RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: 1,265 Posts, Apply Online

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for Station Master posts under CEN No. 08/2026. Any graduate aged 20 to 33 years can apply, and the post carries Level 6 pay with an initial salary of ₹35,400. Online applications are open from 27 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. For the first time, Station Master posts have come in a separate notification instead of being part of the RRB NTPC graduate-level notice. For candidates in Assam, RRB Guwahati has 37 vacancies.

⚡ Quick Info

Organization	Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Notice	CEN No. 08/2026
Post name	Station Master
Total vacancies	1,265 as per Annexure-B (the short notice mentioned about 1,250)
Qualification	Graduate degree from a recognised university
Age limit	20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 (relaxation for reserved categories)
Pay	Level 6, initial pay ₹35,400 (7th CPC)
Last date to apply	25 November 2026, 11:59 PM

Overview / notification details

• Recruiting body: Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways, Government of India
• Notice: Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026
• Post: Station Master (Level 6, 7th CPC)
• Vacancies: 1,265 as per Annexure-B across 21 RRBs. The short notice mentioned about 1,250, so watch for a corrigendum.
• Application mode: Online only, through rrbapply.gov.in
• Selection: CBT, then CBAT, then document verification and medical examination

Important dates

Short notice published	24 October 2026
Online applications open	27 October 2026
Online applications close	25 November 2026, 11:59 PM
Last date to pay the fee	27 November 2026
Modification window	28 November to 7 December 2026
CBT / CBAT dates	To be announced
Age calculation date	1 January 2027

Vacancy details

Category-wise (total 1,265):

UR	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total
542	176	104	296	147	1,265

The total includes 133 vacancies for Ex-Servicemen. Vacancies can increase or decrease later.

RRB-wise vacancies: You can apply to only one RRB, so this table matters.

RRB	Posts	RRB	Posts
Mumbai	177	Jammu-Srinagar	122
Chennai	119	Thiruvananthapuram	114
Prayagraj	112	Bengaluru	102
Secunderabad	70	Bilaspur	64
Bhopal	62	Ajmer	61
Kolkata	37	Guwahati	37
Ahmedabad	31	Chandigarh	28
Ranchi	27	Siliguri	26
Bhubaneswar	23	Gorakhpur	18
Patna	17	Muzaffarpur	14
Malda	4

Eligibility criteria

• Nationality: Indian citizen, or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from the countries listed in the notice (a Certificate of Eligibility is needed for the last three groups).
• Education: Graduate degree from a recognised university or equivalent, held on or before 25 November 2026. Candidates waiting for their final result cannot apply.
• Age: 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027.
• Medical standard: A-2 (see the vision rules below).

Age limit and date of birth check

Category	Born on or after	Born on or before
UR and EWS	2 January 1994	1 January 2007
OBC-NCL	2 January 1991	1 January 2007
SC / ST	2 January 1989	1 January 2007

Relaxation (upper limit): 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST. Ex-Servicemen, serving railway Group C staff and some women candidates (widowed, divorced or judicially separated) get extra relaxation as per the notice. Relaxations are not cumulative, and the highest one applies. SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies get no age relaxation. Your date of birth must match your Matriculation certificate.

Medical standard A-2

• Distant vision 6/9 and 6/9 without glasses, and near vision Sn 0.6 without glasses
• Tests for colour vision, binocular vision, night vision and myopic vision
• Candidates who have had LASIK or any other surgery to correct eyesight are not eligible for this post, as per the notice
• All candidates must bring an eye specialist's certificate on the CBAT day, or they cannot take the CBAT
• No PwBD category is suitable for this post

Application fee

Category	Fee	Refund after appearing in CBT
All other candidates	₹500	₹400 (after bank charges)
Women, transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, minority and EBC	₹250	₹250 (after bank charges)

Pay online by net banking, card or UPI. An application is accepted only after the fee is paid. Refunds go to your Aadhaar-seeded bank account, and there is no refund for candidates who do not appear.

Selection process

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): single stage
2. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): for candidates shortlisted from the CBT (8 times the vacancies, RRB-wise and community-wise)
3. Document verification and medical examination: for candidates shortlisted on combined merit, which is 70% CBT and 30% CBAT

CBT exam pattern

Duration	120 minutes
Questions	100 questions, 1 mark each
Negative marking	1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Sections (indicative)	Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability: 60. Logical Capability: 20. Mental Reasoning: 20
Qualifying marks	UR 40%, EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%
Languages	English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, including Assamese and Bengali

CBAT: Questions are in English and Hindi only, with no negative marking. You need a T-Score of at least 42 in each test battery, with no relaxation for any category.

Salary & service conditions

The post is in Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission with initial pay of ₹35,400. Selected candidates receive only a stipend during training, and no transfer to another railway is registered until 5 to 10 years of service, as per the notice.

How to apply

1. Read the full CEN 08/2026 on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and choose one RRB only. Applying to more than one leads to rejection of all applications.
2. Open rrbapply.gov.in and create an account, or log in with your existing credentials
3. Use your own mobile number and email ID. They cannot be changed later.
4. Authenticate through DigiLocker or Aadhaar
5. Capture a live photo on a plain white background, with dark non-white clothing and no cap, mask or glasses
6. Upload your signature in black ink and running handwriting (JPG, 30 to 49 KB)
7. Choose your exam language and zone preferences within your RRB
8. Pay the fee online by 27 November 2026 and submit

Apply online

Which RRB should you choose? (Our analysis for Assam candidates)

You can apply to only one RRB, and your posting will be in that board's zone. Here is what the numbers show for the North-East:

RRB	Posts	Note
Guwahati	37	Closest board for most Assam candidates, and the exam language options include Assamese
Siliguri	26	Neighbouring North-East board with fewer posts
Northeast Frontier Railway (zone)	63	Guwahati and Siliguri boards together

• Competition: Guwahati has only 37 posts, while boards like Mumbai (177), Jammu-Srinagar (122) and Chennai (119) have many more. Fewer seats can mean tougher competition, but your choice should match where you are willing to work.
• Posting: As per the notice, transfers to another railway are not registered for 5 to 10 years, so pick a zone you can live in.
• Category split: Check Annexure-B of the notice for the UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS seats in your RRB before you decide.

Assam candidate checklist

• OBC candidates: The caste must be in the central OBC list, and you need an OBC-NCL certificate in the prescribed format issued on or after 1 April 2026 and no later than 25 November 2026. Check that your Assam certificate fits this. See our PRC & Caste Certificate guide.
• EWS: Income and asset certificate for FY 2025-26 as per the notice.
• Eyesight: If you wear glasses or had LASIK, read the medical rules above before paying the fee.
• Name match: Your name and date of birth must match your Matriculation certificate everywhere.
• Photo and signature: The photo must be captured live during the application. The signature must be in running handwriting, not capital letters.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Applying to more than one RRB, which gets all applications rejected
• Applying before your final degree result is out
• Using someone else's mobile number or email, since they cannot be changed
• Waiting for the last day, when rrbapply.gov.in can be slow
• Paying after 27 November, which means the application is not accepted
• Using unfair means, which leads to lifetime debarment from all RRB exams

Read more: Common Mistakes in Govt Job Applications (Avoid These)

Important links

Official notification (CEN 08/2026)	Download
Apply online	rrbapply.gov.in
Official website	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in

Admit card & result

CBT and CBAT dates have not been announced. As per the notice, e-call letters can be downloaded about 4 days before the exam, and the exam city is intimated about 10 days in advance. We will update this post when dates are released.

Frequently asked questions

Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master 2026?

The last date is 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM. Applications opened on 27 October 2026.

Q2. How many vacancies are there?

Annexure-B lists 1,265 vacancies across 21 RRBs. The short notice mentioned about 1,250, so check the official site for any corrigendum.

Q3. What is the qualification and age limit?

A graduate degree from a recognised university, and an age of 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for reserved categories.

Q4. What is the salary of a Station Master?

The post is in Level 6 with an initial pay of ₹35,400, plus allowances as admissible.

Q5. How many vacancies are there in RRB Guwahati?

RRB Guwahati has 37 vacancies, and RRB Siliguri has 26.

Q6. Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. Multiple applications lead to rejection and debarment.

Q7. Is there negative marking?

Yes, 1/3 mark is cut for each wrong answer in the CBT. There is no negative marking in the CBAT.

Q8. Can candidates who had LASIK apply?

As per the notice, candidates who have had eyesight-correction surgery are not eligible for this post.

Stay tuned to Assam Career Point for admit card, exam date and result updates on RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026.