Preparing for the RPF (Railway Protection Force) SI (Sub-Inspector) exam can be a challenging task, especially if you are unsure about the type of questions to expect. One of the most effective ways to understand the exam pattern, difficulty level, and commonly asked topics is by practicing RPF SI Previous Year Question Papers.
RPF SI 2024 Question Papers, Download PDFs
Given below are the RPF SI previous year papers from 2019 – 2024. It is recommended that candidates download these papers to gain confidence and increase their selection chances for the SI recruitment.
RPF SI Question Papers 2024, Download PDFs
The table below shows the RPF SI PYPs for 2024. Candidates can download the shift-wise papers from the given links:
RPF SI 2019 PYPs PDF
We have given below the RPF SI 2019 previous year question papers for the exam aspirants. Download the free PDFs to know the difficulty level of the questions asked:
What is the RPF SI Exam Pattern?
The RPF SI Exam Pattern consists of three major stages – General Awareness, Arithmetic, and General Intelligence and Reasoning. Check out the details tabulated below:
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Total Marks: 120
- Marking Criteria: +1 for every correct answer
- Negative Marking: -1/3 for every incorrect answer
| Subjects | Questions | Marks |
| Basic Arithmetics | 35 | 35 |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
If you are finding it difficult to maintain accuracy in RPF SI PYPs, starting your practice with RRB Group D PYQs can help you build confidence and reduce errors before moving to RPF-level questions. Similarly, PYQs from other Railway exams can be used strategically. Below are the links to pages to download PYQ PDFs of all major Railway Exams:
FAQs
Candidates can download the previous year’s papers from the direct link mentioned in this blog.
Yes, the previous year question papers provide a better understanding of the exam and the types of questions to the candidates.
We have provided direct download links for RPF SI Previous Year Question Paper in this article for easy access.
Yes, the questions from previous years often reflect the exam’s structure and subject matter, making them relevant for current preparation.
It’s best to start solving previous year question papers as soon as you have a good grasp of the syllabus, ideally a few months before the exam date.

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