As per the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) official notification, CEN No. 08/2026, the selection process consists of a Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination.
1. RRB Station Master Exam Pattern 2026
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Question Type | Objective Multiple Choice |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Normalization | Applicable for multiple shifts |
2. Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions/Marks |
|---|---|
| Basic Science, Mathematics & Analytical Capability | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
3. RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026
Basic Science, Mathematics & Analytical Capability (60 Marks)
- Basic Science & Mathematics: Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Percentage, Profit and Loss, Discounts, Time, Speed and Distance, Work and Power, Algebra, Linear Equations, Arithmetic Progression, LCM, HCF, Geometry, Trigonometry, Area and Volume, Probability, Statistics, Units and Measurements, Mass, Weight, Density, Energy, Kinetic Energy, Friction, Velocity, Heat, Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: Data analysis from text and tables, Charts, Graphs, Scatter Plots, Pie Charts, Statistical Curve Distribution, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency and Data Arrangement.
Logical Capability (20 Marks)
- Logical Reasoning
- Binary Logic
- Syllogism
- Clocks and Calendars
- Assumptions
- Blood Relations and Family Tree
- Logic-Based Puzzles
- Reading Comprehension, including main ideas, supporting ideas, application, logical structure and writing style.
Mental Reasoning (20 Marks)
- Analogy
- Series Completion
- Coding-Decoding
- Ranking-Based Questions
- Arrangement-Based Problems
Note: The syllabus topics are illustrative and not necessarily exhaustive.
4. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Up to 8 times the vacancies, RRB-wise |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Qualifying Requirement | Minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery |
| Negative Marking | No negative marking |
| CBT Weightage | 70% |
| CBAT Weightage | 30% |
Candidates must qualify in each test battery of the CBAT. No relaxation in the minimum T-Score is permitted for any category. Candidates shortlisted for the aptitude test must also produce the prescribed vision certificate in original.
5. Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
These minimum qualifying marks also apply to Ex-Servicemen candidates according to their respective community category.
6. Selection Process
The recruitment process will be completed through the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
The final merit list will be prepared from candidates who qualify in the CBAT, with 70% weightage for CBT and 30% weightage for CBAT.
