RPF Constable Cut Off Marks 2024: The RPF (Railway Protection Force) Constable cut-off marks set the minimum score candidates need to proceed to the next stage of recruitment. To help candidates plan their study strategies, the Railway Protection Force publishes distinct cut-off scores for male and female applicants.
Reviewing these benchmarks, especially from previous years, can provide valuable insights into expected scores and help candidates better prepare.
RPF Constable Exam Structure and Cut-off Overview
- Recruiting Agency: Railway Protection Force, Indian Railways
- Exam Format:
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Negative Marking: Deduction of 0.33 marks for each incorrect answer
- Stages in Recruitment:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification
Once the results are released, the RPF will announce the CBT cut-off marks separately for both genders, which determines who moves on to the PET/PMT stages. The cutoff considers various factors, including the total vacancies, difficulty level, category, and candidate participation.
RPF Constable Cut-off Marks (2024)
The 2024 cut-off scores have yet to be announced, but once available, they will be published for each category on the RPF’s official website, rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
Previous Year RPF Constable Cut-off (2019)
For reference, here are the 2019 cut-off scores for male and female candidates across different groups. Reviewing these figures can offer a realistic benchmark and help candidates set goals for this year’s exam:
| Group | Female (UR/OBC/SC/ST) | Male (UR/OBC/SC/ST/Ex-SM) |
|---|---|---|
| Group F | – / – / – / – | 93.22 / 89.1 / 69.92 / 67.96 / 42.17 |
| Group E | 42.48 / 38.88 / 36.14 | 50.09 / 61.33 / 62.05 / 50.09 / 36.09 |
| Group D | 74.75 / 71.3 / 58.03 / 64.42 | 117.83 / 120 / 86.15 / 82.53 / 62.41 |
| Group C | 53.38 / 47.37 / 43.91 / 48.05 | 87.32 / 78.26 / 77.41 / – / 52.36 |
| Group B | 61.72 / 54.3 / 51.39 / 51.27 | 89.42 / 89.26 / 82.26 / 78.68 / 53.85 |
| Group A | 57.21 / 55.66 / 50.76 / 50.76 | 83.82 / 77.9 / 78.32 / – / 55.35 |
Calculating the RPF Constable Qualifying Marks
The qualifying marks depend on multiple elements, such as:
- Total number of available positions
- Difficulty level of the exam
- Number of candidates taking the exam
- Cut-off scores from previous years
Creating a study plan based on these factors and aiming for a score well above the previous cut-offs can give candidates a strong advantage. This approach not only prepares them for the exam but also aligns their efforts with the minimum standards historically needed to advance in the hiring process.