RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (1,215 Posts)

Name of PostRRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (1,215 Posts)
Post Date / Update26/10/2026
Advt No.CEN 08/2026  ·  Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Short InformationThe Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 1,215 Station Master vacancies under CEN 08/2026, with online applications open until 25 November 2026.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (1,215 Posts)Advt No: CEN 08/2026  |  Short Details of Notification

Important Dates

  • Notice date (indicative) : 24 Oct 2026
  • Online application start : 27 Oct 2026
  • Last date to apply online (11:59 PM) : 25 Nov 2026
  • Last date for fee payment : 27 Nov 2026
  • Application correction window : 28 Nov to 7 Dec 2026
  • CBT exam date : To be announced
  • CBAT exam date : To be announced

Application Fee

  • General candidates : Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded on appearing in CBT, less bank charges)
  • Female, transgender, ex-servicemen, SC, ST, minority, eligible EBC : Rs. 250 (fully refunded on appearing in CBT, less bank charges)

Age Limit

  • Minimum age : 20 years
  • Maximum age : 33 years
  • Age calculated as on : 1 Jan 2027
  • Relaxation : OBC-NCL 3 years; SC/ST 5 years; ex-servicemen as per rules; eligible railway staff OBC-NCL up to 43, SC/ST up to 45; widowed/divorced women not remarried UR/EWS 35, OBC-NCL 38, SC/ST 40; highest applicable relaxation only

Total Post

1,215

Vacancy Details  ·  Total: 1,215 Post
Post NameTotal PostEligibility
Station Master1215Bachelor's degree or equivalent, completed by 25 Nov 2026; A-2 medical standard; age 20-33

Salary / Stipend

Pay Level 6 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix; initial basic pay Rs. 35,400 per month plus admissible allowances.

Eligibility and Medical Notes

Applicants need a bachelor’s-level degree or an equivalent recognized qualification, which must be completed by the closing date. Candidates still awaiting final results do not qualify. The post requires the A-2 medical category, with set distant and near vision standards that must be met without corrective lenses. Candidates who have had LASIK or other refractive-error surgery are excluded under the notice’s conditions.

Examination and Selection Details

The CBT has 100 objective questions worth 100 marks, to be answered in 120 minutes, with one-third of a mark deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum CBT qualifying percentages are 40% for UR and EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST. CBAT shortlisting is generally eight times the RRB-wise vacancies, and document verification is generally one to one. The CBAT requires a T-score of at least 42 in every battery, with no category relaxation.

Documents and Application Rules

The live photograph must be captured through a webcam or phone camera against a plain white background. The signature must be a JPG or JPEG file of 30 to 49 KB. Applicants may choose only one RRB, and that choice cannot be changed later. Corrections are allowed from 28 November to 7 December 2026 for a non-refundable Rs. 250 fee per occasion.

Mode of Selection

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes, 70% merit weight
  2. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): minimum T-score 42 in each battery, 30% merit weight
  3. Document verification
  4. Medical examination (A-2 standard)

How to Fill the Form

  1. Visit rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and open the CEN 08/2026 Station Master notification
  2. Read eligibility, age, medical and vacancy conditions carefully
  3. From 27 October 2026, open the application portal at rrbapply.gov.in
  4. Create an account or sign in with existing RRB credentials
  5. Enter personal details, complete account authentication and provide qualification and category details
  6. Select one RRB and the zone preferences offered by it
  7. Capture a live photograph and upload signature and supporting documents
  8. Review all details, submit the form and pay the fee by 27 November 2026
  9. Save or print the confirmation and payment receipt

नोट: फॉर्म भरने से पहले Official Notification ज़रूर पढ़ें और Last Date, Age Limit व Education Qualification मिला लें।

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (1,215 Posts) : Important Questions

Question: What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master?

Answer: The last date to apply online is 25 Nov 2026. Apply a day or two early, these portals slow down near the deadline.

Question: When is the RRB Station Master exam?

Answer: Exam date: To be announced.

Question: How many vacancies are there?

Answer: Total posts: 1,215.

Question: What is the age limit?

Answer: Minimum age: 20 years; Maximum age: 33 years; Age calculated as on: 1 Jan 2027; Relaxation: OBC-NCL 3 years; SC/ST 5 years; ex-servicemen as per rules; eligible railway staff OBC-NCL up to 43, SC/ST up to 45; widowed/divorced women not remarried UR/EWS 35, OBC-NCL 38, SC/ST 40; highest applicable relaxation only.

Question: What is the advertisement number of RRB Station Master?

Answer: The advertisement number is CEN 08/2026, issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).

Question: What is the official website?

Answer: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (1,215 Posts)

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