The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for the post of Station Master under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026. A total of 1,265 vacancies will be filled across various Zonal Railways of Indian Railways.
This is the first time Station Master recruitment is being held through a separate CEN. Earlier, these posts were filled as part of the RRB NTPC graduate-level recruitment.
Eligible graduates can apply online from 27 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). Applications must be submitted only through the official RRB application portal.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Details
| Recruitment | RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (CEN No. 08/2026) |
| Posts | Station Master |
| Total Vacancies | 1,265 |
| Minimum Qualification | Degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent |
| Age Limit | 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Salary | Pay Level 6 (7th CPC), initial pay Rs. 35,400 |
| Selection Process | Single-stage CBT, CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Written Exam | Yes, single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Interview | No |
| Job Location | Across India (various Zonal Railways) |
| Application Fee | Rs. 500 / Rs. 250 (partly or fully refundable on appearing in the CBT) |
The detailed CEN was released on the unified official RRB website. Corrigendum No. 1 dated 27 October 2026 corrected the total vacancies to 1,265.
The summary table on page 3 of the original CEN had printed 1,215 by mistake. The RRB-wise table in Annexure-B always added up to 1,265, and the corrigendum confirms that figure.
RRB Station Master Vacancy 2026
The category-wise distribution of the 1,265 vacancies, as per Annexure-B of the CEN, is given below. The total includes 133 vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 542 |
| OBC (NCL) | 296 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 176 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 104 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 147 |
| Total | 1,265 |
Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease as per the requirement of the Railway administration. Candidates must choose only one RRB and give their order of preference for Railway zones under that RRB.
As per the official press release, RRB Mumbai has the highest number of vacancies at 177. It is followed by Jammu-Srinagar with 122 and Chennai with 119.
Who Can Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Candidates must hold a degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent. The prescribed medical standard for the post is A-2.
Candidates whose final examination results have not been declared by the closing date, 25 November 2026, are not eligible. Only candidates who meet the qualification and medical standards should apply.
Applications can be submitted to only one chosen RRB. Submitting applications to more than one RRB can lead to rejection.
Age Limit
The age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027. For UR and EWS candidates, the date of birth should fall between 2 January 1994 and 1 January 2007, both dates inclusive.
| Category | Relaxation in Upper Age Limit |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (UR / EWS) | 3 years, after deducting the length of service from the actual age |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years, after deducting the length of service from the actual age |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC / ST) | 8 years, after deducting the length of service from the actual age |
SC, ST and OBC candidates applying against unreserved vacancies will not get any age relaxation. If a candidate is eligible for more than one relaxation, only the highest relaxation will apply.
RRB Station Master Salary
The post carries Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. The initial pay is Rs. 35,400 per month.
In addition to the initial pay, selected candidates will get allowances as admissible under Railway rules. These are paid as per the rules in force at the time of appointment.
Selection Process
The selection process has four stages. Candidates must qualify at every stage to be considered for appointment.
Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)
The single-stage CBT will have 100 objective-type questions for 100 marks. The duration of the test is 120 minutes.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
| Basic Science and Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Capability, including English Reading Comprehension | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
There will be negative marking in the CBT, and 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer. The section-wise distribution given in the CEN is indicative.
The minimum qualifying marks in the CBT are 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC (NCL) and SC, and 25% for ST. Normalised scores of the CBT will be used for shortlisting candidates for the CBAT.
Stage 2: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Candidates equal to 8 times the number of RRB-wise vacancies will be shortlisted for the CBAT, community-wise. Candidates must secure a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery to qualify, with no relaxation for any category.
There is no negative marking in the CBAT. The final merit list will be drawn only from candidates who qualify in the CBAT, with 70% weightage for CBT marks and 30% weightage for CBAT marks.
Stage 3: Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted on the combined CBT and CBAT merit will be called for document verification. Original certificates and identity proof must be produced at this stage.
Stage 4: Medical Examination
Appointment is subject to passing the prescribed medical examination. Candidates must meet the A-2 medical standard prescribed for the Station Master post.
Documents Required
- Class 10 certificate, for name and date of birth as per records
- Graduation degree or provisional certificate and mark sheets
- Aadhaar card or other accepted photo identity proof, for identity verification
- Live photograph, captured during the online application process as instructed on the portal
- Scanned signature in running handwriting, in JPG/JPEG format as per the size prescribed in the CEN
- SC, ST, OBC (NCL) or EWS certificate, where applicable
- Ex-Serviceman certificate, where applicable
- Bank account details, for the fee refund after appearing in the CBT
- Valid mobile number and email ID, for registration and communication
The CEN advises candidates to verify their details using Aadhaar while creating the account. The name and date of birth in Aadhaar should match the Class 10 certificate.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
| All candidates, except the concession categories below | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400, duly deducting bank charges |
| Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities and Economically Backward Class (EBC) | Rs. 250 | Full Rs. 250, duly deducting bank charges |
The refund is given only to candidates who appear in the CBT. A modification fee of Rs. 250 is charged for each modification made during the correction window, and it is non-refundable.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Date of indicative notice in Employment News | 24 October 2026 |
| Opening date of online application submission | 27 October 2026 |
| Closing date of online application submission | 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last date for fee payment after submission | 27 November 2026 |
| Modification window for corrections | 28 November to 7 December 2026 |
| CBT date | To be announced by the RRBs |
How to Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
First, read the detailed CEN No. 08/2026 carefully on the unified official RRB website. Check the eligibility, vacancy table and instructions for your chosen RRB before you start.
Next, go to the official application portal and click on Create an Account, if you do not already have an account. Enter your name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID exactly as per your records, and verify them through OTP.
After that, log in and select CEN 08/2026 for the Station Master post. Choose only one RRB and fill in your personal details, educational qualifications and zone preferences.
Then complete the live photograph capture and upload your scanned signature and the applicable certificates. Check every entry carefully before moving to payment, because the chosen RRB cannot be changed later.
Finally, pay the application fee online and submit the form before 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). Save or print the submitted application for future reference.
| Link | URL |
| Apply Online | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
| Official Notification | CEN 08/2026 Station Master Notification PDF |
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