RPF Constable Recruitment 2022, Last Date, Eligibility, Apply Online

The RPF Constable Recruitment 2022 Exam is recruiting male and female police officers for the Indian Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). RPF Full form Railway Protection Force.

Although this is a national-level test. Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online for RPF Constable by using the official website. For the RPF Constable exam, applicants should be between the ages of 18 and 25 years.

The RPF Constable test is divided into three stages: CBT (Computer Based Tes), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV). Candidates who passed these criteria of this examination will be considered for the RPF Constable position. The RPF Constable Computer Based Test (CBT) exam syllabus includes General Intelligence and Reasoning, Arithmetic, and General Awareness.

Aspirants must pay Rs. 500 for GEN/OBC/Other candidates and Rs. 250 for SC/ST/PWD candidates to fill out the application form for the RPF Constable exam.

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Essential Educational Qualifications:

SSLC/Matric from a recognized Board.

Age limit:

The age limit of the applicants should be from 18 years to 25 years.

* Candidates must have been born between the dates of 02 July 1993 and 01 July 2000 (both days inclusive).*

The following are the permissible upper age limit relaxations as follows: 

Scheme of Railway RPF Constable Selection Procedure:

The procedure of recruitment will be divided into three stages:

• Computer Based Test (CBT)

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

• Document Verification (DV)

Railway RPF Constable Computer Based Test (CBT)

Important Note:

I. The questions on the papers will be of the multiple-choice type.

II. Each question will be carried one mark.

III. Each incorrect answer will 1/3rd marks deduction.

Eligibility Criteria for Qualifying:

To qualify for the CBT, candidates must score 35 percent of overall marks (30 percent for SC and ST candidates).

Candidates will have the following language options for the Computer Based Test (CBT), from which they must choose one.

Physical Efficiency Test (PET) for Railway RPF Constable

• Only one chance will be offered for the 1600/800 metres event.

• Candidates will be granted up to two chances each in the Long Jump and High Jump events.

• All candidates who qualify in the 1600 meters/800 metres will be measured for eligibility in terms of height and chest.

Physical Measurement Test for Railway RPF Constable

• Applicants who do not meet the minimum height and chest (expanded/ unexpanded) requirements for the PMT will be disqualified.

• PET/PMT is a qualifying test. There will be no marks given.

Document Verification for Railway RPF Constable

• Candidates who pass all stages are invited by the various Railway RPF zones for document verification.

• On the day of document verification, candidates must bring the genuine documents requested by RPF.

• If a candidate fails to submit original documents or if a document is found to be faked, his or her participation will be terminated.

The following are the likely positions that will be filled up through this Exam:

Male Candidates Vacancy for RPF Constable

Female Candidates Vacancy for RPF Constable

Syllabus for Railway RPF Constable Computer Based Test (CBT)

(A) General Awareness:

• Knowledge of Current affairs

• Indian History

• Art & Culture

• Geography

• Economics

• General Polity

• Indian Constitution

• Sports

• General Science etc.

(B) Arithmetic

• Number systems

• Whole Numbers

• Decimal

• 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.

(C) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

• 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 etc.

Fee Payable by Candidates for Railway RPF Constable Exam:

Fee all candidates: Rs. 500/-

Note: This amount of Rs. 400 will be returned after deducting any applicable bank charges when you appear in the CBT.

EWS/ SC/ ST/ Ex-Serviceman/ PWDs/ Female/ Minorities/ Transgender: Rs. 250/- 

Note: This amount of Rs. 250 will be returned after deducting any applicable bank charges when you appear in the CBT.

Payment Method:

a. ONLINE payment of fees using online banking, debit card/credit card, or UPI.

b. OFFLINE fee payment via

(i) SBI Bank Branch for Challan Payment Mode in any SBI branch.

(ii) Post Office Challan Payment Mode in any computerised Post Office branch.

All required service fees must be borne by the candidate.

For further information on how to fill out the online application form, see the instructions below.

Step 1: Visit the official website of your region's RPF or Click on the link provided on our website.

Step 2: Select the "apply now" button given on the website.

Step 3: Enter the required information, such as your father's name, your date of birth, your phone number, email id, category, and so on.

Step 4: Confirm your phone number and your email address with an OTP.

Step 5: A registration ID will be issued after verification.

Step 6: Login again with your Registration ID and password into the website.

Step 7: Fill in the remaining necessary information in the required field.

Step 8: Attach a scanned copy of your photo and your signature in the specified dimensions.

Step 9: Pay the online application fee by any mode or e-challan.

Step 10: Re-check your application and click the submit button.

Step 11: The application will appear on the screen for downloading and take a printout for future reference.