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RPF SI Notification 2024: The Ministry of Railways released RPF SI notification to invite candidates for the post of Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Level 6 of 7th CPC. The recruitment is open for both male and female candidates. The candidates could apply for the RPF SI exam from April 15 to May 14, 2024. RPF SI Recruitment is done for Groups A, B, C, D, E & F. Selection of candidates is done based on a Computer-Based Test (CBT) Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV). The total salary per month is INR 43,300-52,030.
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Q: When RPF SI notification 2024 was released?
The short RPF SI notification 2024 was released on March 2, 2024. The detailed notification was released on April 14, 2024. The notification for SI was released to fill up a total of 452 vacancies. RPF SI notification was released in PDF form and comprises the details related to the exam such as important dates, selection process, vacancies, eligibility and many more. The selection of RPF SI comprises CBT, PET/PMT and document verification. The CBT will be conducted by RRB. The PET/PMT and document verification is conducted by the Railway Protection Force.
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Q: When RPF SI exam will be conducted?
RPF SI exam dates are yet to be announced by the examination authority. The computer based test is divided into three sections-Basic Arithmetics (35 questions, 35 marks), General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions, 35 marks), and General Awareness (50 questions, 50 marks). Candidates are allotted 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes) to complete the entire exam. For correct answers, candidates score one mark. There is a negative marking penalty of 1/3 mark for every incorrect response. The total marks allotted to the exam are 120.
Upvote Q: When RPF SI application form 2024 was released?
RPF SI application form was released on April 15, 2024. The application form needs to be filled online only. The application fees are INR 500 for the Unreserved category, whereas, the other categories SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female will have to pay INR 250. The application amount is refunded by the MoR when the candidate appears for the RPF CBT exam (INR 400 is refunded for UR and INR 250 is refunded for the other categories excluding the banking charges).
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RPF SI Notification 2024: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates need to fulfil the following eligibility criteria for RPF SI exam.
- Candidates must be a citizen of India
- Candidates must have completed graduation in any discipline from a recognized university
- Candidate’s age should be aged between 20 and 28 years
Download here RPF SI notification 2024
Q: What is RPF SI eligibility criteria?
RPF SI eligibility criteria is given below:
Age Limit:
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates need a Bachelor's degree from a recognised university. The specific educational qualifications may vary depending on the recruitment notification and position.
Upvote Q: How much relaxation in the upper age limit is given to RPF SI?
The age relaxation given to RPF SI is given below:
| RPF Constable & SI Age Relaxation | |
| Category | Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Candidates who had ordinarily been domiciled in the UT of JK & Ladakh during the period of 1st Jan 1980 to 31st Dec 1989 | UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years |
| Only for the post of SI: Central Govt. employees other than ex-servicemen, who have rendered not less than 3 years of regular and continuous service on the date of reckoning | UR/EWS- 5 years OBC- 8 years SC/ST- 10 years |
| Widows, divorced women and women judicially separated from husbands but not remarried | UR/EWS- 2 years OBC- 5 years SC/ST- 7 years |
Upvote RPF SI Dates 2024
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RPF SI 2024 exam
| Dates | Upcoming Exam Dates |
|---|---|
02 Dec '24 - 13 Dec '24 | Exam Date ONGOING |
| Dates | Past 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 Notification Application Form
Interested candidates were required to fill RPF SI application form online from April 15 to May 14, 2024. The application fee could be paid online i.e., INR 500 for General and OBC categories while it is INR 250 for others. The steps to fill out the application form are given below:
- Primary registration
- Verification of email ID and mobile number through OTP
- Enter educational qualification, set priority/preferences of railways, choose exam language, etc.
- Pay the application fees
- Upload photograph and signature
- Submit the application form
Q: How to fill RPF SI application form?
The steps to fill RPF SI application form are given below:
- Visit the official website of RPF
- Click the ‘New Registration’ link on the home page of the online registration portal
- Confirm that candidates have read and understood the instructions clearly by clicking the checkbox
- Select the Zonal Group to which they would like to apply
- Register for the exam
- Verify the Email ID and Mobile Number through OTP
- Fill Part 2 and 3 of RPF SI application page
- Update bank details
- Upload the required documents
- Submit the form
Upvote Q: How to modify RPF SI application form?
The steps to modify RPF SI application form are given below:
- Candidates need to go to the ‘online application’ link
- Click on the ‘modify application’ link
- Login using registration number and password
- Pay the modification fee
- After making payment, login using registration number and password then proceed with the changes and submit the application
Upvote Q: What are the reasons for the rejection of RPF SI application form?
The reasons behind the rejection of RPF SI application form are given below:
- Invalid photos
- Multiple applications
- Any other irregularities which are observed and considered as invalid by Central Recruitment Committee
- Any wrong information in the application form
- Non-fulfillment of any eligibility criteria
- Declarations not given by the candidate
- Incomplete application
- Age criteria
- Candidates not having requisite educational criteria
Upvote RPF SI 2024 Notification Vacancies and Salary
The number of vacancies is announced along with the RPF SI short notification. A total of 452 vacancies have been released. The initial pay is INR 35,400 along with other allowances.
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Q: What is RPF SI salary?
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.
Upvote Q: What is RPF SI grade pay?
According to the 6th Pay Commission recommendations, the grade pay assigned to RPF SI was INR 4200. With this grade pay, the salary was calculated in the pay band of INR 9300-34800. However, after the implementation of 7th Pay Commission, the grade pay system was discontinued. Now, the RPF SI starts at the basic pay level of INR 35400 (Level-6) as per 7th CPC pay matrix.
Upvote Q: What is RPF SI salary structure?
The salary structure of RPF SI is given below:
| Pay | Range |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 9,300 – Rs. 34,800 |
| Grade Scale | Rs. 4,200 |
| Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400 |
| Gross Salary | Rs. 43,300–Rs. 52,030 |
Upvote RPF SI 2024 Admit Card
RPF SI admit card will be released online for CBT Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification (DV). Candidates need to download the admit card for each stage of the recruitment process by logging in with the required credentials. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.
Q: What documents are required along with RPF SI admit card?
The following documents are required along with the RPF SI admit card:
- Voter Card
- Aadhaar Card
- Printout of e-Aadhaar
- Passport
- Identity Card issued by the employer in case the candidate is a Govt. Employee
- School / College / University Photo ID
Upvote Q: When will the RPF SI admit card be released?
RPF SI admit card is released four days before the exam. Before the release of admit card, the city intimation slip is released. To download the admit card, candidates need to user ID and password. The admit card is an important document without which candidates are not allowed to appear for the exam. The hard copy of the admit card is not sent to candidates by post.
Upvote Q: What details are mentioned in the RPF SI admit card?
The following details will be printed in the admit card:
- Candidate’s name
- Roll number
- Date of birth
- Category
- Venue of exam
- Date and time of exam
- Exam day guidelines
Upvote RPF SI 2024 Notification Exam Pattern
RPF SI exam pattern 2024 for CBT is divided into three sections. The total duration of the test is 90 minutes. The test carries a total of 120 marks. Each question carries one mark. There is a negative marking for wrong answers which is 1/3 mark. The test carries a total of 120 marks.
Q: What is the structure of RPF SI PET/PMT?
The structure of RPF SI PET/PMT is given below.
| Category | 1600 meters run | 800 meters run | Long jump | High jump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sub-Inspector ( Exe) Male | 6 min 30 secs | - | 12 ft | 3 ft 9 inch |
Sub-Inspector (Exe) Female | - | 4 mins | 9 ft | 3 ft |
Upvote Q: What is RPF SI exam pattern?
RPF SI exam pattern is such that it comprises CBT 1, PET/PMT, Document Verification and Medical Exam. The CBT comprises three sections. The standard of questions is of graduation-level. Each question carries one mark and there is also negative marks. Candidates are required to obtain 35 per cent marks (30 per cent marks by SC and ST candidates) to qualify the CBT. Questions in the test are asked from General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The test carries a total of 120 marks. PET is qualifying in nature and candidates are given different tasks.
Upvote Q: What is the structure of RPF SI CBT exam?
The structure of RPF SI exam pattern is given below.
| Sections | Marks |
|---|---|
General Awareness | 50 |
Arithmetic | 35 |
General Intelligence & reasoning | 35 |
Upvote RPF SI 2024 Notification Syllabus
The standard of the RPF SI syllabus is of graduation level. Candidates can check below the important topics under the section of the exam:
General Awareness
Questions are asked about Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Sports, General Science, etc.
Arithmetic
Number systems, Whole Numbers, Decimal and Fractions, Relationships between numbers, Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Percentages, Ratios and Proportions, etc.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Analogies, Similarities and Differences, Decision Making, Coding and Decoding Relationship Concepts, etc.
Q: What is RPF SI syllabus?
RPF SI syllabus for different subjects 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
Upvote Q: What is RPF SI syllabus for Reasoning?
RPF SI syllabus for Reasoning is given below:
- 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
Upvote Q: What is RPF SI syllabus for Arithmetic?
RPF SI syllabus for Arithmetic is given below:
- 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.
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RPF SI Notification Result 2024
The result is released online in two stages, CBT and final merit list. The list of qualified candidates is made available in PDF format. On the basis of RPF SI result for all the stages, candidates are selected for appointment.
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered 2 weeks ago
RRB RPF SI city intimation slip is released 10 days before the exam. The steps to download the city intimation slip are given below:
- Visit the official website of RRBs
- C;lick the 'RPF SI city intimation slip' link
- Enter the required credentials
- The details related to the exam city appears on the screen
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Contributor-Level 10
Answered 2 weeks ago
The RPF SI application form status is released after completion of the application process. To check the application status, candidates need to login with registration number and password. In case of application is rejected, candidates can view their status along with the reasons for rejection. No r
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Candidates can check the RPF SI application status using the steps given below:
- Visit the official website- rrbapply.gov.in
- Click the RPF SI status link
- Enter the registration number and password in the login page
- RRB RPF SI application form status appears on the screen
- Check the status and save it
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How to download RRB RPF SI city intimation slip?