Recruitment Overview

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 inviting online applications from eligible Indian nationals and other qualifying candidates for the post of Station Master in various Zonal Railways across Indian Railways.

• Organization Name: Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
• Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No.: CEN No. 08/2026
• Post Name: Station Master
• Total Vacancies: 1,265 Posts (Across all RRBs)
• Job Location: Zonal Railways across India
• Application Mode: Online
• Opening Date & Time for Online Applications: 27 October 2026
• Closing Date & Time for Online Applications: 25 November 2026 (23:59 Hrs)
• Official Unified Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
• Online Application Link Website: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in

Vacancy Details & Salary Structure

Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

• Must possess a Graduate Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• Note: Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed minimum educational qualification as on the closing date (25.11.2026) are not eligible to apply.

Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)

• Normal Age Group (UR & EWS): 20 to 33 years (Candidates must have been born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2007).
• Age Relaxations:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Up to 3 years (Born not earlier than 02.01.1991).
  • SC / ST: Up to 5 years (Born not earlier than 02.01.1989).
  • Relaxations for Ex-Servicemen, Railway staff, and other designated categories apply as per extant government rules.

Medical Standards (A-2 Standard)

• Physically fit in all respects.
• Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test).
• Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
• Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic Vision.
• Important Note: Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the post of Station Master.

Examination Fee

• For all candidates (except fee concession categories): ₹500/- (Out of this, ₹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): ₹250/- (Fully refundable upon appearing in the CBT).

Selection Process

The recruitment process comprises the following stages:

1. Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT): Screening test consisting of 100 objective-type questions (120 minutes duration) covering Basic Science, Mathematical & Analytical Capability, Logical Capability, and Mental Reasoning with a 1/3 negative marking for incorrect answers.
2. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Shortlisting to the extent of 8 times the vacancies based on CBT merit. Requires a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery.
3. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination: Final merit is drawn based on combined performance, giving 70% weightage to CBT and 30% weightage to CBAT, followed by A-2 medical fitness verification.

How to Apply

Tip: Ensure you authenticate your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar during account creation or application submission for a smoother verification process. Make sure to keep your live photo setup and scanned black-ink signature (30–49 KB) ready.

1. Visit the unified official RRB website at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or navigate directly via https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Click on ‘Create an Account’ (if applying for the first time) or log in using existing credentials from 2024/2025/2026 RRB notifications.
3. Select your chosen RRB and railway zone preferences carefully (note that the chosen RRB cannot be modified later).
4. Complete the live photo capture module using a web camera or mobile front camera following proper background and posture guidelines.
5. Upload your scanned signature in black ink and any required category documents.
6. Submit the online application and pay the prescribed examination fee via online mode (Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI) before 25 November 2026 (23:59 Hrs).
7. Save and print a copy of the final submitted application form for future records.

Important Dates

Official Links & Portals

Disclaimer: Candidates are advised to thoroughly verify all eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, age limits, medical standards, and general instructions against the official Railway Recruitment Board notification before applying.

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