RPF SI Syllabus 2026 – Download PDF & Exam Pattern

Exam Overview

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) has announced the syllabus and exam pattern for the Sub-Inspector (SI) Exam 2026. Conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), this examination is crucial for candidates aspiring to join the RPF as Sub-Inspectors. The examination will be held in an online format, consisting of objective-type questions covering various subjects.

Exam Pattern

Subject	Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50	90 Minutes
Arithmetic	35	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35

Subject-wise Syllabus

• General Awareness:
  • Indian History, Art & Culture
  • Indian Geography & Polity
  • Indian Economy & Current Affairs
  • General Science (up to 10th level)
  • Static GK
  • Important Government Schemes
  • Environmental Issues
• Arithmetic:
  • Number System, Decimals & Fractions
  • Ratio & Proportion, Percentage
  • Time & Work, Time & Distance
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Algebra & Geometry Basics
• General Intelligence & Reasoning:
  • Analogies, Series, Coding-Decoding
  • Blood Relations, Syllogism
  • Data Interpretation, Analytical Reasoning
  • Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

Preparation Tips

• Understand the complete syllabus and exam pattern thoroughly.
• Create a realistic study timetable, focusing on General Awareness.
• Use recommended books and resources for effective preparation.
• Practice previous year question papers regularly.
• Stay updated with current affairs and news related to railways.
• Prepare physically for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET).

Important Links

Link	Description
Official RPF Website	For updates and notifications
Download Syllabus PDF	Official syllabus document