RPF Constable Free Mock Test
RPF Constable (RPF Constable) is part of India's Government Exams category, covering 3 topics. Kamiyab provides free RPF Constable mock tests with no signup or payment — two modes: Quick Practice (10 questions in ~10 minutes for daily topic-wise revision) or Full Mock (up to 100 questions matched to the official exam pattern). Both include instant scoring and per-question explanations. Eligibility: Class 10. Aligned to the current 2026 official syllabus.
RPF Constable mock test modes — at a glance
| Mode | Questions | Time | Best for | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quick Practice | 10 | ~10 minutes | Daily topic-wise warm-up | ₹0 (Free) |
| Full Mock | Up to 100 | ~2 hours | Pre-exam revision, full exam pattern | ₹0 (Free) |
Test mode
100 Qs · 60 minPick a topic
Start with General Intelligence & ReasoningAbout RPF Constable — Railway Protection Force Constable Recruitment
RPF Constable is the entry-level uniformed post in the Railway Protection Force, the armed security force responsible for protecting railway property, passengers and freight under the Railway Protection Force Act, 1957. Selected constables are deployed across India's 18 railway zones at stations, in trains, parcel offices, and dedicated RPF posts.
RPF and the Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) together form one of India's largest armed police forces. Constables work closely with state Government Railway Police (GRP) but report up through the Ministry of Railways, not the home ministry. New recruits undergo about 9-12 months of training at the RPF Training Academy in Lucknow (Jagjivan Ram Centre) plus regional training schools before deployment.
Selection runs through a five-stage process — Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination. The CBT is the only merit-deciding stage; PET, PMT and Medical are qualifying. Failing any qualifying stage disqualifies you regardless of CBT marks.
Conducted by: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) on behalf of Railway Protection Force (RPF), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Eligibility
General eligibility
- Age:
- 18-28 years (as of cut-off date in notification). Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC +3 years, Ex-servicemen +3 years (after deducting their service). Standard relaxations also apply to widows / divorced women / J&K domiciles per government rules.
- Education:
- 10th pass (Matriculation) from a recognised central or state board. No upper qualification limit but higher degrees give no advantage.
- 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.
Physical Standards (PMT)
- Age:
- Same as above.
- Education:
- Same as above.
- Nationality:
- Same as above.
- Attempts:
- Male UR/OBC: minimum height 165 cm + chest 80-85 cm (with 5 cm expansion). Male SC: 160 cm + 76.2-81.2 cm chest. Male ST/Gorkha/Garhwali/Sikkimese: 163 cm + 80-85 cm. Female UR/OBC: 157 cm. Female SC: 152 cm. Female ST: 155 cm. No chest measurement for women candidates.
Exam Pattern
Stage-by-stage breakdown of the recruitment process.
Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Mode
- Online CBT, single shift
- Sections
- General Awareness · Arithmetic · General Intelligence & Reasoning
- Questions
- 120 (GA: 50 · Arithmetic: 35 · Reasoning: 35)
- Marks
- 120 (1 mark per correct)
- Duration
- 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates entitled to scribe)
- Negative marking
- -1/3 mark per wrong answer
GA carries the heaviest weight (50 of 120 = 42%) reflecting the security context — defence operations, RPF history, CAPFs, Indian Railways general facts. Qualifying marks: UR 35%, OBC-NCL/SC 30%, ST 25%.
Stage 2: Physical Efficiency Test (PET) — Qualifying
- Mode
- Physical performance test at RPF training grounds
- Sections
- Run · Long Jump · High Jump
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only — no marks added to merit
- Duration
- Male: 1600m run in 5 min 45 sec, long jump 14 ft, high jump 4 ft. Female: 800m run in 3 min 40 sec, long jump 9 ft, high jump 3 ft.
- Negative marking
- —
Three chances are given for long jump and high jump. Run is single attempt. Failure in any one event = PET failure = disqualification.
Stage 3: Physical Measurement Test (PMT) — Qualifying
- Mode
- Height and chest measurement
- Sections
- Height (all candidates) · Chest with expansion (males only)
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only
- Duration
- Same day or next, after PET
- Negative marking
- —
Measurement done by RRB-empanelled medical officers. Below minimum standard = disqualification. Relaxations apply for ST, Gorkha, Garhwali, Sikkimese, Hill area candidates as per notification.
Stage 4: Document Verification (DV)
- Mode
- Document examination at regional RRB office
- Sections
- Educational certificates · Date-of-birth proof · Category certificate · Identity proof · Photographs · Address proof
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- —
- Duration
- Variable — 2-4 hours per candidate
- Negative marking
- —
All claims in your application form must match documents. Discrepancies disqualify. Carry original + 2 self-attested photocopies of each document.
Stage 5: Medical Examination
- Mode
- Medical board at railway hospital
- Sections
- General fitness · Vision (incl. colour vision) · Hearing · BP · BMI · Disease screening
- Questions
- —
- Marks
- Qualifying only — standard B-2 (good vision, no colour blindness, no contagious disease)
- Duration
- 1 day at designated railway hospital
- Negative marking
- —
Standard B-2 fitness — vision 6/9 in better eye, 6/12 in worse eye (without glasses), normal colour vision, no chronic disease. Failed candidates may seek a single re-medical from a higher medical board.
Syllabus
Tap any section to see the full list of subtopics.
General Awareness (50 questions — highest weight)10 topics
- Indian History — major freedom struggle events (1857 Revolt, Quit India 1942, Dandi March 1930), key leaders, dynasties
- Indian Geography — states + capitals, rivers, mountains, climate zones
- Indian Polity — basic Fundamental Rights, President, PM, Parliament, well-known Constitutional Articles
- Indian Economy — RBI basics, major schemes (PMJDY, MGNREGA, Ayushman Bharat)
- General Science — NCERT Class 9-10 Physics + Chemistry + Biology
- Static GK — national symbols, sports, awards, monuments
- Current Affairs — last 6-12 months major national + international events
- Indian Railways — 18 zones, Vande Bharat, Konkan Railway, major routes, RPF-specific facts
- Defence + Security — RPF Act 1957, CAPFs structure (CRPF/CISF/BSF/ITBP/SSB), well-known operations (Operation Vijay/Kargil 1999, Operation Meghdoot/Siachen 1984, Operation Pawan/Sri Lanka)
- Police hierarchy and armed forces ranks (basic)
Arithmetic (35 questions)11 topics
- Number system — whole, fractions, decimals, LCM, HCF
- Simplification (BODMAS — single step)
- Percentages (basic)
- Profit and Loss (single step)
- Simple Interest (1-3 years)
- Ratio and Proportion (unitary method)
- Average (simple arithmetic mean)
- Time and Work (basic)
- Time-Speed-Distance (basic, no boats/trains complications)
- Basic Mensuration — perimeter, area of rectangle, square, triangle, circle
- Tables and ratios used in everyday calculations
General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 questions)12 topics
- Number / letter series (find next or missing term)
- Coding-decoding (single letter shift, mathematical, basic)
- Analogies (word, number relations)
- Classification — odd-one-out (numbers, letters, words)
- Blood relations (single-step)
- Direction sense (simple 2-step paths)
- Mathematical operations (symbol substitution)
- Statements and conclusions (basic syllogisms)
- Ranking (linear, single criterion)
- Venn diagrams (2-set)
- Calendar basics (day from date)
- Clock basics (angle between hands)
Preparation Strategy
PET is the silent killer — many candidates clear CBT comfortably but fail the run timing. Start physical training EARLY (at least 4-6 months out). Practice 1600m timed runs 3x per week, build to 5 min 30 sec to have a safety margin over the 5:45 limit. Long jump and high jump need technique training, not just strength.
GA is your highest-leverage section (42% of marks). Prioritise: Indian Railways general facts (18 zones, Vande Bharat, Konkan, RPF role), well-known defence operations with correct year-place pairs (Vijay = Kargil 1999, Meghdoot = Siachen 1984, Pawan = Sri Lanka 1987-90), and basic Polity (President, PM, well-known Articles 14/19/21/32). Avoid obscure facts.
Arithmetic and Reasoning are scoring sections at 10th-pass level. Don't waste time on graduate-tier shortcuts (CI difference formulas, equal-SP loss tricks) — RPF Constable doesn't test those. Focus on accurate, single-step solutions with speed.
Read newspapers daily for current affairs (last 6-12 months). Focus on government schemes, defence appointments, Indian Railways news. Drishti IAS Current Affairs PDF or Vision IAS Monthly is sufficient — don't over-prepare beyond Constable level.
Practice 2-3 mock tests per week in the final 6 weeks. Time yourself strictly to 90 minutes. Identify weak sections and revisit fundamentals. Maintain accuracy above 90% — negative marking at -1/3 means random guessing hurts.
Strengthen your application form before submission — your category certificate, height/chest measurement (self-declared at application), and DOB proof must be exact. PMT failures often happen because candidates over-claimed height. Measure accurately at home before applying.
Recent Changes to Know
- CBT format stabilised at 120 questions in 90 minutes (was 90 Qs in earlier cycles).
- PET / PMT moved to a single regional event sequence to reduce travel for candidates.
- Application fee partial refund: ₹400 refunded for UR/OBC on appearing for CBT 1 (₹100 retained as processing); full ₹250 refund for SC/ST/Women/Ex-servicemen.
- Online medical re-board now available for medically rejected candidates within 30 days of result.
Important Dates
- Notification
- Typically released every 2-3 years; last major notification CEN RPF 01/2024 in 2024
- 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 after physical test · Final selection list: 6-9 months after medical
RPF recruitment is cyclic, not annual. Always check rrbcdg.gov.in and your regional RRB site for the latest notification.
Widely-Used Reference Books
Popular books many aspirants use — pick what fits your level.
- Lucent's General Knowledge (Hindi or English) — the standard GA reference
- Disha Publications — RPF Constable Guide (subject-wise + practice sets)
- Kiran Prakashan — RPF Constable Practice Sets
- R.S. Aggarwal — Quantitative Aptitude (Class 10 chapters only)
- R.S. Aggarwal — Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
- Manorama Yearbook / Pratiyogita Darpan — current affairs
- Spectrum — A Brief History of Modern India (selected chapters on freedom struggle)
RPF Constable mock test — frequently asked questions
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