RPF SI Salary and Job Profile: Pay Scale, Allowances, Other Benefits

Q: What is RPF SI salary structure?

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

Q: How much relaxation in the upper age limit is given to RPF SI?

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

Updated on Mar 18, 2024 18:59 IST

By Rupali Pruthi, Deputy Manager - Editorial

RPF SI Salary 2024: The Railway Protection Force invites applications for recruitment to the post of Sub-Inspector in Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) of various zones. Selected candidates for the post of RPF SI are recruited in Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. RPF SI salary for the per month is between INR 43,300 to 52,030 as per the 7th pay commission. The Ministry of Railways releases a large number of vacancies for various posts in Indian Railways and one among such posts is RPF SI. The job provides good salary package, security, allowances, perks and opportunities. RPF SI salary and perks are formulated based on the place of posting. In this article, we have discussed RPF SI salary, perks and allowances, and career growth.

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Q: What is RPF SI salary?

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.

Q: What is RPF SI grade pay?

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.

Q: What is RPF SI salary structure?

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

Q: What are the perks and allowances offered to RPF SI?

Selected candidates to the post of RPF SI enjoy good perks and benefits. Perk is given in addition to their monthly salary income. Candidates are given following perks and allowances:

Provident fund
Overtime Allowance
Ration Allowance
Dress Allowance
Gratuity
Monthly Pension (After retirement )
Medical facilities
Pass and Privilege Ticket Orders
Dress Allowance
Night Duty Allowance
Educational assistance
Ration Allowance and
Traveling and transfer allowance
Other financial matters

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RPF SI Salary
RPF SI Selection Process

RPF SI Salary

The basic salary of RPF SI is INR 35,400. With the additional perks, the gross salary ranges between INR 43, 000-Rs 52,000. RPF SI salary as per seventh Pay Commission is given below:

Old payscale and grade pay (Sixth pay commission): INR 9,300-34, 800. The Grade Pay is INR 4,200.

New basic pay after seventh pay commission: The basic pay is INR 35,440.

Total salary: The total salary per month is INR 43,300-INR 52,030.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is the career growth of RPF SI?

The job offers a good scope of promotion and career growth. The performance of candidates is analysed and measures before awarding them with promotion. To get a promotion, candidates need to work hard. The promotional avenues of RPF SI are given below.

Inspector
Circle Inspector
Zonal Inspector
Dy Superintendent

Q: What is RPF SI job profile?

Candidates selected for the RPF SI post are entrusted with various responsibilities. RPF SI ensures the security of all passengers and takes necessary decisions regarding the problems related to the passengers. They also ensure the security of all railway property and take the required action to maintain law. The key job responsibilities of RPF SI are given below.

Investigate crime related to railways
Arrest the offenders
Interrogates the concerned person
Take statements of the witnesses
Collect evidence and files case in the court
Protect the railway tracks and signaling equipment

RPF SI Selection Process

The entire recruitment process involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification (DV). Candidates qualified and securing marks in the merit list (10 times of the category-wise vacancies) and CBT will have to undergo Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and Document Verification (DV).

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Commonly asked questions

Q: How much relaxation in the upper age limit is given to RPF SI?

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

Q: What is RPF SI application fees?

The application fee for RPF SI is INR 500 for General category and it is INR 250 for SC/ST/OBC. The application fee can be paid online.

Q: What is the training process of RPF SI?

Selected candidates will have to undergo a rigorous initial training in any one of RPF/RPSF training centre or any other such institution as decided by the Railway Administration. The trainee recruits/cadets will be given a stipend of INR 35,400 plus other allowances as admissible under the Railway Rules during the period of training. Candidates need to pass the final examination at the end of the training and before the final appointment.