RPF SI Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF & Exam Pattern
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RPF SI has published the RPF SI Syllabus 2026 - Download PDF & Exam Pattern for candidates preparing for the examination. The subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern and other key details from the official release are summarised in the tables on this page. Use the official direct link below to access the original document.
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- Go through the subject-wise tables below and note the scope of each topic.
- Plan your preparation according to the latest syllabus and the official exam pattern.
- Refer to the official link for the original document and for any future revision.
- Solve previous years papers to understand the question style.
Important Details
| Exam Name | RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) / Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
| Post Name | Sub-Inspector |
| Exam Mode | Online (Computer-Based Test - CBT) |
| Exam Type | Objective (MCQ) |
| Total Questions | 120 |
| Total Marks | 120 |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | Yes - 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer |
| Selection Process | CBT + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Measurement Test (PMT) + Document Verification + Medical Examination |
| Exam Language | English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages |
| Official Website | rpf.indianrailways.gov.in |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
Subject-wise Syllabus
| Subject | Recommended Books | Author/Publication |
|---|---|---|
| Arithmetic | Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations | R.S. Aggarwal |
| Reasoning | A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal |
| General Awareness | Lucent's General Knowledge + Current Affairs | Lucent Publications |
| General Science | Lucent's General Science | Lucent Publications |
| RPF SI Specific | RPF SI Guide / Previous Papers | Arihant / Kiran Publications |
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