RRB Station Master Notification 2026: 1,265 Vacancies; Check Eligibility & Apply Now

RRB Station Master Recruitment Notification 2026 (CEN No. 08/2026) has been released, announcing a total of 1,265 vacancies distributed among different production units and zonal railways. Along with the release of the detailed notification, the online application link has also been activated on 27 October 2026 through the official RRB application portal. 

To apply for the Station Master post, candidates are required to fulfill the specific medical fitness requirements, age limits, and educational qualifications. The available recruitment details indicate that the selection process involves a Single Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) and a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination. 

The detailed notification is yet to be released, so candidates should refer to the short notice for the information currently available. Scroll down to check the important dates, vacancy details, eligibility criteria, application process, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process and salary for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

The RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 is being conducted by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for direct recruitment to the post of Station Master across Indian Railways. Station Master is categorized as an operating cadre post under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (7th CPC).

Under the revised guidelines issued for recruitment from the year 2026 onwards, the Competent Authority has done away with the multiple CBT stages previously used and replaced them with a single comprehensive Computer Based Test carrying 100 marks with a total testing duration of 120 minutes. Candidates who clear the written stage will be shortlisted for the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) at an 8:1 ratio based on Single Stage CBT merit. The final selection is determined by a combined merit formula where 70% weightage is accorded to the Single Stage CBT and 30% weightage is given to the CBAT (applicable only to candidates qualifying the CBAT). Shortlisted candidates will subsequently appear for Document Verification and an intensive Medical Examination adhering strictly to the A-2 medical fitness standard.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Key Information At a Glance

The official release of the indicative notification for the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 is now available under CEN No. 08/2026. The table below highlights the key features of this recruitment drive: 

Important Dates for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

The schedule for RRB Station Master Application 2026 has been informed by the board through the detailed notification issued on 27 October 2026. Candidates can use the following table to monitor the timeline regarding the online application registration, exam date and other important updates. 

Important Links for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

You can find the direct reference links for the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 in the table below. The active links for the detailed notification, application forms, admit cards, and results will be updated sequentially.

RRB Station Master Vacancy Details 2026

The RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 short notice indicates approximately 1,250 vacancies across participating Railway Recruitment Boards. The RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, including reservations for SC, ST, OBC, EWS and Ex-Servicemen, will be available in the detailed CEN No. 08/2026 notification. 

RRB Station Master Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for the Station Master vacancies must meet strict criteria concerning educational background, nationality, age limit, and medical fitness.

RRB Station Master Educational Qualification 2026

Candidates must fulfill the academic criteria laid down by the Railway Board:

• Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation Degree) in any discipline from a recognized University or Institute established by an Act of Parliament or declared deemed to be a university.
• Candidates awaiting final results of their degree examination as on the closing date of application submission are not eligible to apply.

RRB Station Master Medical Standards 2026

Station Master is an operational safety category post requiring stringent physical and medical fitness.

• Medical Fitness Standard: A-2
• Visual Acuity Standards: Distant Vision of 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test). Near Vision of Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Candidates must pass tests for Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, and Night Vision.
• Candidates who have undergone Lasik surgery or any surgical procedure for correction of refractive error are strictly not eligible for posts requiring an A-2 Medical Standard.

RRB Station Master Age Limit 2026

The age calculation baseline for the recruitment is determined as on 01 January 2027.

The age calculation baseline for the recruitment is determined as on 01 January 2027. The prescribed age limit for direct recruitment to the post of Station Master is 20 to 33 years for unreserved candidates. 

Upper age relaxations are admissible to reserved categories as per the extant government guidelines:

How to Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must submit the application form for CEN No. 08/2026 entirely through online mode. Applications submitted via postal, offline, or fax methods will be rejected summarily.

Candidates should adhere to the following steps to complete their registration:

1. Visit the Portal: Go to the central RRB recruitment portal.
2. Account Creation: If not previously registered on the portal, click on "Create an Account" and complete basic profile registration with mobile number and email ID.
3. Aadhaar Authentication: Candidates are advised to verify their primary details using Aadhaar during online application. To ensure non-ambiguous verification, the candidate's Name and Date of Birth in Aadhaar must match 100% with the Full Name and Date of Birth on their 10th-class pass certificate. Update recent photograph and biometric details (Fingerprint & Iris) in Aadhaar beforehand.
4. Login: Sign in using your registered credentials.
5. Fill Application Details: Navigate to CEN No. 08/2026 and complete the academic, communication, and category detail sections.
6. Upload Scanned Documents: Upload the scanned copy of the photograph, signature, and category certificate (wherever applicable) in the specified file formats and dimensions.
7. Payment of Application Fee: Remit the prescribed non-refundable examination fee through integrated internet banking, UPI, or debit/credit card gateways.
8. Final Submission: Thoroughly cross-verify the preview form. Submit the online application before 23:59 hours on 25 November 2026.
9. Print Confirmation: Retain a physical copy of the submitted application form and transaction receipt for future documentation stages.

RRB Station Master Application Fee 2026

The application fee must be paid online before 27 November 2026. While the exact categorized concession scheme will be reflected in the detailed CEN, standard RRB application fee structures apply as follows:

Documents Required for RRB Station Master Application & Document Verification

Candidates must ensure that all original certificates and valid identification documents are intact and properly updated:

• Matriculation / High School / 10th Class Certificate: Required as fundamental proof of Date of Birth, Father’s Name, and Mother’s Name.
• Aadhaar Card: Must contain updated personal biometrics (Iris & Fingerprint) and current photograph.
• Graduation Degree & Mark Sheets: Degree certificate or provisional pass certificate from an accredited institution.
• Community / Caste Certificate: Formal certificates in central government format for SC, ST, or OBC-NCL categories.
• Income Certificate / EWS Certificate: For candidates claiming fee concession or EWS reservation quotas.
• Ex-Servicemen Discharge Certificate: Applicable for defense service personnel.
• Identity Proofs: Secondary ID such as Voter ID, PAN Card, Driving License, or Passport.

RRB Station Master Selection Process 2026

The revised recruitment procedure for Station Master eliminates the second CBT stage and optimizes screening through a two-pillar performance mechanism. The selection sequence involves the following stages:

• Stage 1 - Single Stage CBT: All eligible applicants will sit for an objective 100-mark Computer Based Test.
• Stage 2 - Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Candidates scoring above the CBT qualifying cut-off will be shortlisted for CBAT in a ratio of 8 times the total RRB-wise vacancies. Candidates must achieve minimum qualifying T-scores in each battery of the CBAT to qualify.
• Stage 3 - Final Merit Preparation: Combined merit is determined by calculating 70% weightage of Single Stage CBT marks added to 30% weightage of CBAT marks. CBAT-failed candidates are disqualified from the final merit.
• Stage 4 - Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination: Candidates are shortlisted RRB-wise at a 1:1 ratio based on combined merit for Document Verification and subsequent examination by Railway Medical Authorities for A-2 fitness.

RRB Station Master Tie-Breaking Criteria 2026

When two or more candidates secure identical aggregate marks in the combined merit (70% CBT + 30% CBAT):

1. Age Seniority: The candidate older in age will be placed higher in the merit list.
2. Alphabetical Order: If the date of birth is also identical, alphabetical order of candidate names (from A to Z) as registered in the matriculation certificate will be used to break the tie.

RRB Station Master Exam Pattern 2026 (Revised)

Under Annexure-A of the Railway Board guidelines, the examination pattern from the 2026 recruitment cycle onwards has been revised. The Single Stage CBT features an extended duration of 120 minutes with high emphasis on quantitative, scientific, and analytical proficiencies.

Highlights of the Exam Pattern:

• The test is administered exclusively through Computer-Based Test (CBT) mode.
• The total duration is 120 Minutes (2 hours).
• The paper contains multiple-choice questions carrying an aggregate of 100 Marks.
• Negative marking is applicable as per standard RRB norms (1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect response).

RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026: Subject-Wise Topics

The syllabus for CEN 08/2026 tests basic science, core mathematics, deep analytical abilities, logical clarity, and comprehension skills.

RRB Station Master Admit Card 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards will upload the RRB Station Master Admit Card 2026 approximately 4 days prior to the commencement of the Single Stage CBT examination. The City Intimation Slip will be released 10 days before the exam date to assist candidates in making travel arrangements. Candidates must log in with their Registration Number and Date of Birth on their respective regional RRB portal to download the hall ticket.

Steps to Download the Admit Card:

1. Open the regional RRB website or the centralized application portal (rrbapply.gov.in).
2. Click on the link reading "Download E-Call Letter for CEN No. 08/2026 Station Master".
3. Provide your Registration Number and User Password (Date of Birth).
4. Verify the captcha code and click on "Login".
5. Save the admit card PDF and obtain a clear, high-resolution laser printout to carry to the examination hall alongside an original photo identity card.

RRB Station Master Answer Key 2026

Post completion of the Single Stage CBT across all shifts, the Railway Recruitment Boards will publish the provisional RRB Station Master Answer Key along with individual candidate response sheets. A defined objection tracking window will be provided wherein candidates can raise challenges against recorded answers by remitting an objection fee of ₹50 per question (refundable if the challenge is sustained). 

After reviewing challenges through subject matter panels, RRB will release the final answer key, which forms the unchallengeable basis for result compilation.

RRB Station Master Result 2026

The RRB Station Master Result 2026 will be released in two distinct stages:

1. CBT Result & CBAT Shortlist: Published as roll-number merit lists, qualifying candidates 8 times the vacancy count for the aptitude battery.
2. Final Selection List: Published after the compilation of composite scores (70% CBT + 30% CBAT) and Document Verification/Medical Clearance. Results will be hosted in PDF format across regional websites (e.g., RRB Allahabad, RRB Chandigarh, RRB Mumbai, RRB Kolkata).

Candidates can follow the steps below to check their RRB Station Master Result 2026:

Step 1: Visit the official website of the specific regional RRB you applied for (or the central portal).

Step 2: Find and open the "RRB Station Master Result 2026 / CEN 08/2026" link available on the homepage.

Step 3: If the result is published as a merit list PDF, open the file and use the search function (Ctrl+F) to look for your Roll Number.

Step 4: If a login is required to view normalized scorecards, enter your Registration Number and Date of Birth (User Password) in the given fields.

Step 5: Submit the entered details to access your result.

Step 6: Check the result details carefully and download the scorecard for future reference.

Step 7: Take a clear printout of the result and keep it safe for the subsequent CBAT and document verification stages. 

RRB Station Master Cut-Off Marks 2026

The RRB Station Master Cut-Off marks will be declared alongside the CBT scorecard. Cut-off thresholds are influenced by total applicant turnout, vacancy numbers per railway division, shift normalization variables, and paper complexity. Minimum qualifying marks for evaluation eligibility generally require:

• UR / EWS: 40%
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 30%
• SC: 30%
• ST: 25%

Note: Achieving qualifying marks does not guarantee a CBAT call; actual shortlisting cut-offs are higher based on the 8x vacancy merit requirement.

RRB Station Master Salary Structure 2026

Candidates selected for the post of Station Master are placed on Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Besides basic pay, Station Masters are entitled to allowances including Night Duty Allowance, National Holiday Allowance, and Operating Mileage/Stress Allowances.