RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1215 Posts

RRB has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for 1215 Station Master posts. The online application process will be conducted from 27-10-2026 to 25-11-2026. Eligible candidates can apply through the official website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued recruitment information for 1,215 Station Master vacancies under CEN 08/2026. Candidates with a Bachelor's degree from a recognized university can apply, subject to the prescribed age limit of 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 and A-2 medical fitness requirements. The initial basic pay is Rs. 35,400 under Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Online applications are scheduled to begin on 27 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM through rrbapply.gov.in.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 - Overview

Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Department	Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Advertisement Number	CEN 08/2026
Post Name	Station Master
Total Vacancies	1,215 (Main Notification Summary)
Qualification	Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent from a Recognized University
Age Limit	20 to 33 Years as on 01 January 2027
Initial Basic Pay	Rs. 35,400 (Level 6)
Medical Standard	A-2
Application Mode	Online
Application Last Date	25 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Selection Process	CBT, CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination
Job Location	Indian Railways - Various Railway Zones
Application Portal	rrbapply.gov.in

Important: Candidates must meet the A-2 medical standard, including the prescribed vision requirements without glasses. The supplied CEN states that candidates who have undergone LASIK or other surgery to correct refractive error are not eligible for Station Master.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

Event	Date
Indicative Notice Date	24 October 2026
Online Application Start Date	27 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	25 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	27 November 2026
Application Correction Window	28 November to 7 December 2026
CBT Examination Date	WILL ANNOUNCE
CBAT Examination Date	WILL ANNOUNCE

Applicants must submit the online form by 25 November 2026. Candidates who have submitted their applications can complete the prescribed fee payment by 27 November 2026. The correction facility opens after the application window closes.

RRB Station Master Vacancy 2026

The main recruitment summary of CEN 08/2026 specifies 1,215 Station Master vacancies in Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Vacancies are intended for different Railway Recruitment Boards and Zonal Railways.

S. No.	Post Name	No. of Posts
1	Station Master	1,215
Total		1,215

Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS and eligible Ex-Servicemen will apply under the prescribed rules. Candidates should check the officially confirmed RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancy distribution before choosing their RRB and preferences.

RRBs may increase or decrease the number of vacancies according to the requirements of the Railway Administration.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF

The supplied CEN 08/2026 document provides recruitment information for Station Master posts under the Ministry of Railways. Its main vacancy summary lists 1,215 posts with initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400, an age limit of 20 to 33 years and A-2 medical requirements.

The detailed document also includes examination fees, selection conditions, CBT and CBAT patterns, application instructions and certificate formats. Candidates should obtain the authenticated notification and any corrections from the official RRB website before applying.

Official Recruitment Notices: View Station Master CEN 08/2026 Notices on RRB Website

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university by 25 November 2026 and satisfy the applicable age, nationality and medical requirements.

Eligibility Criteria	Requirement
Post Name	Station Master
Educational Qualification	Degree from a Recognized University or Equivalent
Qualification Cut-Off Date	25 November 2026
Medical Fitness	A-2

Important: Candidates awaiting the final results of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible to apply. The required degree or equivalent qualification must have been obtained by the application closing date.

Nationality Requirements

Applicants must be Indian citizens or belong to other nationality categories specifically permitted in the notification, subject to the prescribed eligibility-certificate requirements where applicable.

RRB Station Master Age Limit 2026

The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for eligible categories.

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

RRB Station Master 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

The notification also provides relaxation for eligible personnel working in quasi-administrative Railway offices. Candidates eligible under multiple relaxation categories will receive the highest applicable relaxation, not cumulative benefits.

RRB Station Master Medical Standard 2026

Station Master candidates must satisfy the A-2 medical standard, including strict unaided vision requirements.

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

LASIK Surgery Restriction: According to the supplied CEN, candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or another surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the Station Master post.

Candidates shortlisted for CBAT must produce the prescribed original medical vision certificate as per Annexure-VI or Annexure-VIA, whichever applies. Candidates without the required certificate will not be permitted to appear in CBAT.

Failure to meet the A-2 medical requirements may result in rejection, and no alternative appointment will be offered for medical unsuitability.

RRB Station Master Salary 2026

Station Master posts carry initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

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

The notified Rs. 35,400 amount is the initial basic pay, not the final in-hand salary. Gross and take-home salary will depend on applicable allowances and deductions.

RRB Station Master Application Fee 2026

The application fee is Rs. 500 for general fee categories and Rs. 250 for eligible concession categories. Candidates who appear in the CBT may receive the applicable refund after deduction of bank charges.

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

• Candidates must appear in the CBT to qualify for the applicable fee refund.
• The refund will be credited to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account confirmed during the application process.
• Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their linked bank account is valid and operational.
• No refund is admissible for rejected or incomplete applications under the stated conditions.
• Economically Backward Class (EBC) fee concession is different from EWS and OBC reservation.
• Candidates claiming EBC fee concession must possess the required valid income or supporting certificate by the application closing date.

Payment Mode: Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI through the prescribed online payment facility.

RRB Station Master Selection Process 2026

The selection process includes a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination.

1. Computer Based Test: Eligible candidates appear in the objective examination, and normalized CBT scores are used for CBAT shortlisting.
2. Computer Based Aptitude Test: Candidates shortlisted from the CBT must qualify in each prescribed CBAT test battery.
3. Document Verification: Candidates are called according to combined CBT and CBAT merit, Railway preferences and vacancies.
4. Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the prescribed A-2 medical fitness standard.

Selection Shortlisting and 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

CBAT shortlisting numbers may increase or decrease according to the requirements of the Railway Administration.

RRB Station Master Exam Pattern 2026

The CBT comprises 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with a duration of 120 minutes. There is a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect 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%

The minimum qualifying marks establish examination eligibility but do not guarantee shortlisting for CBAT.

RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026

The CBT syllabus includes Basic Science, Mathematics, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning.

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.

The topics listed in the notification are illustrative and may not represent an exhaustive question list.

RRB Station Master CBAT 2026

The Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is mandatory for candidates shortlisted through CBT. Candidates must secure a minimum T-score of 42 in each CBAT test battery, without category-wise relaxation.

CBAT Particulars	Details
Shortlisting	Normally 8 Times RRB-Wise Vacancies
Minimum T-Score	42 in Each Test Battery
Language	English and Hindi
Negative Marking	No
Vision Certificate	Mandatory in Prescribed Original Format
Final Merit Weightage	CBT 70% + CBAT 30%

Candidates must qualify in every test battery to be considered for the final merit list. There is no relaxation in the minimum T-score for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or Ex-Servicemen candidates.

RRB Station Master Apply Online 2026

The online application process is scheduled to begin on 27 October 2026 through the official Railway Recruitment Boards application portal.

Application Status: Scheduled to open on 27 October 2026.

Apply Online: RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Online Application Portal

Last Date: 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM.

Applicants must select only one Railway Recruitment Board. Submission of multiple applications to the same or different RRBs may result in

How to Apply Online for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?

1. Visit the unified Railway Recruitment Boards website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
2. Open the Station Master Recruitment 2026 notification under CEN 08/2026.
3. Read the eligibility, age, medical fitness and vacancy conditions carefully.
4. Open the authorized online application portal at rrbapply.gov.in when the application facility becomes active.
5. Create an account if applying through the RRB portal for the first time, or sign in using existing RRB account credentials.
6. Enter the required personal information and complete the prescribed account authentication.
7. Provide the educational qualification and applicable category details.
8. Select one RRB and indicate the Railway Zone preferences available for the selected RRB.
9. Capture a live photograph using a webcam or mobile camera according to the portal instructions.
10. Upload the scanned signature and applicable supporting documents.
11. Review the application carefully, including the RRB selection and personal details.
12. Submit the online application and complete the applicable fee payment.
13. Save or print the application confirmation and payment details for future reference.

Important: Details entered during account creation, including registered mobile number and email address, cannot be modified afterward. The chosen RRB also cannot be changed through the subsequent correction window.

RRB Station Master Document Upload Requirements 2026

The application process requires live photograph capture rather than uploading a previously saved passport-size photograph.

Document	Requirement
Live Photograph	Captured Using Webcam or Mobile Camera Against a Plain White Background
Signature	JPG/JPEG, 30 KB to 49 KB, Black Ink on White Paper
Signature Dimensions	Minimum 140 x 60 Pixels
SC/ST Certificate for Free Railway Travel	PDF, Less Than 400 KB, if Applicable

The signature must be written in running handwriting and must not be in block or capital letters. Applicants should keep original educational, date-of-birth, identity, category and other applicable certificates ready for future document verification.

RRB Station Master Application Correction 2026

The correction window is scheduled from 28 November to 7 December 2026. Applicants who have submitted the application and paid the prescribed fee can modify permitted details by paying a non-refundable modification fee of Rs. 250 per occasion.

Particulars	Details
Correction Start Date	28 November 2026
Correction Last Date	7 December 2026
Modification Fee	Rs. 250 per Occasion
Restricted Details	Create an Account Details and Chosen RRB

Candidates cannot modify the email ID, mobile number or other details entered during account creation. No application correction requests will be entertained after the correction window closes.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions

• Only one application to one selected RRB is permitted.
• Candidates must possess the required educational qualification by 25 November 2026.
• The A-2 medical standard is mandatory for Station Master.
• Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive-error correction surgery are ineligible under the supplied medical conditions.
• CBAT requires a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery.
• The original prescribed vision certificate must be produced at the CBAT stage.
• Final merit gives 70% weightage to CBT and 30% to CBAT.
• Applicants should use their own active mobile number and email address.
• Wrong or false application details may lead to rejection or cancellation of candidature.
• Examination dates, city details and admit cards will be announced through the official RRB websites.
• The number of notified vacancies is provisional and may change according to Railway requirements.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Important Links

Link Description	Link
RRB Station Master Syllabus & Exam Pattern	Click Here
Apply Online - From 27 October 2026	Official Application Portal
Official Notification PDF	View RRB Recruitment Notices
Official RRB Website	Click Here

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 - FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?

The main vacancy summary of the supplied CEN 08/2026 document lists 1,215 Station Master posts across various Railway Recruitment Boards.

Q2. How many vacancies are there in RRB Recruitment 2026?

The scheduled last date to submit the online application is 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The fee payment deadline is 27 November 2026.

Q3. What is the qualification for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent qualification by the application closing date.

Q4. What is the age limit for RRB Station Master 2026?

The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for eligible categories.

Q5. What is the salary of an RRB Station Master?

The initial basic pay is Rs. 35,400 per month under Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, excluding admissible allowances.

Q6. What is the selection process for RRB Station Master 2026?

The selection process includes a single-stage CBT, CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The combined merit calculation uses 70% CBT and 30% CBAT weightage.