RPF Constable 2022 Recruitment Exam: Notification, Exam Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus

RPF Constable 2022: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) of the Indian Railways recruit male and female constables through the RPF constable 2022 exam. RPF Constable Notification is issued by the Ministry of Railways to fill a large number of vacancies across India’s railway zones. Although the exam is held in one location, recruitment for different railway zones is done separately. This year’s RPF constable exam notification will be released soon. As a result, applicants must be familiar with all of the exam’s fundamentals.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is a special protection force established by the Ministry of Railways to protect railway passengers and property. The intimation estimates that about 65000 personnel serve in the RPF as of the last recruitment in 2018. It was created in 1957 and is part of India’s national paramilitary force.

Anyone joining this force will be proud of themselves because they will be in charge of guarding the Indian Railways in dangerous situations. The RPF (Railway Protection Force) is a large organization that provides complete rail passenger protection. This department is open to young men and women who are physically fit. Every year, the RPF conducts a constable exam to recruit both men and women.

Every year, the Ministry of Railways announces a large number of vacancies for this position in various zones of Indian Railways. The RPF has a variety of positions, including SI, constable, and constable (ancillary). The Railway Recruitment Board issues notifications for the recruitment of candidates for various RPF positions, and the notification for the year 2022 has yet to be released, and applicants from all over the country are eagerly awaiting it. Applicants who are chosen can be placed anywhere in India.

To be considered for the application process, applicants must meet the RPF Eligibility Criteria. A computer-based test is used to make the selection, which is followed by a physical measurement and efficiency test, as well as document verification. In this article, we’ll look at the RPF Recruitment 2022 exam pattern, syllabus, eligibility criteria, and application process.

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RPF Constable Exam Highlights

Particulars	Details
Examination’s Name	RPF Constable
Organising Body	Ministry of Railways
Exam Level	National Level
Examination Frequencies	Once in a year based on the vacancy
Exam Mode	Online
Exam Duration	90 minutes
Medium of Paper	Candidates can choose any of the following languages: Hindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, Telugu, Konkani, Malayalam, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese and Manipuri
Examination Paper	Rs 500 for General category and Rs 250 for SC/ST/OBC/EWS
Exam Purpose	To recruit male and female constables for RPF and RPSF
Exam Website	https://constable1.rpfonlinereg.org/home.html

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RPF Constable 2022 Exam Date

The RPF Constable Notification for 2022 is yet to be released. The application announcement date for RPF Constable 2022 is expected to be November 2022. RPF Constable 2022 Exam Dates will be updated here once the conducting authority issues an official notification. Dates will be updated in the table below:

Events	Dates
Application Form Start Date	To Be Announced
Application Form Last Date	To Be Announced
Date of CBT	To Be Announced
Result of CBT	To Be Announced
Date of PET/PMT	To Be Announced
Result	To Be Announced

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RPF Constable 2022 Vacancy

The vacancies have yet to be confirmed by the RPF Constable 2022. Along with the RPF Constable 2022 Notification, it will be released soon. The following are the tentative vacancies for RPF Constable 2022:

Zonal Railway	Male	Female
Group A- SR, SWR and SCR	804	927
Group B – CR, WR, WCR and SECR	440	712
Group C – ER, ECR, SER and ECor	1287	1391
Group D – NR, NER, NWR and NCR	1046	1006
Group E – NFR	660	180
Group F – RPSF	666	–

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RPF Constable 2022 Salary

The salary of a constable attracts many government job seekers to apply for the position. Without a doubt, the Indian Railways provides a variety of benefits to its employees in order to compensate for the difficult nature of their jobs. Applicants can review the salary information provided below.

RPF Constable Salary Structure for Class X cities

The following table shows the RPF Constable salary and allowances for class X cities.

Salary Components	RPF Constable Salary
Basic Salary	INR 21700
House Rent Allowance (16%)	INR 5208
Dearness Allowance (4%)	INR 868
Transport Allowance	INR 3600
Gross Salary	INR 31207

RPF Constable Salary Structure for Class Y cities

In the table below, the salary and other allowances included in the gross salary of RPF Constables for class Y cities are listed.

Salary Components	RPF Constable Salary
Basic Salary	INR 21700
House Rent Allowance (16%)	INR 3472
Dearness Allowance (4%)	INR 868
Transport Allowance	INR 3600
Gross Salary	INR 29636

RPF Constable Salary Structure for Class Z cities

In the table below, the salary components of RPF Constable class Z cities are listed.

Salary Components	RPF Constable Salary
Basic Salary	INR 21700
House Rent Allowance (16%)	INR 1734
Dearness Allowance (4%)	INR 868
Transport Allowance	INR 3600
Gross Salary	INR 27902

RPF Constable 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Applicants who want to apply for RPF Constable Recruitment 2022 must meet the requirements. The age restriction and educational qualification requirements are listed below. Before applying for the position, take a look at these.

Age Limit Criteria

According to the posts for which candidates wish to apply, the age qualification required to apply for RPF Constable Recruitment 2022 is listed below.

Post	Age Limit
Constable/ Constable	Minimum Age- 18 years Maximum Age- 25 years

Upper Age Limit Relaxation

Candidates applying will have their upper age limit relaxed according to government guidelines. Check out the table below for age relaxation in the upper age limit by category.

Category	Age relaxation
SC/ST	5 Years
OBC (Non Creamy Layer)	3 Years
Ex-Servicemen	Length of service + 3 Years(General)/ 6 Years (OBC- NCL)/ 8 Years (SC/ST)
J&K Resident between Jan 1st 1980- December 31st 1989	UR- 5 YearsOBC NCL- 8 YearsSC/ST- 10 Years
Central Government Employees with minimum 3 years regular service	UR- 5 YearsOBC NCL- 8 YearsSC/ST- 10 Years
Widows/Divorced Women	UR- 2 YearsOBC NCL- 5 YearsSC/ST- 7 Years

Educational Qualification

The educational requirements for RPF Recruitment 2022 are listed below, according to the positions for which applicants wish to apply.

Category	Minimum Qualification
Constable/ Constable	Pass in SSLC/Class 10th

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RPF Constable 2022 Application Form

The application form for RPF Constable 2022 has yet to be released. Before attempting the application, applicants are advised to read all of the necessary information about the RPF Constable Application process.

The RPF Constable Application Process for 2022 is an online process that applicants must complete on the official website. Applicants must carefully read all information about the application process before beginning to fill out the application form. The release of the RPF Constable 2022 Application form will coincide with the release of the RPF Constable 2022. Applicants must finish the process before the deadline.

Registration, uploading documents such as the 10th certificate or mark sheets, scanned photograph, scanned signature, caste certificate, and category-wise fee payment are all part of the RPF Constable 2022 application process.

Details Asked in the RPF Constable 2022 Application Form

Applicants must fill out the RPF Constable 2022 Application Form with their personal information, educational qualifications, and contact information. The information provided must be accurate. If any inconsistency is discovered later, the candidature of that candidate will be cancelled. Applicants must provide a valid email address and mobile phone number, as authorities may use these details to contact them.

• Name of the Applicant
• Date of Birth
• Gender
• Father’s Name
• Mother’s Name
• 10th marks and board
• 12th marks and board
• Email Address
• Highest educational qualification with percentage/GPA/CGPA
• Aadhar Card Number
• Category
• Mobile Number

RPF Constable 2022 Application Fee

The RPF Constable 2022 Application Fee is listed in the table below by division of category.

Gender	Category	Application Fee
Male	General	INR 500
Male	OBC/ST/SC	INR 250
Female	General/SC/ST/OBC	INR 250

Uploading Documents in RPF Constable 2022 Application Form

In the RPF Constable 2022 Application Form, the candidate must upload a recent passport-size photograph. A white background is required for the photograph. The guidelines for the scanned image of the photograph are listed below.

Parameters	Details
Dimensions	35mm X 45mm
File Size	15-40KB
Format	JPG/JPEG

RPF Constable 2022 Application Process

Applicants must go to the RPF Constable exam 2022 online application link on the official website. To complete the registration process, applicants must provide personal information that is given below.

Educational Qualification	Religion
Gender	Minority
ESM	Economically Backward Class
Age relaxation category (as applicable)	–

The candidate will be directed to the application form’s payment section after this step. The application fee can be paid online or in person. The applicant will be directed to the next part of the application fee after paying the application fee. If the applicant paid the fee in person, the payment confirmation will take 60 minutes. The following information can be found on the application form: Group and preference zone selection, as well as language selection For the Computer Based Test, the candidate can use any language (CBT) Below is a detailed description of the application process for RPF Constable 2022.

How to Apply for the RPF Constable 2022 Exam?

• Applicants can find an online application link on the RPF Constable 2022 Exam’s official website. That link should be followed.
• Applicants will be prompted to fill out a registration form with the necessary information.
• Candidates can submit their applications once they have completed all of the required fields.
• Candidates will receive their registration number and password after submitting the registration form, as well as an OTP sent to their mobile number.
• After registering, applicants can begin filling out the application form, which includes personal and academic information.
• After that, applicants must upload their documents in the specified dimensions.
• The final step is to pay the RPF Constable 2022 Exam application fees.

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RPF Constable 2022 Exam Pattern

The exam pattern of RPF will remain the same as before in the previous years. It is divided into three subjects is tabulated below:

Sections	Number Of Questions	Marks
General Awareness	50	50
Arithmetic	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35

Note: Candidates can take the Computer-Based Test in English, Hindi, Urdu, Telugu, Tamil, Manipuri, Assamese, Punjabi, Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, and Konkani, among other languages. The exam will consist entirely of objective questions with a maximum score of 120 marks. There is negative marking, with a 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect answer.

Physical Efficiency Test for RPF Constable 2022 Examination

The Physical Efficiency Test will be administered to applicants who pass the CBT (Computer Based Test). They’ll have to go through the following tests:

Candidates	Long jump	High jump	800 meters run	1600 meters run
Male	14feet	4 feet	Not applicable	5min 45secs
Female	9 feet	3 feet	3 minutes 40 seconds	Not applicable

Medical Examination for RPF Constable 2022

Applicants who pass the Physical Efficiency Test will be sent to a Railway Hospital for a medical examination. According to the Indian Railway Medical Manual, they must qualify for Medical Category ‘B-I’. Those who wear glasses or have any physical defects, such as color blindness, a squint eye, a knock knee, or a flat foot, are not eligible for the medical examination.

Applicants who are medically fit will be sent to a railway administration-run training center. Trainees will receive a stipend and allowances as per railway regulations during their training. They should keep in mind that passing the final exam is a must.

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RPF Constable 2022 Syllabus

The following is the RPF Constable 2022 syllabus. Applicants can review the syllabus as well as previous year’s question papers to get a better understanding of the topics that will be covered in the exam.

General Awareness

• Awareness of the events & developments in society
• Environmental issues concerning India & world
• General Science & Life Science
• Geography
• Economics
• Sports
• Current Affairs
• General Policy, Indian Constitution
• Common Abbreviations
• Indian History, Art & Culture
• Technological Development

General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Coding & Decoding
• Statement Conclusion
• Arithmetic Number Series
• Non-verbal series
• Relationship Concepts
• Analogies
• Spatial Visualisation
• Spatial Orientation
• Problem Solving Analysis
• Visual Memory
• Decision Making
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Discriminating Observations
• Syllogistic Reasoning

Arithmetic

• Mensuration
• Time & Distance
• Decimal & Fractions
• Table & Graphs
• Percentages
• Whole Numbers
• Number System
• Ration & Proportion
• Averages
• Interest
• Profit & Loss
• Discount
• Relationship between numbers
• Fundamental Arithmetic operations

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RPF Constable 2022 Admit Card

The admit card will be made available on the exam’s official website a few weeks before the scheduled exam date. If you keep a regular tab on the website, you can easily find out.

How to Download RPF 2022 Exam Admit card?

The steps for downloading the RPF 2022 admit card are as follows:

• Go to rpfonline.org for more information.
• Search for the RPF exam admit card download link.
• When you click the link, you’ll be taken to a page where you can login. Here’s where you’ll enter your login credentials.
• The admit card will be displayed. Make a printout of the saved or downloaded file after clicking the save or download button.
• Any errors on your admit card should be reported to the appropriate authority as soon as possible.
• You must bring a valid photo ID to the exam centre along with your admit card; otherwise, you will be denied entry.

Details on the RPF Constable 2022 Admit Card

The RPF Constable 2022 Admit Card will include some personal information as well as information about the exam. The following are some of the details found on the RPF Constable exam admit card.

• Name of the applicant
• Exam Centre
• Roll Number 
• Category
• Registration Number
• Date of Birth
• Address of the Exam Centre
• Date of the examination
• Time of the examination
• Important guidelines about the exam day

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RPF Constable Exam Day Instructions

The RPF Constable exam authorities have prescribed certain guidelines for applicants to follow. These instructions will be printed on the RPF Constable exam admit card. Applicants should review some of the important guidelines listed below.

• All required documents must be brought to the exam centre by applicants. Applicants must bring their admit card, a valid photo ID, and passport-size photos. Before entering the exam room, these documents must be presented for document verification.
• Candidates should arrive at the exam centre at least 20-30 minutes prior to the scheduled reporting time.
• Candidates should try to locate the exam centre a day before the exam date if at all possible.
• Closed-toe shoes are not permitted. Open-toed shoes, such as slippers or chappals, are recommended.
• In the exam room, electronic devices such as digital watches, calculators, and cell phones are strictly prohibited.
• During the RPF Constable exam, candidates must not engage in any unethical behaviour. If he/she does so, his/her candidature for the RPF Constable exam may be annulled.
• Candidates should dress comfortably when they appear.

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RPF Constable 2022 Merit List

On the official website, candidates can download RPF Constable merit lists for various groups. To check the final merit list, follow the steps below:

Steps to check the Merit List

• Go to the official website for more information.
• On the home page, click “Final Merit List Constable/RPF & Constable/RPSF.”
• For each group, the final merit list pdf will be displayed.
• To download the RPF Constable final merit list, click on the appropriate groups.

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RPF Constable 2022 Result

The RPF Constable 2022 results will be released soon after the commencement of the exam. RPF Constable results for different stages will be released differently. Candidates can check the result by logging on to the official website.

How to check your result?

• Visit the official website for more information.
• On the home page, click the RPF Constable Result link.
• The resultant PDF will be displayed on the screen.
• Download the results and look them up by your name or roll number.

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RPF Constable 2022 Cutoff

Along with the RPF Constable result 2022, the RPF Constable cutoff will be released. The following factors will determine the RPF Constable cutoff:

• Number of vacancies
• Number of Applicants
• The level of difficulty of the questions

How To Check RPF Constable 2022 Cut Off Marks?

RPF will release the cut off marks for constable posts along with the results after the written examination. To check the RPF Constable Exam Qualifying Marks 2022 on the official portal, follow the steps outlined below.

• First, go to the Railway Protection Force’s official website.
• On the RPF homepage, go to the ‘Latest Updates’ section.
• Look for the ‘Cut Off for Police Constable Recruitment 2022’.
• You will now see the category-wise cut-off for constable recruitment 2022 if you click on it.
• Check the RPF Constable Cut Off to see if you’ve passed the exam.
• Then, for future reference, download and save the cut-off pdf.

Selection Procedure

• Computer Based Test or Written Test
• Physical Endurance Test (PET)

RPF Constable Previous Year Cut off Marks

Take the RPF cut-off listed below as a reference only. We will soon update the official RPF Constable Exam 2022 Cut Off marks.

Section Name	Cut Off Marks
General Awareness	20
Arithmetic	23
General Intelligence & Reasoning	25
Overall Cutoff	68

RPF Constable Expected Cut Off 2022

For the sake of aspirants, we have provided the expected cut off for RPF Constable 2022 Recruitment. You can check the cut off marks for each category and subject on the RPF’s official website on a regular basis.

Section Name	Cut Off Marks
General Awareness	25-28
Arithmetic	20-22
General Intelligence & Reasoning	28-30
Overall Cutoff	78 -80

Note: These RPF Constable Exam Cut Off Marks are determined using the previous year’s results as well as a variety of other factors.

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RPF Constable Contact Details

Applicants are advised to contact the exam authorities if they have any questions or doubts during the RPF Constable exam process. The RPF Constable exam authorities’ contact information is listed below.

Address: RPF Control Room Railway Board, New delhi : 110001, Delhi ,India

Email Address: [email protected]

Official Website: constable.rpfonlinereg.org

Phone Number: (11) 23303983

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RPF Constable Preparation Tips

For any competitive exam, excellent preparation is required, and RPF Constable Exam 2022 is no exception. Candidates will not be able to pass this exam unless they receive appropriate exam preparation tips. One by one, the suggestions are listed below:

• First and foremost, procure the RPF Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
• Make a schedule to cover all of the topics on the syllabus.
• Concentrate your attention on the parts that you are completely unfamiliar with.
• Spare time for your studies while keeping your time constraints in mind.
• Refer to other sources if you have the best study materials.
• Make time for your revisions as well.
• Solve previous year’s exam questions.
• Keep your spirits upbeat and upbeat.

Section-wise Preparation Tips

The RPF Constable exam is divided into three sections: general awareness, arithmetic, general intelligence, and reasoning. The tips for preparing for each section are listed below.

General Awareness

In the RPF Constable exam, there are 50 questions in the General Awareness section, each worth one mark. Current events, awareness of current events and developments in society, Indian history, art and culture, geography, and economics are just a few of the topics covered in this section. The following are some preparation suggestions for this section:

• Read basic textbooks for class 10th level and jot down short, concise notes so you can review them at the last minute.
• Practice the questions from the previous year and try to figure out what kinds of questions are asked about a specific topic.
• Give as many mock tests as you are able to.

Arithmetic

The RPF Constable exam has 35 questions in the Arithmetic section, each worth one mark. Fundamental Arithmetical Operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest, and other topics are covered in this section. The following are some preparation suggestions for this section:

Learn all of the important basis arithmetic formulae by heart, as well as all of the tables and important values.
First, get a basic book and try to solve all of the basic numerical problems in it.
Practice the questions from the previous year and try to figure out what kinds of questions are asked about a specific topic.
Try to solve as many arithmetic problems as possible.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

In the RPF Constable exam, there are 35 questions in the General Intelligence and Reasoning section, each worth one mark. Fundamental Relationship Concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal and Figure Classification, Arithmetic Number Series, Non-Verbal Series, and other topics are covered in this section. The following are some preparation suggestions for this section:

Develop your logical and analytical abilities.
From a standard reasoning and general intelligence book, learn basic tactics for solving puzzles and other tricky questions.
Practice in a timed manner so that you can complete all of the questions during the exam within the allotted time.

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RPF Constable 2022 Exam Reference Books

General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence and Reasoning are the three sections of the RPF Constable exam. The following are some of the books that are recommended for studying for the exam:

Subjects	Recommended Books
General Awareness	NCERT Books General Knowledge by Lucent
Arithmetic	Quantum CAT by Sarvesh Kumar Verma Magical Book on Quicker Maths by M. Tyra
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Test of Reasoning by Edgar Thorpe Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal

RPF Constable Additional Books

The books for the RPF Constable exam listed below have been recommended and referred to by previous year’s toppers and qualifiers. Candidates can study these books in order to prepare for the exam.

RPF Constable Books for General Intelligence and Reasoning

The following books can be used for the RPF Constable exam’s General Intelligence and Reasoning section.

Topics	Books
Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	RS Agarwal
A new approach to Reasoning	B S Sijwali Arihant
Analytical Reasoning	M K Pandey
Reasoning Books for Competitive Exams	Pearson

RPF Constable Books for Arithmetics

For the RPF Constable exam’s Arithmetics section, candidates can use the books listed below.

Topics	Books
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma
Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Exams	R S Agarwal
Objective Arithmetic	S Chand
Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Exams	Abhijit Guha

RPF Constable Books for General Awareness

The following are some of the best books for studying for the RPF Constable exam’s General Awareness section.

Topics	Books
General Knowledge	Lucent
General Studies	Disha
General Knowledge Manual	Pearson
General Knowledge	Arihant

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RPF Constable 2022 FAQs

The RPF (SI& Constable) application deadlines will be announced soon.

Yes, a physical exam is required for RPF Recruitment 2022.

RPF Recruitment does not require any prior experience.

Yes, you are qualified to take the RPF Exam.

Yes, candidates with a business background are also eligible.

No, to be eligible for the RPF Exam, you must be an Indian citizen.

Once the official notification is released, the total number of vacancies will be announced. However, based on the most recent recruitment data, the vacancy is estimated to be in the tens of thousands.

No, you are ineligible for any RPF position.

Following the final selection, you may be assigned to any part of India.

Candidates for Constable positions must be at least 18 years old, while Sub Inspector candidates must be at least 20 years old.