Explore the complete syllabus for the RPF Constable (Executive) Computer Based Test (CBT). The syllabus below follows the topics prescribed in the official CEN RPF 02/2024 notification.
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Number System, Whole Numbers, Decimals & Fractions, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion & More
Analogies, Spatial Visualization, Coding-Decoding, Number Series, Syllogistic Reasoning & More
Current Events, Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Polity, Sports & More
The RPF Constable CBT is an objective-type examination at 10th/Matric level. The official notification specifies 120 questions for 120 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Each correct answer carries 1 mark.
The total CBT duration is 90 minutes.
1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer.
35% for UR, EWS & OBC-NCL and 30% for SC & ST.
The RPF Constable recruitment process comprises Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Document Verification (DV).
Objective-type Computer Based Test at 10th/Matric level. CBT marks are counted for shortlisting.
Candidates shortlisted on CBT merit undergo the qualifying Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test.
Original certificates and documents are verified after qualifying the preceding stages.
PET is mandatory and qualifying in nature. No marks are awarded for PET.
| Category | 1600 metres run | 800 metres run | Long jump | High jump |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Constable (Exe.) Male | 5 min 45 secs | — | 14 ft | 4 ft |
| Constable (Exe.) Female | — | 3 min 40 secs | 9 ft | 3 ft |
PMT standards prescribed in the official RPF Constable notification.
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Male Chest (Unexpanded) | Male Chest (Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | 165 cm | 157 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
| SC / ST | 160 cm | 152 cm | 76.2 cm | 81.2 cm |
| Specified categories* | 163 cm | 155 cm | 80 cm | 85 cm |
CBT questions are displayed in the language opted by the candidate and in English.
Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu are available.
The candidate must choose the examination medium from the languages provided in the online application.
Cover every arithmetic topic listed in the official notification, especially number operations, percentages, ratio & proportion, averages, interest, profit & loss, mensuration and time & distance.
Practise the notified reasoning areas including analogies, spatial concepts, problem solving, classification, series, coding-decoding, statement-conclusion and syllogistic reasoning.
Prepare current events and the notified areas of Indian history, art & culture, geography, economics, polity, Constitution, sports and general science.
Keep the 90-minute duration, 1/3 negative marking and minimum qualifying percentages in mind while practising CBT questions.
There are three sections: Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness.
The official notification specifies 120 objective-type questions carrying 120 marks.
The CBT duration is 90 minutes.
Yes. 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. No marks are awarded or deducted for an unattempted question.
It covers Number System, Whole Numbers, Decimals & Fractions and relationship between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Interest, Profit & Loss, Discount, Use of Tables & Graphs, Mensuration, Time & Distance and other related topics.
It covers Analogies, Similarities & Differences, Spatial Visualization, Spatial Orientation, Problem Solving, Analysis, Judgement, Decision Making, Visual Memory, Discriminating Observation, Relationship concepts, Arithmetical Reasoning, Verbal & Figure classification, Arithmetic number series, Non-verbal series, Coding & Decoding, Statement-Conclusion and Syllogistic reasoning.
It covers the environment around the candidate and its application to society, current events, everyday observation and experience, Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Sports, General Science and other subjects of importance.
Passing PET is mandatory and PET is qualifying in nature. No marks are awarded for PET.
Male candidates: 1600 metres in 5 minutes 45 seconds, long jump 14 ft and high jump 4 ft. Female candidates: 800 metres in 3 minutes 40 seconds, long jump 9 ft and high jump 3 ft.
The information on this page has been prepared for educational purposes based on the official CEN RPF 02/2024 (Constable) notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates should verify the latest official notification before relying on any recruitment information.