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RPF Eligibility Criteria 2024

Eligibility criteria for the post of Constable and Sub Inspector under the Railway Protection Force in terms of educational qualification and age limit are as follows.

Educational Qualification:

• SI – One must have pursued a Bachelor’s degree from a UGC recognised University.
• Constable – It is mandatory that an individual must have passed the Matriculation exam.

Age Limit:

• SI – The applicant’s should be at least 20 years and not exceed 25.
• Constable – One’s age must be below 18 and above 25 years.

There will be upper age relaxation for OBC, SC/ST and OBC for 10 years, respectively.

RPF Application Fee 2024

To apply online for recruitment of Constable or Sub Inspector under the Railway Protection Force, an individual will have to pay an application fee of ₹500 using a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI.

Candidates who belong to Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribes & Extremely Backward Class and Female will have to pay ₹250 only.

RPF Selection Process 2024

Selection process for the post of Constable and Sub Inspector under the Central Reserve Police Force consists of three stages, which are CBT, PET and PST. Get the details about the same from below.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET):

• Constable:
  • 1600 metres run:
    • Male: 5 min 45 sec
  • 800 meters run:
    • Female: 3 min 40 sec
  • Long Jump:
    • Male: 14 feet
    • Female: 9 feet
  • High Jump:
    • Male: 4 feet
    • Female: 3 feet

• Sub-Inspector:
  • 1600 meters run:
    • Male: 6 min 30 sec
  • 800 meters run:
    • Female: 4 min
  • Long Jump:
    • Male: 12 feet
    • Female: 9 feet
  • High Jump:
    • Male: 3 feet 9 inches
    • Female: 3 feet

Computer-Based Test (CBT):

• Subjects: General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning
• Total Questions: 120
• Maximum Marks: 120
• Duration: 90 minutes
• Type: Multiple Choice Questions
• Negative Marking: ⅓ mark deducted for each incorrect answer.