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:
| Overview |
Specifications |
|---|---|
| Previous Exam Conducting Body |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| New Exam Conducting Body |
Staff Selection Commission (SSC) |
| Exam Frequency |
Once a year |
| Posts |
Sub-Inspector and Constable |
| Official Website of SSC |
ssc.gov.in |
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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RPF SI vacancies were announced along with the notification. A total of 452 vacancies have been announced for RPF SI exam. The selection of candidates against the vacancies will be done based on Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Standard Test (PST) and Document Verification & Medical Test. Any graduate candidate can apply for the exam to get recruited as Sub-Inspector (SI) in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF).
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.
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RPF Constable job focuses on ensuring the safety of passengers. They are also responsible for protecting railway property. Candidates fulfilling the eligibility can apply for the exam. Both male and female candidates can apply for the exam.