RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 08/2026) for the recruitment of Station Master in Pay Level-6 across Indian Railways. A total of 1,265 vacancies (including 133 posts reserved for Ex-Servicemen) have been officially notified. 

RRB Station Master Bharti 2026: Key Highlights

Important Dates

• Detailed Notification Release Date: 24th October 2026

• Opening Date of Online Applications: 27th October 2026

• Closing Date of Online Applications: 25th November 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)

• Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 27th November 2026

• Application Modification Window: 28th November 2026 to 7th December 2026 (Correction fee: ₹250/-)

• CBT Examination Date: To be announced on RRB portals

Category-Wise & RRB-Wise Vacancy Details

Category-Wise Distribution

• Unreserved (UR): 542

• Scheduled Caste (SC): 176

• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 104

• Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 296

• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 147

• Total Posts: 1,265

• Ex-Servicemen (ExSM - Horizontal Reservation): 133

• (Note: Station Master post is strictly Not Suitable for PwBD categories).

Top RRB Vacancies at a Glance

• RRB Mumbai (CR, SCR, WR): 177 Vacancies

• RRB Jammu-Srinagar (NR): 122 Vacancies

• RRB Chennai (SR): 119 Vacancies

• RRB Thiruvananthapuram (SR): 114 Vacancies

• RRB Prayagraj (NCR, NR): 112 Vacancies

• RRB Bengaluru (SWR): 102 Vacancies

• RRB Secunderabad (SCR, SCoR): 70 Vacancies

• RRB Bilaspur (CR, SECR): 64 Vacancies

• RRB Ajmer (NWR, WCR): 61 Vacancies

• RRB Bhopal (WCR, WR): 62 Vacancies

• (Complete zone-wise breakup is available in Annexure-B of the official CEN).

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification (as on 25.11.2026)

• Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree in any stream from a recognized University or its equivalent.

• Note: Candidates awaiting results of the final qualifying examination are not eligible and need not apply.

2. Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)

• General Age Range: 20 to 33 Years (Born between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2007)

• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): Upper age limit up to 36 Years (3 years relaxation)

• SC / ST: Upper age limit up to 38 Years (5 years relaxation)

• Ex-Servicemen: Service period + 3 years (UR/EWS), 6 years (OBC-NCL), 8 years (SC/ST)

3. Medical Fitness & Vision Standards (Medical Category A-2)

• Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test allowed)

• Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses

• Must pass color vision (Ishihara), binocular vision, night vision, and myopic vision tests.

• Strict Rule on Eye Surgeries: Candidates who have undergone LASIK Surgery or any corrective refractive surgery are strictly UNFIT / Ineligible for the post of Station Master.

Application Fee & Refund Terms

• Aadhaar-Seeded Bank Account: Refund of examination fee is credited strictly into the bank account linked/seeded with your identity verification records. Ensure your account is functional and operational.

Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection process involves three successive evaluation stages followed by document verification:

1. Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

2. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

3. Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination (ME)

Computer Based Test (CBT) Scheme

• Exam Duration: 120 Minutes (2 Hours)

• Total Questions: 100 Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)

• Negative Marking: 1/3^rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer

• Subject Breakdown:

  • Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability: 60 Questions (30 Marks Basic Science & Maths + 30 Marks Data Analysis & Interpretation)

  • Logical Capability: 20 Questions (Reasoning & English Reading Comprehension)

  • Mental Reasoning: 20 Questions (Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Arrangements)

• Qualifying Percentages: UR: 40%, EWS: 40%, OBC (NCL): 30%, SC: 30%, ST: 25%.

• Multi-shift Normalization: Standard normalization will apply across multi-shift sessions.

Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)

• Candidates equal to 8 times the number of vacancies per community per RRB are shortlisted for CBAT based on CBT scores.

• Mandatory Submission: Shortlisted candidates must produce the original Eye Specialist Medical Certificate (Annexure-VI or VI-A) on the day of the CBAT to enter the hall.

• Qualifying Standard: Minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery (no category relaxation; no negative marking).

• Final Merit Weightage: 70% from Single Stage CBT + 30% from CBAT.

Critical Instructions for Online Application

• Live Photograph Capturing: Candidates must NOT upload a pre-existing passport photo. The portal requires a Live Web Cam / Mobile Front Camera photograph taken against a plain white background in dark-colored attire without spectacles, caps, or head coverings.

• Signature Requirements: Must be signed with black ink pen on white paper in running handwriting (cursive/joined letters only; BLOCK/CAPITAL letters cause immediate rejection). Dimensions: 140x60 pixels, file size 30 KB to 49 KB.

• Identity Verification: Completing DigiLocker or primary identity authentication during account creation prevents strict scrutiny delays during recruitment stages.

• Single RRB Application: You can apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications across different RRBs or within the same RRB will lead to summary rejection of all applications and permanent lifetime debarment.

Official Notification

• Download Full Detailed CEN 08/2026 PDF: Click Here

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