Exam Papers : RPF Sub Inspectors/Constables Exam

By admin on May 1st, 2008

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Central Selection Board invites application from unmarried Indian male eligible candidates for the posts of

A: Sub- Inspector in the Executive Branch and Fire Service Branch; and from unmarried male an female eligible candidates for the posts of B: Constables.
Age limit for RPF Sub-Inspectors/Constables Exam:

Age Limit: Between 20 and 25 years for Sub-Inspectors. 18 to 25 years for Constables. Relaxation of upper age limit is as per rules.
Minimum exampapers.info/category/education" title='Read more about Education'>Educational Qualification For Executive Branch:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent from a recognised University.
Minimum exampapers.info/category/education" title='Read more about Education'>Educational Qualification For Fire Service Branch:

Must have passed Intermediate/Higher Secondary (10 + 2) with Science and Sub.Officers Course or its equivalent Diploma in Science or Fire Fighting
Minimum exampapers.info/category/education" title='Read more about Education'>Educational Qualification For Constables:

High School or equivalent.
Plan of Examination

General Note about Examination Scheme

Plan of Examination: For Sub-Inspectors in Executive Branch and Fire Service Branch. The Preliminary Efficiency Test (PET) and Written Tests will be held the Examination Centre of the Zonal Railways. Candidates who fulfil the prescribed standards relating to height and chest shall be put through PET. Those who qualify in PET shall be put through Written Tests in General Knowledge, English and Essay.
Optional Subjects and Syllabus

(a) General Knowledge: The paper will be of objective type. Questions will be asked on past/current affairs, History, Geography, Hindi, Mathematics and Science. Duration: One hour. Total Marks: lOO.
(b) General English: Questions will be set on Grammar, Precis Writing, Correction of Sentences, Annotation of selected Paragraphs/Poems, etc.
Duration: One hour. Maximum Marks: 50.

Other Information Regarding Plan of Examination: For Constables: For candidates who qualify the Physical Efficiency Tests, a Written Test will be held comprising of General Knowledge and Current Affairs, IQ and Essay. Candidates who quality will be called for viva-voce.

Details Regarding Selection Procedure
Physical Standards for RPF Sub-Inspectors/Constables Exam:

Physical Standards:
(a) Height Minimum: 165 cms (160 cms for SC/150cms for ST/165 for Ex-S); Height Minimum for Females: 157 cms for General/SC/ST/OBC;

(b) Chest Minimum: 80 cms (76.2 cms for SC/ST) with expansion of 5 cms;

Note: Height of Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Kumaonese, etc., shall not be less than 160 cms (155 cms for females).

Medical: Vision normal without glasses. Candidates having flat feet, knock knee,squint eye or any other bodily defect shall not be eligible for appointment.

How to Apply Application in the prescribed format along with other enclosures must be sent to the Chief Security Commissioner/RPF of the specified Zonal Railways. More details can be had from the Newspapers.
Other Information

Note: Those selected will have to undergo a Medical Examination. The finally selected candidates will have to undergo a rigorous training in the event of selection.Stipend and allowance will be paid during training.

Selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in Indian Railways.