The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially published an indicative short notice under Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 08/2026 for recruiting 1,250 Station Masters across all zonal railways. Online application registration for this dedicated cadre starts on October 27, 2026.
Crucial Schedule: Digital application portals will accept candidate submissions from October 27, 2026 until the closing deadline on November 25, 2026. Applicants must complete Aadhaar verification during online registration.
Recruitment Overview & Key Parameters
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Domain |
Official Specification |
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Hiring Authority |
Railway Recruitment Boards (Ministry of Railways) |
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Notification Reference |
CEN No. 08/2026 |
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Designated Post |
Station Master |
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Advertised Vacancies |
1,250 Posts (Pan-India postings) |
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Pay Matrix Level |
Level 6 under 7th CPC (Basic Pay Rs.35,400/- + Allowances) |
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Application Opening Date |
October 27, 2026 |
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Application Closing Date |
November 25, 2026 |
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Centralized Web Gateway |
Essential Criteria Summary
Academic Qualification
Bachelor's Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
Age Ceiling
20 to 30 Years (reckoned as on 01.01.2027; relaxations per Railway rules).
Medical Fitness Level
Mandatory A-2 Medical Standard (strict vision test criteria without glasses).
Verification Mandate
Updated Aadhaar with biometrics required during digital registration.
Eligibility & Selection Breakdown
1. Scholastic Requirements: Applicants must hold a Bachelor's Degree in any stream awarded by a UGC-accredited university or equivalent qualification.
2. Age Limits & Relaxations: The general candidate age bracket is 20 to 30 years as of January 1, 2027. Category age relaxations apply for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), Ex-Servicemen, and PwBD candidates per Railway Board guidelines.
3. Selection Methodology: Shortlisting involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination. Final merit combines CBT scores and CBAT performance.
Online Application Steps
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Visit the official portal: rrbapply.gov.in.
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Locate the notification link for CEN No. 08/2026 (Station Master).
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Complete account creation using an active mobile number and email ID for OTP verification.
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Enter your Aadhaar details and educational particulars accurately.
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Upload scanned digital copies of your passport photo, signature, and category documents.
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Submit the form prior to November 25, 2026, and download the application receipt.
Official Direct Links
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Portal Resource |
Direct Link |
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RRB Online Apply Portal |
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Indian Railways Portal |
Frequently Asked Questions
1: When does online registration open for RRB Station Master 2026?
Online application portals open on October 27, 2026, and close on November 25, 2026.
2: What is the total vacancy count in CEN No. 08/2026?
A total of 1,250 Station Master positions are advertised across Railway Recruitment Boards.
3: What medical standard is required for Station Master posts?
Candidates must fulfill the A-2 Medical Standard prescribed by Indian Railways.
