What is the RPF Constable 2027 exam pattern?

RPF Constable CBT has 120 questions in 90 minutes — General Awareness (50Q), Arithmetic (35Q), and General Intelligence & Reasoning (35Q). Marking: +1/-0.33. Candidates who clear CBT proceed to Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Physical Measurement Test (PMT), and Medical.

What is RPF Constable salary in 2027?

RPF Constable salary is ₹21,700-₹69,100 per month (Pay Level 3). With DA, HRA, and railway-specific allowances including free rail passes, the effective in-hand salary is approximately ₹32,000-₹38,000 per month.

What is the RPF Constable physical test requirement?

PET for male: 1600 m run in 5 min 45 sec, long jump 14 ft, high jump 4 ft. PET for female: 800 m run in 3 min 40 sec, long jump 9 ft, high jump 3 ft. PMT: Male height 165 cm, chest 80-85 cm; Female height 157 cm. Tests are qualifying.

How many RPF Constable vacancies are expected in 2027?

RPF Constable 2027 is expected to have 7,000-10,000 vacancies. The 2024 notification released 4,660 vacancies including male and female constable posts across all railway zones in India.

What are the duties of an RPF Constable?

RPF Constables protect railway property, passengers, and cargo. Duties include patrolling stations and trains, anti-trafficking operations, passenger assistance, emergency response, and maintaining law and order in railway premises.

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RPF Constable Preparation Guide

Indian Railways / RPF

Your Complete Preparation Guide for RPF Constable 2027 — strategy, study plan, tips & more.

DifficultyEasy

Total Marks120

Duration90 min

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Exam Overview

Mode

Online (CBT)

Frequency

Every 2-3 years

Next Exam Date

October 2027

EEligibility Criteria

10th pass, age 18-28 years

ANumber of Attempts

No limit till age

Study Plan by Subject

General Awareness

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Arithmetic

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Week 1-4: Foundation

Core concepts & basics

Week 5-8: Deep Practice

Advanced problems & revision

Week 9-12: Mock Tests + Revision

Full-length tests & weak-area focus

Refer to official syllabus for complete topic list

Expert Preparation Tips

General Awareness section is 50 questions — cover railway-related GK, current affairs, and Indian History and Constitution

Arithmetic covers class 8-10 level math — practice percentage, ratio, time-speed, and basic algebra daily

Physical training must start early — the PET standards require consistent running and jumping practice

Previous year RPF papers are the best preparation resource — question patterns repeat significantly

Exam Pattern at a Glance

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration (est.)
General Awareness	40	40	30 min
Arithmetic	40	40	30 min
General Intelligence & Reasoning	40	40	30 min
Total	120	120	90 min

Important Dates

Registration Opens

June 2027

Next Exam Date

October 2027

Conducted By

Indian Railways / RPF

Frequently Asked Questions

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