RRB Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 1215 Posts
RRB Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 1215 Posts
Post Name : Station Master
Total Vacancies : 1,215 (Main Notification Summary)
Important Dates
Indicative Notice Date : 24 October 2026
Online Application Start Date : 27 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online : 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment : 27 November 2026
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Application Correction Window : 28 November to 7 December 2026
CBT Examination Date : WILL ANNOUNCE
CBAT Examination Date : WILL ANNOUNCE
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.
Vacancy 2026
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.
| S. No. | Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Station Master | 1,215 |
| Total | 1,215 | |
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.
Age Limit :
The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for eligible categories.
| Age Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 20 Years |
| Maximum Age | 33 Years |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 January 2027 |
| UR/EWS Date of Birth Range | 2 January 1994 to 1 January 2007 |
Category-Wise Date of Birth Criteria
| Category | Not Born Before | Not Born After |
|---|---|---|
| UR/EWS | 2 January 1994 | 1 January 2007 |
| OBC-NCL | 2 January 1991 | 1 January 2007 |
| SC/ST | 2 January 1989 | 1 January 2007 |
RRB Station Master Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation / Maximum Age |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 Years |
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| Eligible Ex-Servicemen | Service-Based Relaxation with Applicable Category Concession |
| Eligible Railway Group C / Erstwhile Group D Staff with Minimum 3 Years of Service – UR/EWS | 40 Years |
| Eligible Railway Staff – OBC-NCL | 43 Years |
| Eligible Railway Staff – SC/ST | 45 Years |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried – UR/EWS | 35 Years |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried – OBC-NCL | 38 Years |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried – SC/ST | 40 Years |
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.
RRB Station Master Medical Standard 2026
Station Master candidates must satisfy the A-2 medical standard, including strict unaided vision requirements.
| Medical Requirement | Prescribed Standard |
|---|---|
| Medical Category | A-2 |
| Distant Vision | 6/9, 6/9 without Glasses |
| Near Vision | Sn 0.6, 0.6 without Glasses |
| Colour Vision | Must Pass |
| Binocular Vision | Must Pass |
| Night Vision | Must Pass |
| Myopic Vision | Must Pass |
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.
Salary :
Station Master posts carry initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.
| Salary Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Station Master |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 35,400 |
| Pay Structure | 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Allowances | As Admissible under Railway Rules |
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.
Application Fee 2026
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.
| Candidate Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All Candidates Except Concessional Categories | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400, less Applicable Bank Charges |
| Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities and Eligible EBC Candidates | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250, less Applicable Bank Charges |
Application Fee Refund Conditions
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 payment facility.
Selection Process 2026
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.
Selection Shortlisting and Merit Weightage
| Particulars | Selection Rule |
|---|---|
| CBAT Shortlisting | Normally 8 Times the RRB-Wise Vacancies |
| Document Verification Shortlisting | Normally 1:1 of RRB-Wise Vacancies |
| CBT Weightage | 70% |
| CBAT Weightage | 30% |
| Final Selection | Combined Merit, CBAT Qualification, Documents and Medical Fitness |
CBAT shortlisting numbers may increase or decrease according to the requirements of the Railway Administration.
Exam Pattern 2026
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.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability | 60 | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
|---|---|
| Duration | 120 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | One-Third of Marks per Wrong Answer |
| Normalization | Applicable for CBT Conducted in Multiple Shifts |
Minimum CBT Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Percentage |
|---|---|
| UR | 40% |
| EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
The minimum qualifying marks establish examination eligibility but do not guarantee shortlisting for CBAT.
Syllabus 2026
The CBT syllabus includes Basic Science, Mathematics, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning.
Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability – 60 Marks
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.
Logical Capability – 20 Marks
Binary Logic and Syllogism.
Clocks and Calendars.
Assumptions and Blood Relations.
Family Trees and Logic-Based Puzzles.
English Reading Comprehension.
Mental Reasoning – 20 Marks
Analogy.
Series Completion.
Coding and Decoding.
Ranking and Arrangement Problems.
The topics listed in the notification are illustrative and may not represent an exhaustive question list.
RRB Station Master CBAT 2026
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.
| CBAT Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Shortlisting | Normally 8 Times RRB-Wise Vacancies |
| Minimum T-Score | 42 in Each Test Battery |
| Language | English and Hindi |
| Negative Marking | No |
| Vision Certificate | Mandatory in Prescribed Original Format |
| Final Merit Weightage | CBT 70% + CBAT 30% |
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.
RRB Station Master Apply Online 2026
The online application process is scheduled to begin on 27 October 2026 through the official Railway Recruitment Boards application portal.
Application Status: Scheduled to open on 27 October 2026.
Apply Online: RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Online Application Portal
Last Date: 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM.
Applicants must select only one Railway Recruitment Board. Submission of multiple applications to the same or different RRBs may result in rejection and disqualification.
How to Apply Online
Visit the unified Railway Recruitment Boards website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Open the Station Master Recruitment 2026 notification under CEN 08/2026.
Read the eligibility, age, medical fitness and vacancy conditions carefully.
Open the authorized online application portal at rrbapply.gov.in when the application facility becomes active.
Create an account if applying through the RRB portal for the first time, or sign in using existing RRB account credentials.
Enter the required personal information and complete the prescribed account authentication.
Provide the educational qualification and applicable category details.
Select one RRB and indicate the Railway Zone preferences available for the selected RRB.
Capture a live photograph using a webcam or mobile camera according to the portal instructions.
Upload the scanned signature and applicable supporting documents.
Review the application carefully, including the RRB selection and personal details.
Submit the online application and complete the applicable fee payment.
Save or print the application confirmation and payment details for future reference.
Important: Details entered during account creation, including registered mobile number and email address, cannot be modified afterward. The chosen RRB also cannot be changed through the subsequent correction window.
RRB Station Master Document Upload Requirements 2026
The application process requires live photograph capture rather than uploading a previously saved passport-size photograph.
| Document | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Live Photograph | Captured Using Webcam or Mobile Camera Against a Plain White Background |
| Signature | JPG/JPEG, 30 KB to 49 KB, Black Ink on White Paper |
| Signature Dimensions | Minimum 140 x 60 Pixels |
| SC/ST Certificate for Free Railway Travel | PDF, Less Than 400 KB, if Applicable |
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.
RRB Station Master Application Correction 2026
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.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Correction Start Date | 28 November 2026 |
| Correction Last Date | 7 December 2026 |
| Modification Fee | Rs. 250 per Occasion |
| Restricted Details | Create an Account Details and Chosen RRB |
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.
Important Instructions
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.
Important Links
Apply Online – From 27 October 2026 : Official Application Portal
Official Notification : Click here
Official RRB Website : Click here
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