RPF SI Exam 2026

RPF SI Syllabus 2026

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has released the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for the Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2026. Candidates preparing for the RPF SI recruitment can download the official syllabus details, exam pattern, and marking scheme.

Exam Overview:

• 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

Exam Pattern (CBT Stage):

| Subject / Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration | |---|---|---|---| | General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Minutes | | Arithmetic | 35 | 35 | | | General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | | | Total | 120 | 120 | |

Syllabus Breakdown:

• General Awareness: Indian History, Art & Culture, Indian Geography & Polity, Indian Economy & Current Affairs, General Science, Static GK, Indian Railways, Government Schemes, Environmental Issues, Indian Constitution, Current Events related to Railways & Security.
• Arithmetic: Number System, Decimals & Fractions, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Statistics.
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Blood Relations, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, Conclusions, Similarities & Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions & Ranking, Statement – Arguments & Assumptions, Puzzles, Non-Verbal Reasoning.

Important Points:

• Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS - 35%, OBC/SC/ST - 30% (may vary).
• Physical Test: Running (1600m for males).

Recommended Books:

• Arithmetic: Quantitative Aptitude by R.S. Aggarwal
• Reasoning: A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• General Awareness: Lucent's General Knowledge
• General Science: Lucent's General Science