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RPSF Preparation Guide
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RPSF Preparation Guide 2026
Overview
Recruitment examination for Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) personnel in Indian Railways. It is aimed at Candidates preparing for Railway Protection Special Force (RPSF) constable and security cadres, with a medium difficulty level.
Exam Pattern
| Section | Questions | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Based Test | 120 | 90 min | −0.33 per wrong answer |
Total: 120 questions in 90 minutes.
Detailed Syllabus
- General Awareness
- Arithmetic
- General Intelligence & Reasoning
Marking Scheme
- Correct answer: +1 marks
- Wrong answer: -0.33 marks
- Unanswered: 0 marks
Preparation Strategy
- Map Every Section to Time: RPSF splits 120 questions across 1 section in 90 minutes — decide a per-section time budget before test day so no single section eats your buffer.
- Prioritize the Syllabus by Weight: Focus first on General Awareness and Arithmetic, then move to General Intelligence & Reasoning — these are the subjects tested in the actual paper structure.
- Respect the Negative Marking: A wrong answer costs 0.33 mark(s), so only attempt a question when you can eliminate at least two options — guessing blind against this penalty is a net loss over a full paper.
- Simulate the Real Timer: Take full-length 90-minute mock tests on YourMockTest under exam conditions before attempting the real RPSF — pacing under pressure is a separate skill from knowing the syllabus.
- Review Every Mistake: After each mock, spend more time reviewing wrong answers than attempting new questions — a repeated mistake in practice is a guaranteed mistake in the real exam.
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