Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has officially released a detailed notification pdf on 14th April 2024 for the recruitment of 4208 vacancies for Constable posts. The eligible candidates will be recruited for the post of Constable in the Indian Railway through Computer Based Test, PET & PMT and Document Verification. To be a part of the recruitment process, the candidates who have passed the 10th class have to submit their applications online at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in for which the apply online link will be activated from 15th April 2024 onwards. For more details on RPF Constable vacancies, go on to read the article.
RPF Constable Notification 2024
The detailed notification pdf with complete information regarding RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 has been released on 14th April 2024. Before applying for Constable posts candidates should go through the notification pdf to ensue their eligibility for constable posts and other required details for the recruitment drive. Candidates can download the notification pdf from the direct link shared here.
RPF Constable Notification PDF – Click to Download
RPF Constable Recruitment 2024- Overview
The salary of the candidates who will be appointed as RPF Constable will be Rs. 21,700/- along with other benefits and the candidates can be posted in any state across the country. For more important details for RPF Recruitment 2024 for 4208 Constable posts, refer to the overview/exam summary table mentioned below.
| RPF Constable Exam Summary | |
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Posts | Constable |
| Vacancies | 4208 |
| Advt. No | 02/2024 |
| Category | Govt Jobs |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | 15th April to 14th May 2024 |
| Salary | Rs. 21,700/- |
| Job Location | Across India |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test, PET & PMT and Document Verification |
| Official website | www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
RPF Constable 2024- Important Dates
Along with the detailed notification for the RPF Constable 2024 Exam, the board has also announced the dates for official notification release, and the start & end of the application process. As per the RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 schedule, the registration procedure will begin on 15th April 2024 and will remain active till 14th May 2024.
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 15th April 2024 |
| RPF Constable Apply Online Starts | 15th April 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14th May 2024 |
| Dates for Modification window for corrections in application form with payment of modification fee | 15th to 24th May 2024 |
| Last Date for On-Line Fee Payment | To be notified |
| Last Date for Off-Line Fee Payment | To be notified |
| RPF Constable Exam Date 2024 | To be notified |
Railway Constable Vacancy 2024
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has announced a total of 4208 vacancies for constable posts through the RPF Constable Notification. This is a great opportunity for candidates who have completed their 10th education and looking for a stable job in the Railways. The category-wise breakdown of the vacancies has been tabulated below in the table.
| Category | Male | Female |
| UR | 1450 | 256 |
| SC | 536 | 95 |
| ST | 268 | 47 |
| OBC | 966 | 170 |
| EWS | 357 | 63 |
| Total | 3577 | 631 |
Railway Constable Recruitment 2024 Apply Online
The online application link for Railway Constable Recruitment will be started from 15th March 2024 onwards at www.rpf.indianrailways.gov.in. As the application process has started officially, here we will share the direct link to apply online which is active till the last registartion date 14th May 2024. Candidates are suggested to submit their application before the last date to avoid last-minute technical hassle.
Click here to apply online for Railway Constable Recruitment 2024
RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 Application Fee
To complete the RPF Constable application forms candidates have to pay an application fee as per the category. ) Fee will be paid online mode only through internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI. Candidates who attend CBT are eligible for a refund of their examination fee.
| Category | Application Fees |
| General and OBC [Out of this fee of Rs. 500/-, an amount of Rs. 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT] |
Rs. 500/- |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC) (This fee of Rs. 250/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in CBT) |
Rs. 250/- |
RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 Eligibility
The candidates who possess the minimum eligibility criteria for RPF Constable Recruitment 2024, their applications will be accepted. Check the education qualification and age limit required to apply for RPF Constable vacancies.
Education Qualification
Candidates must have completed at least 10th class (SSLC or equivalent) from a recognized board or institution.
Age Limit
To apply online for RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 candidates age must be between 18 to 28 years old (01/07/2024. The candidates should have been born between 01.07.2006 and 02.07.1996.
| Category | Age Relaxation | |
| SC & ST | 5 Years | |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years | |
| Ex-servicemen (with at least six months of 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) | |
| Female (widowed, divorced or judicially separated from husband but not remarried) |
UR & EWS | 2 Years |
| OBC-NCL | 5 Years | |
| SC & ST | 7 Years | |
RPF Constable Role & Job Profile
Every candidate who gets selected for the posts of RPF Constable have to perform certain roles and responsibilities as a part of their job profile, the main role of the employee is to safeguard the assets and infrastructure of the Indian Railways and to maintain peace there. The other roles to be performed by the selected employees are listed below.
- Maintaining peace and order and creating a peaceful environment on railroad property.
- Defending the assets and infrastructure of the Indian Railways.
- Ensuring the safety of every passenger on Indian trains.
- Keeping an eye on and gathering information on issues with railroad security.
- Taking the necessary measures in the event that any criminal situations occur when traveling by train.
- Patrolling trains frequently in order to stop any illegal activity.
RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 Selection Process
The candidates who want to get selected for the posts of RPF Constable must undergo a selection process which basically involves three main stages and is specified by the official authorities. Candidates first have to pass a computer-based test, selected candidates will appear for a physical measurement test, and finally, the candidates selected after the previous stage will have to appear with their valid documents for the document verification stage.
| Stages | Names |
| Stage 1 | Computer-Based Test |
| Stage II | Physical Measurement Test |
| Stage III | Document Verification |
RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2024
- The first stage of the written exam will be conducted in a computer-based exam.
- A total of 120 multiple-choice questions will be asked.
- The time duration of the exam will be 90 minutes.
- For each correct answer, a 01 mark will be rewarded.
- There shall be negative marking 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
| RPF CBT Exam Pattern 2024 | |||
| Sections | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 mins |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 | |
RPF Constable Minimum Qualifying Marks
The minimum percentage of marks for qualifying in the written exam will be as under:
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
| UR | 35% |
| EWS | 35% |
| OBC-NCL | 35% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 30% |
RPF Constable Physical Measurement Test
The candidate who qualifies for the computer-based exam has to clear the next stage which is the physical measurement test. The Physical Measurement of height and chest is mentioned below in the table;
| RPF Constable Physical Measurements | ||||
| Category | Height (cm) | Chest Measurement (cm) (For Males Only) | ||
| Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded | |
| UR/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
| SC/ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
| Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by Govt. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
RPF Constable Physical Efficiency Test 2024
The candidates have to qualify for the RPF Physical Efficiency Test after qualifying the two stages of the RPF constable for final selection in the exam. The test includes;
| RPF Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2024 | ||
| Standards | Male | Female |
| 1600 meter run | Within 5 min 45 secs | – |
| 800-meter run | – | Within 3 min 40 secs |
| Long Jump | 14 feet | 9 feet |
| High Jump | 4 feet | 3 feet |
RPF Constable Salary 2024
The selected candidates for RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 will be paid an attractive monthly salary along with job stability and allowance. The basic per-month salary for constable posts is Rs. 21,700/-. Along with the basic monthly salary, candidates will also receive various allowances, perks, and benefits.
| Post | Pay Scale | Salary |
| Constable | Level-3 | Rs. 21,700/- |
