The Railway Recruitment Board has officially announced the RPF SI Exam dates and released the admit cards for the upcoming CBT. The RPF SI Exam 2024 is scheduled for December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th, and 13th, 2024. Please review this guide for full schedule details. Note: The exam for venue code 15806 in Lucknow has been officially rescheduled.
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has updated the RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) exam calendar for 2024. According to the latest official notification, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for all Sub-Inspector candidates is set for December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th, and 13th, 2024. The examination will be held in three shifts daily. Candidates are encouraged to finalize their revision to ensure peak performance. Please be advised that for the Lucknow exam center (Venue Code 15806), the exam has been postponed, and new dates for the 41 affected candidates will be shared shortly.
RPF SI Exam Date 2024 Out
The RPF SI exam is conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT) across designated centers nationwide. Applicants vying for the 452 Sub-Inspector vacancies under the RPF Recruitment 2024 process should verify their specific exam date through their city intimation slips. The test window remains December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th, and 13th, 2024.
| Events | Dates |
| RPF SI City Intimation Slip 2024 | 22nd November 2024 |
| RPF SI Admit Card 2024 | 28th November 2024 |
| RPF SI CBT Exam Date 2024 | 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th and 13th December 2024 |
| RPF SI Answer Key 2025 | 3rd week of December 2024 |
RPF SI CBT 1 Exam Reschedule
Per the latest RRB update, the exam for 41 candidates originally assigned to Lab-3 at venue code 15806 (Tech Testing Solution Zone, Lucknow) has been deferred. Rescheduled dates, times, and updated admit card links will be released shortly. All other exam centers will proceed according to the originally published schedule.

RPF SI Admit Card 2024 Out
Candidates appearing for the RPF SI computer-based tests must carry their hall tickets to the examination center. The admit cards, released on November 28th, 2024, can be downloaded from the official portal at https://rpf.indianrailways.gov.in/. Ensure you check the document for your specific venue, reporting time, and mandatory examination guidelines.
RPF SI Vacancy 2024
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has opened 452 vacancies for the Sub-Inspector position this year. These roles are available for both male and female candidates, with specific category-wise distribution provided in the official notification.
| Category | Sub-Inspector (SI) | |
| Males | Females | |
| UR | 157 | 28 |
| SC | 57 | 10 |
| ST | 28 | 05 |
| OBC | 104 | 18 |
| EWS | 38 | 07 |
| Total | 384 | 68 |
RPF Exam Pattern 2024
The CBT examination for SI posts consists of 120 marks. Candidates should familiarize themselves with the question format and weightage to create an effective, high-scoring study plan. Mastering the exam pattern is critical for success in this competitive selection process.
- No. of Questions:- 120
- Type of Questions:- Multiple-choice questions (MCQs)
- Exam Duration:- 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes)
- Negative Marking:- 1/3 marks will be deducted only for wrong answers.
- Marks for Correct Answers:- +1
- Marks for Un-attempted Questions:- 0
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks |
| Basic Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Application Received for RPF SI 2024
The Railway Recruitment Board has processed approximately 15.38 lakh applications for the Sub-Inspector recruitment drive, including 287,113 applications from candidates in the Unreserved (UR) category.
| Categories | Number of Applications |
| UR | 2,87,113 |
| OBC | 6,09,404 |
| EWS | 99,386 |
| SC | 3,99,702 |
| ST | 1,42,483 |
| Total | 15.38 lakh |
RPF SI Exam Date 2024- FAQs
Q1: What is RPF SI Exam Date 2024?
The RPF SI examination is officially scheduled for December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 12th, and 13th, 2024.
Q3: In which mode RPF SI exam will be conducted?
The RPF SI assessment will be conducted exclusively in a Computer-Based Test (CBT) format.
Q4: When will I get RPF Admit Card 2024?
Admit cards for the RPF SI 2024 recruitment were made available for download starting November 28th, 2024.
Q5: What is RPF Exam 2024?
The Railway Protection Force Sub-Inspector recruitment is a national-level selection process designed to fill 452 vacancies with qualified personnel.
Q6: What is the selection process for RPF SI 2024?
The initial phase of the RPF recruitment consists of a 120-mark Computer-Based Test. Candidates who successfully qualify for the CBT will advance to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) stages.
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