RRB Station Master Recruitment Syllabus 2026 - Summary
RRB Station Master syllabus is the official examination curriculum and testing scheme issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, for recruiting Station Master positions under CEN 08/2026. Candidates preparing for the recruitment test can review the question pattern, section weightage, and aptitude test criteria on rrbapply.gov.in.
The selection process has two stages: a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) and a mandatory Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). For vacancy numbers, pay level, and online registration dates, check the RRB Station Master recruitment 2026 notification. Candidates also preparing for wider clerical or non-technical railway posts can review the RRB NTPC syllabus.
RRB Station Master Exam Pattern 2026
The computer-based test contains 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks, with an examination duration of 120 minutes (2 hours). Each question carries 1 mark, and 1/3rd (0.33) marks are deducted for every incorrect response:
| Section | Component / Subject Area | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Section A1 | Basic Science & Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 120 minutes (2 hours) |
| Section A2 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 30 | |
| Section B1 | Logical Reasoning & Mental Capability | 20 | 20 | |
| Section B2 | Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20 | |
| Total | All 4 Core Areas | 100 | 100 | 120 minutes |
RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026
The syllabus tests scientific principles, numerical problem-solving, data assessment, reasoning logic, and English comprehension:
| Subject Area | Prescribed Topics |
|---|---|
| Basic Science & Mathematics | Units and measurements, mass, weight, work, energy, speed, velocity, heat, basic electricity, levers, number systems, percentages, ratios, profit and loss, time and work, algebra, geometry, and basic statistics |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | Tables, bar charts, line graphs, pie diagrams, Venn diagrams, multi-source data interpretation, data sufficiency, and data arrangement problems |
| Logical Reasoning | Binary logic, syllogisms, analogies, coding-decoding, blood relations, clocks and calendars, statement assumptions, and puzzle arrangements |
| Reading Comprehension | Passage reading, factual comprehension, drawing contextual inferences, sentence correction, and vocabulary interpretation |
Computer Based Aptitude Test and final selection
Candidates qualifying in the CBT are shortlisted for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) at an 8:1 ratio against vacancies. The CBAT tests attention, memory, spatial scanning, and operational decision-making across five batteries. Applicants must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each battery to qualify. Final merit is compiled by giving 70 percent weightage to CBT marks and 30 percent weightage to CBAT scores, followed by A-2 medical fitness verification.
