RPF SI Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2024: Get Subject Wise Topics

Exam Pattern (CBT – Computer Based Test)

• Total marks: 120

• Total questions: 120 (all objective-type, 1 mark each)

• Negative marking: 0.33 marks deducted for each wrong answer

• Duration: 90 minutes

Section-wise distribution:

(The pattern aligns with multiple sources across educational portals)

 Syllabus Topics by Section

1. General Awareness (50 marks)

• Current Affairs (national & international)

• Indian History, Art & Culture

• Indian and World Geography

• Indian Polity & Constitution

• Indian Economy

• General Science

• Environment & Ecology

• Sports

• Books & Authors, Awards & Honors

• Abbreviations, International/National Organizations

2. Arithmetic (35 marks)

• Number Systems, Whole Numbers, Decimals & Fractions

• Relationships Between Numbers

• Fundamental Operations

• Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Averages

• Profit & Loss, Discount, Simple & Compound Interest

• Time & Distance; Time, Work & Partnership

• Mensuration, Areas, Volumes

• Pipes & Cisterns, Boats & Streams

• Problems on LCM & HCF; Races & Games

• Indices & Surds

• Probability

• Permutation & Combination, Quadratic Equations

• Simplification & Approximation, Graphs & Tables

3. General Intelligence & Reasoning (35 marks)

• Analogies

• Similarities & Differences

• Coding & Decoding

• Series (Number, Verbal & Non‑Verbal)

• Blood Relations

• Syllogistic Reasoning; Statement & Conclusions/Arguments

• Spatial Visualization & Orientation

• Visual Memory; Discriminating Observation

• Problem Solving & Analytical Reasoning

• Decision Making & Judgment

• Arithmetical Reasoning

• Verbal/Figure Classification; Relationship Concepts

Syllabus PDF & Official Notification

The official RPF SI syllabus was released along with the official notification on the Railway Recruitment Board website and is available as a downloadable PDF. Testbook, Jagran Josh, Schools360, and other education sites provide links helping you access it .

Preparation Strategy

1. Study the syllabus thoroughly: Focus on high-weightage topics like Current Affairs, Arithmetic practice, and Reasoning techniques.

2. Practice extensively: Solve MCQs, previous years’ papers, and full-length mocks to build speed and accuracy.

3. Review mistakes: Analyze incorrect answers to understand negative marking implications and avoid repeat errors.