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RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) practice questions 2026

120 questions90 minutesNegative 1/3
RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) covers Mathematics 35%, General Intelligence & Reasoning 35%, General Knowledge 20%, Current Affairs 15%, Railway General Knowledge 15%, with 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer.

Exam pattern

SubjectWeightApprox. questions
Mathematics35%~42
General Intelligence & Reasoning35%~42
General Knowledge20%~24
Current Affairs15%~18
Railway General Knowledge15%~18

Question counts are an estimate from the weightage; check the official notification for the final pattern.

Selection stages

CBT — Computer Based Test

120 questions, 90 minutes — General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning. CBT marks alone form the final merit list — there is no interview for this post.

PET & PMT — Physical Efficiency & Measurement Test

Running, long jump and high jump (PET) plus height/chest/weight measurement (PMT) — both are pass/fail, adding no marks to merit.

Document Verification (DV)

Original education, age and category certificates are verified.

Practise by subject

Mathematics (35%)
General Intelligence & Reasoning (35%)
General Knowledge (20%)
Current Affairs (15%)
Railway General Knowledge (15%)

Frequently asked questions

What is the syllabus / subject weightage for RPF Sub-Inspector (SI)?RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) syllabus weightage: Mathematics 35%, General Intelligence & Reasoning 35%, General Knowledge 20%, Current Affairs 15%, Railway General Knowledge 15%.
What is the negative marking in RPF Sub-Inspector (SI)?RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) has 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
How many questions and how much time are there in RPF Sub-Inspector (SI)?The CBT has 120 questions in 90 minutes. Check the official notification for the final pattern.
What are the selection stages of RPF Sub-Inspector (SI)?Selection stages: CBT — Computer Based Test; PET & PMT — Physical Efficiency & Measurement Test; Document Verification (DV).
Where can I practise RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) previous-year questions?RailPariksha has real RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) previous-year questions with answers and explanations, free, in Hindi and English.
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