The Railway Protection Force (RPF) and Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) conduct national-level competitive recruitments for Sub-Inspectors (Graduate Level • Level-6) and Constables (10th Pass • Level-3). Master the 120-Question CBT (General Awareness, Arithmetic & Reasoning), manage 1/3rd negative marking, and clear the high-intensity Physical Efficiency Test (PET) under veteran mentors at Aalokan Academy.
Dual Training Model: 50-Mark General Awareness Mastery + 1600m Running & Jump Drills
Formed under the RPF Act of 1957, the Railway Protection Force operates directly under the Ministry of Railways, tasked with guarding rolling stock, vital station installations, passenger safety, and counteracting railway transit crime.
Sub-Inspectors exercise statutory investigative and enforcement powers under the Railway Property (Unlawful Possession) Act and the Railways Act. They command RPF posts, lead patrol units, and coordinate with state Government Railway Police (GRP).
Constables represent the dynamic armed ground presence across platforms, passenger trains, and freight corridors. They safeguard women travelers through specialized teams like 'Meri Saheli' and escort high-speed express trains.
RPF officers and personnel receive complimentary First Class / AC Railway Passes and PTOs for family travel across the nationwide Indian Railways network, along with railway housing colonies.
Unrestricted access to modern Central Railway Hospitals and super-specialty empanelled medical institutes for the employee and dependent family members under the central railway medical scheme.
Constables are eligible for fast-track Limited Departmental Competitive Exams (LDCE) to become Head Constables, ASIs, and SIs. Sub-Inspectors can rise to Circle Inspectors and Assistant Security Commissioners (ASC).
The RPF CBT allows only 90 minutes to tackle 120 questions across General Awareness, Mathematics, and Reasoning, followed by an unforgiving PET. Our integrated academy ecosystem prepares you for both challenges:
General Awareness constitutes over 41% of the total paper. Our subject faculty drills NCERT Science (Physics, Chem, Bio), Indian Constitution & Polity, Indian History, Geography, Economics, and 12 months of Railway Current Affairs.
Solve 35 Arithmetic questions in 25 minutes. We teach digital root methods, unitary formulas, percentage fraction conversions, and mensuration shortcuts that eliminate step-by-step algebra under high pressure.
General Intelligence and Reasoning carries 35 marks. Master circular seating arrangements, multi-variable puzzles, syllogisms, blood relations, analogies, and spatial visualization with 100% accuracy.
Sit for full-length computer-based mock examinations replicating the exact TCS Railway software engine. Receive detailed time audits per section, negative marking penalties (-0.33), and All-India percentile reports.
RPF has one of the strictest physical criteria in India (Constable male 1600m in 5m 45s, 14 ft Long Jump, 4 ft High Jump). Our ex-defense physical instructors provide runway approach drills, scissor high jump techniques, and cardiovascular pacing.
Verify your educational qualification, age limits, and mandatory physical measurements before applying for the RPF SI or Constable examination.
Constable: 10th Pass (Matriculation).
Sub-Inspector: Bachelor's Degree in any stream.
Constable: 18 to 28 Years.*
Sub-Inspector: 20 to 28 Years.*
*Relaxations: OBC (+3 yrs), SC/ST (+5 yrs) as per central norms.
Must be a Citizen of India with sound physical and mental health.
| Category | Male Height | Female Height | Chest (Male: Unexpanded) | Chest (Male: Expanded) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | 165 cms | 157 cms | 80 cms | 85 cms (Min 5 cm expansion) |
| SC / ST | 160 cms | 152 cms | 76.2 cms | 81.2 cms (Min 5 cm expansion) |
| Garhwalis, Gorkhas, Marathas, Dogras, Kumaonese | 163 cms | 155 cms | 80 cms | 85 cms (Min 5 cm expansion) |
* Chest measurement is not applicable for female candidates.
The selection architecture is uniform for both SI and Constable: a single 120-Mark Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a strictly qualifying Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & PMT.
Objective Multiple Choice Questions • Normalized score determines call to PET & final merit list.
| Subject Section | Detailed Syllabus Scope | Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | Current Affairs (National & International), Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Sports, and General Science (10th Standard Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences) | 50 | 50 |
90 Minutes (1.5 Hours Total) |
| Arithmetic | Number systems, Whole numbers, Decimal and Fractions, Relationships between numbers, Fundamental arithmetical operations, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Interest (Simple & Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Use of Tables and Graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance | 35 | 35 | |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, Spatial orientation and visualization, Similarities and differences, Problem solving and analysis, Judgment, Decision making, Visual memory, Discriminating observation, Relationship concepts, Arithmetical reasoning, Verbal and figure classification, Arithmetic number series, Non-verbal series, Coding-Decoding, Statement-Conclusion, Syllogistic reasoning | 35 | 35 | |
| Total Comprehensive CBT Scheme | 120 Questions | 120 Marks | -1/3 Negative Marking | |
Passing PET is strictly mandatory and qualifying in nature (No marks are awarded).
| Cadre & Gender | 1600 Metres Run | 800 Metres Run | Long Jump (2 Chances) | High Jump (2 Chances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPF Constable (Male) | 5 Mins 45 Secs | – | 14 Feet | 4 Feet |
| RPF Constable (Female) | – | 3 Mins 40 Secs | 9 Feet | 3 Feet |
| RPF Sub-Inspector (Male) | 6 Mins 30 Secs | – | 12 Feet | 3 Feet 9 Inches |
| RPF Sub-Inspector (Female) | – | 4 Minutes | 9 Feet | 3 Feet |
⚠️ Running Attempt: For 1600m and 800m running events, only one single chance is provided. Failing the race disqualifies the candidate immediately.
📌 Jumps: For Long Jump and High Jump events, candidates are given two chances each.
Experience our 50-mark General Awareness drills, arithmetic shortcut techniques, and dedicated physical ground guidance. Reserve your free demo class seat at our Gopalpura Bypass campus in Jaipur.
Jaipur Center Direct Admissions Helpline: 0141-366 2699
