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Key Facts: RPF Constable Exam

120

Questions in the CBT

Railway Protection Force

90 min

CBT Time Limit

Railway Protection Force

1/3

Negative Marking per Wrong Answer

Railway Protection Force

35% / 30%

Qualifying Marks (UR-EWS-OBC / SC-ST)

RRB / RPF notification

50 / 35 / 35

Marks: GA / Arithmetic / Reasoning

RPF Constable syllabus

Class 10

Difficulty Level

RPF Constable notification

The RPF Constable CBT is the Railway Protection Force's 120-question, 90-minute written exam for the post of Constable. It carries 120 marks across three sections — General Awareness (50), Arithmetic (35), and Reasoning (35) — with one-third negative marking. The qualifying mark is 35% for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL and 30% for SC/ST, after which the separate PET and PMT physical stages follow.

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1Who is the operational head of the Railway Protection Force (RPF)?
A.Director General (DG)
B.Inspector General of Police
C.Commissioner of Railways
D.Chief Justice of India
Explanation: The Railway Protection Force is headed by a Director General (DG), who functions under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The RPF is a central armed police force tasked with protecting railway property, passenger area, and passengers.
2Under which Ministry of the Government of India does the Railway Protection Force function?
A.Ministry of Home Affairs
B.Ministry of Railways
C.Ministry of Defence
D.Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
Explanation: The RPF functions under the Ministry of Railways, unlike most central armed police forces (CRPF, BSF, CISF) which are under the Ministry of Home Affairs. This is because the RPF's mandate is specifically tied to railway property and passenger security.
3Which Act gave the Railway Protection Force the power to arrest, inquire into, and prosecute offences related to railway property?
A.The Railways Act, 1989
B.The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957
C.The Indian Penal Code, 1860
D.The Police Act, 1861
Explanation: The Railway Protection Force Act, 1957 constituted the RPF as an armed force of the Union for the better protection and security of railway property and passengers. Amendments later expanded its powers to arrest and prosecute offenders.
4In which year was the first passenger train in India run, between Bori Bunder (Mumbai) and Thane?
A.1845
B.1853
C.1869
D.1901
Explanation: India's first passenger train ran on 16 April 1853 from Bori Bunder (Mumbai) to Thane, covering about 34 km. This event marks the formal beginning of railways in India.
5What is the full form of 'RPF'?
A.Railway Police Force
B.Railway Protection Force
C.Rapid Patrol Force
D.Regional Police Force
Explanation: RPF stands for Railway Protection Force, a central armed police force responsible for protecting railway property, passenger areas, and passengers. It is distinct from the Government Railway Police (GRP), which is under state governments.
6How many zones does Indian Railways have as its primary administrative divisions (as currently constituted)?
A.12
B.16
C.18
D.21
Explanation: Indian Railways is administratively divided into 18 zones (including the Kolkata Metro Railway as a zone). Each zone is headed by a General Manager and further divided into divisions.
7Which is the longest railway platform in the world, located in India?
A.Gorakhpur Junction
B.Hubballi Junction (Shri Siddharoodha Swamiji)
C.Kharagpur Junction
D.Howrah Junction
Explanation: Shri Siddharoodha Swamiji Hubballi Junction in Karnataka holds the record for the world's longest railway platform, at over 1,500 metres. It overtook Gorakhpur, which previously held the record.
8Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the Right to Equality before the law?
A.Article 14
B.Article 19
C.Article 21
D.Article 32
Explanation: Article 14 of the Constitution guarantees equality before the law and equal protection of the laws to all persons within the territory of India. It is the foundation of the Right to Equality (Articles 14–18).
9Who is known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?
A.Mahatma Gandhi
B.Jawaharlal Nehru
C.Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
D.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Explanation: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly and is widely regarded as the chief architect, or 'Father', of the Indian Constitution. The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949.
10The Preamble of the Indian Constitution declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic and what?
A.Monarchy
B.Republic
C.Federation
D.Union
Explanation: The Preamble declares India to be a Sovereign, Socialist, Secular, Democratic Republic. The words 'Socialist' and 'Secular' were added by the 42nd Amendment in 1976.

About the RPF Constable Exam

The RPF Constable Computer-Based Test is the written stage for recruitment to the post of Constable in the Railway Protection Force, the central armed police force that protects railway property, passenger areas, and passengers under the Ministry of Railways. The CBT has 120 objective multiple-choice questions for 120 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes, and is set at the Class 10 (Matriculation) level. The paper is divided into three sections: General Awareness (50 marks), Arithmetic (35 marks), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 marks). One mark is awarded for each correct answer and one-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Candidates who clear the CBT proceed to the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), which are separate non-MCQ stages, followed by document verification and a medical examination.

Questions

120 scored questions

Time Limit

90 minutes

Passing Score

35% for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL; 30% for SC/ST

Exam Fee

Rs 500 (UR/OBC/EWS male); Rs 250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/female) — partly refundable on appearing in the CBT (Railway Protection Force (RPF), Ministry of Railways; CBT conducted through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs))

RPF Constable Exam Content Outline

~42%

General Awareness

Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity and the Constitution, general science, economy, sports, art and culture, static GK, and Indian Railways knowledge (50 of 120 marks)

~29%

Arithmetic

Number systems, simplification, percentage, ratio and proportion, profit and loss, interest, average, time and work, speed-time-distance, and mensuration (35 of 120 marks)

~29%

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, direction sense, arrangements, syllogism, mathematical operations, and clocks/calendars (35 of 120 marks)

How to Pass the RPF Constable Exam

What You Need to Know

  • Passing score: 35% for UR/EWS/OBC-NCL; 30% for SC/ST
  • Exam length: 120 questions
  • Time limit: 90 minutes
  • Exam fee: Rs 500 (UR/OBC/EWS male); Rs 250 (SC/ST/Ex-servicemen/female) — partly refundable on appearing in the CBT

Keys to Passing

  • Complete 500+ practice questions
  • Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
  • Focus on highest-weighted sections
  • Use our AI tutor for tough concepts

RPF Constable Study Tips from Top Performers

1Prioritise General Awareness — at 50 of 120 marks it is the highest-scoring section; revise Indian history, polity, geography, science, and Railways GK daily.
2Practise arithmetic with shortcuts for percentage, ratio, profit and loss, interest, and speed-time-distance so you can solve quickly within the 90-minute limit.
3Drill reasoning patterns — series, coding-decoding, blood relations, and syllogism — until they become near-automatic.
4Manage negative marking: skip questions you cannot reason toward an answer on, since each wrong answer costs one-third of a mark.
5Take full-length, 120-question timed mock CBTs to build stamina and learn how to allocate roughly 45 seconds per question.
6Begin PET fitness training (running and jumps) early, because the physical stages follow soon after the CBT result.
7Read current affairs from the last 6-12 months, as the General Awareness section emphasises recent national and international events.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the RPF Constable Computer-Based Test?

The RPF Constable CBT is the written stage of recruitment to the post of Constable in the Railway Protection Force. It is an objective, multiple-choice exam of 120 questions for 120 marks, completed in 90 minutes, set at the Class 10 level.

What is the exam pattern and how many questions are there?

The CBT has 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes, split into General Awareness (50 marks), Arithmetic (35 marks), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 marks). Each correct answer earns one mark and each wrong answer carries a one-third-mark penalty.

What are the minimum qualifying marks?

The minimum qualifying percentage in the CBT is 35% for UR, EWS, and OBC-NCL candidates and 30% for SC and ST candidates. Final selection also depends on the category-wise cut-off, the PET/PMT, and document verification.

Is there negative marking in the RPF Constable CBT?

Yes. One mark is awarded for each correct answer and one-third (0.33) of a mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. There is no penalty for questions left unanswered.

What is the application fee?

The application fee is Rs 500 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates and Rs 250 for SC/ST, ex-servicemen, and female candidates. A portion of the fee is refunded to candidates who appear in the CBT, as per the notification.

What is the eligibility for the RPF Constable post?

Candidates must have passed Class 10 (Matriculation) and be aged 18-28 years as on the notification cut-off date, with category-based age relaxation. They must also meet the physical standards required for the PET and PMT stages.

What are the PET and PMT stages?

After the CBT, the Physical Efficiency Test (PET) requires male candidates to run 1600 m in 5 min 45 sec (800 m in 3 min 40 sec for females) plus long and high jumps, and the Physical Measurement Test (PMT) checks height and chest. These are separate non-MCQ stages.

Who conducts the RPF Constable exam?

The exam is conducted by the Railway Protection Force under the Ministry of Railways, with the Computer-Based Test administered through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) at designated centres across India.