RRB Station Master Recruitment for CEN 08/2026 Notification, 1215 Vacancies- Apply Online
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have issued Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 08/2026 for the recruitment of Station Masters across various Railway Recruitment Boards. According to the notification, approximately 1,215 vacancies are available for the Station Master post under Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission, with a medical standard of A-2. Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official RRB application portal. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 27 October 2026, and the tentative closing date is 25 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. Interested candidates should carefully read the detailed notification to verify the educational qualifications, age limit, eligibility conditions, selection process, and other requirements before applying.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview
Recruitment Organization
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Ministry
Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Advertisement Number
CEN No. 08/2026
Post Name
Station Master
Total Vacancies
1,250
Application Mode
Online
Online Application Start Date
27 October 2026
Last Date to Apply
25 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Vacancy Details
CEN 08/2026 Station Master Recruitment – RRB & Zone-Wise Vacancy Details is given below:
NFR Station Master Vacancy 2026 – RRB-Wise Details
According to the vacancy details provided for CEN 08/2026, the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has 63 Station Master vacancies under RRB Guwahati and RRB Siliguri in combined.
Railway Zone
RRB
Total Vacancies
NFR
Guwahati
37
NFR
Siliguri
26
Total
-
63
Educational Qualification for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Candidates applying for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (CEN 08/2026) must possess the following educational qualification:
A Graduate Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent.
Age Limit for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Age Calculation Date - 1 January 2027
Minimum Age - 20 Years
Maximum Age (UR/EWS)- 33 Years
Age Relaxation
Category
Age Relaxation
OBC-NCL
3 Years
SC/ST
5 Years
Ex-Servicemen – UR/EWS
3 Years after deducting the length of military service
Ex-Servicemen – OBC-NCL
6 Years after deducting the length of military service
Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST
8 Years after deducting the length of military service
Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway Staff – UR/EWS
Up to 40 Years
Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway Staff – OBC-NCL
Up to 43 Years
Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D Railway Staff – SC/ST
Up to 45 Years
Railway Quasi-Administrative Office Employees
Length of service rendered or 5 Years, whichever is less
Widowed, Divorced or Judicially Separated Women (UR/EWS)
Up to 35 Years
Widowed, Divorced or Judicially Separated Women (OBC-NCL)
Up to 38 Years
Widowed, Divorced or Judicially Separated Women (SC/ST)
Up to 40 Years
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Application Fee
Candidate Category
Examination Fee
Refund After Appearing in CBT
All candidates except those listed in the concession category below
₹500
₹400
Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates
₹250
₹250
Station Master Recruitment 2026 – Pay Scale & Salary
Pay Level
Level 6
Initial Pay
₹35,400 per month
Medical Fitness
Name of the Post
Medical Standard
Vision Requirements
Station Master
A2
Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses; Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses; must pass Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic Vision tests
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 – Selection Process
The recruitment process includes the following stages:
Single-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Document Verification (DV)
Medical Examination
RRB Station Master CBT Exam Pattern 2026
Examination Mode
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Exam Duration
120 minutes
Total Questions
100
Total Marks
100
Question Type
Objective-type multiple-choice questions
Marks per Question
1 mark
Negative Marking
1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
Subject
Number of Questions
Marks
Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability
60
60
Logical Capability
20
20
Mental Reasoning
20
20
Total
100
100
RRB Station Master CBT Syllabus 2026
1. Basic Science, Mathematics and Analytical - Marks 60
This section consists of two parts.
A. Basic Science and Mathematics – 30 Marks
Topics include:
Number System
Ratio and Proportion
Averages and Percentages
Profit, Loss and Discounts
Time, Speed and Distance
Work, Power and Energy
Algebra and Linear Equations
Arithmetic Progression
LCM and HCF
Geometry and Trigonometry
Area and Volumes
Basic Probability and Statistics
Units and Measurements
Mass, Weight and Density
Kinetic Energy and Friction
Speed, Velocity and Relative Velocity
Heat and Temperature
Basic Electricity
Levers and Simple Machines
B. Data Analysis and Interpretation – 30 Marks
Topics include:
Multisource Data Analysis
Analysis and Inference from Textual Information
Tabular Data Interpretation
Charts and Graphs
Scatter Plots
Pie Charts
Statistical Curve Distribution
Venn Diagrams
Data Sufficiency
Data Arrangement
2. Logical Capability – 20 Marks
Topics include:
Binary Logic
Syllogism
Clocks and Calendars
Assumptions
Blood Relations
Family Trees
Logic-Based Puzzles
Reading Comprehension
3. Mental Reasoning – 20 Marks
Topics include:
Analogy
Series Completion
Coding-Decoding
Ranking-Based Problems
Arrangement-Based Problems
Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT
Category
Minimum Qualifying Percentage
UR / EWS
40%
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) / SC
30%
ST
25%
Important Dates – RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Indicative Notice Published in Employment News
24 October 2026
Online Application Start Date
27 October 2026
Last Date to Apply Online
25 November 2026
Last Date for Application Fee Payment
27 November 2026
Application Modification Window
28 November to 7 December 2026
How to Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Step-by-Step Application Process
Visit the official RRB website and read the detailed CEN No. 08/2026 carefully before applying.
Candidates must submit only one application and can choose only one Railway Recruitment Board.
Applying to multiple RRBs may lead to rejection of all applications and debarment as specified in the notification.
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical standards for their respective posts.
Candidates found medically unsuitable will not be offered an alternative appointment.
Candidates claiming reservation or age relaxation must possess the required certificates in the prescribed format.
Maintain an active mobile number and personal email address throughout the recruitment process to receive official communications.
FAQs
Q1. When will the online application process begin?
Ans: The online application process is scheduled to begin on 27 October 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?
Ans: The last date to submit the online application is 25 November 2026, up to 11:59 PM. The last date for examination fee payment is 27 November 2026.
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