RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: 1,265 Posts

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RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

Update (27 October 2026): RRB has issued Corrigendum No. 1 to CEN 08/2026 (dated 27 October 2026) correcting the total vacancies to 1,265. The 1,215 figure on page 3 of the detailed CEN was inadvertently mentioned; the RRB-wise table in Annexure-B was already 1,265 and does not change. All other terms, dates and fees remain unchanged.

Update (26 October 2026): The detailed CEN 08/2026 notification has now been released. Online applications open on 27 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026. The vacancy figure in the detailed CEN is disputed (see Vacancy Details note below) — the title keeps the short-notice figure until RRB issues a clarification.

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 short notice under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026. This is the first standalone Station Master CEN — from the 2026 cycle, Station Master has been separated from NTPC following Railway Board guidelines dated 7 October 2026. The short notice announces approximately 1,265 posts. The detailed notification has now been released on 26 October 2026, and the application window runs from 27 October to 25 November 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in. Candidates with a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university can apply. This article has been updated with the detailed CEN dates, fee and age limit below; the vacancy figure remains disputed — see the Vacancy Details note. Read the notification for eligibility, selection process, pay scale and all other information.

As per the detailed CEN, the application fee is Rs. 500 for General / OBC / EWS, of which Rs. 400 is refunded after appearing in the CBT, and Rs. 250 for SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Minority / EBC / Transgender, which is fully refunded after appearing in the CBT.

Total vacancies: 1,265 Station Master posts (CEN 08/2026, as corrected by Corrigendum No. 1 dated 27 October 2026). The RRB-wise and category-wise breakup is in Annexure-B of the detailed CEN.

The short notice announces 1,265 posts. The zone-wise and category-wise breakup is in the detailed CEN — see the vacancy note above.

As per the short notice, candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university or its equivalent. Candidates awaiting their final-year results must check the detailed notification for the cut-off date by which the degree must be completed — the short notice does not confirm this. Applicants must be Indian citizens, and the medical fitness standard for Station Master is A-2 as per railway medical standards. The detailed notification will specify any additional conditions, such as age proof documents and community certificates.

The age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation as per RRB rules for reserved categories.

The post of Station Master carries Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will receive allowances as per railway rules, including Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. The exact pay matrix range and total in-hand salary details will be part of the detailed notification.

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — single-stage CBT for all candidates.
  2. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) — for candidates shortlisted from the CBT; tests aptitude qualities relevant to Station Master duties.
  3. Document Verification (DV) — verification of educational certificates, age proof, category certificates and other documents.
  4. Medical Examination — fitness check against the A-2 medical standard.

The selection is reported to use a 70% weightage for the CBT and 30% weightage for the CBAT. The subject-wise breakup of the CBT syllabus, negative marking rules, the CBAT structure and the qualifying marks will be given in the detailed notification expected on 26 October 2026 (tentative). The exam is expected to be held in January 2027 (tentative).

The short notice does not list the documents required for the application. Based on how previous RRB Centralised Employment Notices have worked, candidates should generally keep the following ready — but confirm the exact list against the detailed CEN before applying:

  1. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form. The detailed notification has now been released on 26 October 2026.
  2. When the application window opens on 27 October 2026, visit the official apply portal rrbapply.gov.in.
  3. Select the RRB zone you wish to apply under — candidates can apply to only one RRB for this CEN.
  4. Complete the one-time registration with a valid mobile number and email ID.
  5. Fill in personal details, educational qualifications and preference options in the application form.
  6. Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format and size.
  7. Pay the application fee online as per the Application Fee section above.
  8. Submit the form before the last date, 25 November 2026, and save or print the final application for your records.

Interested candidates can read the full notification before applying.

The official notification / result document link is not independently confirmed for this post; the links above go to the official portal. If a link here is wrong, report it — corrections are published openly.

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What is the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
It is a Centralised Employment Notice (CEN 08/2026) by the Railway Recruitment Boards for 1,265 posts. This is the first standalone Station Master CEN, separated from NTPC from the 2026 cycle as per Railway Board guidelines dated 7 October 2026.

When will the detailed RRB Station Master notification be released?
The detailed notification has now been released on 26 October 2026. The short notice released on 21 October 2026 only gave indicative details.

What is the eligibility for RRB Station Master 2026?
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university. The age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation as per RRB rules.

What is the application fee for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
The fee is Rs. 500 for General / OBC / EWS (Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in the CBT) and Rs. 250 for SC / ST / Female / Ex-Servicemen / Minority / EBC / Transgender (fully refunded after appearing in the CBT).

What is the salary of a Station Master in Indian Railways?
The post carries Pay Level 6 (7th CPC) with a starting basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month, plus allowances such as DA, HRA and Transport Allowance.

What is the selection process for RRB Station Master 2026?
Selection is through a single CBT (70% weightage), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (30% weightage), document verification and a medical examination against the A-2 standard.

When will the RRB Station Master exam be held?
The CBT is expected in January 2027 (tentative). The exact exam schedule will be announced with the detailed notification.

Sources: RRB short notice CEN 08/2026; Railway Board guidelines dated 7 October 2026 (as reported); rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

We wish all candidates the best for their application.