🚉 RRB ASM – Assistant Station Master

🎯 Post under Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)
👨‍💼 Level: Graduate (12th + Degree required)
📋 Recruitment Body: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)

✅ Selection Process:

1. CBT Stage 1 – Preliminary Exam

2. CBT Stage 2 – Main Exam

3. CBAT (Computer-Based Aptitude Test)

4. Document Verification (DV)

5. Medical Examination

🧪 Stage 1 – CBT (Computer-Based Test)

✔️ Screening Exam (Qualifying Nature)

⏳ Time: 90 Minutes
❌ Negative Marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer

📚 RRB ASM – Detailed Syllabus (CBT Stage 1 & Stage 2)

📝 Same subjects in both stages; only difficulty increases in Stage 2.

📐 1. Mathematics

• Number System

• BODMAS

• Decimals & Fractions

• LCM & HCF

• Ratio & Proportion

• Percentages

• Average

• Profit & Loss

• Simple & Compound Interest

• Time, Work & Wages

• Time, Speed & Distance

• Algebra – Basic Equations

• Geometry – Lines, Angles, Triangles

• Mensuration – Area, Volume

• Trigonometry – Basics (Heights & Distances)

• Data Interpretation – Charts, Tables, Graphs

🧠 2. General Intelligence & Reasoning

• Analogies

• Coding & Decoding

• Mathematical Operations

• Number Series

• Blood Relations

• Direction & Distance

• Syllogism

• Venn Diagrams

• Puzzles & Seating Arrangement

• Decision Making

• Statement & Assumptions

• Classification

• Clock & Calendar

• Non-Verbal Reasoning – Mirror Image, Water Image

🌍 3. General Awareness

• Indian History (Ancient, Medieval, Modern)

• Indian Geography

• Indian Constitution & Polity

• Indian Economy

• Budget & Economic Surveys

• Science & Technology

• Environmental Issues

• Sports & Awards

• Important Days & Events

• Books & Authors

• Government Schemes & Initiatives

• Railways in News

• Current Affairs – National & International (Last 6 Months)

💻 CBT Stage 2 – Mains Exam

⏳ Time: 90 Minutes
📌 More conceptual & deeper-level questions than Stage 1

🧠 CBAT – Computer-Based Aptitude Test

👉 Only for ASM, Station Master, and Traffic Assistant posts
✔️ Conducted after CBT Stage 2
✔️ No Negative Marking
✔️ Only for merit consideration, must score 42 marks (minimum) in each test module (no relaxation)

🧪 Aptitude Test Includes:

• Memory Test

• Concentration Test

• Perceptual Speed

• Reasoning Ability

• Information Ordering

• Observation Test

• Decision Making

• Mental Alertness

✅ Tests are psychology-based and conducted on computer terminals
📌 Final merit = 70% CBT Stage 2 + 30% CBAT (Only for ASM/TA)

📋 Final Selection

1. CBT 1 – Qualifying

2. CBT 2 – Marks considered

3. CBAT – (For ASM & TA only)

4. Document Verification

5. Medical Fitness Test

🎯 Preparation Tips – StepUP Education

✅ Focus on Reasoning + GK – Highly scoring
✅ Practice CBT-style full-length tests (Mock Tests)
✅ Strengthen Speed + Accuracy
✅ Practice CBAT sample tests
✅ Stay updated with Current Affairs