RPF SI Exam Pattern 2025: Check CBT, PET & PMT Exam Pattern

Q: Ques: Is there a physical test in RPF SI exam pattern?

Ans: Yes, candidates will have to undergo a PMT and PET after qualifying the written exam round. The final list is dependent on all the 3 stages of RPF SI.

Q: Ques: Does RPF SI have an interview round?

Ans: No, RPF SI does not have an interview round. The selection process happens in stages of a computer-based test, PET, and PMT.

Q: Ques: Does the CBT round have negative marking?

Ans: Yes, the CBT round of RPF SI has negative marking. ⅓ marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Q: Ques: Are there descriptive questions for RPF SI CBT round?

Ans: There are no descriptive questions for RPF SI CBT round. The questions are objective in nature, conducted online.

Q: Ques: How many attempts are possible in PET round?

Ans: Candidates are supposed to pass both the running tests in a single attempt. A second chance is, however, possible for long jump and high jump.

Harsh Tiwari

Feb 6, 2026

RPF SI 2026 exam is divided into stages of Computer-Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), and Physical Measurement Test (PMT). The CBT round follows an objective-type question format, which involves negative marking. It consists of the topics General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning, evaluated on a total of 120 marks. Candidates who qualify the CBT are called for PET and PMT rounds, which have different parameters for men and women. Those who eventually qualify the PET and PMT are shortlisted for RPF SI 2026.

RPF SI 2026 CBT Exam Pattern

RPS SI 2026 exam features objective-type questions, with one-third of the marks deducted for each incorrect answer. Candidates can check the table below for a detailed RPF SI Exam Pattern 2026:

Section	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
General Awareness	50	50	90 minutes
Arithmetic	35	35
General Intelligence & Reasoning	35	35
Total	120	120

Candidates who qualify RPF SI written test will be eligible for the PET and PMT round. The final merit list will be based on the combined performance in the written test, PET and PMT.

Relevant Links
RPF SI Mock Tests	RPF SI Previous Year Paper
RPF SI Syllabus	RPF SI 2024 Question Paper

RPF SI Exam Pattern 2026 FAQs

Ques: Is there a physical test in RPF SI exam pattern?

Ans: Yes, candidates will have to undergo a PMT and PET after qualifying the written exam round. The final list is dependent on all the 3 stages of RPF SI.

Ques: Does RPF SI have an interview round?

Ans: No, RPF SI does not have an interview round. The selection process happens in stages of a computer-based test, PET, and PMT.

Ques: Does the CBT round have negative marking?

Ans: Yes, the CBT round of RPF SI has negative marking. ⅓ marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.

Ques: Are there descriptive questions for RPF SI CBT round?

Ans: There are no descriptive questions for RPF SI CBT round. The questions are objective in nature, conducted online.

Ques: How many attempts are possible in PET round?

Ans: Candidates are supposed to pass both the running tests in a single attempt. A second chance is, however, possible for long jump and high jump.