1. Statutory Eligibility Criteria
Undergraduate Posts (Levels 2 & 3): 18 to 33 Years. Graduate Posts (Levels 5 & 6): 18 to 36 Years (including temporary 3-year age concession). Standard relaxations: OBC-NCL +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs.
Undergraduate posts require 12th (+2 Stage) with at least 50% marks. Graduate posts require a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Citizen of India.
No restriction within the age limit.
2. Multi-Stage Selection Framework
Screening test common for all posts. 40 General Awareness, 30 Math, 30 Reasoning. Duration: 90 Minutes. 1/3rd negative marking.
50 General Awareness, 35 Math, 35 Reasoning. Duration: 90 Minutes. Merit-determining stage.
CBAT strictly for Station Master (Score weightage: 70% CBT-2 + 30% CBAT). Typing test (30 WPM Eng / 25 WPM Hindi) for clerical posts.
3. Examination Scheme & Syllabus
Features 1/3rd negative marking penalty across both stages.
| Section / Paper | Questions | Marks | Duration | Negative Marking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CBT-1: General Awareness | 40 | 40 | 90 Mins (Composite) | 1/3rd mark |
| CBT-1: Mathematics | 30 | 30 | 90 Mins (Composite) | 1/3rd mark |
| CBT-1: General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 | 90 Mins (Composite) | 1/3rd mark |
| CBT-2: General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 90 Mins (Composite) | 1/3rd mark |
| CBT-2: Mathematics | 35 | 35 | 90 Mins (Composite) | 1/3rd mark |
| CBT-2: General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 | 90 Mins (Composite) | 1/3rd mark |
4. 7th CPC Pay Scale & Career Growth
Level 2 (₹19,900) to Level 6 (₹35,400) under the 7th CPC Matrix
Starting Basic & In-Hand Range:₹19,900 (Junior Clerk) to ₹35,400 (Station Master / Commercial Apprentice) (Estimated in-hand: ₹33,000 to ₹68,000 per month (Station Masters also receive Night Duty Allowance and Running Allowances).)
- Station Master (Level 6) -> Station Superintendent (Level 7) -> Assistant Operations Manager (Group B Gazetted)
- Goods Guard (Level 5) -> Passenger Guard (Level 6) -> Mail/Express Guard (Level 6)
5. Frequently Asked Questions (Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC))
What is the medical standard for Station Master in RRB NTPC?
The medical standard for Station Master is Aye-Two (A-2): Distance Vision must be 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test). Must pass tests for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, and Night Vision. No spectacles are permitted for A-2 entry.
What is the score weightage for final Station Master merit?
The final merit list for Station Master is prepared giving 70% weightage to marks obtained in CBT-2 and 30% weightage to marks scored in the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).
Are CBT-1 marks included in the final merit list?
No. CBT-1 is purely a screening test to shortlist candidates for CBT-2 at the ratio of 1:20 (20 times the number of vacancies per level).
What is the in-hand salary of a Railway Station Master in a Class X city?
A Station Master at Level 6 (Basic ₹35,400) posted in a Class X city receives an approximate in-hand monthly salary of ₹58,000 to ₹64,000, excluding night duty and national holiday allowances.
Is there negative marking in RRB NTPC examinations?
Yes. There is a penalty of 1/3rd (0.333) marks for every incorrect answer in both CBT-1 and CBT-2.