RRB RPF SI Syllabus 2024 & Sub-Inspector Online CBT Exam Pattern

Railway Protection Force (RPF) Sub-Inspector (SI-Executive) exam, conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is a highly competitive exam for candidates looking forward to become a Sub-Inspector in railway security forces. This exam evaluates candidates through an Online Computer-Based Test (CBT). This article will focus on RPF SI Syllabus 2024 and RPF SI Exam Pattern to help candidates prepare efficiently for this railway police online examination.

RRB RPF SI Syllabus 2024 & Sub-Inspector Online CBT Exam Pattern

RPF RRB Sub-Inspector Exam Pattern 2024

The RPF SI exam consists of three stages:

  1. Online Computer-Based Test (CBT)
  2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET)/Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
  3. Document Verification (DV)
Conducted By Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Name of Post RPF Sub-Inspector (Executive)
No of Vacancies 452 Posts
Qualification Any Graduation Degree
Category Syllabus & Exam Pattern
Notification No. CEN No. RPF 01/2024 (SI)
Starting Salary Rs. 35,400 (Level 06)
RPF SI Exam Date 02 to 05 December 2024
Selection Process CBT, PMT/PET & Document Verification
Exam Type Online Computer Based Test (CBT)
Official Website www.rrbapply.gov.in

RRB/RPF SI Computer-Based Test (CBT) Pattern 2024

The CBT is the most crucial part of the RPF SI selection process. The key features of the exam scheme is given below:

  • Maximum Marks: 120 Marks
  • Total Questions: 120 Questions
  • Duration: 90 minutes (1 Hour and 30 Minutes)
  • Question Type: Objective (Multiple Choice Questions)
  • Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. 1 mark per question for each right answer.
  • Normalisation Marks: Normalisation of marks will be done for CBTs held in multiple shifts.
  • Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT: UR, EWS and OBC NCL-35%, SC & ST 30%.
  • Question Paper Language: The question paper will be provided in English language by default, but candidates can select their local/regional language from drop down menu. The languages listed are Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
  • Subjects: Arithmetic, General intelligence and Reasoning and General Awareness.
Subject Questions Max Marks
Arithmetic 35 35
General intelligence and Reasoning 35 35
General Awareness 50 50
TOTAL 100 100

RPF SI Syllabus 2024

The marks scored in CBT shall be counted for shortlisting of candidates for further stages of this recruitment process. The syllabus for CBT will be based on Questions with multiple choice answers and are likely to cover topics related to the following syllabus given below:-

Arithmetic Syllabus

  1. Questions on Number System
  2. Whole Numbers
  3. Decimal & Fractions and Relationship Between Numbers
  4. Fundamental arithmetical operations
  5. Percentages, Ratio & Proportion
  6. Averages
  7. Interest
  8. Profit & Loss
  9. Discount
  10. Use of Tables & Graphs
  11. Mensuration
  12. Time & Distance, etc.

General Intelligence and Reasoning Syllabus

  1. Questions on Analogies
  2. Similarities and Differences
  3. Spatial Visualisation & Spatial Orientation
  4. Problem Solving Analysis
  5. Judgement
  6. Decision Making
  7. Visual Memory
  8. Discriminating Observation
  9. Relationship Concepts
  10. Arithmetical Reasoning
  11. Verbal & Figure classification
  12. Arithmetic number series
  13. Non-verbal series
  14. Coding and Decoding
  15. Statement-Conclusion
  16. Syllogistic Reasoning, etc.

General Awareness Syllabus

Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the Environment around him/her and its application to society; to test knowledge of current Events and such matters of everyday observation and experience as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to:

  1. Indian History
  2. Art and Culture
  3. Geography
  4. Economics
  5. General Polity
  6. Indian Constitution
  7. Sports
  8. General Science, etc.

RPF Sub-Inspector Medical Standard Test (B1)

Physically fit in all respects. Visual Standards — Distance Vision: 6/9,6/12 with or without glasses (power of lenses not to exceed 4D). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision & Night Vision.

Important Dates

Online Application Available From 15 April 2024
Last Date To Apply Online 14 May 2024
Correction/Edit Application Form 15 to 24 May 2024
RRB RPF SI CBT Date 02 to 05 December 2024
RRB RPF SI PMT/PET Date TBA in 2025

Important Links

The RPF SI exam syllabus is designed to evaluate candidates general knowledge, arithmetic skills, and logical reasoning abilities. By covering each topic and practicing extensively, candidates can enhance their chances of success in RRB RPF SI CBT 2024. We wish you all the very best for your exam preparations.

Important Faqs

The RPF SI CBT exam consists of 120 questions, distributed across the three subjects:

  • General Awareness: 50 questions
  • Arithmetic: 35 questions
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 questions

Yes, 1/3rd marks will be deducted that is 0.33 for each wrong answer.

Yes, after qualifying the CBT, candidates must pass the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT) before the final stage of Document Verification (DV).

Updated: October 14, 2024 — 10:36 am

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