RPF SI Syllabus 2024 and Exam Pattern
Railway Protection Force (RPF) has released RPF SI Syllabus 2024 along with the official recruitment notification. Candidates can find the updated syllabus and exam pattern for RPF Sub Inspector exam in this article.
RPF SI Exam Overview 2024
RPF SI Exam 2024 conducted by the Railway Protection Force for the recruitment of Sub Inspectors in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF). The exam is scheduled to take place on December 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 12th, 2024. It will be held in 15 languages and consists of an online test, followed by a Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Document Verification. The online test includes objective-type questions covering three subjects: General Awareness, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and Arithmetic. The candidates must pass all stages to be eligible for this position.
RPF SI Exam 2024 Overview |
|
Conducting Body |
Railway Protection Force (RPF) |
Post |
Sub Inspector (SI) |
Exam Date |
2nd to 12th December 2024 |
Total Vacancies |
452 vacancies |
Exam Mode |
Online (Computer-based test) |
Languages Available |
15 (Hindi, English, Urdu, Tamil, etc.) |
Subjects |
General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, Arithmetic |
Total Marks |
120 |
Time Duration |
1 hour 30 minutes |
Negative Marking |
1/3rd mark for each wrong answer |
Selection Process |
Online Test, PMT, PET, Document Verification |
RPF SI Syllabus 2024
RPF SI Exam 2024 consists of three major sections: General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Arithmetic. Below is a detailed syllabus for each section.
RPF SI Syllabus 2024 for General Awareness
Topics |
Subtopics |
Current Affairs |
Recent news, government schemes, sports, awards, events |
Indian History |
Ancient, Medieval, Modern India, freedom struggle |
Art & Culture |
Dance, music, literature, architecture |
Geography |
Physical, economic, and political geography of India and the world |
Economics |
Basic economic terms, GDP, inflation, economic policies |
General Polity |
Constitution, Parliament, Judiciary, President, Governors, etc. |
Indian Constitution |
Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Duties, Directives, etc. |
Sports |
National and international sports, tournaments, sports personalities |
General Science |
Physics, Chemistry, Biology (basic concepts and applications) |
RPF SI Syllabus 2024 for General Intelligence and Reasoning
Topics |
Subtopics |
Analogies |
Verbal and non-verbal analogies |
Spatial Visualization |
Understanding 2D and 3D shapes, visualizing positions |
Problem Solving & Analysis |
Identifying problems, logical reasoning, breaking down complex problems |
Judgment & Decision Making |
Ability to make decisions based on logic and reasoning |
Visual Memory |
Recognizing and recalling patterns or sequences |
Similarities & Differences |
Identifying common features and differentiating between similar items |
Arithmetical Reasoning |
Solving simple mathematical problems logically |
Classification |
Grouping similar items based on shared characteristics |
Syllogistic Reasoning |
Deductive reasoning through statements and conclusions |
Non-Verbal Series |
Identifying patterns in series of shapes or figures |
Coding & Decoding |
Encoding and decoding messages based on a specific logic or pattern |
Statement Conclusion |
Drawing conclusions from given statements |
RPF SI Syllabus 2024 for Arithmetics
Topics |
Subtopics |
Number Systems |
Whole numbers, natural numbers, integers, rational numbers |
Whole Numbers |
Operations on whole numbers, properties of whole numbers |
Decimals & Fractions |
Decimal places, conversion of fractions to decimals, and vice versa |
Relationships Between Numbers |
Mathematical relationships between numbers |
Fundamental Operations |
Addition, subtraction, multiplication, division |
Percentages |
Calculating percentage, percentage increase/decrease, discount |
Ratio & Proportion |
Direct and inverse proportions, solving ratio problems |
Averages |
Mean, median, mode, and their applications |
Interest |
Simple interest, compound interest |
Profit and Loss |
Calculating profit, loss, percentage profit/loss |
Discount |
Calculating discount, percentage discount, successive discounts |
Tables & Graphs |
Reading and interpreting data from tables, bar charts, line graphs, etc. |
Mensuration |
Area, perimeter, volume of different geometric shapes |
Time and Distance |
Solving problems involving speed, time, distance |
RPF SI Exam Pattern 2024
RPF SI Exam will consist of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) with multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
Subject |
No. of Questions |
Marks |
General Awareness |
50 |
50 |
General Intelligence & Reasoning |
35 |
35 |
Arithmetic |
35 |
35 |
Total |
120 |
120 |
- Negative Marking: ⅓ marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Total Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes.
RPF SI Physical Measurement Test (PMT) 2024
Male Candidates |
||
Category |
Height (in cm) |
Chest (in cm) |
UR/OBC |
165 |
80/85 (unexpanded/expanded) |
SC/ST |
160 |
76.2/81.2 |
Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, etc. |
163 |
80/85 (unexpanded/expanded) |
Female Candidates: |
|
Category |
Height (in cm) |
UR/OBC |
157 |
SC/ST |
152 |
Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese, etc. |
155 |
RPF SI Physical Efficiency Test (PET) 2024
Candidates must meet these physical standards to proceed to the next stages of the recruitment process.
Male Candidates:
- 1600 Meter Run: Must complete within 6 minutes 30 seconds
- Long Jump: 12 feet
- High Jump: 3 feet 09 inches
Female Candidates:
- 1600 Meter Run: Not applicable
- Long Jump: 9 feet
- High Jump: 3 feet
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FAQs: RPF SI Syllabus 2024
Is there negative marking in RPF SI 2024?
Yes, there is negative marking of 1/3 mark for each incorrect answer.
How many paper is in RPF SI?
The RPF SI exam has one paper consisting of 120 questions.
What is the running time for SI in RPF?
For male candidates, the 1600-meter run must be completed within 6 minutes 30 seconds.
What is the syllabus of RPF sub-inspector 2024?
The syllabus includes General Awareness, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Arithmetic.