Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Station Master Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1265 Posts
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Active – applications are open till 25 Nov 2026
Short Information: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 for the recruitment of Station Master posts across various Zonal Railways. A total of 1265 vacancies are available. Eligible candidates holding a Graduate Degree from a recognized university can apply online. The selection process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT), a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. The application window opens on 27/10/2026 and closes on 25/11/2026.
ONLINE fee payment through internet banking or debit/credit cards or UPI will be accepted. All applicable service charges shall be borne by the candidate. Fee can be paid by the candidates through ONLINE mode only. There will be no option to pay fee through any other mode. Refund of examination fees (duly deducting bank charges) will be credited only to the bank account seeded with the candidate's Aadhaar number upon appearing in CBT. No refund for rejected applications or non-operational bank accounts.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)
Station Master (Normal Course)
20-33 Years
OBC-Non-Creamy Layer (NCL)
3 Years Relaxation
SC/ST
5 Years Relaxation
Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS)
3 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL)
6 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST)
8 Years (After deduction of length of service from age)
Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff (UR & EWS)
40 Years
Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff (OBC-NCL)
43 Years
Group 'C' and erstwhile Group 'D' Railway Staff (SC/ST)
45 Years
Quasi-Administrative offices of Railway (All)
Up to length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less
Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (UR & EWS)
35 Years
Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (OBC-NCL)
38 Years
Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (SC/ST)
40 Years
The date of birth limits for SC, ST and OBC-NCL given in this table includes community age relaxation. Candidates belonging to community/ categories in the table at Para 8.3 shall be eligible for age relaxation as applicable. No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates applying against unreserved vacancies. If a candidate is eligible for relaxation of age on more than one ground, he/she would be accorded the highest of the age relaxations for which he/she is eligible (Not cumulative).
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
Post Name
Total Post
Eligibility
Station Master
1265
Graduate Degree from recognized University or its equivalent.
RRB & ZONE-WISE VACANCY DETAILS
RRBs
Railway
UR
SC
ST
OBC
EWS
Total
ExSM
AHMEDABAD
WR
13
5
2
7
4
31
4
AJMER
NWR
23
3
1
7
15
49
5
AJMER
WCR
6
1
0
4
1
12
1
PRAYAGRAJ
NCR
44
15
7
28
10
104
10
PRAYAGRAJ
NR
3
1
1
2
1
8
1
BENGALURU
SWR
52
12
10
22
6
102
11
BHOPAL
WCR
21
8
2
13
5
49
5
BHOPAL
WR
5
2
1
4
1
13
1
BHUBANESWAR
ECOR
9
2
1
4
7
23
3
BILASPUR
CR
6
0
2
1
3
12
1
BILASPUR
SECR
23
7
4
13
5
52
6
CHANDIGARH
NR
19
3
1
4
1
28
3
CHENNAI
SR
47
19
8
32
13
119
12
GORAKHPUR
NER
1
4
9
0
4
18
3
GUWAHATI
NFR
16
5
2
10
4
37
4
JAMMU-SRINAGAR
NR
50
18
9
33
12
122
12
KOLKATA
ER
11
5
3
9
4
32
3
KOLKATA
SER
3
0
0
1
1
5
1
MALDA
ER
0
0
4
0
0
4
0
MUMBAI
CR
54
18
11
32
10
125
12
MUMBAI
SCR
19
4
2
0
3
28
3
MUMBAI
WR
10
3
2
7
2
24
2
MUZAFFARPUR
ECR
5
2
1
4
2
14
2
PATNA
ECR
5
2
5
3
2
17
2
RANCHI
ECR
6
2
1
4
2
15
2
RANCHI
SER
4
7
0
1
0
12
1
SECUNDERABAD
SCR
3
1
1
0
0
5
1
SECUNDERABAD
SCoR
32
6
3
12
12
65
7
SILIGURI
NFR
10
4
2
7
3
26
3
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM
SR
42
17
9
32
14
114
12
TOTAL
542
176
104
296
147
1265
133
Medical Standards for Station Master
Medical standard
General fitness
Visual Acuity
A-2
Physically fit in all respects
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test). Near Vision: Sn0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision.
The selection process for Station Master involves a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME). The merit list will be prepared based on a combined score, with 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% weightage to CBAT marks. Candidates must qualify in each test battery of CBAT with a minimum T-Score of 42. Negative marking of 1/3rd will apply in CBT. Shortlisted candidates for DV will be called in a 1:1 ratio of vacancies. Selected candidates will undergo prescribed training and receive a stipend. They may also need to execute a Surety and/or Indemnity Bond. The pay scale for Station Master is Level 6 of the 7th CPC, with an initial pay of Rs. 35,400/-. Candidates are advised to be wary of fraudulent agents and rely only on the official RRB website for information.
Section Wise Distribution (CBT)
Exam Duration in Minutes
Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability
Logical Capability
Mental Reasoning
Total No. of Questions
120
60
20
20
100
Important Instructions
Candidates must first create an account on the unified official RRB website. If you have an existing account from previous CENs (2024, 2025, 2026), use the same credentials. New users must create an account with a valid mobile number and email ID, which cannot be changed later.
Authenticate your identity using Digi Locker or Aadhaar during account creation or the application process.
Fill the online application form carefully, choosing only one RRB, as multiple applications will lead to rejection.
After submission, pay the application fee online via internet banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI.
A modification window is available from 28.11.2026 to 07.12.2026 for corrections (except account details and chosen RRB) by paying a non-refundable fee of Rs. 250/- per modification.
Candidates are advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Ensure to upload a live photograph and signature as per specified guidelines to avoid rejection.
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