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Recruitment Overview

Organisation: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Advertisement Number: CEN 08/2026
Post Name: Station Master
Vacancies: 1,215 in the summary; detailed vacancy annexure lists 1,265
Job Location: Various Railway Zones across India
Application Mode: Online
Last Date to Apply: 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM

Vacancy Details

The main vacancy summary mentions 1,215 Station Master posts, while the detailed RRB-wise vacancy table reportedly totals 1,265 posts. Candidates should check the official notification and any subsequent corrections for clarification.

The detailed vacancy distribution includes the following categories:

Unreserved (UR): 542 posts
Scheduled Caste (SC): 176 posts
Scheduled Tribe (ST): 104 posts
Other Backward Classes – Non-Creamy Layer (OBC-NCL): 296 posts
Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 147 posts

Ex-servicemen vacancies are included as horizontal reservations within the overall vacancy distribution.

Important Dates

Indicative Notification: 24 October 2026
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
Application Modification Window: 28 November–7 December 2026
CBT Examination Date: To be announced
CBAT Date: To be announced

Educational Qualification

Candidates must fulfil the following educational requirements:

Possess a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification.
Obtain the prescribed qualification by 25 November 2026.
Meet all other eligibility conditions mentioned in CEN 08/2026.

Candidates awaiting their final examination results should check the notification carefully, as the required qualification must be completed by the prescribed cut-off date.

Age Limit

The prescribed age limit is 20–33 years as of 1 January 2027.
Age relaxation is available according to the applicable rules:
OBC-NCL candidates: 3 years
SC/ST candidates: 5 years
Other eligible categories: As specified in the official notification

Candidates must provide valid supporting certificates when claiming age relaxation.

Salary

Selected candidates will receive the following pay:

Pay Level: Level 6 under the 7th CPC
Initial Basic Salary: ₹35,400 per month
Allowances: Applicable railway allowances and benefits as per rules
The actual monthly salary will depend on applicable allowances and deductions. During the prescribed training period, candidates may receive a stipend according to the relevant rules.

Application Fee

The reported examination fee structure is:

General/standard fee category: ₹500, of which ₹400 is refundable after appearing in the CBT, subject to the rules.
Female, transgender, SC, ST, ex-servicemen, minority and EBC candidates: ₹250, refundable after appearing in the CBT, subject to the rules.
Application Modification Fee: ₹250 per modification, as prescribed.

Refunds are subject to the notification’s conditions and applicable bank charges. Candidates should verify their category and fee requirements in the official notification before payment.

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of the following stages:

Computer Based Test (CBT): An objective-type examination to assess the candidate’s aptitude and relevant abilities.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT performance must qualify in the aptitude test.
Document Verification: Verification of educational qualifications, age, category certificates, and other required documents.
Medical Examination: Candidates must satisfy the prescribed A-2 medical standard.

The CBT is reported to contain 100 questions for 100 marks, with a duration of 120 minutes and one-third negative marking for each incorrect answer.

Candidates must secure the prescribed minimum T-score of 42 in each CBAT test battery. Final merit is calculated using 70% weightage for CBT marks and 30% for CBAT marks, subject to the official selection rules.

Medical Standards

The Station Master post requires candidates to meet the prescribed A-2 medical standard, including the applicable visual acuity requirements.
The recruitment notice reportedly restricts candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive-error correction surgery. Candidates should carefully read the medical standards and relevant declarations in the official notification before applying.

How to Apply

Visit the official RRB application portal.
Register or log in using the required candidate credentials.
Select CEN 08/2026 – Station Master Recruitment.
Choose only one Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), as multiple applications may lead to rejection.
Fill in personal, educational, and other required details accurately.
Upload the photograph, signature, and supporting documents according to the prescribed specifications.
Select the required railway-zone preferences, where applicable.
Pay the examination fee through the available online payment method.
Review the application carefully and submit it before the deadline.
Download and save the completed application form and payment confirmation.
Candidates should submit their applications by 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM and complete fee payment by the prescribed date.