RPF has officially announced the exam dates for the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment exam for 2024. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to take place on 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024. This article provides a detailed breakdown of the exam dates and preparation tips for aspiring candidates.
RPF SI Exam 2024 Overview
Railway Protection Force (RPF) has announced the RPF SI Exam Date 2024 to recruit 452 Sub-Inspectors across India. This competitive exam will be conducted in multiple stages on 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 12th December 2024. This exam will begin with a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Below is an overview table of RPF SI Exam 2024:
Organizing Body |
Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
Post Name |
Sub-Inspector |
Total Vacancies |
452 |
Job Location |
Pan India |
Exam Mode |
Online (CBT) |
RPF SI CBT Exam Dates |
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024 |
Admit Card Release |
29th November 2024 |
Selection Process |
CBT, PET, PMT, Document Verification |
Official Website |
RPF SI Exam 2024 Important Dates
Railway Protection Force (RPF) has released the schedule for the Sub-Inspector (SI) recruitment process in its official notification. Candidates must keep track of the important dates to ensure timely preparation and document submission. Below is a table of important dates for RPF SI Exam 2024:
Event |
Date |
RPF SI Application Status |
30th September 2024 |
Exam City Intimation |
22nd November 2024 |
Admit Card Release |
29th November 2024 |
CBT Exam Dates |
2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024 |
Physical Efficiency Test (PET) |
To be Announced |
Result Declaration |
To be Announced |
RPF SI Exam City Intimation Slip 2024
RPF SI Exam City Intimation Slip is an important document that informs candidates about the city where their exam will be conducted. This slip will be available 10 days before the exam, starting 22nd November 2024, on the official RPF website. It helps candidates plan their travel and accommodations well in advance for the exam. The intimation slip is not the admit card and cannot be used for entry to the exam center.
RPF SI Admit Card and Exam Shift Timing 2024
RPF SI Admit Card is an essential document for candidates appearing for the RPF SI Exam 2024. It will be available for download on the official RPF website starting 29th November 2024. Candidates must log in with their registration credentials to access their admit card, which will contain important information such as exam date, shift timing, reporting time, and examination center.
RPF SI Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted in multiple shifts due to the high number of applicants. Each exam shift will last for 90 minutes (1 hour and 30 minutes). Candidates must arrive at the examination center at least 1 hour before the shift starts to complete the verification and seating arrangements.
Note: The exact shift timings will be mentioned on the admit card. It is important for candidates to follow these timings to avoid disqualification.
RPF SI 2024 Zone Wise Exam Centres
RPF SI Exam 2024 will be conducted across various railway zones. Each zone has designated exam centers where candidates will be allotted their exam locations based on the zone they belong to. Below is a list of the railway zones and their corresponding exam centers for the RPF SI Exam:
Railway Zone |
Exam Centres |
Southern Railway (SR) |
Madurai, Palghat, Trichy, Thiruvananthapuram |
South Western Railway (SWR) |
Bangalore, Nagpur, Raipur |
South Central Railway (SCR) |
Hyderabad, Guntakal, Vijayawada, Nanded |
Central Railway (CR) |
Nagpur, Bhusawal, Pune, Sholapur |
Western Railway (WR) |
BCT (Mumbai), Vadodara, Ahmedabad, Ratlam, Rajkot, Bhavnagar |
West Central Railway (WCR) |
Bhopal, Kota |
Eastern Railway (ER) |
Howrah-I, Howrah-II, Sealdah, Malda, Asansol, Chitaranjan, Kolkata Metro |
East Central Railway (ECR) |
Danapur, Mugalsarai, Dhanbad, Sonpur, Samastipur |
South Eastern Railway (SER) |
Kharagpur, Adra, Chakradharpur, Ranchi, Shalimar |
East Coast Railway (ECoR) |
Khurda Road, Waltair, Sambalpur |
Northern Railway (NR) |
Delhi-I, Delhi-II, Ambala, Moradabad, Lucknow, Firozpur |
North Eastern Railway (NER) |
Izzatnagar, Lucknow, Varanasi, DLW |
North Central Railway (NCR) |
Allahabad, Jhansi, Agra |
North-East Frontier Railway (NFR) |
Guwahati, Katihar, Alipurduar, Rangiya, Lumding, Tinsukia |
North-East Frontier Railway (NEFR) |
Specific centres to be announced |
Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) |
Specific centres for male candidates to be announced |
Candidates should refer to their City Intimation Slip (released 10 days before the exam) for the exact exam center location assigned to them. The city details will help in planning travel and accommodations.
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FAQs: RPF SI Exam Date 2024
What is the date of the rpf exam in 2024?
The RPF SI Exam 2024 will be conducted on 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024.
Is the RPF admit card 2024 released?
No, the RPF SI Admit Card 2024 will be released by 29th November 2024.
In which mode RPF SI exam will be conducted?
The RPF SI exam will be conducted in online mode (Computer-Based Test).