RPF Constable & SI selection process
- CBT
- PET (Physical Efficiency Test, qualifying)
- PMT (Physical Measurement Test, qualifying)
- Document verification
- Medical examination
RPF Constable & SI exam pattern 2026
CBT (Constable and SI - separate papers, same structure)
| Subject / section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
The SI paper is set at graduation level and the Constable paper at 10th level. Normalised CBT marks decide merit; PET and PMT are qualifying only.
RPF Constable & SI syllabus 2026 – topic-wise
CBT syllabus
General Awareness
- Current affairs
- Indian history
- Geography
- Indian polity
- Economy
- General science
- Sports
- Culture
- Important persons and events
Arithmetic
- Number system
- Percentage
- Ratio and proportion
- Averages
- Simple and compound interest
- Profit and loss
- Time and work
- Time, speed and distance
- Mensuration
- Simplification
General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogy
- Series
- Coding-decoding
- Blood relations
- Directions
- Classification
- Syllogism
- Venn diagrams
- Non-verbal reasoning
Tip: solve RPF Constable & SI previous year papers to see which topics are asked most.
Prepare for RPF Constable & SI with RBE
Solve previous year papers, attempt free mock tests with all-India rank, and check your marks the day the answer key comes out.
Official links
- Railway Protection Force official website
- RRB Chandigarh (CEN RPF 01/2024 and 02/2024 notices)
- Staff Selection Commission (future RPF recruitment)
Always confirm dates and rules in the official notice. Information here is compiled by the RBE team from official notices; last updated 27 Sep 2026.