RPF Syllabus 2026: Constable and SI Subject-Wise Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Physical Test

The RPF Syllabus 2026 covers three subjects for both Constable and SI: General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. No 2026 notification has been released yet, and the next drive will be run by the Staff Selection Commission under the RPF (Amendment) Rules, 2025, so the exam pattern could change. Until SSC publishes it, the syllabus and pattern of the last RPF exam (CEN RPF 01/2024 and 02/2024) are the right guide, and the topics below are common to both systems.

RPF Syllabus 2026: Overview

The last RPF CBT was the same paper format for Constable and SI; only the level of questions differed.

RPF Exam Pattern 2026

General Awareness carries the most marks, 50 of 120, so it decides most merit lists. This was the pattern for both posts in the 2024 cycle:

If SSC adopts its CAPF constable format, the paper may look like the SSC GD exam pattern: 80 questions of 2 marks in 60 minutes, with an English or Hindi section added. This is a possibility, not an announcement, so keep preparing for the three RPF subjects and watch the SSC notice.

RPF Constable Syllabus 2026

The Constable paper is set at Class 10 level. Arithmetic is school-level calculation, General Awareness leans on static GK and recent events, and Reasoning tests standard verbal and non-verbal patterns.

General Awareness

With 50 questions, this is the biggest section. Static GK and general science make up most of it, with current affairs from the last few months.

Arithmetic

The 35 arithmetic questions are mostly from percentage, ratio, profit and loss, interest and speed-distance.

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Reasoning has 35 questions and mixes verbal and non-verbal types, so practise both.

RPF SI Syllabus 2026

The SI paper uses the same three subjects and topic list as the Constable paper, but questions are set at graduation level. In practice that means longer arithmetic problems with more steps, General Awareness that goes deeper into polity, economy and current affairs, and more analytical reasoning puzzles. Prepare from the Constable syllabus above and add depth in these areas:

RPF Constable and SI Exam Pattern Comparison

Both posts sit the same format; the difference is in the question level, the pay and the physical standards.

RPF Marking Scheme 2026

With a one-third penalty, three wrong answers cancel one correct answer. The 2024 cycle used:

Scores were normalised across shifts before the merit list.

RPF Selection Process 2026

The amended rules (Rule 49.1) keep four stages, now under SSC:

• Computer Based Test
• PET and PMT (qualifying only)
• Document verification
• Medical examination by a CAPF or Grade-I government medical officer

The merit list is based on CBT marks; there is no interview.

Attempt RPF SI and Constable Mock Test Series

RPF Physical Efficiency Test and Physical Measurement Test

The PET and PMT are qualifying, but they are where many candidates drop out. The 2025 rules raise the male height for the Executive cadre to 170 cm; the full new PET table will come with the notification.

RPF Constable PET (CEN RPF 02/2024)

These were the standards in the last Constable drive. Each event is a qualifying test.

RPF SI PET (CEN RPF 01/2024)

The SI run gives more time than the Constable run, but the long jump and high jump are shorter for men.

RPF PMT

The 2025 rules raised the general male height to 170 cm. The 2024 figures are shown for comparison until the new notification lists all categories.

Chest measurement applies to male candidates only.

RPF Syllabus PDF Download 2026

The syllabus will be part of the SSC notification for RPF Constable and SI, published on ssc.gov.in. Until then, the CEN RPF 01/2024 and 02/2024 notices on RRB websites carry the last official syllabus. There is no separate syllabus PDF.

How to Prepare for RPF Constable and SI Exams

Start now; the syllabus overlaps heavily with SSC GD and other railway exams, so nothing is wasted if the pattern changes.

• Give General Awareness the most time. At 50 marks it is the biggest section, and static GK can be finished early and revised often.
• Practise 20–25 arithmetic questions daily from percentage, ratio, profit and loss, interest and time-distance.
• In Reasoning, master series, coding-decoding, analogy and blood relations first; they make up most of the section.
• Take full 90-minute mocks and limit guesses, because of the one-third penalty.
• Start running training at least three months before the expected PET. Build up to the 1,600 m time, then add long and high jump practice.
• Check your height against the new 170 cm male standard before applying.

The RPF previous year papers from the 2024 cycle show the exact question level, and SSC GD Constable preparation material is useful practice for the SSC-run format.

RPF Syllabus 2026 FAQs

What is the RPF Syllabus 2026?

It covers General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence and Reasoning for both Constable and SI.

What subjects are included in the RPF Constable Syllabus 2026?

General Awareness (50 questions), Arithmetic (35) and General Intelligence and Reasoning (35), at Class 10 level.

What subjects are included in the RPF SI Syllabus 2026?

The same three subjects as the Constable exam, with questions set at graduation level.

Is the RPF Constable syllabus different from the RPF SI syllabus?

The subjects and topics are the same. The SI paper is harder, with longer arithmetic and deeper general awareness questions.

What is the RPF Exam Pattern 2026?

The last pattern was 120 questions for 120 marks in 90 minutes. SSC may revise it in the 2026 notification.

How many questions are asked in the RPF CBT?

120 questions in the 2024 cycle: 50 General Awareness, 35 Arithmetic and 35 Reasoning.

Is there negative marking in the RPF examination?

Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

What topics are covered under RPF General Awareness?

Current affairs, history, geography, polity, economy, general science, sports, awards, books and government schemes.

What topics are included in RPF Arithmetic?

Number system, percentage, ratio, average, profit and loss, interest, time and work, time and distance, mensuration and data interpretation.

What is the RPF General Intelligence and Reasoning syllabus?

Analogy, classification, series, coding-decoding, blood relations, directions, syllogism, puzzles and non-verbal reasoning.

Where can I download the RPF Syllabus PDF?

The 2026 syllabus will be in the SSC notification on ssc.gov.in. The last official syllabus is in the CEN RPF 01/2024 and 02/2024 notices.

What is the selection process for RPF Constable and SI?

CBT, PET and PMT, document verification and a medical examination.

Is the physical test mandatory for RPF recruitment?

Yes. PET and PMT are qualifying stages that every shortlisted candidate must clear.