RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India
- Post Name : Station Master
- Job Type : Central Government Railway Job / Permanent
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : CEN No. 08/2026
- Vacancies : 1,265
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : Level 6 in 7th CPC (Initial Pay: Rs.35,400/-)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 27.10.2026
- Last Date : 25.11.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 27 October 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 25 November 2026
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment : 27 November 2026
- Application Modification Window (with fee) : 28 November 2026 to 07 December 2026 (Note: Details filled in 'Create an Account' and chosen RRB cannot be modified)
- Station Master : 1,265 posts
Community-wise Distribution (Total)
- UR : 542
- SC : 176
- ST : 104
- OBC-NCL : 296
- EWS : 147
- Ex-Servicemen (ExSM) : 133 (Detailed RRB-wise & Zone-wise distribution is available in Annexure-B of the official notification).
Salary Details : RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
- Pay Scale : 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level 6
- Initial Basic Pay : Rs.35,400/- plus admissible allowances
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) : RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Normal Age Limit : 20 to 33 Years
Normal Course Date of Birth Bounds:
- UR & EWS: Not earlier than 02.01.1994 and not later than 01.01.2007
- OBC-Non Creamy Layer: Not earlier than 02.01.1991 and not later than 01.01.2007
- SC/ST: Not earlier than 02.01.1989 and not later than 01.01.2007
- OBC-NCL: 3 Years
- SC/ST: 5 Years
- Ex-Servicemen (ExSM): As per rules (configured after deduction of length of service)
- Serving Railway Employees / Widowed/Divorced Women have separate upper age relaxations up to 35-45 years depending on community.
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Qualification : RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
- Minimum Educational Qualification: Must possess a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent as on the closing date (25.11.2026).
- (Candidates awaiting final exam results are not eligible to apply).
Application Fee : RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
- For All Candidates (except below) : Rs.500/- (Out of this, an amount of Rs. 400 shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges upon appearing in the CBT).
- For Female/Transgender/Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities / Economically Backward Class (EBC) : Rs.250/- (This fee will be fully refunded in due course after deducting bank charges upon appearing in the CBT).
Selection Process : RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
The recruitment process involves the following stages:
- Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) (Screening nature, 100 questions, 120 minutes, 1/3 negative marking).
- Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (Shortlisted candidates equal to 8 times the vacancies).
- Document Verification (DV) (1:1 ratio based on combined merit: 70% weightage to CBT and 30% to CBAT).
- Medical Examination (Medical Standard: A-2).
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Exam Pattern : RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
1. Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern
- Total Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
- Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Total Marks: 100 Marks (1 mark per correct answer)
- Negative Marking: 1/3rd of the marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
|
Section
/ Subject |
Number
of Questions |
Marks |
|
Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability • Basic Science & Mathematics (30 marks) • Data Analysis & Interpretation (30 marks) |
60 |
60 |
|
Logical Capability • Logical Reasoning & English Reading Comprehension |
20 |
20 |
|
Mental Reasoning • Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Arrangements |
20 |
20 |
|
Total |
100 |
100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks Eligibility: UR/EWS: 40%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25% (also applicable to Ex-Servicemen as per community).
2. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) Pattern
- Shortlisting: Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies are shortlisted from each category based on CBT merit.
- Language Option: Questions and options are available in English and Hindi.
- Qualifying Criteria: Candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery (no community relaxations in T-score). There is no negative marking in CBAT.
- Vision Certificate: Producing an original vision certificate (Annexure VI / VIA) from an eye specialist on the exam day is mandatory to appear for CBAT.
The final selection merit list is drawn exclusively from candidates who clear the CBAT, utilizing a combined weightage:
- CBT Score: 70% weightage
- CBAT Score: 30% weightage
How to Apply : RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Station Master., click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 27 Oct 2026 to 25 Nov 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Visit the unified official RRB website ([https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in)) and navigate to your chosen RRB webpage.
- Click on the online application link which redirects to [https://www.rrbapply.gov.in](https://www.rrbapply.gov.in).
- Complete "Create an Account" using a valid mobile number and email ID (Note: Details here cannot be changed later).
- Authenticate your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar for a smoother process.
- Fill out the online application form with correct details.
- Capture a Live Photograph directly via webcam/phone camera following the strict background and dress guidelines (no pre-uploaded photos allowed).
- Upload scanned documents (Candidate's signature in black ink within specs, and SC/ST certificate if claiming free travel pass).
- Pay the prescribed examination fee via online mode (Net Banking / Debit-Credit Card / UPI).
- Submit the application and take a final printout/acknowledgement for future reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q1: What is the official website to apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
- A: You can apply through the unified official link hosted at [https://www.rrbapply.gov.in](https://www.rrbapply.gov.in) via the main RRB portal [https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in).
- A: A total of 1,265 vacancies have been announced for the post of Station Master across various Railway Zones.
- A: Candidates must hold a Graduate Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent. Final-year/semester waiting students cannot apply.
- A: The standard age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027, with upper age relaxations applicable for reserved categories (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/ExSM) as per government rules.
- A: No. A candidate can apply to only one RRB. Submitting multiple applications to different or the same RRB will lead to summary rejection and lifetime debarment.
- A: Yes, there is a negative marking of 1/3rd of the marks allotted for each incorrect answer in the CBT.
- A: Candidates must qualify for the A-2 medical standard, which has strict distant and near vision specifications without glasses (lasik surgery is not permitted for A-2).
- A: Yes, a major portion of the fee (Rs. 400 out of Rs. 500 for general, and full Rs. 250 for reserved/female/minority categories) is refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in the CBT.
- A: Yes, a modification window will open from 28.11.2026 to 07.12.2026 upon paying a non-refundable fee of Rs. 250 per occasion (note that account creation details and chosen RRB cannot be changed).
- A: No, the application portal features a Live Photo Capturing module that records your live image using a webcam or mobile front camera during the application process.
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