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RPF Constable Syllabus 2022: CBT, PMT, PET Syllabus

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RPF Constable Syllabus 2022: The Ministry of Railways releases RPF Constable Syllabus along with the official notification on its official website. The conducting body has not issued any recruitment notification regarding RPF Constable posts. Aspirants preparing for the said exam must have proper knowledge of RPF Constable Exam Pattern and Syllabus in order to prepare in the right direction. Scroll down to read more on RPF Constable Syllabus 2022!

Candidates are advised to visit the official website on a regular basis so that they don’t miss out on any latest updates regarding their respective examinations. In this article, we have provided all the relevant details related to RPF Constable Syllabus 2022 including exam overview, CBT Syllabus, CBT Exam Pattern, PMT Pattern, PET Pattern, and so on. Read on to find out more about the same!

RPF Constable Syllabus 2022: An Overview

Before getting into the details of RPF Constable Syllabus 2022, candidates must go through the exam overview for a better understanding.

Name of the ExamRPF Constable Exam
Conducting AuthorityMinistry of Railways
Mode of ExamOnline
Number of StagesThree Stages
Number of PapersOne Paper (Computer Based Test )
Marking SchemeFor every correct answer +1 Mark for every incorrect answer – 0.33 Mark
Duration1 hour 30 minutes
Type of questionsMultiple Choice Questions
Post4500

RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2022 – CBT

To ace in RPF Constable 2022 exam, it is important for aspirants to first understand the marking scheme, total number of questions, total marks, time durations, and so on. Check the table given below to know extensively about RPF Constable Exam Pattern. According to the official notification, the exam has three different sections. Take a look at the distribution of questions and marks in each section from the table below:

RPF Constable Section-wise Exam Pattern

TopicsNumber of Questions (Expected)Marks Allotted
General Awareness5050
Basic Arithmetic3535
Logical Reasoning3535

Key Points

  1. Computer-based Test (CBT) is the first round of the selection process.
  2. The question paper of CBT is usually prepared around three sections: General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.
  3. CBT carries a total of 120 questions, each carrying a single mark.
  4. Time duration of the CBT is 1 hour and 30 minutes.
  5. Aspirants who fail to score a minimum of 35% marks in the CBT will not be allowed to proceed further and shall be disqualified from the recruitment.

RPF Constable Syllabus 2022 – CBT

Candidates who are preparing for the RPF Constable exam must have a thorough knowledge of the syllabus and exam pattern. Getting familiar with the detailed syllabus of the RPF Constable exam is very important as it will help aspirants to know about the topics from which the questions are asked. So for the same, we have added the topics (from three sections) based on which the question papers (of CBT) are likely to be prepared for the recruitment.

RPF Syllabus – General Awareness

General Awareness Environment
Current Affairs
Indian History
Art & Culture
Geography
Economics
General Polity
Indian Constitution
Sports
General Science

RPF Syllabus – Arithmetic

Arithmetic Number systems
Whole numbers
Decimal and fractions and relationships between numbers
Fundamental arithmetical operations
Percentages
Ratio and proportion
Averages
Interest
Profit and loss
Discount
Use of table and graphs
Mensuration
Time and distance
Ratio and proportion

RPF Syllabus – General Intelligence & Reasoning

General Intelligence & Reasoning Analogies
Similarities and Differences
Spatial Visualization
Spatial Orientation
Problem Solving Analysis
Judgment
Decision Making
Visual Memory
Discriminating Observation
Relationship Concepts
Arithmetical Reasoning
Verbal and Figure Classification
Arithmetic Number Series
Non-verbal Series
Coding and Decoding
Statement Conclusion
Syllogistic Reasoning

RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2022 – Physical Measurement Test

The second round of RPF Constable Recruitment is the Physical Measurement Test. Only those candidates who clear the first phase which CBT will be asked to come for PMT at the designated centres. It is very important for all the qualified aspirants to clear in the said test. Here, we have mentioned the specifications required for males and females according to different categories. Candidates must check the table given below to know more about the same.

Category Height (in cm )
Chest ( in cm ) [ Male ]
   
Male Female Unexpanded Unexpanded Expanded
Unreserved Category / OBC 165 157 80 85
SC / ST 160 152 76.2 81.2
Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas Dogras etc. 163 155 80 85

RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2022 – Physical Efficiency Test

Along with the Physical Measurement Test, shortlisted candidates will also be told to appear for the Physical Efficiency Test. Here, we have given the official specifications for males and females. Candidates who want to secure the post of Constable in RPF must go through the table given below.

PET PatternFemaleMale
1600 m Run5 mins
800 m Run3 mins
Long Jump9 ft14 ft
High Jump3 ft4 ft

RPF Constable Document Verification Guidelines

  • The DV round is the third round getting accepted to which is subject to passing minimum qualifying marks in the PET and PMT, i.e., Phase-II. 
  • If more than one candidate score the same marks in the test, candidates with the higher age shall be considered. 
  • Having taken part in all previous rounds, the candidates must present all the supporting documents while appearing for the Document Verification (DV) round. During the round, candidates may also show their NCC, domiciles, and other certificates of extracurricular activities to increase their chances of being shortlisted.
  • Only candidates who successfully pass the Medical Test, supply the required documents (such as education qualification, character verification, antecedents from the local administration, etc.), will be considered for the final appointment.

Certificates Format for Document Verification:

The following documents in original, as well as their self-attested photocopies, will be required for verification in respect of candidates who qualify in PET/PMT:

  • a. 10th/Matriculation certificate as proof of age
  • b. 10th/Matriculation certificate as proof of educational qualification
  • c. Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC candidates) in the format prescribed for employment under Central Government
  • d. Discharge certificate for Ex-Serviceman
  • e. Two copies of self-attested colour photograph
  • f. No Objection Certificate(NOC) from the present employer in case of serving Govt. employees
  • g. Domicile certificate wherever applicable

RPF Constable Syllabus 2022 – FAQs

Here, we have enlisted some of the most important frequently asked questions related to RPF Constable Syllabus 2022. Candidates must go through these questions and answers to know more about the same subject.

Q. What are the PET/PMT rounds?
A. Candidates who successfully clear the written test (viz., CBT) are called for the Phase-II round, i.e., PET and PMT. In this round, the official check the health fitness of shortlisted candidates.

Q. How many sections does the RPF Constable CBT include?
A. The CBT of the RPF Constable Exam includes questions from three sections, such as General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning.

Q. How many questions are asked in the CBT round of RPF Constable Recruitment?
A. There are a total of 120 questions asked in the CBT around and each question carries 1 mark.

Q. What is the selection process of RPF Constable?
A. The selection process of RPF Constable Recruitment includes a Computer-based Test (CBT), PET, PMT, and DV round.

Q. Are PET and PMT of qualifying nature?
A. Yes, both PET and PMT are of qualifying nature. The marks scored in these rounds will not be counted; only marks in the CBT matter. 

Candidates can check this page for Sarkari Naukri latest updates which will help them to know which are the ongoing and upcoming Sarkari Exam. Based on the Sarkari exams information they can check their eligibility related to age and academic qualification before they apply for the various government jobs posts. Moreover, candidates can also check the Sarkari Result to know their status of qualifying for the exam in which they have appeared.

We hope this detailed article on RPF Constable Syllabus 202helps you. If you have any queries regarding the Syllabus, feel free to ping us. We will definitely help you out with all your queries

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