RPF SI Syllabus 2026 available for download. Get the latest syllabus PDF, detailed exam pattern, subject-wise topics, marking scheme, and preparation details for the Sub Inspector exam.

Overview :

RPF SI Syllabus 2026: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has released the detailed syllabus and exam pattern for Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2026 under Railway Recruitment Board (RRB). Candidates preparing for the RPF SI recruitment can download the official syllabus details, exam pattern, and marking scheme from this page or the official RRB website.

Exam Name	RPF Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2026
Conducting Body	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) / Railway Protection Force (RPF)
Post Name	Sub-Inspector
Exam Mode	Online (Computer-Based Test – CBT)
Exam Type	Objective (MCQ)
Total Questions	120
Total Marks	120
Exam Duration	90 Minutes
Negative Marking	Yes – 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Selection Process	CBT + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Measurement Test (PMT) + Document Verification + Medical Examination
Exam Language	English, Hindi, and 13 Regional Languages
Official Website	rpf.indianrailways.gov.in

RPF SI Syllabus Download Syllabus PDF :

Download Syllabus: RPF SI Syllabus 2026

Exam Pattern :

Subject / Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50	90 Minutes
Arithmetic	35	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

Important Points:

• Each correct answer carries 1 mark
• Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer
• No marks for unattempted questions
• Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 35%, OBC/SC/ST – 30% (may vary as per notification)
• Normalization of marks will be applied if multiple shifts

Selection Process :

CBT + Physical Efficiency Test (PET) / Physical Measurement Test (PMT) + Document Verification + Medical Examination

Subject Wise Syllabus :

The RPF SI syllabus 2026 is divided into three main sections (10+2 / Graduation level standard).

1. General Awareness

• Indian History, Art & Culture
• Indian Geography & Polity
• Indian Economy & Current Affairs (National & International – Last 6-12 months)
• General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Biology up to 10th level)
• Static GK (Awards, Sports, Books & Authors, Important Days)
• Indian Railways & Railway Budget
• Important Government Schemes & Policies
• Environmental Issues & Ecology
• Indian Constitution & Fundamental Rights
• Current Events related to Railways & Security

2. Arithmetic

• Number System
• Decimals & Fractions
• LCM & HCF
• Ratio & Proportion
• Percentage
• Mensuration (Area, Volume)
• Time & Work
• Time & Distance
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Profit & Loss
• Algebra (Basic Equations)
• Geometry & Trigonometry (Basic)
• Elementary Statistics
• Square Root & Cube Root
• Age Calculations
• Pipes & Cistern

3. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies
• Alphabetical & Number Series
• Coding-Decoding
• Mathematical Operations
• Blood Relations
• Syllogism
• Venn Diagram
• Data Interpretation & Sufficiency
• Conclusions & Decision Making
• Similarities & Differences
• Analytical Reasoning
• Classification
• Directions & Ranking
• Statement – Arguments & Assumptions
• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement
• Non-Verbal Reasoning (Mirror Images, Paper Folding)

Important Topics for Exam :

High-priority & frequently asked areas:

• General Awareness: Current Affairs (last 6-12 months), Indian Polity, Railways GK, General Science basics
• Arithmetic: Percentage, Ratio, Profit & Loss, Time & Work, Simplification, Mensuration
• Reasoning: Puzzles, Series, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Syllogism

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