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RPF SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern

RPF SI

Sections
4
Topics
52
Sub-topics
208
Questions
200
Marks
200

The RPF SI (RPF SI) syllabus is organised into 4 sections: General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning and English & Hindi (Language Test). Together they cover 52 topics and 208 sub-topics. Below you will find every section's topics, the exam pattern and answers to common questions.

Where the marks are

Share of total marks by section

  • General Awareness25%50 marks · 50 Qs
  • Arithmetic25%50 marks · 50 Qs
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning25%50 marks · 50 Qs
  • English & Hindi (Language Test)25%50 marks · 50 Qs

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  • Current Affairs

  • Indian History (Ancient & Medieval)

  • Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle

  • Art & Culture

  • Geography (World & India)

  • Indian Polity & Constitution

  • Indian Economy

  • General Science

  • Railways General Knowledge

  • Sports

  • Books, Authors & Awards

  • Environment & Ecology

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Exam pattern at a glance

RPF SI section-wise syllabus

General Awareness

12 topics · 50 sub-topics

  • Current Affairs
  • Indian History (Ancient & Medieval)
  • Modern Indian History & Freedom Struggle
  • Art & Culture
  • Geography (World & India)
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • General Science
  • Railways General Knowledge
  • Sports
  • Books, Authors & Awards
  • Environment & Ecology
Full General Awareness syllabus

Arithmetic

14 topics · 56 sub-topics

  • Number Systems
  • Percentages
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Average
  • Profit & Loss
  • Discount
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Time Speed & Distance
  • Trains Related Problems
  • Boats & Streams
  • Mensuration
  • Algebra
  • Data Interpretation & Probability
Full Arithmetic syllabus

General Intelligence & Reasoning

14 topics · 54 sub-topics

  • Analogies
  • Similarities & Differences
  • Spatial Visualization & Orientation
  • Problem Solving & Analysis
  • Visual Memory & Discrimination
  • Relationship Concepts
  • Arithmetical Number Series
  • Non-Verbal Series
  • Coding & Decoding
  • Statement Conclusion & Syllogistic Reasoning
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Blood Relations
  • Direction & Distance
  • Puzzles & Data Sufficiency
Full General Intelligence & Reasoning syllabus

English & Hindi (Language Test)

12 topics · 48 sub-topics

  • Reading Comprehension (English)
  • English Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)
  • English Vocabulary
  • Idioms & Phrases
  • Spotting Errors
  • Sentence Improvement & Rearrangement
  • Fill in the Blanks
  • Active/Passive Voice
  • Direct/Indirect Speech
  • Hindi Grammar (Sandhi, Samas, Karak)
  • Hindi Reading Comprehension
  • Translation & Sentence Correction (Hindi)
Full English & Hindi (Language Test) syllabus

Frequently asked questions

What is the RPF SI syllabus?

The RPF SI syllabus has 4 sections: General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning and English & Hindi (Language Test). Together they cover 52 topics and 208 sub-topics.

How many questions come from each RPF SI section?

General Awareness: 50 questions (50 marks); Arithmetic: 50 questions (50 marks); General Intelligence & Reasoning: 50 questions (50 marks); English & Hindi (Language Test): 50 questions (50 marks). Numbers can change with each notification.

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Is this the official RPF SI syllabus?

It is compiled from the official RPF SI notification and exam pattern for study purposes. The conducting body can change the syllabus, so always confirm with the latest official notification.

Compiled from official notifications for study purposes. Always confirm with the conducting body's latest notification.