RPF Constable Syllabus 2024
The RPF Constable Syllabus for 2024 emphasizes important subjects needed for the exam. The main thing for any exam is to understand the syllabus. This syllabus ensures candidates are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for roles focused on ensuring the safety and security of people within the railway network. It covers topics like General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence, Reasoning, General English, and General Hindi (for Hindi-speaking regions), preparing candidates for the RPF Constable examination.
RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2024
The question paper of the written examination for the RPF Constable Recruitment consists of three sections with a total of 120 questions worth 120 marks. The exam is conducted for a time period of 90 minutes and there will be one-third negative marking in the paper. The details of the RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2024 have been provided in the table below for the candidates.
| Section | Questions | Marks | Time |
| Arithmetic | 35 | 35 | 90 Minutes |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
RPF Constable Syllabus (Arithmetic)
The name of the first section of the RPF Constable Exam 2024 has been provided as ‘Arithmetic’ in the official notification but according to the topics listed in the syllabus section ventures into other topics of mathematics. In the points below we have provided the topics of the Arithmetic syllabus as mentioned in the official notification.
| Topics | Questions Based On |
| Number System | Natural Number, Integer, Rational & Irrational Numbers. |
| Whole Numbers | Place value, Ordering & Comparision, etc. |
| Decimals and Fractions | Fraction to Decimal conversion and vice versa, operations. |
| Fundamental Arithmetic Operations | Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication, Division |
| Simplification | BODMAS Rule, Approximations, Fractional Arithmetic |
| Ratio and Proportion | Ratio, Proportion, Direct & Indirect Proportion |
| Average | Simple Average, Weighted Average |
| Interest | Simple Interest, Compound Interest |
| Profit and Loss | Profit & Loss, Discount, Cost Price, Selling Price, Marked Price |
| Mensuration | Area & Volume of 2D Figures (Square, Rectangle, Circle, Triangle), Area & Volume of 3D Figures (Cube, Cuboid, Cylinder, Sphere) |
| Time, Speed, and Distance | Time, Speed, Distance, Relative Speed |
| Trains | Problems with Train Speed and Time |
| Boats & Streams | Problems on Boat and Stream |
| Use of Tables and Graphs | Interpreting and Analyzing Data Presented in Tables and Graphs |
- The topics mentioned above have been taken directly from the official notification and are only indicative in nature. The actual exam question paper may also contain questions on other topics such as Time & work, Pipes & Cisterns, Work & Wages and so on.
RPF Constable Syllabus (General Intelligence and Reasoning)
This section tests the candidates on their ability to apply logical thinking and decision-making skills to choose the correct answer from the given options based on the information provided in the question statement. To score well in this section, you need to be strong in your comprehension as well as problem-solving concepts. It requires a lot of practice to solve questions with high speed & accuracy in this section and to minimize the negative marking. The syllabus of the General Intelligence and Reasoning section in the RPF Constable Exam is as follows.
| Topic | Questions Based On |
| Analogies | Pattern recognition and logical conclusion |
| Similarities and Differences | |
| Spatial Visualization & Spatial Orientation | Using imagination to determine the 3D specification and directions related to the statement given in the question |
| Problem-Solving Analysis | Figuring Out the most logical and efficient solution to the given situation. |
| Judgement & Decision Making | |
| Visual Memory & Discriminating Observation | Ability to save time and effort by recognizing the visual clues available for interpretation in the question |
| Relationship concepts | Problems in blood relations |
| Arithmetical Reasoning | Using various arithmetical concepts and operations to arrive at the answer |
| Verbal & Figure Classification | Using the ability of visual memory and logical thinking in combination |
| Arithmetic number series | Find the pattern, cross-check the validity and arrive at the logical conclusion |
| Non-verbal series | Ability to follow the instructions to find the next step in the series given |
| Coding and Decoding | Pattern Recognition and problem-solving skills |
| Statement- Conclusion | Logical Thinking and Problem-solving skills |
| Syllogistic reasoning | Use of mathematical, language and general knowledge concepts separately or in combination. |
RPF Constable Syllabus (General Awareness)
The General Awareness section of the RPF Constable Exam carries the highest weightage with 50 out of the total 120 questions being asked from this section alone. The candidates should have a strategy to tackle the different sections of the RPF Constable Syllabus for the General Awareness section in a different manner. For example, the basic subjects & static GK should be covered from the time-tested sources and the current affairs should be done daily/ weekly/monthly as suited to the candidates. The official notification says the following regarding the syllabus of this section.
- “Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the Environment around him/her and its application to society; to test knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observation and experience as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to Indian History, Art and Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Sports, General Science, etc.”
To further clarify the topics mentioned in the notification, let us look at the table provided here for the reference of the candidates.
| Topic | Questions Based On |
| Indian History | Ancient, Medieval and Modern History of India |
| Art & Culture | Famous Art, Dance, Music, Paintings, handicrafts, etc. |
| Geography |
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| Economics | Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Money, Banking, Market etc. |
| General Polity | Constitution of India, Central & State Legislatures, Judicial System, Acts & Policies, Government Schemes, etc. |
| Sports | Popular Sports and their terminologies, famous players, awards, etc. |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Biology |
| Current Affairs | Latest news, government schemes, agreements, appointments, science & technology, etc. |
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