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RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026<\/strong> notification has been released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under Centralized Employment Notice CEN 08\/2026<\/strong>. A total of 1,250 Station Master vacancies<\/strong> have been announced across all RRBs in India. The RRB Station Master 2026<\/strong> online application is open from 27 October 2026<\/strong> and the last date to apply is 25 November 2026<\/strong> at rrbapply.gov.in<\/a>. RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026<\/strong> is open to graduates aged 20\u201330 years and selection is through a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) \u2014 with no interview. Selected candidates are placed in Pay Level 6 with basic pay \u20b935,400<\/strong> under the 7th CPC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u26a1 RRB Station Master 2026: Apply Online 27 Oct \u2013 25 Nov 2026 | 1,250 Vacancies | CEN 08\/2026 | rrbapply.gov.in<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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RRB Station Master 2026 \u2014 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Details<\/th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Organization<\/td>Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)<\/td><\/tr>
CEN Number<\/td>CEN 08\/2026<\/td><\/tr>
Post Name<\/td>Station Master<\/td><\/tr>
Total Vacancies<\/td>1,250 Posts<\/td><\/tr>
Pay Level<\/td>Level 6 \u2014 \u20b935,400 Basic Pay (7th CPC)<\/td><\/tr>
Apply Mode<\/td>Online<\/td><\/tr>
Application Portal<\/td>rrbapply.gov.in<\/td><\/tr>
Application Start<\/td>27 October 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/td>25 November 2026 (11:59 PM)<\/td><\/tr>
Selection Process<\/td>CBT \u2192 CBAT \u2192 Document Verification \u2192 Medical<\/td><\/tr>
Job Type<\/td>Central Government (Indian Railways)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RRB Station Master 2026 \u2014 Important Dates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Event<\/th>Date<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Short Notification Released<\/td>21 October 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Detailed Notification Released<\/td>27 October 2026<\/td><\/tr>
Online Application Opens<\/strong><\/td>27 October 2026<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Last Date to Apply<\/strong><\/td>25 November 2026 (11:59 PM)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
CBT Exam Date<\/td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr>
CBAT Date<\/td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr>
Document Verification<\/td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr>
Medical Examination<\/td>To Be Announced<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RRB Station Master 2026 \u2014 Vacancy Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A total of 1,250 Station Master posts<\/strong> have been notified under CEN 08\/2026 across all Railway Recruitment Boards in India. RRB-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup will be available in the detailed notification at rrbapply.gov.in<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RRB Zone<\/th>Associated RRBs<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Northern Railway<\/td>RRB Allahabad, RRB Chandigarh, RRB Delhi<\/td><\/tr>
Eastern Railway<\/td>RRB Kolkata, RRB Siliguri, RRB Malda<\/td><\/tr>
Western Railway<\/td>RRB Mumbai, RRB Ahmedabad, RRB Bhopal<\/td><\/tr>
Southern Railway<\/td>RRB Chennai, RRB Bangalore, RRB Thiruvananthapuram<\/td><\/tr>
Central Railway<\/td>RRB Mumbai CR, RRB Patna<\/td><\/tr>
South Central Railway<\/td>RRB Secunderabad<\/td><\/tr>
Other Zones<\/td>RRB Ranchi, RRB Bhubaneswar, RRB Guwahati, RRB Ajmer, RRB Jammu<\/td><\/tr>
Total<\/strong><\/td>1,250 Posts (RRB-wise breakup in detailed notification)<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RRB Station Master 2026 \u2014 Salary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Detail<\/th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Pay Matrix Level<\/td>Level 6 (7th CPC)<\/td><\/tr>
Basic Pay<\/td>\u20b935,400 per month<\/td><\/tr>
Grade Pay (Pre-7th CPC reference)<\/td>\u20b94,200<\/td><\/tr>
Gross Salary (Estimated)<\/td>\u20b945,000 \u2013 \u20b955,000+ (including DA, HRA, TA)<\/td><\/tr>
Allowances<\/td>DA, HRA, TA, Night Duty Allowance, Running Allowance as applicable<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Note: Station Masters are entitled to Night Duty Allowance as the post involves round-the-clock duty at railway stations. Actual in-hand salary depends on city category (HRA) and other applicable allowances.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

RRB Station Master 2026 \u2014 Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Educational Qualification<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Criteria<\/th>Requirement<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Minimum Qualification<\/td>Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognised university<\/td><\/tr>
Computer Literacy<\/td>Basic computer knowledge (as tested in CBAT)<\/td><\/tr>
Visual Standards<\/td>Medical Standard A-2 (strict vision requirements \u2014 colour blind candidates not eligible)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Age Limit (as on 1 January 2027)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>Age Limit<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
General \/ UR \/ EWS<\/td>20 \u2013 30 years<\/td><\/tr>
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)<\/td>20 \u2013 33 years (3 years relaxation)<\/td><\/tr>
SC \/ ST<\/td>20 \u2013 35 years (5 years relaxation)<\/td><\/tr>
PwBD (UR\/EWS)<\/td>Up to 40 years (10 years relaxation)<\/td><\/tr>
PwBD (OBC)<\/td>Up to 43 years (13 years relaxation)<\/td><\/tr>
PwBD (SC\/ST)<\/td>Up to 45 years (15 years relaxation)<\/td><\/tr>
Ex-Servicemen (UR\/EWS)<\/td>33 years (after deducting military service)<\/td><\/tr>
Ex-Servicemen (OBC)<\/td>36 years (after deducting military service)<\/td><\/tr>
Ex-Servicemen (SC\/ST)<\/td>38 years (after deducting military service)<\/td><\/tr>
Serving Railway Staff (UR\/EWS, min. 3 years)<\/td>Up to 40 years<\/td><\/tr>
Serving Railway Staff (OBC, min. 3 years)<\/td>Up to 43 years<\/td><\/tr>
Serving Railway Staff (SC\/ST, min. 3 years)<\/td>Up to 45 years<\/td><\/tr>
Widowed\/Divorced Women \u2014 UR\/EWS<\/td>Up to 35 years<\/td><\/tr>
Widowed\/Divorced Women \u2014 OBC<\/td>Up to 38 years<\/td><\/tr>
Widowed\/Divorced Women \u2014 SC\/ST<\/td>Up to 40 years<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

RRB Station Master 2026 \u2014 Application Fee<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/th>Application Fee<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
General \/ OBC \/ EWS<\/td>\u20b9500<\/td><\/tr>
SC \/ ST \/ PwBD \/ Ex-Servicemen \/ Women \/ Minorities \/ EBC<\/td>\u20b9250 (refunded after appearing in CBT)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Fee paid online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI. SC\/ST\/PwBD\/Women candidates: \u20b9250 is refunded after successfully appearing in Stage 1 CBT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

RRB Station Master 2026 \u2014 Selection Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Selection for RRB Station Master 2026 is done in four stages:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Stage 1 \u2014 Computer Based Test (CBT):<\/strong> Objective type written exam of 100 questions for 100 marks in 120 minutes. Negative marking: 1\/3 mark per wrong answer. Based on CBT score, candidates are shortlisted for CBAT in the ratio of 1:8<\/strong> (8 candidates per vacancy).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Stage 2 \u2014 Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):<\/strong> Tests aptitude and suitability for Station Master role. CBAT carries 30% weightage<\/strong> in final merit. CBT carries 70% weightage<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Document Verification (DV):<\/strong> Shortlisted candidates are called for document verification of educational certificates, category certificates, and other documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Medical Examination:<\/strong> Candidates must pass Medical Standard A-2<\/strong> \u2014 which includes strict vision standards. Colour vision deficiency disqualifies a candidate.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Final Merit = 70% CBT Score + 30% CBAT Score<\/strong> \u2014 No interview involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    RRB Station Master 2026 \u2014 CBT Exam Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Section<\/th>Questions<\/th>Marks<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Basic Science, Mathematics & Analytical Capability<\/td>60<\/td>60<\/td><\/tr>
    Logical Capability (Reading Comprehension)<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
    Mental Reasoning<\/td>20<\/td>20<\/td><\/tr>
    Total<\/strong><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td>100<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
    Detail<\/th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
    Duration<\/td>120 Minutes (2 Hours)<\/td><\/tr>
    Negative Marking<\/td>1\/3 mark deducted per wrong answer<\/td><\/tr>
    Language<\/td>English and Hindi<\/td><\/tr>
    Mode<\/td>Computer Based Test (CBT)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

    How to Apply \u2014 RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Visit Official Portal:<\/strong> Go to rrbapply.gov.in<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 the official RRB application portal.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Register \/ Login:<\/strong> New candidates \u2014 register with your mobile number and email ID. Existing users \u2014 log in with credentials.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Select CEN 08\/2026:<\/strong> Choose Station Master recruitment CEN 08\/2026 and select your preferred RRB zone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Fill Application Form:<\/strong> Enter personal details, educational qualification, category, age, and preferred RRB. Ensure all details match your documents.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Upload Documents:<\/strong> Upload scanned photograph (20\u201350 KB), signature (10\u201340 KB), and other required documents as per specifications.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    6. Pay Application Fee:<\/strong> Pay \u20b9500 (General\/OBC\/EWS) or \u20b9250 (SC\/ST\/PwBD\/Women) via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or UPI.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    7. Submit & Print:<\/strong> Review all details, submit the form, and download the confirmation page. Last date: 25 November 2026<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      Documents needed:<\/strong> Aadhaar Card \/ Photo ID, Graduation Marksheet and Certificate, Category Certificate (SC\/ST\/OBC\/EWS), Passport-size Photo, Signature, PwBD Certificate (if applicable), Ex-Serviceman Discharge Book (if applicable).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      How many vacancies are there in RRB Station Master 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      RRB Station Master 2026 has a total of 1,250 vacancies<\/strong> across all Railway Recruitment Boards in India under CEN 08\/2026. RRB-wise and category-wise (UR, OBC, SC, ST, EWS) vacancy breakup will be available in the detailed notification at rrbapply.gov.in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The last date to apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 is 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM)<\/strong>. Applications are submitted online at rrbapply.gov.in<\/a>. The application window opened on 27 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is the salary of RRB Station Master 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      RRB Station Master 2026 salary is Pay Level 6 with basic pay \u20b935,400 per month<\/strong> under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. Gross salary including DA, HRA and Transport Allowance is approximately \u20b945,000\u2013\u20b955,000+ depending on the posting city category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is the age limit for RRB Station Master 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      The age limit for RRB Station Master 2026 is 20 to 30 years<\/strong> (as on 1 January 2027) for General\/UR\/EWS candidates. Age relaxation: OBC (NCL) 3 years (up to 33), SC\/ST 5 years (up to 35), PwBD 10\u201315 years, Ex-Servicemen as per rules, Serving Railway Staff up to 40\u201345 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is the educational qualification for RRB Station Master 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline<\/strong> from a recognised university. There is no specific subject requirement \u2014 any graduation stream is eligible. Candidates appearing in final year can also apply, subject to completing the degree before joining.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is the selection process for RRB Station Master 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      RRB Station Master 2026 selection has four stages: (1) CBT<\/strong> \u2014 100 questions, 100 marks, 120 minutes with 1\/3 negative marking; (2) CBAT<\/strong> \u2014 Computer Based Aptitude Test (shortlisted at 8x vacancies); (3) Document Verification<\/strong>; (4) Medical Examination<\/strong> (Medical Standard A-2). Final merit = 70% CBT + 30% CBAT. No interview.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is CBAT in RRB Station Master 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test)<\/strong> is Stage 2 of RRB Station Master selection. It tests aptitude specifically for Station Master duties. Candidates are shortlisted for CBAT at a ratio of 8 candidates per vacancy<\/strong> based on CBT merit. CBAT carries 30% weightage<\/strong> in the final merit list.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is Medical Standard A-2 for RRB Station Master?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Medical Standard A-2<\/strong> is a high medical fitness standard required for safety-category railway posts including Station Master. It requires distant vision 6\/6 in one eye and 6\/9 in the other<\/strong> (with or without glasses), near vision, colour vision (colour blind candidates are not eligible), and overall physical fitness. Candidates with any significant visual impairment or colour blindness are not eligible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      What is the application fee for RRB Station Master 2026?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

      Application fee is \u20b9500 for General\/OBC\/EWS candidates<\/strong> and \u20b9250 for SC\/ST\/PwBD\/Ex-Servicemen\/Women candidates<\/strong>. The \u20b9250 fee paid by SC\/ST\/PwBD\/Women candidates is refunded<\/strong> after they appear in Stage 1 CBT.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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