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RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025

Updated On 23 Jul, 2025 10:06

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RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 Overview

RPF Sub Inspector (SI) Exam: Complete Overview (2025) The RPF SI Exam is conducted by the Railway Protection Force (RPF) under the Ministry of Railways to recruit Sub-Inspectors (SI) for protecting railway passengers, passenger areas, and railway property. The exam is national-level and involves multiple stages including a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Male and female candidates are eligible to apply.

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Exam Date

Expected on Notification Release July 2025 Application Window July–August 2025 Admit Card Release September 2025 CBT Exam Date October 2025 PET/PMT & DV December 2025 – January 2026.

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Conducting Body

Ministry of Railways, Government of India (expected).

RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 Pattern

Feature	Details
Exam Name	RPF Sub Inspector (SI) Exam
Full Form	Railway Protection Force Sub Inspector Examination
Conducting Body	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Exam Level	National Level
Exam Frequency	As per official recruitment notifications
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test)
Total Questions	120 Questions
Total Marks	120 Marks
Posts Offered	Sub Inspector in Railway Protection Force
Exam Fees	₹500 (Refundable ₹400 for Gen/OBC after CBT)₹250 for SC/ST/Female/PWD (Fully refundable)
Exam Duration	90 minutes
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer, -1/3 for each wrong answer
Medium of Examination	English, Hindi, and regional languages
Official Website	https://rpf.indianrailways.gov.in
Contact Details	Available in respective RRB notifications

Exam Pattern & Sections

Sections	Subjects/Tests	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Section 1	General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35
Section 2	General Awareness	50	50
Section 3	Arithmetic	35	35
	Total	120 Questions	120	90 Minutes

RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 Exam Syllabus

1. General Intelligence & Reasoning

Analogies, Spatial Visualization, Coding-Decoding, Similarities, Number Series, Syllogisms, Decision Making, Statement-Conclusion

2. Arithmetic Number System

Percentages, Profit & Loss, SI & CI, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, Speed-Distance-Time, Averages, Algebra, Mensuration, Geometry

RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 Syllabus & Key Information

Exam Syllabus

The RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 exam consists of main sections:

For Male Candidates 1600 meters run in 6 minutes 30 seconds Long Jump: 12 feet High Jump: 3 feet 9 inches For Female Candidates 800 meters run in 4 minutes Long Jump: 9 feet High Jump: 3 feet PMT (Height & Chest): Varies by category and gender
(e
g
, UR/OBC male: 165 cm height, 80-85 cm chest expansion)

Key Dates

Notification Release July 2025 Application Window July–August 2025 Admit Card Release September 2025 CBT Exam Date October 2025 PET/PMT & DV December 2025 – January 2026

Admit Card Download

Visit https://rpf
indianrailways
gov
in Click on the relevant link for SI Admit Card Enter Registration Number and Date of Birth Download and print the admit card

RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 Answer Key

Step1:Accessing the Answer Key

RPF releases provisional answer keys 5–7 days after the CBT Log in to the portal using credentials to view it

Step2:Challenging the Answer Key

Objections can be raised within the deadline (usually 3–5 days) Fee (approx ₹50 per question) applicable; refunded if valid Must attach proof/documentation for each challenge

Step3:Final Answer Key

Final key released after evaluating all objections No further challenges accepted after this

Step4:Result Calculation

+1 for each correct answer -1/3 mark deducted for incorrect answers Final score is calculated based on the final answer key Cutoffs vary by category, zone, and gender Only candidates clearing CBT are eligible for PET/PM

Understanding the RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 Exam

Reasoning

Easy to Moderate, pattern-based

General Awareness

Slightly difficult due to static GK depth

Arithmetic

Moderate, calculation-intensive

Most Scoring Sections

Reasoning and Arithmetic (for well-prepared candidates)

RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025 Preparation Tips

1️⃣ Preparation Tips: Focus on basics of Arithmetic and Reasoning Read newspapers and current affairs magazines daily Revise NCERT Science and Polity for General Awareness Attempt previous years’ papers to understand pattern Practice PET activities (running, long jump, high jump) regularly Take full-length mock tests every week Make daily revision notes and short tricks for arithmetic Focus more on speed and accuracy in the CBT

Best Books for CAT Preparation

1️⃣ General Intelligence & Reasoning

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning by R S Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning by M K Pandey

2️⃣ General Awareness

Lucent’s General Knowledge Manorama Yearbook Arihant General Studies Pratiyogita Darpan (monthly)

3️⃣ Arithmetic

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Rajesh Verma Quantitative Aptitude by R
S
Aggarwal

4️⃣ All-in-One (RPF SI Specific)

RPF Sub Inspector Practice Book – Arihant Experts RPF SI Solved Papers – Kiran Publications Oswaal RPF SI 15 Practice Sets + Solved Papers

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RPF SUB INSPECTOR 2025

Updated On 23 Jul, 2025 10:06

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