RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Notification Released - Apply Online for 1,215 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a recruitment notification for candidates who aspire to become Station Masters in Indian Railways. The RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 has been issued against Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026.

The online application process will begin on October 2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the RRB Application Portal. Candidates who hold a Recognised University Degree must consult the notification to learn about the vacancy details, age limit, fee and selection process.

Note: The total vacancies reported are 1215 and 1265. Candidates are advised to check the notification, for confirmation.

Job Details

Particulars

Details

Organisation

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)

Ministry

Ministry of Railways, Government of India

Post Name

Station Master

Advertisement Number

CEN 08/2026

Total Vacancies

1,215 reported; official total requires verification

Job Category

Central Government Railway Jobs

Job Location

Various railway zones across India

Qualification

Graduation from a recognised university, subject to notification conditions

Application Mode

Online

Reported Application Start Date

27 October 2026

Reported Last Date

25 November 2026

Pay Level

Level 6, 7th CPC, as reported

Initial Basic Pay

₹35,400 per month, as reported

Selection Process

CBT, CBAT, document verification and medical examination

Official Application Portal

https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

Important Dates

Candidates should carefully verify the following dates with the official recruitment notice.

Event

Date

Notification announcement

October 2026

Online application begins

27 October 2026

Last date to apply online

25 November 2026

Last date for fee payment

27 November 2026, as reported

Application correction window

28 November–7 December 2026, as reported

Computer Based Test (CBT)

To be confirmed
Do not leave the last date to apply, keep visiting the official RRB site for updates, rectifications and revised dates for application.

Vacancy Details

This recruitment is for filling up the vacant posts of Station Masters in various railway zones.
Certain reports mention 1215 posts while others mention a total of 1265 posts. This discrepancy can be resolved by referring to the official CEN 08/2026 notification and vacancy annexures.
Candidates can refer to the official vacancy chart to know the exact number of posts available under each Railway Recruitment Board, railway zone and reservation category.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must compare the following qualification requirements with the official notification:
  1. Applicants must possess a bachelors degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognised university.
  2. Candidates who are appearing for or awaiting their final qualifying results should follow the rules and cut‑off dates mentioned in the notification.
  3. Any additional requirements prescribed by the Railway Recruitment Boards must also be satisfied.
A degree alone does not guarantee eligibility. Applicants must confirm that their qualification meets the requirements, in CEN 08/2026.

Age Limit

Age Criteria

Details

Minimum Age

20 Years

Maximum Age

33 Years

Age Calculation Date

1 January 2027

UR/EWS Date of Birth Range

2 January 1994 to 1 January 2007

Category-Wise Date of Birth Criteria

Category

Not Born Before

Not Born After

UR/EWS

2 January 1994

1 January 2007

OBC-NCL

2 January 1991

1 January 2007

SC/ST

2 January 1989

1 January 2007

Age Relaxation

Category

Relaxation / Maximum Age

OBC-NCL

3 Years

SC/ST

5 Years

Eligible Ex-Servicemen

Service-Based Relaxation with Applicable Category Concession

Eligible Railway Group C / Erstwhile Group D Staff with Minimum 3 Years of Service - UR/EWS

40 Years

Eligible Railway Staff - OBC-NCL

43 Years

Eligible Railway Staff - SC/ST

45 Years

Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried - UR/EWS

35 Years

Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried - OBC-NCL

38 Years

Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried - SC/ST

40 Years

Medical Standard

Medical Requirement

Prescribed Standard

Medical Category

A-2

Distant Vision

6/9, 6/9 without Glasses

Near Vision

Sn 0.6, 0.6 without Glasses

Colour Vision

Must Pass

Binocular Vision

Must Pass

Night Vision

Must Pass

Myopic Vision

Must Pass

Final selection is subject to the prescribed railway medical standards for the Station Master post. Candidates should read the relevant medical requirements carefully before applying.

Salary Details

Salary Particulars

Details

Post Name

Station Master

Pay Level

Level 6

Initial Basic Pay

Rs. 35,400

Pay Structure

7th CPC Pay Matrix

Allowances

As Admissible under Railway Rules

Application Fee

Candidate Category

Application Fee

Refund on Appearing in CBT

All Candidates Except Concessional Categories

Rs. 500

Rs. 400, less Applicable Bank Charges

Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities and Eligible EBC Candidates

Rs. 250

Rs. 250, less Applicable Bank Charges

Application Fee Refund Conditions

  • Candidate must appear the CBT to get eligible for the refund of applicable fee.
  • Refund amount will be credited in bank account seeded with Aadhaar number provided by applicant during application process.
  • Applicant must ensure that the bank account linked is valid.
  • No refund will be given for rejected or incomplete application.
  • Economically Backward Class (EBC) fee concession is not same as EWS/OBC reservation.
  • Candidate claiming EBC fee concession must have the valid income certificate or relevant certificate by last date of application.
  • Mode of Payment: Online payment through Internet Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI

Selection Process

The selection process consists of the following stages

1. Computer Based Test
Eligible candidates will be required to appear for objective type examination. The candidates will be shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of their Normalised CBT Score.
2. Computer Based Aptitude Test
Shortlisted candidates from CBT should qualify all the tests in the prescribed CBAT battery.
3. Document Verification
Candidates will be called as per Merit of CBT and CBAT, preference of Railway and vacancy.
4. Medical Examination
Candidates should qualify the prescribed medical fitness criteria of A-2 category.

Selection Shortlisting/Merit Weightage

Particulars

Selection Rule

CBAT Shortlisting

Normally 8 Times the RRB-Wise Vacancies

Document Verification Shortlisting

Normally 1:1 of RRB-Wise Vacancies

CBT Weightage

70%

CBAT Weightage

30%

Final Selection

Combined Merit, CBAT Qualification, Documents and Medical Fitness

Exam Pattern

The CBT will consist of 100 Multiple Choice Questions for 100 Marks and will be for a duration of 120 minutes. Penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for every wrong answer.

Subject

Questions

Marks

Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability

60

60

Logical Capability

20

20

Mental Reasoning

20

20

Total

100

100

Exam Mode

Computer Based Test

Duration

120 Minutes

Negative Marking

One-Third of Marks per Wrong Answer

Normalization

Applicable for CBT Conducted in Multiple Shifts

Minimum CBT Qualifying Marks

Category

Minimum Qualifying Percentage

UR

40%

EWS

40%

OBC-NCL

30%

SC

30%

ST

25%

Syllabus

The syllabus of the CBT includes.

Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability - 60 Marks

  • Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Averages and Percentages.
  • Profit, Loss, Discount, Time, Speed, Distance, Power and Work.
  • Algebra, Linear Equations, Arithmetic Progression, LCM and HCF.
  • Geometry, Trigonometry, Area and Volume.
  • Basic Probability and Statistics.
  • Units, Measurements, Mass, Weight, Density, Energy, Friction, Heat and Temperature.
  • Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines.
  • Data Interpretation through Tables, Charts, Graphs, Pie Charts and Scatter Plots.
  • Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency and Data Arrangement.

Logical Capability - 20 Marks

  • Binary Logic and Syllogism.
  • Clocks and Calendars.
  • Assumptions and Blood Relations.
  • Family Trees and Logic-Based Puzzles.
  • English Reading Comprehension.

Mental Reasoning - 20 Marks

  • Analogy.
  • Series Completion.
  • Coding and Decoding.
  • Ranking and Arrangement Problems.

How to Apply Online for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

After the availability of the online application link, follow these steps:
1. Visit the official RRB application portal at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Search for the application link of RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 under CEN 08/2026.
3. Read the entire official notification and ensure you are eligible for this post.
4. Register or login by entering the required credentials.
5. Fill up your personal details, academic details and other required details.
6. Choose the allowed Railway Recruitment Board and your preferences accordingly.
7. Attach your photograph, signature and other needed documents in the required format.
8. Pay the examination fee (if any).
9. Review the filled application.
10. Download/save the application and payment receipt.
Apply only for the allowed application as per the official rules. Ensure you do not apply multiple times and all the details are accurate.

Important Link

Link Description

Link

Apply Online - From 27 October 2026

Click Here

Official Notification PDF

View RRB Recruitment Notices

Official RRB Website

Click Here