RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026: Quick Answer
The RRB Station Master syllabus 2026 has three sections in a single-stage CBT of 100 questions (100 marks) in 120 minutes: Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability (60 marks), Logical Capability (20 marks) and Mental Reasoning (20 marks). There is no General Awareness section, 1/3 mark is deducted for each wrong answer, and shortlisted candidates then take a CBAT (psycho test) where final merit is 70% CBT + 30% CBAT.
Key takeaway (official): This is a new pattern. Under CEN 08/2026 (Station Master), Para 3.2 and 15, there is only one CBT (not CBT-1 and CBT-2), English Reading Comprehension is part of the paper, and Data Analysis & Interpretation alone carries 30 marks. Station Master is also not part of the 2026 NTPC notices, so the RRB NTPC syllabus does not apply to this post.
Dates, post-wise vacancies, fee and how to apply are in our RRB Station Master recruitment 2026 post.
Status as of 28 Oct 2026: Online applications run from 27.10.2026 to 25.11.2026 (23:59 hrs) on rrbapply.gov.in, fee payment closes 27.11.2026, and the correction window is 28.11.2026 to 07.12.2026. The CBT date has not been announced yet. Corrigendum No. 1 (27.10.2026) corrected the total vacancies for all RRBs to 1,265 posts; the original "at a glance" table had printed 1,215.
RRB Station Master 2026: Key Facts from CEN 08/2026
| Item | Official detail |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN No. 08/2026, Station Master |
| Pay | Level 6 (7th CPC), initial pay Rs 35,400 |
| Vacancies | 1,265 (Annexure-B total) |
| Age | 20 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027 (relaxation as per CEN) |
| Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Medical standard | A-2 (distant vision 6/9, 6/9 without glasses) |
| Fee | Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded on appearing in CBT); Rs 250 for female, transgender, ExSM, SC/ST, minority and EBC candidates (refunded on appearing) |
| Selection | Single CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Exam |
Check eligibility for your own date of birth with our age calculator.
RRB Station Master Exam Pattern 2026 (Single-Stage CBT)
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability | 60 | 60 |
| - Basic Science & Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| - Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Capability (Logical Reasoning + Reading Comprehension) | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Duration: 120 minutes (Para 15.1).
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
- Normalisation: applied when the CBT is held in multiple shifts.
- Language: CBT questions are available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages; they are shown in the medium you chose in the application and in English (Para 16 of the CEN). The RC passages are in English.
- The CEN says the section-wise split is indicative and the actual paper may vary slightly.
Minimum qualifying marks in the CBT
| Category | Minimum marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
These also apply to Ex-servicemen according to their community.
RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026: Section-wise Topics
1. Basic Science & Mathematics (30 marks)
| Mathematics | Basic Science |
|---|---|
| Number System, LCM, HCF | Units and Measurements |
| Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Percentages | Mass, Weight and Density |
| Profit, Loss & Discounts | Work, Power, Energy, Kinetic Energy |
| Time, Speed, Distance; Power & Work | Friction |
| Algebra, Linear Equations, Arithmetic Progression | Speed, Velocity, Relative Velocity |
| Geometry and Trigonometry, Area & Volumes | Heat and Temperature |
| Probability and Statistics (basic level only) | Basic Electricity; Levers and Simple Machines |
Revise formulas quickly with our RRB NTPC maths formulas sheet; most arithmetic topics overlap. For the physics part, the science numericals for RRB ALP and JE page covers work, power, energy and electricity at a similar level.
2. Data Analysis & Interpretation (30 marks)
Multi-source data analysis: examining, analysing and drawing inferences from text, tables and graphs - charts, graphs, scatter plots, pie charts, statistical curve distribution, Venn diagrams, data sufficiency and data arrangement. This is the single biggest block in the paper and rewards fast calculation with percentages and ratios.
3. Logical Capability (20 marks)
| Logical Reasoning | Reading Comprehension |
|---|---|
| Binary logic | English passages on history, society, literature, science, environment, abstract topics, mythology, technology and culture |
| Syllogism | Questions on main idea and supporting idea |
| Clocks & Calendars | Application of the passage |
| Assumptions | Logical structure and style of the paragraph |
| Blood Relations, Family Tree | |
| Logic-based puzzles |
Practise with the RRB NTPC syllogism mock test.
4. Mental Reasoning (20 marks)
- Analogy - find the relationship in one pair and apply it to another.
- Series completion - spot the pattern in a number sequence and predict the next term.
- Coding-Decoding.
- Ranking and Arrangement problems.
Try the RRB NTPC coding-decoding mock test for timed practice. The CEN adds that all listed topics are illustrative, not exhaustive.
RRB Station Master CBAT 2026 (Computer Based Aptitude Test)
| CBAT rule (Para 15.2) | Detail |
|---|---|
| Who is called | 8 times the RRB-wise vacancies, community-wise, on CBT merit |
| Must carry | Vision Certificate in original (Annexure VI / VI A); without it you cannot sit CBAT |
| Language | English and Hindi only |
| Qualifying standard | Minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery, for every category; no relaxation |
| Negative marking | None |
| Merit | Only CBAT-qualified candidates; 70% CBT + 30% CBAT |
The CEN points candidates to RDSO's Psychology "Candidate's Corner" for information on the test batteries. Because CBAT is qualifying per battery and counts for 30% of merit, it deserves practice, not just a last-week glance.
RRB Station Master Selection Process 2026
- Single-stage CBT - screening; normalised scores used to shortlist 8x vacancies for CBAT.
- CBAT - qualify in every battery (T-score 42).
- Document Verification - candidates equal to vacancies, on 70:30 combined merit and railway options. Ties are broken by age (older first), then alphabetical order of given name.
- Medical Examination - A-2 standard.
How to Use This Syllabus: Preparation Priorities
| Priority | Section | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 marks, nearly a third of the paper |
| 2 | Basic Maths + Science | 30 marks; formula-based, high accuracy possible |
| 3 | Mental + Logical Reasoning | 40 marks together across two sections |
| 4 | Reading Comprehension | New for railway exams; read one English editorial a day |
| 5 | CBAT | Qualifying in each battery plus 30% weight |
With 1/3 negative marking, avoid blind guesses. Build speed with an NTPC-level paper such as the RRB NTPC CBT 1 full mock test, but skip its GK questions since this CBT has none. For pay details of Level 6, see our RRB NTPC salary guide, and browse all railway exams on the RRB hub and RRB NTPC page.
FAQs on RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026
Is there GK in the RRB Station Master exam 2026?
No. CEN 08/2026 lists only Basic Science and Mathematics, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Logical Capability (including English RC) and Mental Reasoning. There is no General Awareness section.
How many CBTs are there for RRB Station Master 2026?
One. The CEN prescribes a single-stage CBT of 100 questions in 120 minutes, followed by CBAT, document verification and medical exam.
Station Master exam me negative marking kitni hai?
CBT me har galat answer par 1/3 mark kata jayega. CBAT me koi negative marking nahi hai.
What is the qualifying score in RRB Station Master CBAT?
A minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery, for all categories with no relaxation (Para 15.2).
RRB Station Master 2026 ki exam date kya hai?
28 October 2026 tak RRB ne CBT date announce nahi ki hai. Online form 25.11.2026 tak bhare ja sakte hain; date aane par hum yeh page update karenge.
How is the final merit list for Station Master prepared?
From CBAT-qualified candidates only, with 70% weightage to normalised CBT marks and 30% to CBAT marks.
Source: Railway Recruitment Boards, Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026, Station Master (official PDF on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in; text verified from an identical 46-page copy of the official PDF). All dates as of 28 Oct 2026.
- Related notes: RRB Station Master salary 2026.