RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Opens for 1,250+ Vacancies

RRB opens applications for 1,250 Station Master vacancies under CEN 08/2026. Eligible graduates can apply online by November 25, 2026, with the examination tentatively scheduled for January 2027.

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have opened online applications for Station Master Recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026. The recruitment drive announces 1,250 vacancies for eligible graduates seeking employment with Indian Railways. Candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB application portal until November 25, 2026.

The recruitment process requires applicants to meet the prescribed educational and age criteria. Candidates should review the detailed notification before registering to ensure they satisfy the eligibility requirements and understand the selection process.

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The online application window opened on October 27, 2026, and closes on November 25, 2026, at 11:59 pm. The deadline for payment of the application fee is November 27, 2026. Candidates can modify permitted details in their submitted applications from November 28 to December 7, 2026, subject to the applicable conditions.

The Station Master examination is tentatively expected in January 2027, although the confirmed examination schedule is awaited.

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. The prescribed age range is 20 to 33 years as of January 1, 2027, with applicable relaxations for eligible categories under the recruitment rules.

The application fee is ₹500 for candidates in the unreserved category. Eligible candidates belonging to categories such as Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, women, persons with disabilities, transgender candidates, minorities and Economically Backward Classes pay ₹250, subject to the notification's conditions. Applicable fee refunds are governed by the official recruitment rules.

The selection process comprises a computer-based test (CBT), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification and a medical examination. Candidates must qualify at the prescribed stages to be considered for appointment.

The Station Master position carries an initial basic salary of ₹35,400 per month under Level 6 of the Seventh Central Pay Commission. Additional allowances and deductions depend on applicable service rules and posting conditions.

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Eligible candidates can visit the official RRB application portal at rrbapply.gov.in and select the recruitment link for CEN 08/2026. Applicants must register using their email address and mobile number, log in to complete the application, enter their personal and educational details, upload the required documents, select their examination city and pay the applicable fee.

Candidates should review the application carefully before submission and save the confirmation page for future reference. Applicants are advised to rely on the official RRB notification for the final vacancy details, eligibility conditions and examination updates.