RPF SI 2024: Exam Date, Admit Card Out, Answer Key, Syllabus & Latest News

Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector 2024 ( RPF SI )

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Exam On: 2 Dec '24 - 13 Dec '24

Rupali Pruthi

Rupali PruthiAssistant Manager - Editorial

Updated on Dec 2, 2024 09:13 IST

RPF SI 2024: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are conducting the exam for the RPF SI recruitment 2024. The RPF SI exam is scheduled on December 2, 3, 9, 12 and 13, 2024. The RPF SI admit card 2024 was released on November 30, 2024. The RRB RPF SI admit card link has been displayed on the regional websites. Candidates can get the hall tickets through the direct RPF SI admit card download link shared below. Earlier, the RPF SI exam city slip 2024 was released informing the candidates about the allotted exam city. The RRB RPF SI exam city intimation slips 2024 link is also provided below. The RRBs have notified the process for the SC/ ST candidates to use the free travel facility on the exam day to reach the RPF SI exam centre 2024.

These official RPF SI Exam Dates 2024 are tentative as per the official notice published on the regional websites of the RRBs. The RPF SI mock test 2024 links have been released. Candidates can attempt the mock test for free using the link below.

RPF SI 2024 Latest Updates:

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. 

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. 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). Candidates' initial salary 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.

RPF SI Dates 2024

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

DatesUpcoming Exam Dates

02 Dec '24 -

13 Dec '24

Exam Date

ONGOING
DatesPast Exam Dates

24 Nov '24

RPF SI Exam City Slip

05 Nov '24

RPF SI Mock Test

15 May '24 -

24 May '24

RPF SI Form Correction

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/

Also Read: RPF SI Dates 2024

RPF SI Admit Card 2024

The RPF SI admit card 2024 has been released on the official websites of the RRBs. To download the RPF SI admit card, candidates need 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 need 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.

Direct RPF SI Admit Card 2024 Download Link - https://rrb.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1181/91610/login.html 

Note: The RPF SI 2024 admit card has been released on the same link from which candidates can download the exam city intimation slip.

The RPF SI exam city intimation slip 2024 has been 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

Direct RRB RPF SI Exam City Slip 2024 Download Link - https://rrb.digialm.com/EForms/configuredHtml/1181/91610/login.html 

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.

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 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 will be conducted in regional languages. The exam pattern will carry 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 Answer Key 2024

The provisional RPF SI 2024 answer key will be released for Computer Based Test (CBT) a few days after the completion of the test. Along with the answer key, the window to raise objections and question papers will also be made available. Candidates can access RPF SI answer key through the login window. Objections against the answer key will be accepted online only within the specified deadline.

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 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 2024

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 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. 

 

RPF SI Exam Trend: Registered vs Appeared

The table below highlights the number of candidates who appeared and registered for RPF SI exam in 2018. 

Number of Registered Candidates

Group Community Applied
Female Male

 

Group-A

OBC

16,883

91,542

SC

8,156

43,304

ST

3,797

28,316

UR

5,928

25,745

 

Group-B

OBC

17,710

90,430

SC

10,240

4,3073

ST

5,642

21,066

UR

10,140

33,992

 

Group-C

OBC

22,561

1,71,273

SC

11,076

89,166

ST

7,752

31,095

UR

13,358

64,787

 

Group-D

OBC

32,637

1,73,123

SC

21,381

1,17,383

ST

3,913

20,412

UR

28,534

1,18,232

 

Group-E

OBC

631

3,953

SC

419

3,301

ST

500

2,004

UR

407

2,932

 

Group-F

OBC

-

11,562

SC

-

5,131

ST

-

2,074

UR

-

10,194

Total

2,21,665

12,04,090

Number of Qualified Candidates

Group Community Attended
Female Male

 

Group-A

OBC

7,051

52,903

SC

3,436

22,273

ST

1,985

18,878

UR

2,423

14,676

 

Group-B

OBC

8,919

60,344

SC

5,115

25,580

ST

2,607

11,669

UR

5,147

20,536

 

Group-C

OBC

13,192

1,28,643

SC

6,019

60,288

ST

4,503

21,624

UR

7,453

45,792

 

Group-D

OBC

17,340

1,18,714

SC

10,611

76,117

ST

2,088

13,023

UR

14,789

77,287

 

Group-E

OBC

282

2,421

SC

168

1,854

ST

176

923

UR

150

1,765

 

Group-F

OBC

-

6,629

SC

-

2,464

ST

-

1,056

UR

-

6,528

Total

1,13,454

7,91,987

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

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