RPF/RPSF Constable and SI Recruitment 2019 – Syllabus
RPF/RPSF Constable and SI Recruitment 2019 – Syllabus
The syllabus for the Constable & Sub-Inspectors (SI) in Railway Protection Force (RPF) & Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) is as follows.
RPF/RPSF Constable Recruitment 2019 – Syllabus
Selection Process:
- Phase – I Computer Based Test
- Phase – II Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Phase – III Trade Test
- Phase – IV Document Verification
Phase I – Computer Based Test (CBT):
Candidates will be required to answer all questions and shall be awarded 01 (one) mark for each correct answer. Negative marks shall be awarded for every wrong answer. 1/3 marks shall be deducted for every wrong answer. No mark shall be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted
Written Exam of Objective type MCQs, divided into 3 parts containing questions of 1 marks each on:
(a) General Awareness (50 marks) – Test the candidate’s general awareness and knowledge of current events. The questions are asked from
– Indian History
– Art & Culture
– Geography
– Economics
– General Polity
– Indian Constitution
– Sports
– General Science, etc
(b) Arithmetic (35 marks) – Questions from following topics will be asked:
– Number Systems
– Whole Numbers
– Decimal and Fractions
– Relationships Between Numbers
– Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
– Percentages
– Ratio and Proportion
– Averages
– Interest
– Profit and Loss
– Discount
– Use of Table
– Graphs
– Mensuration
– Time and Distance
– Ratio and Proportion, etc.
(c) General Intelligence & reasoning (35 marks) – The questions will be from following topics:
– Analogies
– Similarities and Differences
– Spatial Visualization
– Spatial Orientation
– Problem Solving Analysis
– Judgement
– Decision Making
– Visual Memory
– Discriminating Observation
– Relationship Concepts
– Arithmetical Reasoning
– Verbal and Figure Classification
– Arithmetic Number Series
– Non-verbal Series
– Coding and Decoding
– Statement Conclusion
– Syllogistic Reasoning, etc.
Phase II – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
All Candidates Qualifying CBT will be Called for PET & PMT. The PET/PMT is qualifying in nature. No marks are to be awarded.
Category | 800 meters run | Long Jump | High Jump |
Constable (Ancillary) | 3 min 40 secs | 9 Feet | 3 Feet |
For 800 meters event, only one chance will be given. For the Remaining events viz Long Jump & High Jump, the candidates will be given up to 2 chances each.
Ex-Serviceman shall be exempted from PET. However, they will have to undergo PMT.
Phase III: Trade Test
The Trade test to be conducted out of 40 marks. Candidates must score a minimum of 40% (35% for SC/ST Candidates) to qualify further stages of selection.
Trade | Tests |
Water Carrier | (a) Washing & Cleaning of vessels (b) keading of Atta and making Chapatis, Cutting of vegetables, and (c) Any one of the Following Cooking: Rice/Vegetable/Dal/Sambhar/Meat/Fish/Kheer. |
Sweeper | Cleaning of the septic tank, Sweeping Cleaning of toilets, Cleaning of Bathrooms, Mopping floor, etc. |
Washer Man | Washing, Folding & Ironing of Clothes. |
Barber | Handing of Tools, Hair Cutting & Shaving |
Mali | Any Two of the Following: (i) Transplantation (ii) Making Graft, (iii)Maintenance of Plants, knowledge of seeds and their sowing season, fertilizers and indigenous manures. |
Tailor | Any Two of the Following: (i) Taking Measurement and stitching of Shorts (ii) Capability to carry out minor repairs, maintenance & troubleshooting of sewing machine (iii) Knowledge of tools/machines used in cutting, tailoring etc. |
Cobbler | Knowledge of shoe repair, shoe polishing, punching neat holes in leather. |
RPF/RPSF SI Recruitment 2019 – Syllabus
Selection Process:
- Phase – I Computer Based Test
- Phase – II Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Phase – III Document Verification
Phase I – Computer Based Test (CBT):
Candidates will be required to answer all questions and shall be awarded 01 (one) mark for each correct answer. Negative marks shall be awarded for every wrong answer. 1/3 marks shall be deducted for every wrong answer. No mark shall be awarded or deducted for questions not attempted
Written Exam of Objective type MCQs, divided into 3 parts containing questions of 1 marks each on:
(a) General Awareness (50 marks) – Questions will be aimed at testing the candidate’s general awareness of the environment around him and its application to society; to test knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observations and experiences as may be expected of any educated person. The test will also include questions relating to Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, Sports, General Science etc.
(b) Arithmetic (35 marks) – Questions on Number systems, whole numbers, decimal and fractions and relationships between numbers, fundamental arithmetical operations, percentages, ratio and proportion, averages, interest, profit and loss, discount, use of table and graphs, mensuration, time and distance, ratio and proportion etc
(c) General Intelligence & reasoning (35 marks) – Questions on analogies, similarities and differences, spatial visualization, spatial orientation, problem solving analysis, judgment, decision making, visual memory, discriminating observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetic number series, non-verbal series, coding and decoding, statement conclusion, syllogistic reasoning etc.
Phase II – Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
Based on the merit of the candidates in the CBT, candidates will be called for PET and PMT to the extent of 10 times the category wise total vacancy in Group of Zonal Railways/RPSF notified. However, this limit may be increased/decreased as required ensuring availability of adequate candidates for all the notified posts. Passing Physical Efficiency Test (PET) is mandatory and the same will be qualifying in nature. No marks are to be awarded. The criteria for PET is as under:
For 1600/800 meters event only one chance will be given. For the remaining events viz Long Jump and High jump, the candidates will be given up to 2 chances each.
Ex-servicemen shall be exempted from PET, However, they will have to undergo PMT.
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