RPF SI Exam Guide 2026
RPF SI 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RPF Sub Inspector Exam |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test Physical Efficiency Test & Physical Measurement Test Document Verification |
| Mode of Exam | Online |
| Types of Questions | Objective-type, MCQ based |
| Total Number of Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Marking Scheme | +1 mark for every correct answer |
| Negative Marking | – ¼ marks for every wrong answer |
| Duration of the Exam | 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes) |
| Syllabus Subjects | Basic Arithmetic, General Awareness, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current Affairs |
| Indian History | |
| Art and Culture | |
| Geography | |
| Economics | |
| General Polity | |
| Indian Constitution | |
| Sports | |
| General Science , etc. |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Number System |
| Whole Numbers | |
| Decimal & Fractions | |
| Relationship between numbers | |
| Fundamental arithmetical operations | |
| Percentages | |
| Ratio & Proportion | |
| Averages | |
| Interest | |
| Profit & Loss, | |
| Discount | |
| Tables & Graphs | |
| Mensuration | |
| Time & Distance | |
| Time & Work |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | Analogies |
| Syllogism | |
| Problem- solving | |
| Analysis, Judgement, Decision Making | |
| Spatial Visualization | |
| Spatial Orientation | |
| Discriminating observation | |
| Visual Memory | |
| Relationship concepts | |
| Arithmetical Reasoning | |
| Verbal & Figure Classification | |
| Arithmetic number series | |
| Non-verbal series | |
| Coding and Decoding | |
| Statement- Conclusion | |
| Similarities and Difference |
📊 Application Fee
| Category | Males | Females |
|---|---|---|
| 1600-meter run | Within 6 minutes 30 seconds | — |
| Long Jump | 12 feet | 9 feet |
| High Jump | 3 feet 09 inch | 3 feet |
📊 Application Fee
| Category | Male Height (cm) | Male Chest (cm) | Female Height (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| UR / OBC | 165 | 80–85 | 157 |
| SC / ST | 160 | 76.2–81.2 | 152 |
| Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, and other categories specified by Govt. | 163 | 80–85 | 155 |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.What is the syllabus for RPF SI?
There will be three subjects in this exam namely General Awareness, Arithmetic and General Intelligence.
Q2.What is the RPF SI Syllabus for General Awareness?
You will need to prepare various topics such as History of India, Geography of India, Constitution of India, Current Affairs, etc.
Q3.What is the RPF SI Syllabus for Arithmetic?
There will be various topics such as Number series, arithmetic operations, number system, decimal and fractions, ratio and proportions, interests, mensuration, etc.
Q4.What is the RPF SI Syllabus for General Intelligence & Reasoning?
For the General Intelligence & Reasoning section of this exam, you need to cover topics such as Spatial Visualization, Judgement, Visual Memory, Decision Making, Relationship Concepts, Non-Verbal Series, etc.
Q5.Is there any negative marking in case of RPF SI exam?
Yes, as per the RPF SI exam pattern, 1/3rd of the mark is cut in case of a wrong answer.
Q6.What is the RPF SI Exam Pattern for CBT?
The CBT will be an objective-type test for 120 marks, comprising 120 questions.
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