The Railway Ministry will fill 32,000 positions in the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav stated in the Lok Sabha on Wednesday that railways have provided 5.02 lakh jobs from 2014 to 2024, marking a 25 percent increase compared to the 4.11 lakh jobs during the UPA government’s tenure from 2004 to 2014.
After easing COVID-19 restrictions, authorities have successfully recruited 1,30,581 candidates through a Computer-Based Test (CBT).
In writing, the Railway Minister responded to a Lok Sabha query. The CBT was held for over 1.26 crore candidates across 211 cities in 726 centers, conducted in seven phases from December 28, 2020, to July 31, 2021. Similarly, during five phases spanning just over a month—from August 17, 2022, to October 11, 2022—more than 1.1 crore candidates were evaluated via CBT in 191 cities and across 551 centers.
Annual Recruitment Calendar
Moreover, the Railway Ministry has improved how it manages recruitment by introducing an annual calendar for various Group ‘C’ posts this year. From January to March 2024, notifications were issued for filling up a total of 32,603 vacancies. These include positions such as Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician, Sub Inspector, and Constable in RPF.
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Smooth Operational Steps
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav has initiated various measures aimed at enhancing working conditions for Loco running crews while also focusing on improving train operation safety.
Salary of RPF Constable
The recruitment process for RPF Constables stands out as an excellent opportunity for those keen on joining the Railway Protection Force. According to the Seventh Central Pay Commission (CPC), an RPF Constable’s basic pay starts at Rs. 21,700. Meanwhile, their gross salary ranges from Rs. 37,420 to Rs. 44,460 per month. If you’re interested in more detailed information about city-wise RPF Constable Salary Structures in 2024, please look further into it.
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