If you’re aiming for a career in the Railway Protection Force (RPF), cracking the RRB RPF 2025 exam is your first step. If you’re aspiring for Constable or Sub-Inspector (SI),then having Deep understanding of exam pattern and syllabus is necessary. The selection process includes CBT (Computer-Based Test), PET (Physical Efficiency Test), PMT (Physical Measurement Test), and Medical Examination—each with its own challenges.

This article will provide you with detailed information regarding RPF 2025 exam pattern, syllabus.Lets begin

Key Highlights📌

Key Point	Details
Organization	Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Posts	Constable (4,208 vacancies) & Sub-Inspector (452 vacancies)
Exam Mode	Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions	120 (Constable & SI)
Total Marks	120
Negative Marking	Yes (⅓ deduction per wrong answer)
Selection Stages	CBT → PET/PMT → Document Verification → Medical Test
Official Website	https://rpf.indianrailways.gov.in/RPF/

RPF Constable & SI Exam Pattern 2025 📝

1. Computer-Based Test (CBT) Structure

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50	90 minutes
Arithmetic	35	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

2. Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

PET Standards

Test	Male Candidates	Female Candidates
Running	1600m in 5 min 45 sec	800m in 3 min 40 sec
Long Jump	14 feet	9 feet
High Jump	4 feet	3 feet

PMT Standards (Height & Chest)

Category	Male Height (cm)	Female Height (cm)	Chest (Male Only – cm)
UR/OBC	165	157	80 (Unexpanded) / 85 (Expanded)
SC/ST	160	152	76.2 / 81.2
Special Categories	163	155	80 / 85

3. Document Verification & Medical Test

Candidates who clear PET/PMT proceed to:

🔹 Document Verification: Submit 10th marksheet, ID proof, caste certificate (if applicable).
🔹 Medical Test: Ensures vision (6/9 in one eye), hearing, and overall fitness .

RPF Syllabus 2025: Key Topics 📚

1. General Awareness (50 Questions)

Topic	Sub-Topics
Current Affairs	National/International news, sports, awards
Indian Railways	History, recent developments
Science & Tech	Physics, Chemistry, Space tech
Indian Constitution	Fundamental Rights, DPSP
Static GK	Monuments, national parks

2. Arithmetic (35 Questions)

Topic	Sub-Topics
Number System	Fractions, decimals
Mensuration	Area, volume calculations
Time & Work	Efficiency, pipes & cisterns
Profit & Loss	Cost price, discounts
Data Interpretation	Graphs, pie charts

3. General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 Questions)

Topic	Sub-Topics
Coding-Decoding	Letter/number shifts
Blood Relations	Family tree puzzles
Syllogism	Logical conclusions
Mirror Images	Reflection-based questions
Seating Arrangement	Linear/circular setups

Preparation Tips for RPF 2025 🎯

1. Study Plan & Resources

Strategy	Action Steps
Daily Mock Tests	Solve previous year papers (2020-2024)
Time Management	Allocate 30 mins/day to current affairs
Physical Training	Practice running & jumps 3x/week
Revision	Weekly topic-wise quizzes

2. Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Ignoring PET Prep – Many fail due to poor fitness.
❌ Over-Guessing in CBT – Leads to mark deductions.
❌ Last-Minute Cramming – GA requires consistent study.

Final Thoughts

The RPF 2025 exam demands balanced prepration—both mental (CBT) and physical (PET). Start early, follow a structured plan, and stay updated with official notification