Graduates looking for a career in Indian Railways have a fresh recruitment opportunity. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for 1,215 Station Master posts under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026.
The application process began on October 27, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until November 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm.
The Station Master position carries an initial basic pay of Rs 35,400 under Level 6 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission.
However, candidates should carefully examine the medical requirements and selection process before applying, as the recruitment involves both a computer-based examination and an aptitude test.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Important dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Online applications opened | October 27, 2026 |
| Last date to apply | November 25, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | November 27, 2026 |
| Application correction window | November 28–December 7, 2026 |
| Examination date | To be announced |
Candidates can submit applications through the official recruitment portal, https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
Who can apply for Station Master posts?
Candidates must possess a recognised university degree or its equivalent qualification.
The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as of January 1, 2027. Relaxations are available for eligible reserved-category candidates under the recruitment rules.
The notification provides three years of upper-age relaxation for OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates and five years for SC/ST candidates.
Candidates awaiting their final qualifying examination results are not eligible to apply. The required qualification must have been obtained by the application closing date.
Salary and medical eligibility
The Station Master post falls under Pay Level 6, with an initial basic salary of Rs 35,400.
The prescribed medical standard is A-2, which includes stringent visual fitness requirements.
Importantly, the notification states that candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or another surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the Station Master post.
Candidates who do not meet the prescribed medical standards will not receive an alternative appointment.
RRB Station Master 2026: Application fee
| Candidate category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| General and other non-concession categories | Rs 500 |
| SC/ST, female, transgender, ex-servicemen, minority and eligible EBC candidates | Rs 250 |
Candidates appearing in the Computer-Based Test are eligible for a refund of the applicable amount after deduction of bank charges.
For candidates paying Rs 500, the refundable amount is Rs 400. Candidates paying the concessional fee of Rs 250 are eligible for a refund of that fee, subject to the notification’s conditions.
How will candidates be selected?
The recruitment process consists of a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification and medical examination.
The CBT carries negative marking, with one-third of the marks allotted to a question deducted for every incorrect answer.
Candidates will be shortlisted for CBAT based on their CBT performance. For preparation of the combined merit list, the CBT carries 70% weightage and CBAT carries 30% weightage.
Only candidates who qualify in CBAT will be considered for the combined merit list.
One important application rule
Candidates can apply to only one Railway Recruitment Board under this notification.
Submitting applications to multiple RRBs or submitting multiple applications under the same notification can result in rejection and debarment.
Candidates should therefore examine the RRB-wise vacancies carefully before selecting their preferred board.
The chosen RRB cannot be changed during the application correction window.
How to apply
- Visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/.
- Open the application link for CEN 08/2026.
- Sign in using an existing RRB account or create a new account.
- Complete the application and select the eligible RRB.
- Follow the instructions for live photograph capture and document submission.
- Pay the prescribed examination fee and retain the submitted application details.
Candidates should refer to the complete official notification before applying.
Official websites: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ and https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
The official notification also specifies the CBT pattern, which can make the article more useful for applicants.
| CBT component | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science, Mathematics and Analytical Capability | 60 | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The CBT lasts 120 minutes, with one-third negative marking for incorrect answers. Candidates shortlisted for CBAT must obtain a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery, without category-wise relaxation. There is no negative marking in CBAT.
Source: Railway Recruitment Boards, CEN No. 08/2026, Station Master Recruitment.