RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards under Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 08/2026 for 1215 Station Master posts across all RRBs, with initial pay at 7th CPC Level 6 (Rs. 35,400) and medical standard A-2. Online applications are accepted from 27/10/2026 to 25/11/2026 (23:59 hrs) on the unified RRB portal, with fee payment open till 27/11/2026 and a paid modification window from 28/11/2026 to 07/12/2026. Eligibility is a graduate degree with age 20 to 33 years as on 01/01/2027.
Graduates aiming for a controlled-service railway career get one of the year’s largest single-post drives through the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026, selected through a single-stage CBT, the Computer Based Aptitude Test and document verification on a 70:30 combined merit.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways |
| CEN Number | 08/2026 |
| Post | Station Master |
| Total Vacancies | 1215 (RRB-wise in Annexure-B) |
| Initial Pay | Level 6, Rs. 35,400 |
| Medical Standard | A-2 |
| Age | 20 to 33 years as on 01/01/2027 |
| Apply Online | 27/10/2026 to 25/11/2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Portals | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and rrbapply.gov.in |
Vacancy and Reservation
The 1215 vacancies of the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 are distributed RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise in Annexure-B of the CEN, with reservations for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS and Ex-Servicemen applied as per Government of India norms. Candidates must choose their RRB carefully at account creation, because the chosen RRB cannot be modified later.
Educational Qualification and Age
Candidates must hold a graduate degree from a recognized university or its equivalent as on the closing date 25/11/2026 under the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026; candidates awaiting final examination results are not eligible. Age must be 20 to 33 years as on 01/01/2027, with date-of-birth windows (both dates inclusive) of 02/01/1994 to 01/01/2007 for UR and EWS, 02/01/1991 to 01/01/2007 for OBC-NCL and 02/01/1989 to 01/01/2007 for SC/ST, which already include community relaxation.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General and others (except concession categories) | Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded on appearing in CBT) |
| Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority, EBC | Rs. 250 (fully refunded on appearing in CBT) |
The fee is payable online only; applications without fee are summarily rejected in the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 process.
Selection Process
- Single-stage CBT: 100 objective questions in 120 minutes covering Basic Science, Mathematical & Analytical Capability, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning, with negative marking of 1/3rd of the allotted marks per wrong answer and normalization across shifts.
- CBAT: Candidates shortlisted at 8 times the vacancies appear for the Computer Based Aptitude Test, needing a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery, with a Vision Certificate in Annexure VI/VIA; candidates who underwent Lasik or corrective eye surgery are not eligible for the A-2 medical standard posts.
- Document Verification: Called at 1:1 of vacancies on combined merit of 70 percent CBT and 30 percent CBAT.
- Medical Examination: Fitness as per Medical Standard A-2 of the Railway Administration.
How to Apply
- Open rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and navigate to rrbapply.gov.in for the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 application.
- Create an account or log in with existing CEN 2024/2025/2026 credentials; mobile, email and chosen RRB cannot be changed later.
- Authenticate identity through DigiLocker or Aadhaar for smoother processing.
- Fill the form, upload a live photograph and signature strictly as per Para 16.5 and 16.6 of the CEN, and select preferred Railway Zones.
- Pay the fee online, submit, and keep the email/SMS confirmation.
- Use the modification window of 28/11/2026 to 07/12/2026 if corrections are needed, with a non-refundable fee of Rs. 250 per occasion.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice | 24/10/2026 |
| Online Application Start | 27/10/2026 |
| Online Application End | 25/11/2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 27/11/2026 |
| Modification Window | 28/11/2026 to 07/12/2026 |
Important Links
| Link | URL |
|---|---|
| Apply Online Portal | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
| Unified RRB Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| Official Notification | Download |
FAQs
1. How many vacancies are there in the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1215 Station Master posts across all RRBs, with RRB-wise breakup in Annexure-B.
2. What is the eligibility?
Graduation from a recognized university with age 20 to 33 years as on 01/01/2027 and medical standard A-2.
3. What is the selection process?
Single-stage CBT with 1/3 negative marking, CBAT with T-Score 42 minimum, then DV on 70:30 merit and medical examination.
4. What is the application fee?
Rs. 500 with Rs. 400 refund on appearing, or Rs. 250 fully refundable for concession categories under the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026.
5. Can I correct my application later?
Yes, through the paid modification window from 28/11/2026 to 07/12/2026 at Rs. 250 per occasion, except account and RRB details.
6. Is Lasik surgery allowed?
No, candidates who underwent Lasik or corrective eye surgery are not eligible for A-2 medical standard Station Master posts.
Conclusion
The RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 under CEN 08/2026 offers 1215 graduates a Level-6 railway career with a clearly defined CBT-CBAT-DV route and generous fee refunds for appearing candidates. Register early on rrbapply.gov.in, upload a compliant live photo, choose zones wisely and prepare for the aptitude-heavy CBT before 25 November 2026. Follow gccjobinfo.com for city intimation, admit cards and results of the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026.