The Railway RRB RPF Syllabus comprises of the following subjects:
1. General Awareness
2. Arithmetic Ability
3. General Science & Reasoning
The detailed syllabus of each section is provided below.
General Awareness
This Section is very important for RRB NTPC Exam. The Questions from this section is based on the following topics.
• Current Affairs -National and International
• History -India And World
• General Science
• Indian Economy
• Indian Geography
• Indian Constitution
• Indian Culture and Heritage
• Indian Polity
• Science and Technology Etc.
• General Science
General Intelligence
The Questions from this section is based on the following topics.
• Analogy
• Non-Verbal Reasoning
• Puzzle
• Decision-making
• Arranging words in Meaningful order
• Clock and Calendar
• Series
• Word formation
• Classification
• Judgment
• Venn diagram
• Missing Number
• Directions & Distances
• Ordering & Ranking
• Blood Relations
• Coding- decoding
Arithmetic Ability
The Questions from this section is based on the following topics.
• Percentages
• Pipes and cisterns
• Profit and loss
• Time and work
• Simplifications
• Boats and streams
• Mensuration
• Averages
• Time and distance
• Problems on ages
• Interest
• Data interpretation etc.
Eligibility Criteria
RPF Constable Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
You should have a SSLC/Matriculation (10th class) degree from a recognized board.
Age Limit
Minimum - Age: 18 years
Maximum - Age: 25 years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PWD: 10 years
Physical Measurement
Category |
Heights (in cms) |
Chest (in cms) (Only Male) |
||
Male |
Female |
Unexpanded |
Expanded |
|
UR/OBC |
165 |
157 |
80 |
85 |
SC/ST |
160 |
152 |
76.2 |
81.2 |
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and other Categories specified by Govt. |
163 |
155 |
80 |
85 |
RPF SI Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
You should be Graduate in any field.
Age Limit
Minimum Age: 20 years
Maximum Age: 25 years
Age Relaxation
SC/ST: 5 years
OBC: 3 years
PWD: 10 years
Physical Measurement
Category |
Heights (in cms) |
Chest (in cms) (Only Male) |
||
Male |
Female |
Unexpanded |
Expanded |
|
UR/OBC |
165 |
157 |
80 |
85 |
SC/ST |
160 |
152 |
76.2 |
81.2 |
For Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese and other Categories specified by Govt. |
163 |
155 |
80 |
85 |
RPF Exam Pattern
You have to go through 3 stages of exams and tests for your RPF 2018 selection.
1. Computer Based Test
Test |
No. of Qs |
Max Marks |
Time |
General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
|
Arithmetic |
35 |
35 |
|
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
35 |
35 |
|
Total |
120 |
120 |
90 min |
2. Physical Efficiency Test For Constable
Category |
1600 mts Run |
800 mts Run |
Long Jump |
High Jump |
Constable (Male) |
5 mins 45 sec |
– |
14 Feet |
4 feet |
Constable (Female) |
– |
3 min 40 sec |
9 Feet |
3 feet |
For Sub-Inspectors
Category |
1600 mts Run |
800 mts Run |
Long Jump |
High Jump |
SI (Male) |
6 mins 30 sec |
– |
12 Feet |
3ft 9 inch |
SI (Female) |
– |
4 mins |
9 Feet |
3 feet |
3. Document Verification
If you qualify the Computer Based Test then you will be called for the 2nd stage i.e PET & PMT.
After qualifying Phase 2 you will be called for the last stage before the final selection is made.
If two or more candidates are securing same marks then the merit position shall be determined by age criteria i.e. older person will be given higher seniority.
Your appointment is subject to your passing requisite Medical Fitness Test which will be conducted by Railway Administration, final verification of educational and category certificates & verification of character.
RPF Vacancy list 2018
There are 9739 vacancies for the post of Railway Protection Force in the Indian Railways.
Constables
Group |
Zonal Railway |
Male |
Female |
||||||||
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total |
||
A |
SR, SWR & SCR |
656 |
82 |
34 |
32 |
804 |
621 |
114 |
54 |
138 |
927 |
B |
CR, WR, WCR & SECR |
329 |
42 |
18 |
51 |
440 |
388 |
92 |
45 |
187 |
712 |
C |
ER, ECR, SER & ECoR |
877 |
184 |
134 |
92 |
1287 |
816 |
201 |
132 |
242 |
1391 |
D |
NR, NER, NWR & NCR |
761 |
152 |
68 |
65 |
1046 |
646 |
141 |
75 |
144 |
1006 |
E |
NFR |
136 |
5 |
12 |
7 |
660 |
128 |
17 |
14 |
21 |
180 |
F |
RPSF |
378 |
66 |
18 |
204 |
666 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
3137 |
531 |
284 |
451 |
4403 |
2599 |
566 |
320 |
732 |
4216 |
Sub-Inspectors
Group |
Zonal Railway |
Male |
Female |
||||||||
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total |
UR |
SC |
ST |
OBC |
Total |
||
A |
SR, SWR & SCR |
75 |
9 |
21 |
21 |
216 |
29 |
5 |
9 |
9 |
52 |
B |
CR, WR, WCR & SECR |
59 |
24 |
13 |
48 |
144 |
22 |
11 |
5 |
18 |
56 |
C |
ER, ECR, SER & ECoR |
149 |
49 |
21 |
68 |
287 |
59 |
18 |
9 |
26 |
112 |
D |
NR, NER, NWR & NCR |
96 |
36 |
10 |
31 |
173 |
64396 |
14 |
4 |
12 |
69 |
E |
NFR |
21 |
5 |
1 |
3 |
30 |
8 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
12 |
F |
RPSF |
54 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
59 |
– |
– |
– |
– |
– |
Total |
454 |
124 |
69 |
172 |
819 |
157 |
50 |
28 |
66 |
301 |
RPF Result 2018
The RRB Result for all exams that it holds comes out after few months of the exam. Similarly, the RPF Result 2018 will be announced after the exam takes place.
RPF Admit Card 2018
The Admit Cards for all Railway’s RRB Exams are released just a couple of weeks before the Exam. You can find your RPF Admit Card on the official website of Indian Railways as soon as RRB releases the RPF call letters.
RPF Exam Dates
The exam dates for RPF 2018 are out with the release of the Official Recruitment Notification for Constables & Sub-Inspectors both.
Exam Events |
Important Dates |
Start Date of Online Applications |
1st June 2018 |
Last Date of Online Applications |
30th June 2018 |
Last Date for Payment |
2nd July 2018 |
Tentative Date of Exam |
September/October 2018 |
How to Apply
RPSF/ RPF Constable Application Form / Apply Online - Click Here (Closed Now)
RPSF/ RPF SI Application Form / Apply Online - Click Here (Closed Now)
To apply for RPF exam, follow these steps:
To register, you have to go to the official website and fill your basic details.
After you are registered, you will need to fill your application form in detail.
Keep a scanned photograph and signature ready. You will have to upload these during filling the form
Make sure you use a valid email ID, which you have to keep active until the final declaration of results.
pay the Application fee online using a Debit Card / Credit Card / Internet Banking / Cash Cards / Wallets or other online payment methods.
Submit the Application Form.
Take out a Print Out of the Application Form for future reference.
Preparation tips
Previous Year Paper
Try solving previous year question papers within the specified time limits to get a hang of how questions were asked in the past and how are you performing over there.
Application Fee
General / OBC - Rs. 500/-
ST/SC/Female/Minorities/Exs/EBC - Rs. 250/-
Exams
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