligibility criteria are advised to read the full notification before applying online.
1. What is the total number of vacancies for RPF Sub Inspector in 2024?
The total number of vacancies for the RPF Sub Inspector (SI) post is 452.
2. What is the eligibility requirement for the RPF SI post?
Candidates must have a Graduate degree from a recognized university or institution. The age limit for applicants is between 20 to 28 years, with relaxation for certain categories (SC/ST-5 years, OBC-3 years).
3. What is the application fee for RPF SI recruitment?
The application fee is as follows:
GEN/EWS/OBC (Male): Rs. 500/-
GEN/EWS/OBC (Female): Rs. 250/-
SC/ST (Male & Female): Rs. 250/-
The fee is refundable after the Computer Based Test (CBT) exam.
4. What is the exam pattern for the RPF SI recruitment in 2024?
The exam consists of 120 questions for 120 marks, with a total duration of 90 minutes. The subjects and marks distribution are:
General Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks)
Arithmetic: 35 questions (35 marks)
General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 questions (35 marks)
There is a negative marking of 1/3 marks for each wrong answer.
5. What are the physical requirements for the RPF SI recruitment?
For Male candidates: The required height is 165 cm (UR/OBC) and 160 cm (SC/ST), with a chest measurement of 80–85 cm.
For Female candidates: The required height is 157 cm (UR/OBC) and 152 cm (SC/ST), with no chest measurement requirement.
The Running Test for males is 1.6 km in 6 minutes 30 seconds, and for females, it is 800 meters in 4 minutes.
Additional physical tests include long jump and high jump.
Conclusion:
The RPF SI (Sub-Inspector) Recruitment 2024 offers a promising opportunity for graduates to join the Railway Protection Force. With 452 vacancies available, the recruitment process involves an online application, followed by a Computer Based Test (CBT) and physical tests. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and complete all necessary steps, including payment of the application fee and fulfilling physical requirements, to secure their position. Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully and apply before the deadline (14/05/2024).
