RPF Constable syllabus : RPF Constable Exam is divided into four parts which are
- Computer Based Test,
- Physical Efficiency Test,
- Physical Measurement Test,
- Medical Examination,
- Document Verification and
- Interview.
There is no such change in the pattern of the RPF Constable Exam although some new regulations maintaining the Covid protocol will be implemented from 2022. The RPF Constable written test consists of multiple-choice questions containing 1 mark. Candidates can option for any language of their choice from the given options which are English, Hindi, Urdu, Kannada, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Konkani Bengali, Gujarati, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese and Manipuri.
RPF Constable Eligibility 2023 Educational Qualification
- As we know, Constable Application Forms are going to start soon on rpf.indianrailways.gov.in and Official Notification will be out soon.
- You must have passed the 12th Class from CBSE or any State Board with minimum 45% Marks.
- Candidates must have the age between the 18-27 Years as on the date of Notification.
- You must be Physically Fit for the Selection Process in order to get selected for the Vacancy of Constable.
- So these are some of the salient points related to RPF Constable Eligibility 2023 Educational Qualification.
Railway Police Constable Age Limit 2023
| Category of Applicant | Railway Police Constable Age Limit 2023 |
| General/UR | 18-27 Years |
| EWS | 18-27 Years |
| OBC | 18-29 Years |
| Scheduled Caste | 18-32 Years |
| Scheduled Tribes | 18-32 Years |
| Sports Meritorious Person | 18-32 Years |
RPF Constable Selection Process
The RPF Constable Exam is divided into three main stages are given below :
- Computer Based Test
- Physical Measurement Test
- Physical Efficiency Test
RPF Constable Exam Pattern : Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern
| Topics | Number of Questions (Expected) | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Basic Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| Logical Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
RPF Constable Syllabus 2023: General Awareness :
- Current Affairs
- General Knowledge
- Sociology
- Indian Arts and Culture
- Indian History
- Indian Geography
- Polity
RPF Constable Syllabus 2023: Basic Arithmetic
- Algebra
- Mensuration
- Probability
- Trigonometry
- Data Sufficiency
- Reasoning
- Data Interpretation
- Geometry
RPF Constable Syllabus 2023: Logical Reasoning
- Arrangement (Matrix, Linear, Circular, Vertical)
- Venn Diagram
- Syllogisms
- Blood Relation
- Series Completion
- Statement Inference
- Venn Diagram
- Direction Sense
- Para Jumble
- Error Correction
| Topics | Number of Questions (Expected) | Marks Allotted |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Basic Arithmetic | 35 | 35 |
| Logical Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
RPF Constable Physical Measurement Test (PMT) Pattern
As per the official notification of 2022 provided by the Ministry of Railways, it is mandatory for the candidate irrespective of gender to meet their requirement respectively. There is some reservation for candidates
| Category | Height(in cm ) | Chest ( in cm ) [ Male ] | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Male | Female | Unexpanded | Expanded | |
| Unreserved Category / OBC | 165 | 157 | 80 | 85 |
| SC / ST | 160 | 152 | 76.2 | 81.2 |
| Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas and Dogras etc. | 163 | 155 | 80 | 85 |
RPF Constable Physical Efficiency Test (PET) Pattern
All the candidates who have managed to clear the cut off of RPF Constable will be called for PMT and PET. PET is basically a qualifying examination that tests their physical efficiency as a Constable. As per the notification, the PET pattern is mentioned in the tabulated format below :
| PET Pattern | Female | Male |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 m Run | – | 5 mins |
| 800 m Run | 3 mins | – |
| Long Jump | 9 ft | 14 ft |
| High Jump | 3 ft | 4 ft |
RPF Constable Interview
- Even after going through the three stages of the exam, candidates who manage to clear the stage with ease will be called for Document Verification and Medical Examination.
- The candidate who qualifies the three stages of the RPF Constable Exam is called for the RPF Constable interview.
- Candidates are asked a few general questions to check the overall personality and their moral compass.
- In other words, the personality test or interview is not a means to judge the candidate’s intelligence.
- Although this is not a part of the exam still it is a very essential part of it.