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RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

Updated 27 Oct 2026 | Nishant eAcademy

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 notification under CEN No. 08/2026. The notification mentions 1,215 vacancies in its summary and 1,265 vacancies in Annexure-B, pending official clarification. Candidates possessing a Graduate Degree in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible to apply. The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as of 1 January 2027, with applicable age relaxation. The post carries Pay Level 6 under the 7th CPC, with an initial basic salary of ₹35,400 per month plus allowances. Selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination, with A-2 medical fitness mandatory. Online applications start on 27 October 2026, and the last date to apply is 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM) through the official RRB application portal.

Recruitment at a Glance

Recruitment notification name
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Post / posts
Station Master
Total vacancies
1215
Salary / pay scale
₹35,400 /month
Hiring organisation
Railway Recruitment Board
Application fee
General / OBC / EWS: ₹500 ( ₹400 Refund Amount After Appearing in CBT )

SC / ST / Female / PwBD / Ex-Servicemen: ₹250 ( Full Refund After Appearing in CBT )

Eligibility at a Glance

Qualification
Bachelor's degree
Medical Fitness: A-2
Special qualification
Nill
Experience
Nill
Age limit and relaxation
20 - 33 Years

Age Relaxation

Eligible serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway employees with the prescribed minimum service may receive upper-age concessions up to 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC-NCL and 45 years for SC/ST.

Eligible widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried may receive upper-age concessions up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC-NCL and 40 years for SC/ST.

All concessions are subject to the detailed eligibility conditions, certificates and recruitment rules.
Nationality
Indian
Who can apply
Eligible candidates from any state in India may apply

Important Dates

Official notification date
2026-10-24
Application start date
2026-10-27
Last date to apply
2026-11-25
Exam dates — one stage per line
To Be Announced

Selection Process

Exam pattern and selection process
Selection Process

The recruitment process for Station Master consists of four main stages.

Stage 1 – Single-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

Stage 2 – Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

Stage 3 – Document Verification (DV)

Stage 4 – Medical Examination


CBT Exam Pattern

The Station Master CBT under CEN 08/2026 will contain 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions carrying 100 marks. The total examination duration will be 120 minutes. Questions will be distributed across Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability (60 questions), Logical Capability (20 questions) and Mental Reasoning (20 questions). Each correct answer will carry one mark, while one-third of the allotted marks will be deducted for every incorrect answer. Normalization of marks will be applied where the CBT is conducted in multiple shifts
Actual duties / job description
In general railway operations, the Station Master is responsible for coordinating and supervising station-related operational activities, ensuring compliance with applicable safety rules, and supporting the safe and efficient movement of trains.

Typical responsibilities may include train movement coordination, communication with railway control and operating staff, monitoring station operations, maintaining relevant operational records, handling operational irregularities and ensuring the implementation of prescribed railway procedures.

The exact duties will depend on the station, operating rules and instructions issued by the concerned Railway Administration.

Verify eligibility, fees and dates using the official notification. Nishant eAcademy is not the recruiting organisation.