RPF Constable Preparation Strategy 2025, Subject Wise Strategies

Developing a proper RPF Constable Preparation Strategy plan is an important part for candidates aspiring to appear for the examination. Candidates analyze the entire syllabus and exam pattern, identify their weak areas, and work accordingly. Understanding the exam format, using a good study plan, and aiming for the highest score are important. All aspirants planning to appear for the RPF Constable Exam, should check the article below for the best RPF Constable preparation strategy.

RPF Constable Exam Pattern 2025

Candidates preparing for the RPF Constable Exam should have a thorough understanding of the RPF Constable Exam Pattern and Syllabus. According to the RPF Constable Recruitment process, there will be a Computer-Based Test covering three subjects. We have provided the details of the exam pattern in the table below.

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks
Basic Arithmetic	35	35
General Intelligence and Reasoning	35	35
General Awareness	50	50
Total	120	120

• Duration: Candidates are given 1 hour and 30 minutes (90 minutes) to complete the entire exam.
• Marking System: Each correct answer is awarded 1 mark.
• Negative Marking: For every incorrect response, there is a penalty of 1/3 mark.
• Total Questions and Marks: The exam consists of a total of 120 questions with a cumulative mark value of 120.

RPF Constable Subject Wise Preparation

The RPF Constable Syllabus includes three subjects: Basic math, General intelligence and reasoning, and General Knowledge. Given below are the basic strategies to prepare for the examination:

Section	Strategy	Focus Areas
Basic Arithmetic	Master basics, memorize formulas, and key values.	Arithmetic formulas, tables, numerical problems
	Solve numerical problems from a standard book before moving to advanced questions.	Standard books, problem-solving
	Practice previous years’ papers and take mock tests.	Past papers, mock tests
	Identify and improve weak areas through practice.	Weak area analysis, improvement
	Maintain consistent practice for success.	Daily practice, revision
General Awareness	Cover Indian History, Art & Culture, Geography, Economics, Polity, Constitution, etc.	Wide coverage, equal attention to topics
	Focus more on difficult topics.	Topic-wise time allocation
	Start with basic textbooks and make one-liner notes for quick revision.	Basic textbooks, note-making
	Practice previous year papers to reinforce knowledge.	Exam pattern familiarity, past papers
	More practice improves understanding.	Concept reinforcement, confidence-building
General Intelligence & Reasoning	Develop logical and analytical skills.	Logical reasoning, analytical thinking
	Learn techniques for solving puzzles and tricky questions.	Problem-solving techniques, reasoning skills
	Practice previous years’ papers and take mock tests.	Past papers, mock tests
	Solve new questions to handle unseen ones in exams.	New question exposure, adaptability
	Practice under time constraints.	Time management, speed, accuracy

RPF Constable Books

Books are an essential part of the study plan for scoring well in an exam. Hence, candidates need to use only the best study materials. We have provided a list of the RPF Constable books for each subject.

Section	Books	Author
Arithmetic	Fast track objective Arithmetic	Rajesh Verma
Arithmetic	Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations	RS Aggarwal
Arithmetic	Objective Arithmetic	S Chand
Arithmetic	Quantitative Aptitude for all Competitive Examinations	Abhijit Guha
General Awareness	General Knowledge	Lucent
General Awareness	General Studies	Disha
General Awareness	General Knowledge Manual	Pearson
General Awareness	General Knowledge	Arihant
General Intelligence and Reasoning	A modern approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	RS Aggarwal
General Intelligence and Reasoning	A new approach to Reasoning	B S Sijwali & S Sijwali Arihant
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Analytical Reasoning	M K Pandey
General Intelligence and Reasoning	Reasoning Book for Competitive Examinations	Pearson

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