Railway RRB Station Master recruitment 2026 Syllabus
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 – Complete Syllabus
RRB Station Master recruitment under CEN 08/2026 has a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination.
The CBT consists of 100 questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes and negative marking of one-third mark for each wrong answer.
1. CBT Exam Pattern
Subject | Questions | Marks |
Basic Science, Mathematics & Analytical Capability | 60 | 60 |
Logical Capability | 20 | 20 |
Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
Total | 100 | 100 |
Exam duration: 120 minutes
Question type: Objective MCQs
Negative marking: 1/3 mark per incorrect answer
Medium: English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, including Marathi
Normalisation: Applicable for multiple shifts.
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2. Subject-wise Detailed Syllabus
A. Basic Science, Mathematics and Analytical Capability – 60 Marks
Part 1: Basic Science and Mathematics – 30 Marks
Mathematics
Number System
Ratio and Proportion
Average
Percentage
Profit, Loss and Discount
Time, Speed and Distance
Work and Power
Algebra and Linear Equations
Arithmetic Progression
LCM and HCF
Geometry and Trigonometry
Area and Volume
Basic Probability and Statistics
Basic Science
Units and Measurements
Mass, Weight and Density
Work, Power and Energy
Kinetic Energy
Friction
Speed, Velocity and Relative Velocity
Heat and Temperature
Basic Electricity
Levers and Simple Machines
B. Data Analysis and Interpretation – 30 Marks
Analysis of text-based data
Tabular Data Interpretation
Bar Graphs and Charts
Pie Charts
Scatter Plots
Statistical Curves and Distributions
Venn Diagrams
Data Sufficiency
Data Arrangement
Drawing conclusions from multiple sources of data
C. Logical Capability – 20 Marks
Logical Reasoning
Binary Logic
Syllogism
Clocks and Calendars
Assumptions
Blood Relations
Family Tree
Logic-based Puzzles
Reading Comprehension
Reading passages in English
Main Idea and Supporting Ideas
Application-based Questions
Logical Structure of Paragraphs
Understanding the author's style
Passages may relate to history, society, literature, science, environment, technology, culture and other subjects.
D. Mental Reasoning – 20 Marks
Analogy
Number Series
Series Completion
Coding and Decoding
Ranking Problems
Arrangement-based Questions
Identifying relationships and patterns
3. Qualifying Marks in CBT
Category | Minimum qualifying percentage |
UR | 40% |
EWS | 40% |
OBC-NCL | 30% |
SC | 30% |
ST | 25% |
These are minimum qualifying marks, not guaranteed selection cut-offs.
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4. CBAT – Computer Based Aptitude Test
Candidates shortlisted through CBT must appear for the CBAT.
Important points:
Candidates are shortlisted up to eight times the number of vacancies, RRB-wise, subject to the notification's rules.
A prescribed vision certificate must be produced in original.
CBAT assesses aptitude relevant to Station Master duties.
Candidates must qualify the applicable aptitude-test requirements to proceed in recruitment.
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5. Recommended Study Plan
Subject | Daily study time |
Mathematics and Basic Science | 2 hours |
Data Analysis | 1 hour |
Logical Capability | 1 hour |
Mental Reasoning | 1 hour |
Mock tests and revision | 1 hour |
Total | 6 hours |
6. Important Preparation Books
Mathematics: R.S. Aggarwal – Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning: R.S. Aggarwal – Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
General Science: NCERT Classes 6–10
General Science revision: Lucent General Science
Reading comprehension: Practice passages from English comprehension books
Previous-year questions: RRB NTPC and other relevant Railway CBT papers for practice
7. Official Links
Important: The subject-wise syllabus and marks above are taken from the available text of CEN 08/2026. Refer to the official notification for final instructions and any amendments.
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