The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened online applications for the post of Station Master under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026. This is a separate Station Master recruitment from 2026 onwards, and it is one of the most awaited railway recruitments for graduates this year.
The application window opened on 27 October 2026 and will close on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates can apply to only one RRB, and the RRB once chosen cannot be changed later, so the choice should be made carefully after checking the zone-wise vacancies.
Vacancy note: The summary table in the detailed CEN mentions 1,215 vacancies, while the category-wise totals in Annexure-B add up to 1,265. Corrigendum No. 1 dated 27 October 2026 corrects the total to 1,265. This post uses 1,265 as the corrected total. All vacancies are provisional and may change as per the Boards.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Recruitment | Station Master |
| Advertisement Number | CEN No. 08/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1,265 (corrected by Corrigendum No. 1, 27 October 2026) |
| Post | Station Master |
| Pay Level | Level 6, 7th CPC – Initial Basic Pay Rs. 35,400 per month |
| Qualification | Graduate Degree from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027) | 20 to 33 years (relaxation as per rules) |
| Medical Standard | A-2 |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Apply Online | 27 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Correction Window | 28 November to 07 December 2026 (Rs. 250 per modification) |
| Selection Process | Single-Stage CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Station Master Vacancy 2026 – Category Wise
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 542 |
| SC | 176 |
| ST | 104 |
| OBC (NCL) | 296 |
| EWS | 147 |
| Total | 1,265 |
Ex-Servicemen seats (133) are included in the above total as per the notification.
RRB Wise Vacancy (Annexure-B Total)
| RRB | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Mumbai | 177 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 122 |
| Chennai | 119 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 114 |
| Prayagraj | 112 |
| Bengaluru | 102 |
| Secunderabad | 70 |
| Bilaspur | 64 |
| Bhopal | 62 |
| Ajmer | 61 |
| Guwahati | 37 |
| Kolkata | 37 |
| Ahmedabad | 31 |
| Chandigarh | 28 |
| Ranchi | 27 |
| Siliguri | 26 |
| Bhubaneswar | 23 |
| Gorakhpur | 18 |
| Patna | 17 |
| Muzaffarpur | 14 |
| Malda | 4 |
| Total | 1,265 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification: A Graduate Degree from a recognised university or its equivalent, held on the closing date of application (25 November 2026). Candidates awaiting the result of their final examination on that date are not eligible to apply.
Age Limit as on 01 January 2027: Minimum 20 years and maximum 33 years for UR/EWS candidates. Date of birth should be between 02 January 1994 and 01 January 2007 for UR/EWS, between 02 January 1991 and 01 January 2007 for OBC-NCL, and between 02 January 1989 and 01 January 2007 for SC/ST, after relaxation.
Age Relaxation: OBC-NCL – 3 years, SC/ST – 5 years, and further relaxation for Ex-Servicemen and serving railway employees as per the notification.
Medical Standard: A-2. Distant vision 6/9, 6/9 without glasses, with tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision and myopic vision. Candidates who have undergone LASIK or similar surgery to correct refractive error are not eligible for this post.
Application Fee and Refund
| Category | Fee | Refund on appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except concession categories | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 (minus bank charges) |
| Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities, EBC | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 in full (minus bank charges) |
Fee is payable online only through debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Refund is credited only to a bank account seeded with Aadhaar, as per the notification. The modification fee during the correction window is Rs. 250 per modification and is non-refundable.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
Selection will be through a Single-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Candidates equal to 8 times the vacancy count are shortlisted for CBAT on the basis of CBT merit, as per the notification.
The CBT carries 100 marks in 120 minutes. As per the new pattern, there is no separate General Knowledge / General Science section. The sections are: Basic Science, Mathematics and Analytical Capability – 60 marks, Logical Capability – 20 marks, and Mental Reasoning – 20 marks.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the application portal rrbapply.gov.in and create an account, if you do not already have one.
- Select CEN 08/2026 – Station Master and choose only one RRB carefully.
- Fill personal, educational and other details, upload the photograph, signature and documents as specified.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form before 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save and print the submitted application for future reference. Use the correction window (28 November to 07 December 2026) only for permitted changes – the chosen RRB and account-creation details cannot be changed.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Correction Window | 28 November to 07 December 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card | Before the exam, on the official website |
Important Links
| Link | Details |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| Detailed CEN 08/2026 + Corrigendum No. 1 | Download from the official RRB website (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) – please verify the PDF there before applying, as the CEN summary and Annexure-B totals differ and Corrigendum No. 1 corrects the total to 1,265. |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How many Station Master vacancies are there in RRB CEN 08/2026?
1,265 vacancies, as corrected by Corrigendum No. 1 dated 27 October 2026. The original CEN summary mentioned 1,215 by mistake.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master 2026?
25 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Fee can be paid up to 27 November 2026.
Q3. What is the qualification for Station Master?
A Graduate Degree from a recognised university or equivalent, held on 25 November 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for Station Master?
20 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027 for UR/EWS, with relaxation for OBC-NCL, SC/ST and other categories as per rules.
Q5. What is the salary of a Station Master?
Pay Level 6, with initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month, plus allowances as per railway rules.
Q6. Can I apply to more than one RRB?
No. A candidate can apply to only one RRB, and the choice cannot be changed later.
Disclaimer: This post is for information only. Candidates must read the official CEN 08/2026 notification and Corrigendum No. 1 on the official RRB website before applying. Mahanokri.com is not a government website.