RPF Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022

Every year the Ministry of Railways recruits eligible male and female candidates to the post of Constables at the Indian Railways. Eligible candidates are appointed through Railway Protection Force – Constable examination. RPF Constable exam is a nation wide exam where lacs of candidates appear with the dream of becoming a security officer at Indian Railways. The Ministry of Railway is yet to publish the official notification of RPF Constable exam 2022 and the exam is expected to be conducted this December. Interested candidates who wants to apply for the exam can keep on reading to find more about RPF Constable expected dates, eligibility requirements, vacancy details, RPF Constable syllabus and exam pattern 2022 etc..

RPF Constable Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2022

RPF Constable Syllabus 2022 Topic Wise

The computer-based tests consist of three sections which are General Awareness, Arithmetic and Reasoning. Given below are some of the topics that are asked each year by the RRB according to the paper analysis.

• General Awareness
• Basic Arithmetic
• Logical Reasoning

RPF Constable Syllabus 2022: General Awareness :

• Current Affairs
• General Knowledge
• Sociology
• Indian Arts and Culture
• Indian History
• Indian Geography
• Polity

RPF Constable Syllabus 2022: Basic Arithmetic

• Algebra
• Mensuration
• Probability
• Trigonometry
• Data Sufficiency
• Reasoning
• Data Interpretation
• Geometry

RPF Constable Syllabus 2022: Logical Reasoning

• Arrangement (Matrix, Linear, Circular, Vertical)
• Venn Diagram
• Syllogisms
• Blood Relation
• Series Completion
• Statement Inference
• Venn Diagram
• Direction Sense
• Para Jumble
• Error Correction

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RPF Constable exam pattern 2022

In order to crack RPF Constable exam 2022, candidates must have a thorough idea about the exam pattern. In RPF Constable exam 2022, the test will be held in 4 phases. Candidates will be shortlisted from each level of the test. Candidates can have a look at the detailed description shared here to get an idea about RPF Constable exam pattern 2022. The 4 phases of RPF Constable exam 2022 are listed below,

• Level 1 : Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Level 2 : Physical Measurement Test
• Level 3 : Physical Efficiency Test
• Level 4 : Document Verification

The first test of RPF Constable exam 2022 is Computer Based online Test or CBT. There will be 120 questions in total. These questions will be taken from subjects like General Awareness, Arithmetic and General Intelligence and Reasoning. The maximum score of Computer Based Test (CBT) is 120. Each correct answer will be provided with 1 mark and for every incorrect answer, 1/3 of total marks per question will be deducted for negative marking. Candidates are required to be must careful and alert while choosing the answers since there will be penalty for wrong answers. The maximum time duration of CBT is 90 minutes or 1 hour 30 minutes. Candidates are required to finish the test within 90 minutes. The level of difficulty of questions asked for the test will be on Class X level. Candidates can easily crack this test with an efficient study plan and preparations.

The candidates who crack CBT will be shortlisted for Physical Measurement Test followed by Physical Efficiency Test and Document Verification. PMT and PET requirements will be described in the tables given under eligibility criteria. Successful candidates who pass PET are required to bring the original certificates for Document Verification. Candidates must report to the higher authorities in case of absence of any documents. Candidates failing to do so may get disqualified or rejected from the selection process.

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RPF Constable 2022 Eligibility Criteria

Education Qualification

Candidates must be SSLC / 10 pass from any recognized university or school

Age Limit

The minimum age required for applying to the post of RPF constable 2022 is 18 years and is limited to 25 years. However, candidates from reserved candidates can claim for age relaxation as per the rules set forth by the Government of India. Check the table given here to find age relaxations provided for various categories.

Physical Fitness Criteria

Candidates must have a strong physique along with academic proficiencies. Check the table given here to find the desired physical qualities required for RPF Constable 2022.

RPF Constable PET requirements

RPF Constable Exam Important Dates 2022

The Railway Ministry of India has not disclosed RPF Constable exam dates 2022 until now. The dates will be uploaded in the table given below once the official declaration of RPF Constable exam 2022 is released. Candidates intending to apply for the exam are requested to check here in order to know the updates.

RPF Constable CBT 2022 – Expected Dates

1. Group A : Southern Railway, Southern West Railway and Southern Central Railway
2. Group B : Central Railway, Western Railway, West Central Railway, South – East Central Railway
3. Group C : Eastern Railway, East Central Railway, South East Railway and East coast Railway
4. Group D : Northern Railway, North – Eastern Railway, North – West Railway and North – Central Railway
5. Group E : Northeast Frontier Railway
6. Group F : RPSF

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RPF Constable 2022 Vacancy Details

Previous year’s RPF Constable exam’s category wise vacancy details are not yet updated by the Ministry of Railways. The board has recruited about 8619 candidates to constable posts in the year 2020. The table given below shows the category wise seat distribution of Constable posts in the year 2019.

Now that you have a detailed idea on RPF Constable syllabus, exam pattern, eligibility requirements and selection process, start preparing for RPF Constable exam 2022 today itself. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria are requested to start applying for RPF Constable 2022 examination once the online portal is opened for registration. Candidates can register themselves at the official Zonal website of RRB. Applicants are required to have all the necessary documents like photograph, ID proof, Signature, etc..in hand for uploading in the application form. Aspirants belonging to General category have to pay Rs. 500/- as application fee. OBC/ SC/ ST/ Women/ Ex- Servicemen/ EWS etc.. are required to pay Rs. 250/- as application fee.