Government & Defence Entrance Exam

AFCAT syllabus for the common subjects are same for all the branches. The exam also comprises subject-specific subjects. The syllabus for those subjects are different. Candidates should be well versed in the AFCAT syllabus. The syllabus comprises the topics and sub-topics that candidates need to prepare for the exam.

The official website of the Railway Protection Force (RPF) is rpf.indianrailways.gov.in. The updates regarding the recruitment exams carried out by the RPF such as RPF SI, RPF Constable are notified on this website. However, the applications, admit card, result and other announcements regarding the RPF recruitment exams are notified on the RRBs websites. Have a look:

• RPF Notification: RRBs Regional Websites
• RPF Application: rrbapply.gov.in
• RPF Admit Card/ Answer Key/ Result/ Cutoff: RRBs Regional Websites

The RPF SI recruitment is carried out by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). The RPF SI exam (CBT) is conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), the exam conducting body responsible for various exams under Indian Railways. The RPF SI Physical Test and Medical Test are conducted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) for the shortlisted candidates. 

Candidates who qualify the CBT or RPF SI exam are called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/ Physical Measurement Test (PMT). The RPF SI PET/ PMT is conducted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF). The RRB RPF SI Physical admit card will be released by the RRBs on their official websites. Candidates will be able to download the RPF SI admit card for PET/ PMT by logging in with the required details.

The RPF Constable examination requires candidates to be 18 years old or above and therefore you are currently ineligible.

Eligibility Criteria for RPF Constable Exam:
Age Limit: Minimum 18 to 25 years (Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules (upper limit).
A valid requirement for the RPF Constable position is completion of matriculation (10th standard) from an authorized education board.
Indian nationality is essential to qualify for the exam.

The examination eligibility begins after your 18th birthday because you currently have a 17-year-old age.

The RPF SI height requirement is as follows:

The physical test for RPF SI comprises two stages - performing physical race and jump and verification of physical eligibility in terms of height, weight and chest. Have a look at the details below.

RPF SI Physical Running Time:

RPF SI Height & Chest Requirement:

The RPF SI vacancy under the CEN RPF 01/2024 was announced on March 2, 2024 through the release of a short notice. The application forms against the RPF SI vacancies were released on April 15, 2024. The last date to apply for the RPF SI vacancy was May 14, 2025. Candidates needed to submit their applications online by visiting the RPF website of the Indian Railways.

A 1 cm cut on your little finger should not affect your ability to sit for the NDA (National Defence Academy) exam, as long as it isn't causing any severe pain, infection, or discomfort that would interfere with your focus or performance. The NDA exam primarily involves written tests and physical fitness standards, but a minor cut on your finger should not impact either.

However, if the cut is healing or causing any discomfort, it's always a good idea to keep it clean and avoid any further injury. If there are no other significant health concerns, you should be good to go for the exam.

The Staff Selection Commission conduct the Combined Graduate Level Exam every year to recruit the candidates for the Group C and some Group B posts. The Commission notify all the SSC CGL posts in the official notification. The Commission also release the tentative number of vacancies with the official notification.

Every year, around 25-30 Lacs candidates appear in the SSC CGL exam.