RPF SI Notification
| No. | Post | Pay Level in 7th CPC | Initial pay (₹) | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01-07-2024)* | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | Sub-Inspector (Exe.) | Level-6 | 35,400/- | B-1 | 20 – 28 years | 452 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RPF SI Examination Fee
| S.No. | Categories / Communities of Candidates | Fee | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2). Out of this fee of ₹ 500/-, an amount of ₹ 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT. | ₹ 500/- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC). This fee of ₹ 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT. | ₹ 250/- | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| NOTE: Only candidates who attend CBT will get a refund of their examination fee as mentioned above. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RPF SI Education Qualification:
- To be eligible for the Railway Protection Force SI post, the applicants must have completed graduation from a recognized university/institute.
RPF SI IMP Dates
| Opening date of application | 15-04-2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Closing date for Submission of Application | 14-05-2024 (23.59 hours) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee (Please Note: Details filled in ‘Create an Account’ form cannot be modified) | 15-05-2024 to 24-05-2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RPF SI Salary Structure
The RPF Sub Inspectors receive a decent salary inclusive of various allowances, in addition to the basic pay. The initial RPF SI salary will be INR 35,400 per month.
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RPF SI Age Limit & Relaxation
| Post | Prescribed age in normal course (as on 01.07.2024) | Age applicable to this CEN (as on 01.07.2024)* | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SI (Exe.) | 20 to 25 years | 20 to 28 years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sl. No. | COMMUNITY / CATEGORY | RELAXATION IN UPPER AGE LIMIT/ MAXIMUM UPPER AGE | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1 | SC & ST candidates | 5 Years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2 | OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates | 3 Years | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 3 | Ex-servicemen with at least six months continuous service after attestation | UR & EWS | 3 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OBC-NCL | 6 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC & ST | 8 years (after deduction of length of service from age) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 4 | Female candidates, who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried | UR & EWS | 2 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OBC-NCL | 5 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC & ST | 7 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 5 | Central Government employees other than Ex- Servicemen, who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service on date of reckoning | UR & EWS | 5 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| OBC-NCL | 8 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| SC & ST | 10 Years | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
RPF SI Exam Pattern
Knowing the RPF SI exam pattern is essential for the aspirants to understand the sectional weightage, exam duration, type of questions, and marking scheme for the exam. Based on the same, candidates can strategize their preparation accordingly. The exam pattern for the RPF SI CBT is indicated below.
Sr. No. | Sections | Questions | Marks | Duration |
1 | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 minutes |
2 | Arithmetic | 35 | 35 | |
3 | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
4 | Total | 120 | 120 |
- The CBT will carry 120 marks.
- A total of 120 questions will be asked.
- There will be negative marking for wrong answers.
RPF SI Selection Process
The RPF SI selection process includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test.
- Physical Efficiency Test & Physical Measurement Test.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination.