Eligibility Criteria
Note: Taking reference from RPF SI Official notification of 2024
To move on in the selection process, candidates must be familiar with RPF SI eligibility requirements and satisfy all requirements. The qualifying requirements include a physical standard, nationality, educational requirements, age relaxation, and the RPF SI age limit. At every level, candidates must satisfy the RPF SI 2024 eligibility requirements. Below are the specific qualifying requirements:
Age Limit
Candidates must fulfill the authority’s stipulated age restriction requirement for the job of Sub Inspector; otherwise, their candidature may be canceled at any point throughout the selection process. The minimum and maximum age requirements for the RPF SI are both 20 years of age. The following table lists the various age requirements for the various candidate categories:
Category | Minimum Age Limit | Maximum Age Limit |
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General Candidates | 20 years | 25 years |
SC/ST Candidates | Same as above | 30 years |
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer candidates) | Same as above | 28 years |
Age Relaxation
Below are the various categories’ RPF SI age requirements. Candidates who do not fit into the general category must look at the table to determine whether they qualify for any RPF SI age relaxations.
Categories | Age Relaxation |
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OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
SC/ST | 5 years |
Ex-Servicemen | UR – 3 years OBC (NCL) – 6 years SC/ST – 8 years |
Employee of the Central Government with three years of Regular Service | Unreserved – 5 years OBC-NCL – 8 years SC/ST – 10 years |
Residents of Jammu and Kashmir between January 1, 1980, and December 31, 1989 | Unreserved – 5 years OBC-NCL – 8 years SC/ST – 10 years |
Widow/Divorced Women | UR – 2 years OBC-NCL – 5 years SC/ST – 7 years |
Nationality
To be eligible to take the test, candidates must fulfill the nationality requirements. They must be an Indian citizen to take the next RPF SI test.
Physical Standard Test
Before applying for the RPF SI, candidates must meet these requirements. During the two rounds of selection criteria, the candidates’ physical prowess and measurements are assessed. The table below contains the physical requirements for RPF SI.
Category | Height (in cm) - Male | Height (in cm) - Female | Chest (in cm) - Unexpanded | Chest (in cm) - Expanded |
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SC/ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
UR/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
For Garhwali, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |