Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 for Station Master posts in Indian Railways. A total of 1,215 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment. Candidates who have completed a degree from a recognised university can apply online if they meet the required age, educational and medical conditions. The online application process starts on 27th October 2026. Interested candidates should submit their applications before the last date.
| Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Notification | |
| Job Location: All over India | |
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Post Name | Station Master |
| No. of Vacancies | 1,215 |
| Qualification | Any Degree |
| Official Website | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/#/auth/landing |
| Mode | Online |
Post Details
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- Post Name: Station Master
- Total Number of Vacancies: 1,215
- Pay Level: Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission
- Medical Standard: A-2
- Recruitment Authority: Railway Recruitment Boards
The vacancies are distributed among different Railway Recruitment Boards and Railway Zones. Candidates should check the official vacancy annexure for the detailed distribution and reservation details.
Qualification
Candidates must meet the following educational qualification:
- Must have a graduate degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
- The required qualification must be completed on or before the last date of application.
- Candidates waiting for their final degree results are not eligible to apply.
- Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards for the Station Master post.
Salary Details
The Station Master post comes under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
- Initial Basic Salary: ₹35,400 per month.
- Other admissible allowances and benefits will be provided as per the applicable Railway rules.
The total monthly salary may vary based on applicable allowances, posting location and other service conditions. The notification specifies ₹35,400 as the initial basic pay.
Age Limit
The age limit will be calculated as on 1st January 2027.
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years for the normal age limit
- OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years of age relaxation, subject to the notification rules.
- SC/ST candidates: 5 years of age relaxation, subject to the notification rules.
- Additional age relaxation is available for certain eligible categories, including ex-servicemen and specified Railway employees, as per the official notification.
Candidates should read the official age-relaxation rules before applying. Relaxation depends on the candidate’s category and eligibility.
Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee online according to their category.
- General and other candidates not covered by the concession: ₹500.
- Female, transgender, ex-servicemen, SC, ST, minority community and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates covered by the notification: ₹250.
- For eligible candidates who appear in the Computer Based Test (CBT), ₹400 will be refunded from the ₹500 fee after applicable bank charges.
- For eligible candidates who appear in the CBT and paid ₹250, the fee will be refunded after applicable bank charges.
- Payment Mode: Internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
The refund is subject to the conditions given in the official notification. EBC is different from OBC and EWS, so candidates should check the applicable rules carefully.
Selection Process
The selection process for the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
The CBT will contain 100 questions and will have a duration of 120 minutes. There will be negative marking of one-third of the marks for each wrong answer.
Candidates shortlisted for CBAT must qualify in the required aptitude test batteries. The final merit calculation for eligible candidates gives 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% weightage to CBAT marks. Final appointment is subject to document verification and medical fitness.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official RRB website at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/.
- Open the application link for CEN No. 08/2026 – Station Master Recruitment.
- Create an account or log in using your existing RRB account details.
- Enter your personal details, educational qualifications and other required information.
- Select only one Railway Recruitment Board and provide the required Railway Zone preferences.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents according to the instructions.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Check all the details carefully and submit the application form.
- Save or print the submitted application form and payment confirmation for future use.
Important: Candidates can apply to only one RRB under this notification. Multiple applications may lead to rejection. Details entered during account creation and the selected RRB cannot be changed.
Important Dates
- Indicative Notification Date: 24th October 2026
- Online Application Starting Date: 27th October 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 25th November 2026, up to 11:59 PM
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 27th November 2026
- Application Modification Window: 28th November 2026 to 7th December 2026
- CBT Exam Date: To be announced by RRB
- CBAT Exam Date: To be announced by RRB
Important Links
| Notification Link | Click Here |
| Application Link | Apply Now |
| Official Website | Click Here |