📌 Overview
- Recruiting Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Post Name: RPF Constable
- Exam Mode: Online (Computer Based Test – CBT)
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Negative Marking: Yes, 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- Official Website: rpf.indianrailways.gov.in/RPF/
📖 Selection Process
The selection is conducted in the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
- Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Document Verification (DV)
📝 Exam Pattern (Written Test – CBT)
- Total Questions: 120
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for correct answer, -1/3 for wrong answer
- Minimum Qualifying Marks:
- UR/EWS/OBC: 35%
- SC/ST: 30%
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
📚 RPF Constable Syllabus 2026
🔢 Mathematics
Focuses on basic arithmetic & numerical ability.
- Number System
- Whole Numbers, Decimals & Fractions
- Fundamental Operations (Add, Subtract, Multiply, Divide)
- Percentage, Ratio & Proportion
- Average
- Simple & Compound Interest
- Profit, Loss & Discount
- Mensuration (Area, Volume, Perimeter)
- Time & Distance
- Time & Work
- Tables & Graphs
🧠 General Intelligence & Reasoning
Tests logical, analytical & problem-solving ability.
- Analogies
- Similarities & Differences
- Spatial Visualization & Orientation
- Problem Solving & Analysis
- Decision Making
- Visual Memory
- Discriminating Observation
- Relationship Concepts
- Arithmetic Reasoning
- Verbal & Figure Classification
- Number Series (Verbal & Non-Verbal)
- Coding-Decoding
- Statement & Conclusion
- Syllogism
🌍 General Awareness
Covers static GK, current affairs & general knowledge.
- Current Affairs (National & International)
- Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)
- Indian Freedom Struggle
- Indian Art, Culture & Architecture
- Geography (India & World)
- Indian Polity & Constitution
- Indian Economy & Development Schemes
- General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology – basics)
- Environment & Ecology
- Sports & Current Sports Events
- Awards & Honours
- Books & Authors
- Important Days & Themes
- National & International Organisations (UNO, WHO, IMF, RBI, etc.)
- Indian Agriculture & Rural Development
- Social & Economic Issues
- Computer Basics & Awareness
🔬 General Science (Basic Level)
Physics: Force, Motion, Work, Energy, Power, Heat, Light, Sound, Electricity, Magnetism
Chemistry: Acids, Bases & Salts, Metals & Non-Metals, Periodic Table basics, Chemical Reactions, Everyday Chemistry
Biology: Cell Structure, Human Body Systems, Nutrition, Diseases & Vaccination, Plant Physiology, Ecology & Environment
🏃 Physical Tests (PET & PMT)
PET (Physical Efficiency Test)
- Male:
- 1600 meters race in 5 min 45 sec
- Long Jump: 14 feet
- High Jump: 4 feet
- Female:
- 800 meters race in 3 min 40 sec
- Long Jump: 9 feet
- High Jump: 3 feet
PMT (Physical Measurement Test)
| Category | Height (Male) | Height (Female) | Chest (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | 165 cm | 157 cm | 80 – 85 cm |
| SC / ST | 160 cm | 152 cm | 76.2 – 81.2 cm |
| Hill/Gorkha/Maratha/Dogra/Kumaoni, etc. | 163 cm | 155 cm | 80 – 85 cm |
📥 RPF Constable Syllabus PDF
Candidates can download the official syllabus PDF from the RRB/RPF website or through direct recruitment notification.
✅ Tips for Preparation:
- Start with Maths & Reasoning for scoring marks.
- Keep revising Current Affairs & GK daily.
- Practice mock tests & previous year papers for speed & accuracy.