RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 1215 Posts

Applicants must submit the online form by 25 November 2026. Candidates who have submitted their applications can complete the prescribed fee payment by 27 November 2026. The correction facility opens after the application window closes.

The main recruitment summary of CEN 08/2026 specifies 1,215 Station Master vacancies in Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Vacancies are intended for different Railway Recruitment Boards and Zonal Railways. Reservation for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS and eligible Ex-Servicemen will apply under the prescribed rules. Candidates should check the officially confirmed RRB-wise and Railway Zone-wise vacancy distribution before choosing their RRB and preferences. RRBs may increase or decrease the number of vacancies according to the requirements of the Railway Administration. FREEJOBALERT DAILY QUIZ Preparing for Govt Exams? Test Yourself! 25 Questions · 20 Minutes · Instant Score Take Today's Free Quiz →

The supplied CEN 08/2026 document provides recruitment information for Station Master posts under the Ministry of Railways. Its main vacancy summary lists 1,215 posts with initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400, an age limit of 20 to 33 years and A-2 medical requirements. The detailed document also includes examination fees, selection conditions, CBT and CBAT patterns, application instructions and certificate formats. Candidates should obtain the authenticated notification and any corrections from the official RRB website before applying. Official Recruitment Notices: View Station Master CEN 08/2026 Notices on RRB Website

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university by 25 November 2026 and satisfy the applicable age, nationality and medical requirements. Important: Candidates awaiting the final results of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible to apply. The required degree or equivalent qualification must have been obtained by the application closing date. Applicants must be Indian citizens or belong to other nationality categories specifically permitted in the notification, subject to the prescribed eligibility-certificate requirements where applicable.

The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 , with relaxation for eligible categories. The notification also provides relaxation for eligible personnel working in quasi-administrative Railway offices. Candidates eligible under multiple relaxation categories will receive the highest applicable relaxation, not cumulative benefits.

20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027

Category-Wise Date of Birth Criteria

RRB Station Master Age Relaxation

Station Master candidates must satisfy the A-2 medical standard , including strict unaided vision requirements. LASIK Surgery Restriction: According to the supplied CEN, candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or another surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the Station Master post. Candidates shortlisted for CBAT must produce the prescribed original medical vision certificate as per Annexure-VI or Annexure-VIA, whichever applies. Candidates without the required certificate will not be permitted to appear in CBAT. Failure to meet the A-2 medical requirements may result in rejection, and no alternative appointment will be offered for medical unsuitability.

Station Master posts carry initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The notified Rs. 35,400 amount is the initial basic pay, not the final in-hand salary. Gross and take-home salary will depend on applicable allowances and deductions.

The application fee is Rs. 500 for general fee categories and Rs. 250 for eligible concession categories . Candidates who appear in the CBT may receive the applicable refund after deduction of bank charges. Candidates must appear in the CBT to qualify for the applicable fee refund. The refund will be credited to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account confirmed during the application process. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their linked bank account is valid and operational. No refund is admissible for rejected or incomplete applications under the stated conditions. Economically Backward Class (EBC) fee concession is different from EWS and OBC reservation. Candidates claiming EBC fee concession must possess the required valid income or supporting certificate by the application closing date. Payment Mode: Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI through the prescribed online

The selection process includes a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination . Computer Based Test: Eligible candidates appear in the objective examination, and normalized CBT scores are used for CBAT shortlisting. Computer Based Aptitude Test: Candidates shortlisted from the CBT must qualify in each prescribed CBAT test battery. Document Verification: Candidates are called according to combined CBT and CBAT merit, Railway preferences and vacancies. Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the prescribed A-2 medical fitness standard. CBAT shortlisting numbers may increase or decrease according to the requirements of the Railway Administration.

The CBT comprises 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks with a duration of 120 minutes. There is a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to a question for each incorrect answer. The minimum qualifying marks establish examination eligibility but do not guarantee shortlisting for CBAT.

100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks

100 multiple-choice questions for 100 marks

Minimum CBT Qualifying Marks

The CBT syllabus includes Basic Science, Mathematics, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning. Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Averages and Percentages. Profit, Loss, Discount, Time, Speed, Distance, Power and Work. Algebra, Linear Equations, Arithmetic Progression, LCM and HCF. Geometry, Trigonometry, Area and Volume. Basic Probability and Statistics. Units, Measurements, Mass, Weight, Density, Energy, Friction, Heat and Temperature. Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines. Data Interpretation through Tables, Charts, Graphs, Pie Charts and Scatter Plots. Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency and Data Arrangement. Binary Logic and Syllogism. Clocks and Calendars. Assumptions and Blood Relations. Family Trees and Logic-Based Puzzles. English Reading Comprehension. Analogy. Series Completion. Coding and Decoding. Ranking and Arrangement Problems. The

The Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) is mandatory for candidates shortlisted through CBT. Candidates must secure a minimum T-score of 42 in each CBAT test battery , without category-wise relaxation. Candidates must qualify in every test battery to be considered for the final merit list. There is no relaxation in the minimum T-score for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or Ex-Servicemen candidates.

The application process requires live photograph capture rather than uploading a previously saved passport-size photograph. The signature must be written in running handwriting and must not be in block or capital letters. Applicants should keep original educational, date-of-birth, identity, category and other applicable certificates ready for future document verification.

The correction window is scheduled from 28 November to 7 December 2026 . Applicants who have submitted the application and paid the prescribed fee can modify permitted details by paying a non-refundable modification fee of Rs. 250 per occasion. Candidates cannot modify the email ID, mobile number or other details entered during account creation. No application correction requests will be entertained after the correction window closes.

Only one application to one selected RRB is permitted. Candidates must possess the required educational qualification by 25 November 2026. The A-2 medical standard is mandatory for Station Master. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive-error correction surgery are ineligible under the supplied medical conditions. CBAT requires a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery. The original prescribed vision certificate must be produced at the CBAT stage. Final merit gives 70% weightage to CBT and 30% to CBAT. Applicants should use their own active mobile number and email address. Wrong or false application details may lead to rejection or cancellation of candidature. Examination dates, city details and admit cards will be announced through the official RRB websites. The number of notified vacancies is provisional and may change according to Railway requirements.