RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026. Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of Station Master in various Zonal Railways of Indian Railways.
A total of 1,265 vacancies are available across 30 RRB and zone combinations. The online application window is open from 27th October 2026 and will close on 25th November 2026 at 23:59 hrs.
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RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
The RRB-wise and zone-wise distribution of vacancies is given in Annexure-B of the notice. Candidates can apply to only one RRB, so the table below should be checked before choosing a Railway Recruitment Board.
| RRB | Railway Zone | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 31 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 49 |
| Ajmer | WCR | 12 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 104 |
| Prayagraj | NR | 8 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 102 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 49 |
| Bhopal | WR | 13 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 23 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 12 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 52 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 28 |
| Chennai | SR | 119 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 18 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 37 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 122 |
| Kolkata | ER | 32 |
| Kolkata | SER | 5 |
| Malda | ER | 4 |
| Mumbai | CR | 125 |
| Mumbai | SCR | 28 |
| Mumbai | WR | 24 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 14 |
| Patna | ECR | 17 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 15 |
| Ranchi | SER | 12 |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 5 |
| Secunderabad | SCoR | 65 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 26 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 114 |
| Total | 1,265 |
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| UR | 542 |
| SC | 176 |
| ST | 104 |
| OBC (NCL) | 296 |
| EWS | 147 |
| Total | 1,265 |
The total also includes 133 vacancies reserved for Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) under horizontal reservation, which applies irrespective of social community. Candidates shortlisted for CBAT under a reserved category will continue to be considered only against that category in all later stages.
SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates can also apply against unreserved vacancies, but they will have to compete with UR candidates and no age relaxation is allowed in that case.
Pay Scale
The post of Station Master is placed at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).
| Post | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Station Master | Level 6 | Rs. 35,400/- |
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must fulfil all eligibility conditions as on the closing date of online applications, i.e. 25th November 2026. Those waiting for the final result of the prescribed qualification are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit
The age limit is reckoned as on 1st January 2027. The minimum age is 20 years, so candidates must have been born on or before 1st January 2007. The upper age limit is given below.
| Category | Maximum Age | Date of Birth (Not Earlier Than) |
|---|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 33 years | 2nd January 1994 |
| OBC (NCL) | 36 years | 2nd January 1991 |
| SC/ ST | 38 years | 2nd January 1989 |
Candidates from reserved categories and Ex-Servicemen are entitled to age relaxation as applicable. Candidates should check the official notification for the complete category-wise breakdown.
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognised University or its equivalent. The qualification must be held on or before 25th November 2026.
Nationality
A candidate must be one of the following:
- A citizen of India
- A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
- A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, the East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India
Candidates from Nepal, Bhutan and the migrant category must hold a certificate of eligibility issued by the Government of India. It has to be submitted at the time of Document Verification.
Medical Standard
The medical standard prescribed for the post is A-2. Distant vision should be 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test), and near vision should be Sn0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Candidates must also pass tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision and myopic vision.
Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the post. Different vision standards apply to Ex-Servicemen.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 consists of the following stages:
- Single stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
Candidates equal to 8 times the vacancies (RRB-wise) will be shortlisted for CBAT based on their CBT merit. The final merit list will be prepared only from candidates who qualify in CBAT, with 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% weightage to CBAT marks.
Candidates equal to the number of vacancies will then be called for Document Verification and Medical Examination. In case of a tie in marks, the older candidate will be placed higher. If the age is also the same, alphabetical order of the given name will be followed.
Category-Wise Qualifying Marks in CBT
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
The same percentages apply to Ex-Servicemen candidates as per their community.
CBAT Qualifying Marks
Candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery of CBAT. This is applicable to all candidates and no relaxation is permitted for any category. There is no negative marking in CBAT, and its questions are available in English and Hindi only.
Exam Pattern
The CBT will be of 120 minutes’ duration and will carry 100 questions of one mark each. There is negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer, and marks will be normalised if the test is held in multiple shifts.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability | 60 | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The first section is divided equally between Basic Science and Mathematics and Data Analysis and Interpretation, with 30 marks each. Questions will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, namely Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Documents Required
Shortlisted candidates will have to produce the following documents, as applicable, in original at the relevant stage:
- Vision certificate in the prescribed format (Annexure VI, or Annexure VI A for Ex-Servicemen), to be submitted on the CBAT exam day
- Self-declaration regarding Lasik or other corrective eye surgery (Annexure VI-B)
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Caste certificate for SC/ ST candidates (Annexure I)
- OBC (NCL) certificate (Annexure II), issued on or after 1st April 2026, along with self-declaration (Annexure IIA)
- Income and Asset Certificate for EWS candidates for the financial year 2025-26 (Annexure III)
- EBC certificate (Annexure IV), BPL card or Izzat MST, for candidates claiming fee concession under EBC
- Minority community affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (Annexure V), for minority candidates claiming fee waiver
- Employment certificate and undertaking (Annexure VII and Annexure VII A) for Ex-Servicemen candidates, as applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the present employer for serving Government and PSU employees
- E-call letter with a valid original photo ID
- Colour passport size photograph not older than two months
Two sets of self-attested photocopies must also be submitted at the time of Document Verification.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal by clicking on the link given below in the “Important Links” section.
- Create an account using a valid personal mobile number and email ID. Candidates who have already created an account for earlier CENs of 2024, 2025 or 2026 should log in with the same credentials.
- Authenticate identity through DigiLocker or Aadhaar. This is advised to ensure smoother verification at later stages.
- Select one RRB only, and fill in the application form with correct details as recorded in the Class 10th certificate.
- Provide the order of preference for zones under the chosen RRB and select the medium of examination.
- Capture a live photograph with a plain white background. No photo upload is required.
- Upload a signature in running handwriting in JPG/ JPEG format, with a file size between 30 KB and 49 KB.
- SC/ ST candidates seeking a free travel pass must upload their caste certificate in PDF format, below 400 KB.
- Submit the application and pay the examination fee online. Acceptance of the application will happen only after fee payment is confirmed.
Candidates should note that the details filled in the Create an Account form, including mobile number and email ID, and the chosen RRB cannot be changed later. Multiple applications will lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB and RRC examinations.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All other candidates | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- |
| Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority and EBC | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- |
The fee can be paid only online through internet banking, debit or credit card or UPI. Refunds are subject to deduction of bank charges and will be credited only to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account. A non-refundable fee of Rs. 250/- is charged for each modification made during the correction window.
Key Dates
| Events | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 24th October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 27th October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 25th November 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last date for fee payment | 27th November 2026 |
| Application modification window | 28th November 2026 to 7th December 2026 |
Important Links
| Official Notification (CEN 08/2026) |
| Apply Online – RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 |
| Official Website |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many vacancies are there in RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
As per the RRB-wise vacancy table (Annexure-B), there are 1,265 vacancies across 30 RRB and zone combinations. The vacancies may change depending on the requirement of the Railway Administration.
How many vacancies are there for each category?
The vacancies are distributed as UR 542, SC 176, ST 104, OBC (NCL) 296 and EWS 147. Of the total, 133 vacancies are reserved for Ex-Servicemen.
What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 25th November 2026 (23:59 hrs). The last date for fee payment is 27th November 2026.
What is the educational qualification required for the Station Master post under RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
Candidates must have a Graduate Degree from a recognised University or its equivalent as on 25th November 2026. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.
What is the selection process for Station Master under RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
The selection process includes a single stage CBT, CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination. The final merit is prepared on 70% weightage to CBT and 30% weightage to CBAT.
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