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RPF Recruitment 2018 for 9739 Sub Inspector and Constable
The Railway Police Force (RPF) has announced a major recruitment drive for 9739 posts of Sub Inspectors and Constables. This is a golden opportunity for eligible candidates to join the prestigious Railway Protection Force and Railway Protection Special Force.
Quick Facts
- Board: Railway Police Force
- Post Name: Sub Inspectors & Constables
- Total Posts: 9739
- Last Date to Apply: 30/06/2018
- Date of Notification: 01/06/2018
- Location: India
Post-wise Vacancy Details
- Sub Inspectors: 1120 Posts
- Constables: 8616 Posts
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Sub Inspectors: Graduate from a recognized University
- Constables: SSLC/Matric from a recognized Board
Note: Degree from a recognized University for Sub-Inspector (Executive) shall only be valid. Those awaiting results of the final examination of the prescribed educational qualification SHOULD NOT apply.
Age Limit
- Sub Inspectors: 20 to 25 years
- Constables: 18 to 25 years
Application Fee
- General Category: Rs. 500/-
- Reserved Categories (SC/ST/Exserviceman/Female/Minorities/Economically backward): Rs. 250/-
Note: Rs. 400/- shall be refunded for General category candidates (deducting bank charges) on appearing in CBT. Rs. 250/- shall be refunded for reserved category candidates (deducting bank charges) on appearing in CBT.
Selection Process
The recruitment process consists of four phases:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification (DV)
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
Phase I: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Questions: 120
- Language Options: Hindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Konkani, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Assamese, Manipuri, Punjabi
- Marking Scheme: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for wrong answer
Syllabus
- General Awareness (50 marks): Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Sports, General Science, etc.
- Arithmetic (35 marks): Number systems, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, mensuration, time and distance, etc.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 marks): Analogies, spatial visualization, problem solving, judgment, decision making, coding and decoding, syllogistic reasoning, etc.
Phase II: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Candidates will be called based on their CBT merit, up to 10 times the category-wise total vacancy. Passing PET is mandatory and qualifying in nature.
Physical Standards
- Constable (Male): 1600 meters run in 5 min 45 secs, Long Jump 14 feet, High Jump 4 feet
- Constable (Female): 800 meters run in 3 min 40 secs, Long Jump 9 feet, High Jump 3 feet
- Sub-Inspector (Male): 1600 meters run in 6 min 30 secs, Long Jump 12 feet, High Jump 3 feet 9 inch
- Sub-Inspector (Female): 800 meters run in 4 min, Long Jump 9 feet, High Jump 3 feet
Phase III: Document Verification
Candidates will be called based on their performance in CBT and subject to qualifying in PET & PMT. In case of tie marks, older candidates will be given higher seniority.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Railway Police Force. Apply online before the last date of 30/06/2018.