Overview
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 has been announced through Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 by the Railway Recruitment Boards under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. The notification invites online applications for 1215 Station Master vacancies in various Zonal Railways of Indian Railways.
Eligible graduate candidates can apply online through the official application portal from 27 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). Candidates can submit only one application and choose only one RRB, so they should check the vacancy table and eligibility details carefully before applying.
Vacancy Details
The notification states a total of 1215 vacancies for the Station Master post across all RRBs. The detailed RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancy distribution is given in Annexure-B of the official notification.
| Post Name | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) | Level in 7th CPC | Initial Pay | Medical Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Station Master | 1215 | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400 | A-2 |
The RRB-wise vacancy table in Annexure-B shows a total of 1265 vacancies, while the vacancy-at-a-glance section states 1215 vacancies. Candidates should follow the official notification and any later corrigendum for the final position.
Eligibility
Candidates must meet the eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online application submission, which is 23:59 hrs on 25 November 2026.
- Candidates must hold a Graduate degree from a recognised University or its equivalent.
- Candidates waiting for the final result of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible to apply.
- The applicant must be a citizen of India or belong to another eligible nationality category mentioned in the notification.
- Candidates must meet the prescribed A-2 medical standard, including the required vision standards.
- Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the Station Master post.
- Candidates already serving in Central/State Government departments, Railways, or Public Sector Undertakings must inform their employer and produce a No Objection Certificate if shortlisted.
Age Limit
The age limit for the Station Master post is 20 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027. The date of birth must fall between 02 January 1994 and 01 January 2007 for UR and EWS candidates.
- OBC-Non Creamy Layer: 3 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
- SC/ST: 5 years relaxation in the upper age limit.
- Ex-Servicemen: Age relaxation as stated in the notification, after deduction of length of service.
- Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway staff and substitutes with at least 3 years of service: Upper age limit of 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC-NCL, and 45 years for SC/ST.
- Widowed, divorced, or judicially separated women candidates who have not remarried: Upper age limit of 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC-NCL, and 40 years for SC/ST.
No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation on more than one ground, only the highest applicable relaxation will be allowed.
Salary and Benefits
The Station Master post carries an initial pay of Rs. 35,400 under 7th CPC Level 6. The notification does not state additional allowances separately for this post.
Selected candidates will have to undergo prescribed training. During the training period, only stipend will be paid as applicable. Selected candidates may also have to execute a surety and/or indemnity bond wherever necessary at the time of joining.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of indicative notice in Employment News | 24 October 2026 |
| Opening date and time of online application | 27 October 2026 |
| Closing date and time of online application | 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last date for application fee payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Application modification window | 28 November 2026 to 07 December 2026 |
| CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination dates | NOT STATED |
How to Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Applications must be submitted online only through the link provided on the unified official RRB website. Candidates can apply to only one RRB; multiple applications will lead to rejection of all applications.
- Visit the unified official RRB website at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and open the application link for CEN No. 08/2026.
- Create an account using a valid personal mobile number and active email ID. Candidates who already created an account for RRB CENs in 2024, 2025, or 2026 should use the same login credentials.
- Authenticate identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar, as advised in the notification.
- Check the Post Parameters and RRB-wise vacancy table, then choose one RRB and provide the order of Railway Zone preferences.
- Fill in the online application with correct personal, educational, category, and address details.
- Capture a live photograph during the application process as per the prescribed instructions. A pre-existing photograph cannot be uploaded.
- Upload the scanned signature in JPG/JPEG format. The file size must be between 30 KB and 49 KB.
- Pay the examination fee online through internet banking, debit/credit card, or UPI.
- Submit the application and keep the confirmation received through email and SMS for future reference.
The application fee is Rs. 500 for all candidates except concession categories. For Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Community, and Economically Backward Class candidates, the fee is Rs. 250. The refundable portion, where applicable, will be credited after appearing in the CBT, subject to the conditions in the notification.
Selection Process
The selection process consists of four stages:
Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) → Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination
The CBT will have 100 questions and a duration of 120 minutes. There will be negative marking, with 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. The CBT will include Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability, Logical Capability, and Mental Reasoning.
Candidates equal to 8 times the RRB-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for the CBAT based on CBT merit. Candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery of the CBAT. The final merit will give 70% weightage to CBT and 30% weightage to CBAT, considering only candidates who qualify in the CBAT.
Frequently Asked Questions
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