RRB NTPC Station Master Syllabus 2024 & CBT/CBAT Exam Pattern

RRB NTPC Station Master Exam 2024 is one of the most awaited, highly competitive exams conducted by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for aspiring candidates seeking a position as a Station Master in Indian Railways.

To clear this highly competitive and prestigious exam, candidates must understand the exam pattern and syllabus carefully. This article provides a detailed overview of RRB NTPC Station Master syllabus along with CBT & CBAT exam pattern for 2024-2025.

RRB NTPC Station Master CBT Exam Pattern 2024

The selection process for station master involves the following stages:

1. 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1)
2. 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2)
3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
4. Document Verification
5. Medical Examination

RRB NTPC Station Master (Graduate Level) Examination Pattern

• CBT-1 (Prelims) and CBT-2 are objective-type exams that consists of multiple-choice questions (MCQs). It is divided into several sections that test the candidate’s general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning.
• 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-1): Common for all notified posts of this CEN 05/2024.
• 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT-2): shall be based on qualification marks obtained by candidates in 1st Stage CBT.

RRB NTPC 1st Stage CBT-1 (Prelims) Exam Pattern

1. Mode of Examination: Online (Computer Based Test)
2. Question Type: Objective type (MCQs)
3. Total Number of Questions: 100 Questions
4. Maximum Marks: 100 Marks
5. Exam Time: 90 minutes (1 hour & 30 Minutes) (For PwBD: 2 Hours)
6. Negative Marking Scheme: There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
7. Question Paper Language: The question paper will be provided in English language by default, but candidates can select their local/regional language from drop down menu. The languages listed are Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
8. Subjects Concerned: General Awareness, Mathematics, General intelligence and Reasoning.

RRB NTPC 2nd Stage CBT-2 (Main) Exam Pattern

1. Mode of Examination: Online (Computer Based Test)
2. Question Type: Objective type (MCQs)
3. Total Number of Questions: 120 Questions
4. Maximum Marks: 120 Marks
5. Exam Time: 120 minutes (2 Hours)
6. Negative Marking Scheme: There will be negative marking and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
7. Note: Syllabus, Question Paper Languages and Subjects are same as CBT Stage-1 (Prelims).

RRB Station Master Syllabus 2024

Note: Syllabus for Station Master is same for CBT-1 and CBT-2. However, exam pattern/scheme is different. See CBT Prelim and CBT Main Scheme above.

Mathematics Syllabus

1. Number System
2. Decimals
3. Fractions
4. LCM & HCF
5. Ratio and Proportions
6. Percentage
7. Mensuration
8. Time and Work
9. Time and Distance
10. Simple and Compound Interest
11. Profit and Loss
12. Elementary Algebra
13. Geometry and Trigonometry
14. Elementary Statistics etc.

General Intelligence & Reasoning Syllabus

1. Analogies
2. Completion of Number and Alphabetical Series
3. Coding and Decoding
4. Mathematical Operations
5. Similarities and Differences
6. Relationships
7. Analytical Reasoning
8. Syllogism, Jumbling
9. Venn Diagrams
10. Puzzle
11. Data Sufficiency
12. Statement- Conclusion
13. Statement- Courses of Action
14. Decision Making
15. Maps
16. Interpretation of Graphs etc.

General Awareness Syllabus

1. Current Events of National and International Importance
2. Games and Sports
3. Art and Culture of India
4. Indian Literature
5. Monuments and Places of India
6. General Science and Life Science (up to 10th CBSE)
7. History of India and Freedom Struggle
8. Physical, Social and Economic Geography of India and World
9. Indian Polity and Governance
10. Constitution and Political system
11. General Scientific and Technological Developments including Space and Nuclear Program of India
12. UN and Other important World Organisations
13. Environmental Issues Concerning India and World at Large
14. Basics of Computers and Computer Applications
15. Common Abbreviations
16. Transport Systems in India
17. Indian Economy
18. Famous Personalities of India and World
19. Flagship Government Programs
20. Flora and Fauna of India
21. Important GovernmentPublic Sector Organisations of India etc.

Minimum Qualifying Marks

1. Stage One (CBT-1): Minimum percentage of qualifying marks in CBT-1 for eligibility in various categories: UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC (Non creamy layer) 30%, SC 30% and ST-25%.
2. Stage Two (CBT-2): The candidates need to secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each paper section to qualify for CBAT that is, general awareness, mathematics, general intelligence and reasoning. This is applicable to all candidates irrespective of community or category.

Station Master Medical Standard Test

Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision. (A2 as prescribed in RRB NTPC Graduate Notification)

Important Dates

Important Links

• Must See: RRB Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor & Clerk Syllabus 2024 (Exam Pattern)
• Must See: RRB Account Assistant & Junior/Senior Clerk Cum Typist Syllabus (Pattern 2024)
• Also See: RRB Goods Train Manager Syllabus CBT (1 & 2) Online Exam Pattern
• Latest RRB Recruitment & Job Notifications: https://4syllabus.in/tag/rrb/
• RRB NTPC Undergraduate Detailed Notification 2024: CLICK HERE
• RRB NTPC Graduate Detailed Notification 2024: CLICK HERE
• Official RRB Website: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

RRB NTPC Station Master Exam 2024 offers a great opportunity for candidates seeking a stable and prestigious career as station master in Indian Railways. Good understanding of syllabus and exam pattern for the CBT and CBAT stages is essential to crack this exam.

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