RRB Railway Protection Force (RPF) Recruitment 2024: Sub-Inspector and Constable Posts

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Government of India, Ministry of Railways, have announced the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors and Constables in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). Here are the details:

Vacancies:
- Sub-Inspector: 452 posts
- Constable: 4208 posts
- Total Combined Vacancies: 4660

Eligibility Criteria:

Sub-Inspector:
Constable:
- Educational Qualification: 10th pass or equivalent from a recognized Board by the Government of India
- Age: 18-28 years (as of 01.07.2024)
- Pay Level: ₹21,700/-
- Medical Standard: B-1
- Note: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, there is a relaxation of 3 years in the age limit prescribed.

Application Dates:
- Opening Date: 15th April 2024
- Closing Date: 14th May 2024
Application Process:
- Applications must be exclusively submitted online via the official RRB websites.
- Detailed Centralised Employment Notices (CENs) will be published on the official RRB websites on 15th April 2024.
Reservation and Suitability:
- These positions have not been classified as suitable for individuals with disabilities.
- 15% of posts are reserved for women.
- For further information, refer to the detailed CENs on the official RRB websites.

Selection process for RRB RPF Sub-Inspector and Constable Recruitment 2024

Computer Based Test (CBT): Candidates will undergo a written examination (CBT) to assess their knowledge and skills related to the position.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Based on the CBT scores, candidates (10 times the vacancies) will be called for PET/PST.

RRB RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) and Constable Syllabus

Sub-Inspector (SI) Syllabus:
- The SI syllabus includes topics from the following sections:
  - General Awareness: Indian history, art and culture, geography, economics, general policies, the Indian Constitution, sports, general science, and more.
  - Arithmetic: Basic arithmetic concepts.
  - General Intelligence and Reasoning: Decision making, visual memory, similarities and differences, problem-solving, and analysis.
Constable Syllabus:
- The Constable syllabus covers three important sections:
  - Arithmetic: Basic arithmetic concepts.
  - General Intelligence and Reasoning: Decision making, visual memory, similarities and differences, problem-solving, and analysis.
  - General Awareness: Indian history, art and culture, geography, economics, general policies, the Indian Constitution, sports, general science, and more.

RRB RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) and Constable exams Patterns

Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam Pattern:
- The SI exam consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- The CBT covers three major subjects:
  - General Awareness: encompasses inquiries regarding Indian history, art and culture, geography, economics, general policies, the Indian Constitution, sports, general science, and beyond.
  - Arithmetic: Tests basic arithmetic concepts.
  - General Intelligence and Reasoning: Assesses decision making, visual memory, similarities and differences, problem-solving, and analysis.
- The exam is for 120 marks with 120 questions on these topics.
- Duration: Not specified.
Constable Exam Pattern:
- The Constable exam also consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- The CBT covers three important sections:
  - Arithmetic: Focuses on basic arithmetic concepts.
  - General Intelligence and Reasoning: Evaluates decision making, visual memory, similarities and differences, problem-solving, and analysis.
  - General Awareness encompasses inquiries regarding Indian history, art and culture, geography, economics, general policies, the Indian Constitution, sports, general science, and beyond.
- The exam is for 120 marks with 120 questions on these topics.
- Duration: Not specified.