RPF SI 2024: Essential Preparation Guide with Practice Questions
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is set to conduct the Sub-Inspector (SI) exam in December 2024 to fill 452 vacancies across various railway zones. The exam is crucial for candidates looking to serve in the RPF and RPSF. In this comprehensive guide, we provide key information on the RPF SI exam, including important dates, exam pattern, syllabus, and practice questions to help candidates prepare effectively.
Key Dates and Information
Exam Dates: The RPF SI exam is scheduled for December 2, 3, 9, 12, and 13, 2024. The exam city will be intimated 10 days before the exam, and the hall ticket will be available on the official RRB website by November 28, 2024[1][2].
Exam Pattern
The RPF SI exam consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by a Physical Efficiency Test (PET) and Documentary Verification. The CBT includes 120 MCQs divided into three sections: General Awareness (50 questions), Arithmetic (35 questions), and General Intelligence and Reasoning (35 questions). The exam duration is 90 minutes, and the language of the exam will be in Hindi, English, and regional languages[3][4].
Practice Questions
Below are some practice questions for the CBT exam, covering various topics to help candidates strengthen their knowledge and improve their exam skills.
- Mathematics:
Q1: The HCF of two numbers is 14, their LCM is 490, and one number is 70. What is the other number?
- (a) 78
- (b) 74
- (c) 98
- (d) 65
Answer: (c) 98
Q2: The product of two numbers is equal to their LCM × HCF. The average of 90 results is 38. If 4 is subtracted from each result, what will be the new average?
- (a) 34
- (b) 37
- (c) 36
- (d) 32
Answer: (a) 34
- General Awareness:
Q6: On which model was India’s first Five-Year Plan based?
- (a) Harrod-Domar Model
- (b) Mahalnobis Model
- (c) Capitalist Model
- (d) Gadgil Formula
Answer: (a) Harrod-Domar Model
Q10: During which religious event do devotees take a holy dip in the Ganges River, believing it will wash away their sins, while performing various rituals on the riverbank?
- (a) Kumbh Mela
- (b) Navratri
- (c) Eid-ul-Fitr
- (d) Diwali
Answer: (a) Kumbh Mela
Eligibility Criteria and Syllabus
Candidates must fulfill the RPF SI eligibility criteria, which includes being an Indian citizen, between 20 to 28 years old, and holding a graduate degree from a recognized university. The syllabus for General Awareness includes topics like Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, General Polity, Indian Constitution, and Sports. For Arithmetic, it covers 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 tables and graphs, Mensuration, Time and Distance, and Ratio and Proportion. General Intelligence and Reasoning covers 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, and Syllogistic Reasoning[3][4].
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
Candidates who qualify for the CBT are required to undergo a Physical Efficiency Test (PET), which includes physical tasks such as running, long jump, and high jump. The standards for PET may vary based on the gender of the candidate[4].
Conclusion
Preparation for the RPF SI 2024 exam requires a thorough understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, and practice questions. Candidates must ensure they meet the eligibility criteria and prepare diligently to secure a position in the Railway Protection Force.