The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has released important updates regarding the Constable recruitment for the 2024-25 cycle. This is a significant opportunity for those aspiring to join the Indian Railways in a law enforcement role. Here, we provide all the essential details you need to know, including the latest information on the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) dates, application process, eligibility, and exam structure.
Key Recruitment Details
Form Mode: Online Application
Job Location: All India
Monthly Pay Scale: ₹21,700 – ₹69,100
Job Basis: Permanent Position
Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable Recruitment 2024
Advertisement Number: 02/2024
Important Dates to Remember
- Application Start Date: 15/04/2024
- Application Last Date: 14/05/2024 (by 11:59 PM)
- Application Fee Payment: 18/05/2024 to 20/05/2024
- Application Correction Window: 15/05/2024 to 24/05/2024
- Photo/Signature Re-upload: 15/06/2024 to 17/06/2024
- Application Status Out: 17/01/2025
- CBT Exam Dates: 02/03/2025 to 18/03/2025
- Exam City Availability: 21/02/2025
- Admit Card Release: 4 Days Before Exam Date
- Answer Key Released: 24/03/2025 (by 06:00 PM)
- Answer Key Objection Window: 24/03/2025 to 29/03/2025
- CBT Result Declared: 19/06/2025
- PET / PMT Tentative Dates: 13 November 2025 to 06 December 2025
- PET / PMT Admit Card: Coming Soon
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500/- (₹400/- refundable after appearing in CBT exam)
- SC / ST / ESM / EBC Candidates: ₹250/- (Fully refundable after appearing in CBT exam)
- All Female Candidates / Minority Candidates: ₹250/- (Fully refundable after appearing in CBT exam)
- Correction Charges: ₹250/-
- Payment Mode: Online
Age Limit Details
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 28 years
- Cut-off Date for Age Calculation: 01/07/2024
- Age relaxation will be applicable as per government rules.
Selection Process
The selection will be based on the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 4208 for Constable (Executive)
Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown:
| Post Name | General | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Male) | 1450 | 357 | 966 | 536 | 268 | 3577 |
| Constable (Female) | 256 | 63 | 170 | 95 | 47 | 631 |
Written Exam Pattern (CBT)
- Exam Mode: Objective Type (Computer Based Test)
- Duration: 90 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark for each incorrect answer
Exam Subjects and Marks Distribution:
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness (GK) | 50 | 50 |
| Arithmetic (Mathematics) | 35 | 35 |
| Reasoning and Intelligence | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Physical Eligibility Standards
(Details on PET/PMT standards will be provided upon release or can be found in the official notification.)
Application Procedure
- Carefully read the official notification to understand all eligibility criteria, important dates, and application fees.
- Gather all necessary documents, including educational certificates, ID proof, photographs, and signatures.
- Scan your photograph and signature in the required format and size.
- Fill out the online application form accurately with all required details. Double-check all entries before proceeding.
- Preview your application form to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Pay the application fee through the prescribed online method.
- Submit the final application form and save a copy for your records.
Important Related Links
| Content Title | Issued On | Content Link |
|---|---|---|
| PET / PMT / DV Date Notice | 17/10/2025 | Click Here |
| Get Score Card | 20/06/2025 | Click Here |
| Get Exam Result | 19/06/2025 | Click Here |
| Check Answer Key | 24/03/2025 | Click Here |
| Answer Key Notice | 22/03/2025 | Click Here |
| Get Admit Card | 27/02/2025 | Click Here |
| Check Exam City | 21/02/2025 | Click Here |
| Exam Date Notice | 28/01/2025 | Click Here |
| Check Application Status | 17/01/2025 | Click Here |
| Application Status Notice | 20/01/2025 | Click Here |
| Re-Upload Photo / Sign | 15/06/2024 | Click Here |
| Photo / Sign Re-Upload Notice | 10/06/2024 | Click Here |
| Pay Application Fees | 18/05/2024 | Click Here |
| Fees Payment Notice | 16/05/2024 | Click Here |
| Correction Form | 15/05/2024 | Click Here |
| Fill Online Form | 15/04/2024 | Click Here |
| Full Notification | 26/02/2024 | Click Here |
| Short Notification | 26/02/2024 | Click Here |
| Official Website | 26/02/2024 | Click Here |