Last Update: 17 October 2026 | Exam: RPF SI and Constable CBT | Official Site: rpf.indianrailways.gov.in
Short Information
This post gives the exam pattern and subject-wise syllabus for the RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) and Constable computer-based test (CBT). The CBT structure is the same for both posts. Check the official notification for eligibility and the full selection process before you start preparing.
RPF SI / Constable Syllabus 2026
Exam Pattern
| Exam | Questions | Marks | Time | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SI – CBT | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes | 1/3 mark cut for each wrong answer |
| Constable – CBT | 120 | 120 | 90 minutes | 1/3 mark cut for each wrong answer |
The CBT has three sections: General Awareness – 50 questions (50 marks), Arithmetic – 35 questions (35 marks), and General Intelligence and Reasoning – 35 questions (35 marks). After the CBT, the stages are PET / PMT and document verification. Check the official notification for PET / PMT standards.
Subject-Wise Syllabus
General Awareness
Major events in India and the world, key points of Indian history and the freedom movement, geography, basic understanding of the Indian economy, basic knowledge of Indian polity and the Constitution, general science, sports, awards, important days and current affairs.
Arithmetic
Number system, decimals and fractions, LCM and HCF, percentage, ratio and proportion, average, profit and loss, discount, simple and compound interest, time and work, time-speed-distance, basic questions on area and volume, and simple data interpretation.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogy, series completion, coding-decoding, direction sense, blood relations, classification, order and ranking, statement and conclusion, figure-based reasoning, problem solving and analytical reasoning.
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Website | rpf.indianrailways.gov.in – official RPF site |
Note: This is a private information portal (not a government website). Check the official notification for final details.
FAQ
Q1: How many questions are in the RPF SI and Constable CBT?
Answer: 120 questions, 120 marks, 90 minutes for both posts.
Q2: What is the negative marking?
Answer: 1/3 mark is cut for each wrong answer.
Q3: How many questions come from General Awareness?
Answer: 50 questions, 50 marks.
Q4: What are the stages after the CBT?
Answer: PET / PMT and document verification. Check the official notification for standards.
Q5: Where can I confirm the syllabus officially?
Answer: In the official notification on rpf.indianrailways.gov.in.
