RPF SI Notification 2025: The Ministry of Railways will soon release the RPF SI 2025 notification to invite applications for the post of Sub-Inspectors (SI). The recruitment will be open for both male and female candidates. Candidates can apply for the RPF SI exam if they fulfil the eligibility criteria. RPF SI Recruitment is done for Groups A, B, C, D, E & F. Selection of candidates is done based on these rounds- Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV). The RPF SI salary per month is INR 43300-52030 (Level 6 of 7th CPC).
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The RPF SI notification for the next session will be released soon. The RRB RPF SI exam notification will be published on the regional websites of the RRB- Kolkata, Chandigarh, Mumbai, Malda, Bilaspur, Ajmer, Bhopal, Chennai and others. Candidates need to visit the official website to get the latest updates on the notification.
The RPF SI 2025 exam date will be announced soon. The RRB RPF SI CBE (computer based exam) 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. The RPF SI 2024 exam was held on December 2, 3, 9, 12 and 13, 2024.
The RPF SI application form 2025 will be released soon. The RRB RPF SI apply online link will be activated after the release of the official notification. Candidates need to fill out the RPF SI form to appear for the exam. The last date to submit the form will be mentioned on the notification itself.
RPF SI eligibility parameters are given by the examination authority. The age should be between 20 & 28 years. The qualification required is Graduation. Candidates must be physically fit to carry their duties.
- RPF SI Notification 2025: Eligibility Criteria
- RPF SI Dates 2025
- RPF SI 2025 Notification Application Form
- RPF SI 2025 Vacancies and Salary
- RPF SI 2025 Admit Card
- RPF SI Notification: Exam Pattern
- RPF SI Notification: Syllabus
RPF SI Notification 2025: Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil the RPF SI exam eligibility as shared here:
- Citizens of India
- Graduation from a recognised university
- Age should be between 20 and 28 years
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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 |
RPF SI Dates 2025
Take a look at the table below for the complete schedule of RPF SI 2025 exam
| Dates | Past Exam Dates |
|---|---|
| 26 Aug ' 25 | RPF SI Final Result |
| 22 Jun ' 25 - 02 Jul ' 25 | Physical Test Date |
| 03 Mar ' 25 | RPF SI Result |
RPF SI 2025 Notification Application Form
The process to fill the RPF SI application as shared 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
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RPF SI application form can be filled online only. Candidates can follow the process below to fill the registration form.
- Visit RRBs
- Click the ‘New Registration’ link
- Read the instructions to fill application form
- Select the Zonal Group
- 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
Click the 'online application' link
Go the modification tab
Login with registration number and password
Pay the modification fee
Submit the changes
RPF SI application form can be rejected due to Invalid photos , Multiple applications, Incomplete application, Age. The application form can be filled online only. The last date to fill the application form is given by the exam body.
RPF SI 2025 Vacancies and Salary
The number of RRB RPF SI vacancy will be announced along with the short notification. The initial pay is INR 35,400 along with other allowances. The RPF SI vacancies announced in 2024 were 452.
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RPF SI grade pay system was discontinued with the implementation of 7th Pay Commission. Currently, the salary starts with the basic pay level of INR 35400 (Level-6). Besides the salary, candidates also receive various allowances.
RPF SI Salary ranges between INR 43,000 to 52,000. This depends upon the place of posting. The basic pay is INR 35,400. Candidates also get allowances as part of their salaries.
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 |
RPF SI 2025 Admit Card
RPF SI admit card is released online for CBT and 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.
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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
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.
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
RPF SI Notification: Exam Pattern
The highlights of the RPF SI exam pattern are shared below.
- The test carries 120 questions.
- Each question is of 1 mark.
- The exam duration is 90 minutes.
- There is a negative marking of 1/3rd marks for each wrong answer.
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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.
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 |
The structure of RPF SI exam pattern is given below.
| Sections | Marks |
|---|---|
General Awareness | 50 |
Arithmetic | 35 |
General Intelligence & reasoning | 35 |
RPF SI Notification: Syllabus
The standard of the RPF SI syllabus is at a 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.
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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
RPF SI syllabus for Reasoning is shared 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
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.
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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