The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN No. 08/2026). The recruitment provides an opportunity for graduates to join Indian Railways as Station Masters at Pay Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission. According to the official notification, the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced approximately 1265 vacancies for the Station Master post.
The online application process started on 27 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 25 November 2026. Candidates should read the detailed notification carefully to understand the eligibility conditions, age limit, application fee, examination pattern, and medical requirements before applying.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
The selection process includes a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification and medical examination. Have
| RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Summary | |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Station Master |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 08/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 1265 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Dates | 27 October to 25 November 2026 |
| Pay Level | Rs. 35400 (Level 6 under the 7th CPC) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 33 years |
| Eligibility | Graduation |
| Selection Process | CBT-CBAT |
| Official RRB Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
RRB Station Master Notification 2026 PDF
The Railway Recruitment Boards have released a separate recruitment notification for Station Master under CEN 08/2026. The detailed notification PDF with complete details has been released at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ and on all regional websites. Candidates can download it directly from the link below.
Important Dates for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
The application window to apply for RRB Station Master vacancies is open from 27 October to 25 November 2026 and fee can be paid till 27 November 2026.
| Events | Dates |
| Detailed Notification PDF | 26 October 2026 |
| RRB Station Master Apply Online Starts | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | 27 November 2026 |
| Application Modification | 28 October to 7 November 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
Railway RRB Station Master Vacancy 2026
A total of 1265 station master vacancies have been announced through the recruitment notification under CEN 08/2026 by the Railway Recruitment Board.
The category-wise distribution and RRB-wise allocation as mentioned in the detailed RRB Station Master 2026 notification PDF is also shared below.
RRB-Wise and Zone-Wise Vacancy Details
| RRB | Railway Zone | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| Ahmedabad | WR | 31 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 49 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 |
| Ajmer | WCR | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 104 | 44 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 10 |
| Prayagraj | NR | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 102 | 52 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 6 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 49 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 5 |
| Bhopal | WR | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 23 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 52 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 5 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 28 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| Chennai | SR | 119 | 47 | 19 | 8 | 32 | 13 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 18 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 37 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 122 | 50 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 |
| Kolkata | ER | 32 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 |
| Kolkata | SER | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Malda | ER | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Mumbai | CR | 125 | 54 | 18 | 11 | 32 | 10 |
| Mumbai | SCR | 28 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Mumbai | WR | 24 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Patna | ECR | 17 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Ranchi | SER | 12 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Secunderabad | SCoR | 65 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 26 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 114 | 42 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 14 |
| Total | 1,265 | 542 | 176 | 104 | 296 | 147 | |
RRB Station Master Eligibility Criteria 2026
The Railway Board has mentioned the important eligibility conditions applicable to the Station Master post.
Education Qualification
Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification accepted under the notification.
Age Limit
The reported age range for the recruitment is 20 to 33 years, calculated as of 1 January 2027.
| Particular | Age |
| Minimum Age | 20 years |
| Maximum Age | 33 years |
| Age Calculation Date | 01 January 2027 |
Age relaxation
Eligible candidates may receive upper-age relaxation according to the recruitment rules.
| Category | Commonly Prescribed Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD candidates | As prescribed in the CEN |
| Ex-servicemen and other eligible categories | As prescribed in the CEN |
Medical standard
The reported medical standard for Station Master recruitment is A-2.
Railway Station Master Apply Online Form 2026
The online application process for the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 has been started on 27 October 2026 onwards at the Railway Recruitment Board official website https://www.rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/. Candidates must fill out their application forms carefully with all the correct details.
RRB Station Master Application Fee 2026
The application fee can only be paid using an online payment method (Debit/Credit/Netbanking). The fee is refundable only if the candidate is qualified in CBT Exam.
| Category | Application Fee | Refundable Fee |
| UR / EWS / OBC | Rs. 500/- | Rs. 400/- |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250/- | Rs. 250/- |