This blog will lay out the essential information that every candidate needs to know and also outline a few proven tips and tricks to help in the preparation and tackling the exam challenges.
The selection to the RRB SI consists of three stages. The first is the Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Physical Measurement Test (PMT) and the final Document Verification (DV).
The Computer-Based Test is conducted in English, Hindi and 13 regional language including the following-
Post Name | RPF - Sub Inspector (SI) |
Recruiting Board | RRB |
Exam Mode | Computer-Based Test held across various centres |
Exam Medium of Language | 15 (English, Hindi and 13 regional languages) |
Exam Duration | 90 Minutes (1 hr 30 min) |
Question Types | Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Number of Questions | 120 |
Total Marks | 120 |
Mark for each question | 1 |
Negative Marking | 1/3rd Deduction |
Minimum Pass Percentage across Categories
UR, EWS, OBC (NCL) | 35% |
SC and ST | 30% |
The CBT examination will have 120 questions carrying one mark each. The questions will be of graduate level and covers topics across three main subjects including Arithmetic, General Awareness and General Intelligence.
Core Subjects | Topics | No. of Questions | No. of Marks |
Arithmetic | Number System | 35 | 35 |
Whole Numbers | |||
Decimal and Fractions and Relationship between Numbers | |||
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations | |||
Percentages | |||
Ratio and Proportion | |||
Averages | |||
Interest | |||
Profit and Loss | |||
Discount | |||
Use of Tables and Graphs | |||
Mensuration | |||
Time and Distance | |||
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies | 35 | 35 |
Similarities and Differences | |||
Spatial Visualization | |||
Spatial Orientation | |||
Problem-Solving Analysis | |||
Judgement | |||
Decision-Making | |||
Visual Memory | |||
Discriminating Observation | |||
Relationship Concepts | |||
Arithmetical Reasoning | |||
Verbal and Figure Classification | |||
Arithmetic number series | |||
Non-Verbal Series | |||
Coding and Decoding | |||
Statement-Conclusion | |||
Syllogistic Reasoning | |||
General Awareness | Environment and its application on Society | 50 | 50 |
Current Events | |||
Indian History | |||
Art and Culture | |||
Geography | |||
Economics | |||
General Polity | |||
Indian Constitution | |||
Sports | |||
General Science |
Candidates who made it through the BDT will be called for the physical test and measurement. For the physical test, candidates, both male and female will be required to fulfil the standard laid out by RRB
The criteria for PET for male and female categories include:
Category | 1600 meters run | 800 meters run | Long Jump | High Jump |
Male | 6 min 30 secs | - | 12 ft | 3 ft 9 inch |
Female | - | 4 min | 9 ft | 3 ft |
Criteria for Physical Measurement Test
Category | Heights (in CMs) | Chest (in CMs) Only for Male Candidates | ||
Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded | |
UR//EWS/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
SC and ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
Dogras, Gorkhas, Garhwalis, Marathas, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by the Government | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
Candidate who are qualified for the PET like Race, Long Jump and High Jump will be called for the final stage of the recruitment process-Document Verification (DV). All the qualified candidates must produce original certificates and documents during the document verification stage. The documents required are:
The RPF Constable selection process also goes through a rigorous three stages -
Computer-based Test (CBT): This is the first stage of the selection process, wherein candidates are to appear for a Computer-based written examination. Candidates can take the exam in any language out of the 15 listed by the board, including Hindi, English, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Post Name | RPF - Constable (Railway Protection Force and Railway Protection Special Force) |
Recruiting Board | Ministry of railways, RRB (Railway Recruitment Boards) |
Exam Language Medium | English, Hindi and 13 Regional Languages |
Mode of Exam | Computer-Based Test |
Total Questions | 120 |
Total Marks | 120 |
Duration of Exam | 90 minutes (1 hr 30 Mins) |
Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark deduction for each incorrect answer |
Exam Question Standard | 10th/Matric Level |
Question Types | Objective type (Multiple Choice Questions) |
Minimum passing percentage across Categories
Category | Qualifying Percentage |
UR/EWS/OBC (NCL) | 35% |
SC/ST | 30% |
The questions for the RPF Constable Exam will be in the standard of 10th/Matric level. The marks scored by each candidate will be counted for shortlisting for the next stages.
Subjects | Topics | No. of Questions | No.of Marks |
Arithmetic | Number system | 35 | 35 |
Whole Numbers | |||
Decimal and Fractions and Relationship between Numbers | |||
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations | |||
Percentages | |||
Ration and Proportion | |||
Averages | |||
Interest | |||
Profit and Loss | |||
Discount | |||
Use of Tables and Graphs | |||
Mensuration | |||
Time and Distance | |||
General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies | 35 | 35 |
Similarities and Differences | |||
Spatial Visualization | |||
Spatial Orientation | |||
Relationship Concepts | |||
Arithmetical Reasoning | |||
Verbal and Figure Classification | |||
Arithmetic number series | |||
Non-Verbal Series | |||
Coding and Decoding | |||
Statement and Conclusion | |||
Syllogistic Reasoning | |||
General Awareness | Environment and its application in the society | 50 | 50 |
Current Events | |||
Indian History | |||
Art and Culture | |||
Geography | |||
Economics | |||
General Polity | |||
Indian Constitution | |||
General Science | |||
Sports |
Only candidates who fulfil the passing percentage will be called for PET and PMT.
PET Criteria
Category | 1600 meters run | 800 metres run | Long Jump | High Jump |
Male | 5 mins 45 secs | --- | 14 ft | 4 ft |
Female | --- | 3 mins 40 secs | 9 ft | 3 ft |
PMT Criteria
Category | Heights (in CMs) | Chest (in CMs) Only for male candidates | ||
Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded | |
UR/EWS/OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
SC/ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Dogras, Marathas, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by Government | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
Candidates who made it through to the PET/PMT will be called for the document verification. All the candidate must produce the original copies of the necessary document for the verification process. The documents required as prescribed by the recruiting board include:
Candiates failing to produce the required documents will be render disqualified from the process.
This is the last stage of the recruitment process for the RPF Constable in the Indian Railways. After the successful completion of the document verification, candidate are required to go through a medical examination at designated Railway Hospitals. They must fulfil the standard and medical category B-1 outlined in the Indian Railway Medical manual.
Candidates having certain conditions will be ineligible for appointment to the post. They are:
Those who glasses
Candidates even after havin cleared all the stages may be considered inelligible for not fulfilling the above medical standards. Hence, coming for the medical examination do not guarantee the selection. Shorlisting for the medical examination does not imply selection of the candidate for the post.
Training: To be inducted into the railway service as an RPF -Constable, the selected candidates will be given a short training. Candidates are required to undergo the training to attain the role-relevant skills and knowledge as they begin to take the post of Constables in the Railway Protection force.
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