RPF Constable - Pattern, Syllabus & Mock Tests
RPF Constable recruits Constables (Executive) for the Railway Protection Force and the Railway Protection Special Force through the Railway Recruitment Boards, at Pay Level 3. The latest notice is CEN RPF 02/2024, published on 14 April 2024 with 4,208 vacancies; its panel was declared on 16 February 2026, and no newer notice was on the RRB portal as of 13 November 2026. Selection has a computer based test, then a Physical Efficiency Test, Physical Measurement Test and document verification, followed by a medical examination. The CBT has 120 questions in 90 minutes at Class 10 level, with 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer.
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What is the RPF Constable exam pattern?
The CBT has Arithmetic (35 marks), General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 marks) and General Awareness (50 marks), one mark per question, 120 questions in 90 minutes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer and nothing for an unattempted question. The minimum pass percentage is 35% for UR, EWS and OBC (NCL) and 30% for SC and ST. Ten times the vacancies in each category are called for PET, PMT and document verification on CBT merit. In PET, men run 1,600 metres in 5 minutes 45 seconds with a 14 ft long jump and 4 ft high jump; women run 800 metres in 3 minutes 40 seconds with a 9 ft long jump and 3 ft high jump. PET and PMT are qualifying and carry no marks.
| Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
Full exam pattern: Tier-wise marks, timers and qualifying rules →
What is the RPF Constable syllabus?
Arithmetic covers number system, whole numbers, decimals and fractions, relationship between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of tables and graphs, mensuration, and time and distance. Reasoning covers analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization and orientation, problem solving, judgement, decision making, visual memory, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement-conclusion and syllogistic reasoning. General Awareness covers current events, Indian history, art and culture, geography, economics, general polity, the Indian Constitution, sports and general science. The standard is Class 10 (Matric) level.
Complete syllabus, subject by subject →
What is a good RPF Constable cut-off?
RRB published one all-India cut-off for CEN RPF 02/2024 with the panel on 16 February 2026, as normalised marks scaled up to 100. For male candidates it was UR 77.71435, OBC 75.62095, EWS 72.99237, SC 72.15715 and ST 68.98081. For female candidates it was UR 77.32802, OBC 74.92728, EWS 72.99237, SC 70.95595 and ST 68.98081. The ex-servicemen cut-off was 47.34332. These are the marks of the last empanelled candidates after all stages, not the marks for PET shortlisting, which RRB did not print. 42,143 candidates were shortlisted for PET/PMT and 4,205 were empanelled.
Official cut-offs and vacancies →
How should I prepare for RPF Constable?
General Awareness is 50 of the 120 marks, so give it a daily slot from the first day and finish the static areas at school level. Arithmetic and Reasoning are 35 marks each; begin Arithmetic with percentages and ratio, and include figure-based reasoning because the notice names it. Spread evenly, you have 45 seconds per question. With 1/3 negative marking, guess only after eliminating at least one option. Train for the run and jumps alongside your studies: they are qualifying and the run gets only one chance. Check the height and chest standards before you invest months.
Preparation strategy built on the marks and timers →
Frequently asked questions
How many questions are there in the RPF Constable CBT?
120 questions of one mark each in 90 minutes: Arithmetic 35, General Intelligence & Reasoning 35 and General Awareness 50, per CEN RPF 02/2024.
What is the negative marking in RPF Constable?
One-third of a mark is deducted for every wrong answer. No mark is deducted for a question left unattempted.
What is the qualification for RPF Constable?
Class 10 pass or equivalent from a recognised Board, held on or before the closing date of the notice.
What is the age limit for RPF Constable?
18 to 28 years as on 1 July 2024 under CEN RPF 02/2024. The prescribed band is 18 to 25 years; this notice added a one-time 3-year relaxation. SC and ST candidates get 5 years and OBC (non-creamy layer) candidates 3 years of relaxation.
What are the height requirements for RPF Constable?
For UR, EWS and OBC candidates, 165 cm for men and 157 cm for women. For SC and ST candidates, 160 cm and 152 cm. For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and other specified categories, 163 cm and 155 cm. Men also need a chest of 80 cm unexpanded and 85 cm expanded (76.2 and 81.2 cm for SC and ST).