RPF Constable exam at a glance
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RPF Constable key facts & eligibility
| Conducting body | Railway Protection Force (RPF), Ministry of Railways — recruitment coordinated through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). |
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| Official website | rrbapply.gov.in — RRB/RPF ↗ |
| Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT), objective multiple-choice. |
| Frequency | Held per recruitment notification (no fixed annual cycle). |
| Scoring & marking | A single-stage CBT of 120 questions / 120 marks in 90 minutes — General Awareness (~50 marks), Arithmetic (~35 marks) and General Intelligence & Reasoning (~35 marks) — with 1/3 negative marking. Qualifying candidates then take a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Physical Measurement Test (PMT), followed by document verification and a medical examination. The RPF Sub-Inspector recruitment uses the same CBT format at a higher rank. |
| Score validity | Used within the current recruitment cycle. |
| Language | English, Hindi and regional languages. |
Who is eligible for RPF Constable?
A Matriculation (Class 10) pass for Constable (the RPF Sub-Inspector variant requires a graduate degree); age and physical standards apply per notification.
Last verified August 2026 against RRB recruitment portal, Careers360 — RPF exam pattern. Always confirm current details on the official website before you register.
RPF Constable section breakdown
The RPF Constable mock test on Wrexa Edge replicates the real exam's section structure — same names, same question count per section, same time limits. No inter-section breaks — the timer runs continuously.
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General Awareness & GK (28 Q)
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Current Affairs (20 Q)
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General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q)
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Elementary Mathematics (27 Q)
Marking scheme
+1 per correct. Try your score.
Strategy: RPF Constable has no negative marking. Attempt every question — blank answers cost you potential marks but cannot pull your score down.
Scale: RPF Constable (out of 100).
How RPF Constable is conducted
- Mode
- Test format
- Backtracking
- Mark for review
RPF Constable time strategy
With 100 questions in 86 minutes, you have about 52 seconds per question on average. Successful candidates aim for the following pacing on each section:
- General Awareness & GK (28 Q)
- Current Affairs (20 Q)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q)
- Elementary Mathematics (27 Q)
Wrexa Edge's analytics show your actual time-per-question after every mock so you can spot which sections you're losing time on.
RPF Constable topics covered
Across the 50 Wrexa Edge variants of RPF Constable, the following topics appear most often (sample distribution from one variant):
General Awareness & GK (28 Q)
- General Knowledge · 16
- RPF Constable — General Awareness · Science GK · 3
- RPF Constable — General Awareness · Polity · 2
- RPF Constable — General Awareness · History · 2
- RPF Constable — General Awareness · Geography · 1
- RPF Constable — General Awareness · World GK · 1
- RPF Constable — General Awareness · Railways · 1
- RPF Constable — General Awareness · National Symbols · 1
Current Affairs (20 Q)
- Current Affairs 2023-2025 · 20
General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q)
- Reasoning — Classification · 5
- Reasoning — Coding–Decoding · 5
- RPF Constable — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Number Series · 3
- Reasoning — Analogy · 3
- RPF Constable — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Alphabet Series · 2
- RPF Constable — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Analogy · 2
- RPF Constable — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Classification · 2
- RPF Constable — General Intelligence & Reasoning · Direction Sense · 1
Elementary Mathematics (27 Q)
- Quant — Average · 7
- Quant — Time & Work · 7
- RPF Constable — Arithmetic · Percentage · 2
- RPF Constable — Arithmetic · Speed Conversion · 1
- RPF Constable — Arithmetic · LCM and HCF · 1
- RPF Constable — Arithmetic · Fractions · 1
- RPF Constable — Arithmetic · Square Roots · 1
- RPF Constable — Arithmetic · Mensuration · 1
RPF Constable difficulty calibration
Intermediate tier. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep.
Railway Protection Force Constable recruitment (RRB/RPF). 100 MCQ covering General Knowledge & Awareness, Current Affairs, General Intelligence & Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. · Official language: English & Hindi.
Verified content — Wrexa Edge's RPF Constable bank has been deeply curated with real exam-aligned content (estimated 100% syllabus coverage).
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Expert take: what RPF Constable really tests
The RPF Constable exam is a single-stage 120-question CBT (120 marks, 90 minutes) covering General Awareness, Arithmetic and Reasoning, with a 1/3 negative-marking penalty, followed by physical (PET/PMT) and medical stages. A parallel Sub-Inspector recruitment uses the same test format but requires a graduate qualification.
Preparation tips
- Prioritise General Awareness — it carries the largest share (~50 marks).
- Build accuracy under the negative-marking rule; only guess when you can eliminate options.
- Do timed PET/PMT physical practice alongside CBT prep, since selection is multi-stage.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Over-attempting and losing marks to the 1/3 penalty.
- Neglecting physical-standards prep and treating the CBT as the whole exam.
RPF Constable study plan
A phase-by-phase roadmap from your first concept to test-ready. Stretch or compress each phase to fit the time you have before your attempt.
- General Awareness (~50 marks, largest)
- Arithmetic
- Reasoning
- 120 questions in 90 minutes
- 1/3 negative-marking discipline
- Start PET/PMT physical training
- Full CBT mocks
- Physical prep continues
- Previous RPF papers
Where RPF Constable can take you
A strong RPF Constable result opens up these careers and higher-study paths:
- RPF Constable
- Railway security
Best books & official prep for RPF Constable
- Official notification & syllabus — RRB / RPF
Official practice: The RRBs publish the RPF notification and syllabus on the recruitment portal.
Previous-year papers: RPF Constable previous-year papers are widely available.
Sample RPF Constable practice questions
5 questions taken from the RPF Constable mock tests on Wrexa Edge. Try each one, then reveal the answer.
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Q1. What is the chemical symbol for gold?
- Ag
- Gd
- Go
- Au
Show answer
Answer: D — Au
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Q2. A person facing north turns 90° clockwise and then turns 180°. Which direction is the person now facing?
- East
- North
- South
- West
Show answer
Answer: D — West
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Q3. On which date did the Constitution of India come into effect?
- 26 January 1950
- 15 August 1947
- 26 November 1949
- 2 October 1950
Show answer
Answer: A — 26 January 1950
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Q4. In a class, Sita ranks 12th from the top and 18th from the bottom. How many students are there in the class?
- 29
- 30
- 28
- 31
Show answer
Answer: A — 29
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Q5. What is the HCF (highest common factor) of 18 and 24?
- 6
- 12
- 3
- 9
Show answer
Answer: A — 6
Frequently asked questions
- What is the RPF Constable exam pattern?
- Railway Protection Force (RPF) Constable Recruitment Exam contains 100 questions across 4 sections: General Awareness & GK (28 Q), Current Affairs (20 Q), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q), Elementary Mathematics (27 Q). Total duration is 86 minutes (about 52 seconds per question).
- Does RPF Constable have negative marking?
- No — RPF Constable has no negative marking. Each correct answer is worth 1 mark, so attempt every question.
- How is RPF Constable scored?
- Scaled score range: 0 to 100. RPF Constable (out of 100).
- How can I practise RPF Constable online for free?
- Wrexa Edge gives you a free full-length RPF Constable mock test — with instant scoring, detailed explanations and analytics — plus 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock that never expires. Start practising in under a minute, no card required.
- What is the difficulty level of RPF Constable?
- RPF Constable is rated Intermediate difficulty on Wrexa Edge. Intermediate-level: assumes a working command of the syllabus. Most candidates need 2-4 months of focused prep. Railway Protection Force Constable recruitment (RRB/RPF). 100 MCQ covering General Knowledge & Awareness, Current Affairs, General Intelligence & Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- How long is the RPF Constable exam?
- RPF Constable runs for 86 minutes total across 4 sections. On Wrexa Edge the timer is enforced exactly as on the real exam — including no inter-section breaks.
- What topics are covered in RPF Constable?
- RPF Constable is split into: General Awareness & GK (28 Q), Current Affairs (20 Q), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q), Elementary Mathematics (27 Q). Each section is timed and weighted separately. Railway Protection Force Constable recruitment (RRB/RPF). 100 MCQ covering General Knowledge & Awareness, Current Affairs, General Intelligence & Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. Full-length mock with a topic-wise chapter-test series. · Official language: English & Hindi.
- What tools or aids are allowed during RPF Constable?
- No special tools are required.
- Is the RPF Constable test adaptive?
- No — RPF Constable is a fixed-form (linear) test. Every candidate sees the same number of questions per section.
- How many RPF Constable mock tests does Wrexa Edge offer?
- Wrexa Edge generates 50 distinct RPF Constable variants — each with different question content, not just shuffled options — the first one free for everyone and 49 more with a one-time $1.99 unlock. That's 5000 unique practice questions in the real test-day interface.
- Is there a free RPF Constable test series 2026?
- Yes. The Wrexa Edge RPF Constable test series for 2026 gives you a free full-length mock test (50 in total) plus subject-wise and topic-wise tests — instant scoring and detailed analysis, no card required.
- Are RPF Constable previous year question–style papers included?
- Every RPF Constable mock is modelled on the official exam pattern and the style of previous years' papers — the same 100-question structure, sections and marking — so your practice mirrors the real paper you'll sit.
- Which is the best free RPF Constable mock test online?
- Wrexa Edge's RPF Constable mock test replicates the real exam interface, timing and marking scheme, with instant score, section-wise analysis and 50 fresh variants — a strong free choice for 2026 preparation.
- Can I take the RPF Constable mock test on mobile?
- Yes. RPF Constable mock tests run in any browser on mobile, tablet or desktop — no app or download needed. Start on your phone and your progress and analytics sync when you sign in.
- What is the RPF Constable syllabus?
- The RPF Constable syllabus maps to its 4 sections: General Awareness & GK (28 Q), Current Affairs (20 Q), General Intelligence & Reasoning (25 Q), Elementary Mathematics (27 Q). Wrexa Edge's mock tests cover the complete syllabus topic by topic — see the topics-covered breakdown above — so you practise every area at real exam difficulty.
- What is the eligibility for RPF Constable?
- A Matriculation (Class 10) pass for Constable (the RPF Sub-Inspector variant requires a graduate degree); age and physical standards apply per notification. Wrexa Edge focuses on realistic RPF Constable practice: a free full-length mock in the exact exam pattern, ready whenever you are.
- When is the RPF Constable exam and how should I prepare?
- Official RPF Constable exam dates are announced by the conducting body for each cycle — check the latest notification for the current schedule. To be ready, follow a phased study plan and take full-length timed mocks; Wrexa Edge gives you a free RPF Constable mock with instant scoring so you can track your readiness week by week.
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