Clarification Issued by PIB: Beware of Fake Recruitment Notice for RPF Sub Inspector, Constable Posts
Recently, a notice circulating on social media platforms regarding the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors and Constables within the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been debunked as "fake" by the Fact Check team of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The clarification emphasizes the importance of verifying information before believing and spreading it.
Recently, a notice circulating on social media platforms regarding the recruitment of Sub-Inspectors and Constables within the Railway Protection Force (RPF) has been debunked as "fake" by the Fact Check team of the Press Information Bureau (PIB). The clarification emphasizes the importance of verifying information before believing and spreading it.
A #Fake notice issued in name of Railway Ministry regarding recruitment of sub-inspector & constable in Railway Protection force is circulating on social media#PIBFactCheck
— PIB Fact Check (@PIBFactCheck) February 26, 2024
▶️ No such notice has been issued by @RailMinIndia
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Clarification by PIB: The viral notice claimed that the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) had announced 4660 vacancies for RPF constables and Sub-Inspectors. However, PIB clarified that no such notice had been issued by the Ministry of Railways. The public is urged to be cautious of misinformation spread on social media.
Recruitment Process: The RPF conducts the recruitment process for Sub-Inspectors and Constables annually in three phases: Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and document verification. The exam duration is 90 minutes, with negative marking for incorrect answers.
Salary Details: Candidates selected as RPF Constables are entitled to a remuneration of Rs 21,700, while Sub-Inspectors (SI) receive a pay scale of Rs 35,400.
Official Notification: In January, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released a legitimate notification regarding the hiring process for Sub-Inspectors (Exe.) and Constables (Exe.) in the RPF and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). The recruitment aims to fill 2250 positions, including 2000 constable posts and 250 Sub-Inspector posts.
Eligibility Criteria: Prospective candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Must be a citizen of India.
- Sub-Inspector applicants should have a graduation degree from a recognized university and be aged between 20 and 28 years.
- Constable applicants should have completed class 10 or equivalent from a recognized board and be aged between 18 to 28 years.