RPF SI 2024: Answer Key Out, Exam Date, Result, Cut Off Marks & Latest News

Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector 2024 ( RPF SI )

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 15:39 IST

RPF SI 2024: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the RPF SI answer key 2024 on December 17, 2024. The answer key has been released along with the RPF SI question paper 2024 and response sheet. Candidates can download the RPF SI 2024 answer key, response sheet and question paper PDFs by visiting the official website. Moreover, the RPF SI answer key 2024 PDF download link is provided here. Candidates can submit the RPF SI answer key objections 2024, if any, till December 22, 2024. The RPF SI exam was held on December 2, 3, 9, 12 and 13, 2024. The RRB aims to fill 452 vacancies for the post of Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) through the RPF SI recruitment 2024.

RPF SI 2024 Latest Updates

Q:   How to Download RPF SI answer key?

A:

Candidates can download the RRB RPF SI answer key 2024 by following the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of RRBs
  • Click the 'RRB SI answer key 2024' link
  • In the answer key login, candidates need to enter user ID and password
  • Download RRB SI answer key PDF along with the question paper and response sheet 
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Q:   When will the RPF SI answer key 2024 be released?

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The RPF SI answer key 2024 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The RRB RPF SI answer key PDF is released along with the question paper and response sheets. Candidates can download the answer key along with the RPF SI response sheet 2024 by visiting the respective regional website of the RRB.

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Q:   What is RPF SI salary?

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The gross salary of an RPF Sub Inspector ranges from INR 43,000 to 52,000 depending upon their place of posting. This inclusive salary amount comprises basic pay, grade pay, DA, HRA and other applicable allowances. As basic pay is INR 35,400 according to 7th CPC pay matrix, the other allowances add up substantially to the CTC. 

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Q:   What is RPF Sub Inspector exam date 2024?

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The RPF Sub Inspector exam date 2024 was announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The RPF SI 2024 exam was held on December 2, 3, 9, 12 and 13, 2024. The RPS SI exam was conducted online as the computer based test (CBT). The RPF SI recruitment exam comprises questions from Basic Arithmetics, General Intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness.

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What is RPF SI exam?

The Ministry of Railways conducts RPF SI exam to select eligible male and female candidates for recruitment to the post of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Level 6 of 7th CPC in Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Forces (RPSF) in various zones of Indian Railways. Candidates' initial salary after getting posted through RPF SI recruitment is INR 35,400. Read this article below for more details on RPF SI 2024, including eligibility criteria, the application process, vacancies, exam patterns, and more.

The RRBs invited RPF SI application 2024 from April 15 to May 14, 2024. The RPF SI form correction 2024 facility was available from May 15 to 24, 2024. Candidates were also asked to re-upload the photograph/signature on the RPF SI application form 2024 for the RPF SI 2024 from May 27 to June 17, 2024. 

RPF SI Dates 2024

Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RPF SI 2024 exam

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

17 Dec '24 -

22 Dec '24

RPF SI answer key

ONGOING
DatesPast Exam Dates

02 Dec '24 -

13 Dec '24

Exam Date

24 Nov '24

RPF SI Exam City Slip

05 Nov '24

RPF SI Mock Test

RPF SI 2024 Exam Highlights

Candidates can check below some of the important highlights of RPF SI exam.

Exam Particulars Exam Details

Exam Name

RPF SI

Conducting Body

Ministry of Railways

Exam Level

Graduate-level exam

Exam Frequency

Depends on the number of vacancies

Mode of Exam

Online

Total Candidates Register for RPF SI 

452 vacancies in 2024

Post Offered

Recruitment of SI in RPF and RPSF

Exam Fees

INR 500 for unreserved categories while it is INR 250 for reserved categories

Exam Duration

90 minutes

No. of Papers and Total Marks

Three (120 marks)

Total Questions

120 questions

Marking Scheme

  • One mark for each correct response
  • 1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answer

Language/Medium of Exam

Hindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Konkani, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Assamese, Manipuri and Punjabi

Groups 

Group A, B, C, D, E and F

No. of Test Cities

Over 100 cities

Official Website

https://indianrailways.gov.in/

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RPF SI Answer Key 2024

The provisional RPF SI 2024 answer key has been released for Computer Based Test (CBT) soon. Along with the answer key, the window to raise objections and question papers is also made available. Candidates can access the RPF SI answer key through the login window. The objections against the answer key are accepted online only within the specified deadline. Have a look at the steps to download the key below:

  • Visit the official website of RRBs
  • Click the 'RRB SI answer key 2024' link
  • Enter the user ID and password
  • Download the RRB RPF SI answer key PDF

Direct RPF SI 2024 Answer Key, Response Sheet & Question Paper PDF Download Link - https://rrb.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1181/91610/login.html 

RPF SI Result 2024

The results of the RPF SI 2024 exam will be declared online separately for different groups, A, B, C, D, E, and F. The RPF SI result 2024 will be made available in PDF form and it will display the roll numbers of qualified candidates. To qualify the CBT, candidates need to secure the category-wise qualifying marks decided by the examination authority. The selection of candidates will be done completely on the basis of their merit. 

RPF SI Cutoff 2024

The cut-off marks of the RPF SI exam will be released along with the scorecard separately for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) and final selection. To qualify the CBT, candidates need to secure the category-wise qualifying marks and overall RPF SI Cut off 2024. There are no qualifying marks for PET/PMT, however, it is mandatory to qualify it. The cutoff is released separately for male and female candidates.

RPF SI Vacancies 2024

The details regarding the vacancies were announced along with the notification. A total of 452 RPF SI vacancies were announced this year. In 2018, a total of 1,120 vacancies were announced for both male and female candidates. The vacancy break-up is given below.

Post/ Rank Male Female ExSM 10%of total vacancy
UR SC ST OBC EWS Total UR SC ST OBC EWS Total

Sub-Inspector (Exe.)

157

57

28

104

38

384

28

10

5

18

7

68

45

 

RPF SI Syllabus 2024

The syllabus of the RPF SI online exam comprises topics from the following subjects- General Awareness, Arithmetic and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The standard of the RPF SI syllabus 2024 is of graduation level. The detailed RPF SI 2024 syllabus is given below:

RPF SI General Awareness Syllabus

  • Indian History
  • Art & Culture
  • Geography
  • Economics
  • General Polity
  • Indian Constitution
  • Sports
  • General Science, etc.
  • Arithmetic

RPF SI Arithmetic section

  • Number systems
  • Whole numbers
  • Decimal and Fractions
  • Relationships between numbers
  • Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
  • Percentages
  • Ratio and Proportion
  • Averages
  • Interest
  • Profit and Loss
  • Discount
  • Use of table and graphs
  • Mensuration
  • Time and Distance
  • Ratio and Proportion, etc.

RPF SI General Intelligence & reasoning Syllabus

  • Analogies
  • Similarities and Differences
  • Spatial Visualization
  • Spatial Orientation
  • Problem-Solving Analysis
  • Judgment
  • Decision Making
  • Visual Memory
  • Discriminating Observation
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Arithmetical Reasoning
  • Verbal and Figure Classification
  • Arithmetic Number Series
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Coding and Decoding
  • Statement Conclusion
  • Syllogistic Reasoning

RPF SI Exam Pattern 2024

The RPF SI exam pattern 2024 for CBT is such that it is divided into three sections Awareness, Arithmetic and General Intelligence & reasoning. Besides Hindi and English, the CBT is conducted in regional languages. The exam pattern carries a total of 120 questions of 200 marks. The duration of the test is 90 minutes. Candidates qualifying for the CBT are called for PET/PST.  It is mandatory to clear the PET and it is qualifying in nature.

RPF SI Preparation Tips 2024

To ace the exam it is important to follow RPF SI Preparation Tips 2024. The tips and tricks to crack the RPF SI exam are given below:

  • Candidates must go through the exam pattern and syllabus
  • After going through the topics given in the syllabus, candidates must clear the concepts of every topic
  • Candidates must refer to good RPF SI Books or study materials to prepare 
  • Candidates must devote equal time to each section of the RPF SI exam as it will help them to complete the entire syllabus
  • It is important to prepare a proper study plan and follow it diligently
  • Candidates must attempt mock tests to understand the nature of the test

RPF SI Application Form 2024

RPF SI application form 2024 was released on April 25, 2024. Candidates who met the eligibility criteria could apply for RPF SI 2024. Candidates were required to fill out only one RPF SI 2024 application form. The application fee for RPF SI was INR 500 for unreserved categories while it was INR 250 for reserved categories. The application form was released along with the RPF SI notification 2024.

RPF SI Eligibility Criteria

The eligibility criteria of RPF SI provide details regarding age, educational qualification, and nationality. Candidates can check RPF SI eligibility below:

  • A candidate must be a citizen of India
  • Any graduate candidate can apply for the exam
  • The age of candidates should be between 20 to 28 years

Nationality

A candidate must be a citizen of India

RPF SI Age Limit

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

Note: Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories.

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RPF SI Educational Qualification

Any graduate candidate can apply for the exam.

Calculation of Date of Birth

Age Group (in years) Upper limit of Date of Birth (Not earlier than) Lower limit of Date of Birth (Not later than)
UR & EWS OBC (NCL) SC & ST All candidates

20 – 28

02.07.1996

02.07.1993

02.07.1991

01.07.2004

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RPF SI Selection Process

The complete selection process of RPF SI is explained below in detail.

Filling the RPF SI Application Form

RPF SI application forms are required to be submitted online only through the official website. Candidates candidate need to submit only one application form. RPF SI application form is required to be filled in English only. The application fee is INR 500 for Unreserved categories while it is INR 250 for Reserved categories.

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Release of RPF SI Admit Card

RPF SI admit card is made available online separately for CBT, PET & PMT and Document Verification. Candidates need to download their admit cards by logging into the required credentials. 

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Appearing in RPF SI CBT

The CBT will be held for 90 minutes and comprises 120 objective-type questions from General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The total marks allotted to the test are 120. 

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Declaration of RPF SI Result

RFI SI result is released online separately for different groups, A, B, C, D, E, & F. The result PDF is released in the form of a merit list. RPF SI result displays the roll numbers of qualified candidates. Based on the merit in CBT, candidates 10 times the number of vacancies are called for PET and PMT. 

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Appearing in PET, PMT & Document Verification

It is mandatory to pass the PET and it is qualifying in nature. Based on the performance of candidates in the CBT, PET & PMT, they are called for Document Verification.

Final Selection

The appointment to the post of RPF SI is subject to passing the requisite medical fitness test, final verification of educational and category certificates, verification of character and antecedents of candidates, and successful completion of initial training. 

RPF SI Exam Centres

The examination authority releases the list of RPF SI test cities along with the notification. RFP SI exam centres are distributed division-wise under certain groups-A, B, C, D, E, F. Candidates applying to the railway zones under these groups, will be allotted exam centres coming under that particular region.

RPF SI Salary 2024

Selected candidates will be in level 6 of the 7th CPC with an initial pay of INR 35,400. Besides, candidates are also entitled to various allowances as per the government rules. RPF SI salary for the per month is between INR 43,300 to 52,030 as per the 7th pay commission. 

 

RRBs Official Website Links: Region-Wise

Have a look at the RRBs official website links of all the regions below:

RRB

Official Website Address

Ahmedabad

www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in

Kolkata

www.rrbkolkata.gov.in

Ajmer  

www.rrbajmer.gov.in

Malda  

www.rrbmalda.gov.in

Bengaluru

www.rrbbnc.gov.in

Mumbai

www.rrbmumbai.gov.in

Bhopal

https://rrbbhopal.gov.in/

Muzaffarpur

www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in

Bhubaneswar

www.rrbbbs.gov.in

Patna

www.rrbpatna.gov.in

Bilaspur             

www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in

Prayagraj

www.rrbald.gov.in

Chandigarh

www.rrbcdg.gov.in

Ranchi

www.rrbranchi.gov.in

Chennai             

www.rrbchennai.gov.in

Secunderabad

www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in

Gorakhpur

www.rrbgkp.gov.in

Siliguri

www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in

Guwahati          

www.rrbguwahati.gov.in

Thiruvananthapuram

www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in

Jammu-Srinagar

www.rrbjammu.nic.in

RPF SI Mock Test 2024: Online Link

Candidates can attempt the official RPF SI mock test for free using the steps given below:

  • Visit the official website of the RRB.
  • Click on the mock test link for RPF 01/2024 and click on sign in.
  • Click on next, choose the language, accept the declaration and begin.
  • Attempt the mock test by clicking on the most appropriate option.
  • Submit the test.

Direct RPF SI mock test 2024 link - https://www4.digialm.com/OnlineAssessment/index.html?1181@@M12

 

RPF SI Admit Card 2024

The RPF SI admit card 2024 was released on the official websites of the RRBs. To download the RPF SI admit card, candidates needed to enter their registration number and password. RPF SI admit card carries details such as the candidate's name, roll number, date of birth, exam centre details, exam date and many more. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post. Candidates needed to follow the steps given below to download the RPF SI admit card 2024:

  • Visit the official website of the RRBs.
  • Click the admit card link on the home page.
  • Enter the registration number and password.
  • Download the RPF SI admit card and take its printout.

The RPF SI exam city intimation slip 2024 was released on the regional websites. The intimation slip lets candidates know the allotted RPF SI exam centre city 2024. Have a look at the steps and link to download the exam city slip:

  • Visit the official website of RRBs
  • Click the RPF SI city intimation link
  • Enter the registration number and password on the login page
  • RRB SI exam city intimation slip appears on the screen
  • Check the allotted city and save it

RPF SI Exam Day Guidelines 2024

The exam day guidelines for the RPF SI exam are given below:

  • Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones, Bluetooth, pen drives, laptops, calculators, wrist-watches or any other communication devices are not allowed inside the RPF SI exam centre
  • Candidates are not allowed to carry pens/pencils inside the exam centre
  • Candidates need to carry an RPF SI admit card to the exam centre. Without the admit card, candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam
  • Carry one photo-identity proof (both original and photocopy) along with the admit card
  • Candidates should reach the exam centre early to complete the verification process
  • No candidates are allowed to enter the exam hall once the exam begins
  • Candidates must bring one colour photograph along with the admit card

The RPF SI admit card is issued separately for different groups and stages- Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification.

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