RPF Constable — Railway Protection Force Constable Recruitment Examination
About this Exam
Railway Protection Force Constable Recruitment Examination (Preliminary)
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable Recruitment Examination is conducted by the Railway Protection Force under the Ministry of Railways to select eligible candidates for constable roles in Indian Railways. This Preliminary stage assesses your readiness across General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Clear this stage to move closer to a disciplined, public-sector career that plays a vital role in railway security.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Weightage |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | ~40 | ~80 | 42% |
| Arithmetic | ~40 | ~70 | 29% |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | ~40 | ~90 | 29% |
| Total | 120 | 240 | 100% |
Duration: 90 minutes | Negative Marking: None
What This Practice Test Covers
- General Awareness: Indian Railways basics, current affairs, history, geography, and general science.
- Arithmetic: Number systems, simplification, percentages, ratio & proportion, and basic algebra.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Verbal & non-verbal reasoning, patterns, series, coding-decoding, and logical sequences.
- Exam readiness: Speed, accuracy, and decision-making across question types.
Preparation Tips
Start with short daily practice: attempt section-wise timed sets to build accuracy without overthinking. For Arithmetic, revise core formulas and focus on high-frequency topics like percentages, ratios, and simplification. For General Intelligence & Reasoning, practice series, coding-decoding, and syllogism-based questions to improve pattern recognition. Finally, take full-length mock tests regularly and review mistakes to strengthen weak areas before the final exam.