RPF Sub-Inspector Mock Test
This bank holds 5,501 questions taken from official RPF Sub-Inspector answer sheets, plus practice questions written to the same paper’s pattern — marked as practice, not claimed as past questions.
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About RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) — Railway Protection Force Officer Recruitment
RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) is the entry-level officer rank in the Railway Protection Force — the armed security force established under the RPF Act, 1957 to protect railway property, passengers and freight. SIs lead constable teams, investigate offences under the Railways Act and the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act, 1966, file FIRs and chargesheets, and serve as in-charge of major stations or dedicated outposts.
RPF SI is a Group C (Non-gazetted, Level 6) post in the 7th CPC pay matrix (₹35,400-₹1,12,400). Selected officers undergo ~12 months of training at the Jagjivan Ram RPF Academy in Lucknow, which covers the Indian Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedure, Railways Act, RPF Act, arms handling, drill, investigation procedures, and physical conditioning — closer to a state police officer training programme than a civilian recruitment.
Selection runs through five stages — Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination. The CBT is merit-deciding; the other four are qualifying. Compared to RPF Constable, SI has a tougher CBT calibration (graduate-level) but slightly more lenient PET timings.
Conducted by: Staff Selection Commission (SSC) on behalf of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Under the RPF (Amendment) Rules 2025 (notified 17 Oct 2025), SSC now conducts RPF SI/Constable recruitment (aligning it with CAPF recruitment); the erstwhile Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are legacy for this exam.
Eligibility
- General eligibilityAge: 20-28 years (as of cut-off date in notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, Ex-servicemen +3 years (after deducting service). Standard government relaxations apply to widows / divorced women / J&K domiciles.
- Physical Standards (PMT)Age: Same as above.
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Questions
- 120 (GA: 50 · Arithmetic: 35 · Reasoning: 35)
- Marks
- 120 (1 mark per correct)
- Duration
- 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with scribe)
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only — no marks added to merit
- Duration
- Male: 1600m run in 6 min 30 sec, long jump 12 ft, high jump 3 ft 9 in. Female: 800m run in 4 min, long jump 9 ft, high jump 3 ft.
Stage 3: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Qualifying
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- Same day or next day, after PET
Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- —
- Duration
- Variable — 2-4 hours per candidate
Stage 5: Medical Examination
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only — standard B-1 (better fitness than Constable's B-2)
- Duration
- 1 day at designated railway hospital
Syllabus
3 sections, 37 topics in total.
- General Awareness (50 questions — highest weight)10 topics
- Arithmetic (35 questions)14 topics
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 questions)13 topics
Preparation Strategy
Subject-wise strategy, a study plan and the books aspirants rely on for RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) — Railway Protection Force Officer Recruitment.
Read the preparation guideRecent Changes to Know
- CBT structure stabilised at 120 questions in 90 minutes.
- RPF SI training duration extended at the Jagjivan Ram Academy to include digital forensics and investigation-specific modules.
- Application fee partial refund: ₹400 refundable for UR/OBC on appearing for CBT (₹100 retained); full ₹250 refund for SC/ST/Women/Ex-servicemen.
- Direct entry SI recruitment is now cyclical alongside Constable recruitment — both released in same CEN cycle.
Important Dates
- Notification
- Now an ANNUAL recruitment (the RPF (Amendment) Rules 2025 made RPF SI/Constable recruitment annual); most recent legacy cycle: CEN RPF 01/2024. Confirm the first SSC-era CEN on ssc.gov.in.
- Exam
- CBT: 4-6 months after notification · PET/PMT: 2-3 months after CBT result · DV + Medical: 1-2 months after PET
- Results
- CBT result: 4-6 weeks after exam · PET/PMT result: immediate · Final selection list: 6-9 months after medical
Under the RPF (Amendment) Rules 2025, RPF recruitment is now annual and conducted by SSC. Check ssc.gov.in for the latest CEN; the first SSC-era CEN should be confirmed there.
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RPF Sub-Inspector mock test — frequently asked questions
What is the RPF Sub-Inspector eligibility?
Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Final-year graduates may apply but must produce the degree before joining. Age: 20-28 years (as of cut-off date in notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, Ex-servicemen +3 years (after deducting service). Standard government relaxations apply to widows / divorced women / J&K domiciles. Nationality: Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962, or person of Indian origin from specified countries..
What is the RPF Sub-Inspector exam pattern?
Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT) covers General Awareness · Arithmetic · General Intelligence & Reasoning. 120 (GA: 50 · Arithmetic: 35 · Reasoning: 35) questions for 120 (1 mark per correct) marks, with negative marking of -1/3 mark per wrong answer.
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How many questions are there in the RPF Sub-Inspector mock test?
A Full Mock is built to match the real RPF Sub-Inspector exam pattern and timing — a complete, full-length paper. You can also practise a single topic on its own for a shorter, focused session.
Which subjects and topics are covered for RPF Sub-Inspector?
3 topics are covered for RPF Sub-Inspector, including General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning and more. Each topic can be practised on its own or combined into a full-length mock.
Are the RPF Sub-Inspector questions reliable and up to date with the latest syllabus?
Every question is hand-curated and kept aligned with the current official RPF Sub-Inspector syllabus, each with a short explanation. When the exam body revises the syllabus, the question bank is updated so you are not practising removed or out-of-syllabus topics.
Do I get the correct answers and explanations for RPF Sub-Inspector?
Yes. After you submit the test, every question shows the correct option along with a short explanation, so you can review and fix weak areas immediately.
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Practise a single topic daily for focused revision, then take a full-length mock to simulate the real RPF Sub-Inspector timer and pressure. Read the explanations after every test and re-practise the topics where you score low.