SSC to Conduct RPF Exams Annually, Announces Union Railway Minister

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that the Staff Selection Commission will conduct RPF recruitment exam annually from now onwards.

SSC to Conduct RPF Exams Annually

The Staff Selection Commission will now conduct RPF recruitment exams annually. Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced this change during 41st Raising Day celebration of RPF in Valsad. The move is aimed at making RPF SI and Constable recruitment process easier. With annual exams, candidates do not have to wait for months for next recruitment cycle. The merit-based, transparent recruitment system of SSC will make selection process faster. Earlier, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) used to conduct RPF recruitment exams for SI and Constable.

RPF Recruitment Highlights

Candidates can check table below to know important highlights of RPF recruitment:

Eligibility for RPF Sub-Inspector Recruitment  

To be eligible for RPF SI recruitment, candidate must:

• Be Indian citizen
• Hold a postgraduate degree from a recognised university
• Fulfill age limit, physical standards, and medical requirements as prescribed by the Staff Selection Commission

Recruitment of RPF Constable

To apply for RPF Constable post, candidates must:

• Be a citizen of India
• Have passed the 12th standard or an equivalent examination from a recognised board
• Meet the age limit, physical standards, and medical requirements as specified by the Staff Selection Commission

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