RPF Constable Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern, Eligibility, Selection Process

RPF Constable Full Form

The full form of “RPF Constable” is “Railway Protection Force Constable“. The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is a security force in India responsible for the protection of railway passengers, passenger area and railway property.

A Constable in RPF is a part of this force and plays a crucial role in maintaining the safety and security of the Indian Railways.


RPF Constable Exam Syllabus: Overview

Organization NameRailway Protection Force (RPF)
Name of the PostsConstable (Exe.)
Type of QuestionsObjective Type
Exam ModeOnline (Computer Based Test)
CategorySyllabus
Total Marks120
Total Questions120
Job LocationAll India
Exam Duration90 minutes
Negative Marking1/3 marks
Official Websiterpf.indianrailways.gov.in

RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2024

SectionsNo. of QuestionsMaximum MarksTime Duration
General Awareness50501 Hour 30 Minutes (90 Minutes)
Arithmetic3535
General Intelligence & Reasoning3535
Total120120

RPF Constable Syllabus 2024

SubjectTopics
General AwarenessCurrent Affairs
General Knowledge
Sociology
Indian Arts and Culture
Indian History
Indian Geography
Polity
ArithmeticRatio & Proportion
Percentage
Average
Profit & Loss
Simplification
Decimals
Data Interpretation
Fractions
LCM and HCF
Discount
Simple and Compound Interest
Mensuration
Time, work and Distance
Algebra
Mensuration
Probability
Trigonometry
Data Sufficiency
Reasoning
Data Interpretation
Geometry
General Intelligence and ReasoningAnalogies
Spatial Visualization and Orientation
Problem-Solving Analysis
Decision-Making
Visual Memory
Similarities & Differences
Discriminating Observation
Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning
Classification of Verbal & Figure
Arithmetic Number Series
Syllogistic Reasoning
Non-Verbal Series
Coding & Decoding
Statement Conclusion etc.
CategoryHeight(in cm )Chest ( in cm ) [ Male ]
MaleFemaleUnexpandedExpanded
Unreserved Category / OBC1651578085
SC / ST16015276.281.2
Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas and Dogras etc.1631558085
PET PatternFemaleMale
1600 m Run5 mins
800 m Run3 mins
Long Jump9 ft14 ft
High Jump3 ft4 ft

RPF Constable Exam Calender 2024

EventDate
Notification Release Date14 April 2024
Application Start Date15 April 2024
Last Date to Apply14 May 2024
Modification & Correction in Online Application15 May to 24 May 2024
Exam DateTo Be Announced
Admit Card Release DateTo Be Announced
Answer KeyTo Be Announced
Result/Final SelectionTo Be Announced

Please note that the exact date for the exam has not been announced yet and is expected to be conducted in December 2024


RPF Constable Notification Date 2024

The official notification for the RPF Constable Exam 2024 was released on 15th April 2024.

Please check the official RPF website or any updates from the Railway Recruitment Board for the most accurate information.


RPF Constable Registration 2024

The online registration for the RPF Constable Exam 2024 started on 15th April 2024


RPF Constable Admit Card 2024

Before the RPF Examination, The Admit Card for the RPF Constable Exam 2024 will released. Please keep checking the official website for more information


RPF Constable Exam Date 2024

The official notification for the RPF Constable 2024 has been released, but the exact exam date has not been announced yet. However, it is expected that the exam might be conducted in December 2024


RPF Constable Result Date 2024

RPF Constable Exam Result 2024 has not been announced yet.


RPF Constable Exam Fees 2024

CategoryGenderApplication Fee (in Rs)
General (UR)Male500
OBC,ST & SCMale250
All Categories (UR, SC, ST & OBC) Female250

RPF Constable Exam Eligibility 2024

Eligibility CriteriaDetails
Age Limit18 to 28 years
Educational Qualification10th Pass
Physical StandardsHeight and Chest Measurements
NationalityIndian

RPF Constable Exam Center 2024

GroupRegionRPF SI Exam Centre
Group ASRMadurai
Palghat
Trichy 
Thiruvananthapuram
SWRBangalore
Nagpur
Raipur
SCRHyderabad
Guntakal
Vijayawada
Nanded
Group BCRNagpur
Bhusawal
Pune
Sholapur
WRBCTV
adodara
Ahmedabad
Ratlam
Rajkot
Bhavnagar
WCRBhopal Kota
Group CERHowrah-I
Howrah- II
Sealdah
Malda
Asansol
Chitaranjan
Kolkata Metro
ECRDanapur
Mugalsarai
Dhanbad
Sonpur
Samastipur
SERKharagpur
Adra
Chakradharpur
Ranchi
Shalimar
ECoRKhurda Road
Waltair
Sambalpur
Group DNRDelhi-I
Delhi-II
Ambala
Moradabad
Lucknow
Firozpur
NERIzzatnagar
Lucknow
Varanasi
DLW
NCRAllahabad
Jhansi
Agra
NFRGuwahati
Katihar
Alipurduar
Rangiya
Lumding
Tinsukia

RPF Constable Exam Duration

The duration of the RPF Constable Computer Based Test (CBT) is 90 minutes. The exam consists of 120 questions


RPF Constable Salary Structure

ParticularsAmount (Rs)Class X CitiesClass Y CitiesClass Z Cities
Basic PayRs. 21,700Rs. 21,700Rs. 21,700Rs. 21,700
DA (50% of Basic Pay)Rs. 10,850Rs. 10,850Rs. 10,850Rs. 10,850
HRARs. 6,510 (30% of Basic Pay)Rs. 4,340 (20% of Basic Pay)Rs. 2,170 (10% of Basic Pay)
Gross SalaryRs. 37,420 to Rs. 44,460Rs. 31,270Rs. 29,636Rs. 27,902

RPF Constable Vacancy 2024 

In 2024 RPF Constable Recruitment 2024 has announced a total of 4208 vacancies.

CategoryMaleFemale
UR1450256
SC53695
ST26847
OBC966170
EWS35763
Total3577631

RPF Constable Cut Off 2023

GroupFemaleMale
OBCSCSTUROBCSCSTUREx-SM
Group A46.6741.2438.4947.6993.5577.2976.7179.7536.22
Group B49.8149.5843.2757.9188.3583.7376.6987.1536.23
Group F84.1970.5168.2286.8936.1
RPF Previous Year Cut Off Marks
GroupFemaleMale
OBCSCSTUROBCSCSTUREx-SM
Group A55.6650.7650.7657.2177.978.3283.8255.35
Group B54.351.3951.2761.7289.2682.2678.6889.4253.85
Group C47.3743.9148.0553.3878.2677.4187.3252.36
Group D71.358.0364.4274.7512086.1582.53117.8362.41
Group E38.8836.1442.4861.3362.0550.0950.0936.09
Group F89.169.9267.9693.2242.17

RPF Constable Previous Year Question Paper

Question Paper 2018Question Paper 2019
Question Paper 2020Question Paper 2021
Question Paper 2022Question Paper 2023

RPF Constable Answer Key 2023

Answer Key 2018Answer Key 2019
Answer Key 2020Answer Key 2021
Answer Key 2022Answer Key 2023

Best Books for RPF Constable Exam 2024

Book NameAuthor
General ScienceLucent Publications
History of Modern IndiaBipan Chandra
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive ExaminationsR.S. Aggarwal
A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal ReasoningR.S. Aggarwal
Manorama Yearbook 2024Mammen Mathew

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