RPF SI

RPF SI exam is conducted in multiple shifts, as a result of which, there is are variations in the difficulty level of question papers. To adjust the variations in the difficulty level of question papers across various sessions, normalisation of marks is done. The normalisation is done using the standardised formula. 

The details regarding the marking scheme is explained below:There are 120 questions in total and each question is for one markThe maximum score is 120For each correct answer, a candidate is awarded one markAnd for each incorrect answer, there is a deduction of 1/3 marksThere is no deduction of marks for unattempted questions

For correct answers, candidates score one mark. 1/3 marks are deducted for wrong answers. The formula to calculate the scores is given below:Total score= (Number of Right answers) x 1 – (Number of incorrect answers) x 1/3

The process to calculate the score using the answer key is given below.In the answer key, the correct answers are shown in green colourIf the answer is correct then the blue and green colour line can be seen on the same optionCandidates need to count the number of correct and incorrect answersMultiply the number of right answers by one and incorrect answers by 1/3Deduct the total sum of the incorrect answers from the correct ones that will give candidates their probable score

The best books for RPF SI General Awareness are given below:Books NameAuthor/PublicationLucent G.K.Dr. Binay Karna and Manwendra MukulLucent General ScienceLucent

To ace this section, candidates need to understand the concept. Check the list of RPF Books to prepare for the Mathematics section below.Books NameAuthor/PublicationQuantitative Aptitude For Competitive ExaminationsR.S.AggarwalFasttrack Objective ArithmeticArihant PublicationsObjective ArithmeticS ChandQuantitative Aptitude for all Competitive ExaminationsAbhijit Guha

The Reasoning section is one of the most scoring sections. Candidates must aim to prepare it properly. Candidates must choose the books which provide them the best tips and tricks for the exam. The list of best books for Reasoning section is given below:Books NameAuthor/PublicationA modern approach to verbal & Non-verbal reasoningDr. R.S. AggarwalA new approach to ReasoningB S Sijwali & S Sijwali ArihantAnalytical ReasoningM K Pandey

The structure of RPF SI exam pattern is given below.SectionsMarksGeneral Awareness50Arithmetic35General Intelligence & reasoning35

RPF SI exam pattern is such that it comprises CBT 1, PET/PMT, Document Verification and Medical Exam. The CBT comprises three sections. The standard of questions is of graduation-level. Each question carries one mark and there is also negative marks. Candidates are required to obtain 35 per cent marks (30 per cent marks by SC and ST candidates) to qualify the CBT. Questions in the test are asked from General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. The test carries a total of 120 marks. PET is qualifying in nature and candidates are given different tasks. 

The following documents are required along with the RPF SI admit card:Voter CardAadhaar CardPrintout of e-AadhaarPassportIdentity Card issued by the employer in case the candidate is a Govt. EmployeeSchool / College / University Photo ID