One of India's security forces is the Railway Protection Force (RPF). Its job is to keep Indian Railways property and passengers safe. With authority akin to that of ordinary state police forces, it is the sole Central Armed Police Force (CAPF). The Civil Services Examination is used to select the force's higher officers. The Railway Protection Force employs subordinate officers through examinations that are administered by the force. Information regarding its duties, pay, and career opportunities are provided in this article.
Functions and Roles (RPF):-
- People who steal, damage, or unlawfully possess railroad property should be apprehended and prosecuted.
- Supplying passenger trains in susceptible regions with security cover.
- delivering services such managing passenger access, overall security, and control over railway property.
- To guarantee efficient railroad traffic flow by eliminating impediments to train and passenger passage.
- The RPF Security Management System's upkeep and improvement.
- preventing the trafficking of women and children and providing assistance for the rehabilitation of those who are found to be in need inside railroad properties.
Salary and Pay Scales (RPF):-
An IPS officer with the rank of Director-General is in charge of the Railway Protection Force. A number of officers chosen by the UPSC exam support the DG. The following is the RPF seniority list and pay scale:
|
Rank |
Designation |
Pay Level (Basic
Pay) |
|
Director-General |
Director-General |
Rs.225000 |
|
Additional Director
General |
Additional Director
General |
Rs.205400 |
|
Inspector General |
Principal Chief
Security Commissioner |
Rs.144200 |
|
Deputy Inspector
General |
Director of RPF
Academy/Chief Security Commissioner |
Rs.131100 |
|
Senior Commandant |
Deputy Chief
Security Commissioner/Senior Divisional Security Commissioner/Divisional
Security Commissioner |
Rs. 78800 |
|
Commandant |
Commanding
Officer/Staff Officer/Security Commissioner |
Rs. 67700 |
|
Assistant Commandant |
Assistant Security
Commissioner |
Rs. 56100 |
The 7th Pay Commission's recommendations have led to a recent modification to the RPF position salary structure. Along with compensation, officers receive perks specific to their position, like:
- Accommodation for Government
- Free First Class Railway Passes for you and your family, valid for six times annually
- Concessionary train tickets for all classes of travel are available at Security Guard.
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