I am 17 years old. Am I eligible for the RPF Constable exam?
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The RPF Constable examination requires candidates to be 18 years old or above and therefore you are currently ineligible.
Eligibility Criteria for RPF Constable Exam:
Age Limit: Minimum 18 to 25 years (Relaxation for reserved categories as per rules (upper limit).
A valid requirement for the RPF Constable position is completion of matriculation (10th standard) from an authorized education board.
Indian nationality is essential to qualify for the exam.The examination eligibility begins after your 18th birthday because you currently have a 17-year-old age.
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Candidates shortlisted on the basis of their performance in CBT is called for Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT) & Document Verification (DV) to the extent of 10 times the number of vacancies in each category for Male/Female/Ex Servicemen as per merit. Ex-servicemen are exempted from PET, however, they will have to undergo PMT. In case there is a shortfall of candidates in any category/Group of Male/Female/Ex-Servicemen, additional candidates to the extent of 10 times the shortfall will be called for PET/PMT for a second round of PET/PMT as per their merit in CBT.
The perks and allowances offered to RPF Constable are given below:
- Transport Allowance
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Night Duty Allowance
- Overtime Allowance
- Gratuity
- Monthly Pension
- Ration Allowance
- Provident Fund
- Educational Assistance
- Pass and Privilege Ticket Orders
- Medical Facilities
The career growth RPF Constable is given below:
- Constable
- Head Constable
- Assistant Sub Inspector (ASI)
- Sub Inspector (SI)
- Inspector
- Superintendent
RPF Constable job profile is given below:
- Keeping peace and protecting passengers
- To ensure that the passengers have comfortable journey
- Protecting railway properities, ensuring no damage is done to the property
- Collect information and track issues involving railway security
The in-hand RPF Constable salary includes basic salary, Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and others depending on their location and level. RPF Constable in-hand salary ranges between 22,000 to 25,000. This amount increases as they progress in their career and receive promotions and increments.
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