RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (CEN 08/2026): Apply Online from 27 October to 25 November
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Railway Recruitment Boards opened online applications for Station Master posts under CEN 08/2026 on 27 October 2026. Graduates aged 20 to 33 can apply until 25 November 2026; the post is in Pay Level 6 with a starting basic pay of Rs 35,400.
At a glance
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Last date | 25 November 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Notification | CEN 08/2026 |
| Post | Station Master |
| Vacancies | 1,265 in Annexure B (summary table shows 1,215) |
| Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognised university |
| Age limit | 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 (relaxation as per rules) |
| Pay | Level 6, starting basic pay Rs 35,400 |
| Fee | Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded after CBT); Rs 250 for SC/ST/women/ESM and other notified groups (refunded after CBT) |
| Selection | CBT, CBAT, document verification, medical examination |
Important dates
| Online application opens | 27 October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date to pay fee | 27 November 2026 |
| Correction window | 28 November to 7 December 2026 |
Details
The Railway Recruitment Boards have notified Station Master vacancies across zonal railways under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) 08/2026. Annexure B of the notice lists 1,265 posts (UR 542, OBC 296, SC 176, ST 104, EWS 147), while the summary table shows 1,215, so check the RRB-wise figures in the notice for your board.
Any graduate from a recognised university can apply. The age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with 3 years of relaxation for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST; the minimum age has been raised from 18 to 20 for this cycle. The post sits in Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, starting at Rs 35,400 a month, and needs medical standard A-2.
The fee is Rs 500 for General, OBC-NCL and EWS candidates, of which Rs 400 is refunded after you sit the CBT. SC, ST, women, transgender, ex-servicemen, minority and EBC candidates pay Rs 250, refunded in full after the CBT (bank charges are deducted in both cases).
Selection has four stages: a single computer-based test, a computer-based aptitude test (CBAT), document verification and a medical examination. The final merit list weights the CBT at 70% and the CBAT at 30%. The CBT pattern is new for this cycle; see our syllabus post for the section-wise breakdown. Always confirm the details in the official CEN 08/2026 notice on your RRB website.
How to apply
- Read the CEN 08/2026 notice and pick the RRB you want to apply to; you can apply to only one.
- Register or log in on rrbapply.gov.in.
- Fill in your details, choose your RRB and post preferences, and upload your photo and signature.
- Pay the fee by 27 November 2026 and submit the form by 25 November 2026.
- Use the 28 November to 7 December window to correct mistakes.
Frequently asked questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master 2026?
25 November 2026 up to 11:59 PM; the fee can be paid until 27 November 2026.
What is the age limit?
20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with 3 years of relaxation for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST. Check the notice for other relaxations.
How many vacancies are there?
Annexure B lists 1,265 posts while the summary table shows 1,215. Use the RRB-wise table in the official notice for your board.
Is the application fee refunded?
Yes, if you appear in the CBT: Rs 400 of the Rs 500 fee, or the full Rs 250 for reduced-fee categories, less bank charges.
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