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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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.
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.
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.
- 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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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
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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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.
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.
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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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 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.
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.
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