| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Name of Post | Station Master |
| No of Posts | 1265 posts |
| Qualification | Degree |
| Age Limit | 20-33 years |
| Application Fee | Rs 500/- |
| Start Date | 27th October 2026 |
| Last Date | 25th November 2026 |
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released an employment notification for the recruitment of 1265 Station Master posts in various Zonal Railways and Production Units of Indian Railways against Centralized Employment Notice no. CEN 08/2026 .
Last date for submission of application for these posts is 25th November 2026.
RRB Station Master Vacancy Details
Name of post: Station Master
No of posts: 1265 posts
Total No of posts @ RRB Guwahati: 37 posts
Pay: Level 6 in 7th CPC
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be 20-33 years as on 01.01.2027. Calculate your age using our in-built age calculator .
Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification accepted under the notification.
No of posts: 1265 posts
Total No of posts @ RRB Guwahati: 37 posts
Pay: Level 6 in 7th CPC
Age Limit: Age of the candidates must be 20-33 years as on 01.01.2027. Calculate your age using our in-built age calculator .
Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification accepted under the notification.
RRB-Wise Vacancy Details
| RRB Station Master Vacancy 2026 | ||
|---|---|---|
| RRB Region | Railway Zone | Total Vacancies |
| Ahmedabad | WR | 31 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 49 |
| Ajmer | WCR | 12 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 104 |
| Prayagraj | NR | 8 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 102 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 49 |
| Bhopal | WR | 13 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 23 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 12 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 52 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 28 |
| Chennai | SR | 119 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 18 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 37 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 122 |
| Kolkata | ER | 32 |
| Kolkata | SER | 5 |
| Malda | ER | 4 |
| Mumbai | CR | 125 |
| Mumbai | SCR | 28 |
| Mumbai | WR | 24 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 14 |
| Patna | ECR | 17 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 15 |
| Ranchi | SER | 12 |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 5 |
| Secunderabad | SCoR | 65 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 26 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 114 |
| Total | 1,265 | |
Related Article: RRB NTPC Graduate Level Recruitment 2026
Other Criteria of RRB Station Master Recruitment
Age Relaxation: The relaxation of upper age limit for reserved categories are as follows:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen - UR & EWS | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen - OBC/NCL | 6 years |
| Ex-Servicemen - SC & ST | 8 years |
Candidates should note that the date of birth filled in this application should be same as recorded in the Matriculation/SSLC/Xth Class or an equivalent certificate.
Medical Standards
| Sl No. | Medical Standard | General Fitness | Vision Standards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A-2 | Physically fit in all respects | Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test). Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision. |
Helpline for Candidates
For any queries related to submission of application of CEN 08/2026 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on all working days), candidates may contact following email id or phone numbers.
- Email: rrb.help@csc.gov.in
- Phone: 9592001188 / 01725653333
Application Fee
Candidates have to pay an examination fee as mentioned below as per their categories or community:
| Category | Fee |
| SC/ST/ PwBD | Rs 250/- |
| Ex-Serviceman | Rs 250/- |
| Female | Rs 250/- |
| Transgender | Rs 250/- |
| Minorities | Rs 250/- |
| Economically backward class. | Rs 250/- |
| Others | Rs 500/- |
Payment Mode: Candidates can pay their exam fee through online mode using options like Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.{inAds}
Note: For General/ OBC category candidates, an amount of ₹400 will be refunded after appearing in the CBT. For all other categories, the full fee of ₹250 will be refunded after appearing in the CBT.
Selection Process
The recruitment process shall involve
a) Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT),
b) CBAT,
c) Document Verification and
d) Medical Examination.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
| Subject | Questions/Marks |
|---|---|
| Basic Science, Mathematics & Analytical Capability | 60 |
| Logical Capability | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Total Questions: 100
Negative Marking: There will be negative marking, and 1/3 mark shall be deducted for each wrong answer.
Normalization of Marks: Normalization will be done for CBT held in multiple shifts
Minimum percentage of qualifying marks for eligibility in various categories:
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC (Non creamy layer): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%.
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
For the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), candidates will be shortlisted based on their CBT performance. Each RRB will select candidates up to eight times the number of vacancies in each category—UR, OBC-NCL, SC, ST and EWS, including Ex-Servicemen (ExSM).
To be considered for the Station Master post, candidates must qualify in every test battery of the CBAT. There is no negative marking in this test. Candidates must also secure a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery, regardless of their community or category.
The final merit list will be prepared from candidates who qualify in the CBAT, with 70% weightage given to CBT marks and 30% weightage to CBAT marks.
Document Verification (DV)
The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates’ performance in the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), with 70% weightage assigned to CBT marks and 30% to CBAT marks. Based on their merit position and railway preferences, candidates equal to the number of available vacancies will be called for Document Verification (DV).
If two or more candidates obtain the same marks, the tie will be resolved by giving preference to the older candidate. If their ages are also the same, the alphabetical order (A to Z) of their given names, excluding surnames, will determine the final merit position. During Document Verification, candidates will have to produce their original certificates.
CBT Syllabus for RRB Station Master 2026
The Questions will be of objective type with multiple choices and are likely to include questions pertaining to:
Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability (60 Marks)
Basic Science & Mathematics (30 Marks): Number System, Ratio & Proportions, Averages, Percentages, Profit, Loss & Discounts, Time, Speed, Distance, Power & Work, Algebra, Linear Equations. Arithmetic Progression, LCM, HCF, Geometry and Trigonometry, Area & Volumes, Probability and Statistics (Both only Basic Level).Units, Measurements, Mass Weight and Density, Work Power, Energy, Kinetic Energy, Friction, Speed, Velocity, Relative Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines.
Data Analysis & Interpretation (30 Marks): Multi-source Data Analysis - Examination, analysis and Inference drawing from text, tabular data and data represented graphically (charts, graphs, scatter plot, pie chart, statistical curve distribution, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Data Arrangement. {inAds}
Logical Capability (20 Marks)
Logical Reasoning: Binary Logic, Syllogism, Clocks & Calendars, Assumptions, Blood Relations, Family Tree, Solving logic-based puzzles.
Reading Comprehension: Reading Comprehension Passages and Questions would be given in English language from any subjects on History, Society, Literature, Science, Environment, Abstract, Mythology, Technology and Culture and the candidate would be required to understand and answer questions on the - Main idea, Supporting idea, Application, Logical Structure & Style of the given Paragraph.
Mental Reasoning (20 Marks)
Analogy - Identifying relationship between two items and applying it to another pair, Series
Completion - Identifying the pattern in a sequence of numbers and predicting the next term, Solving Coding-Decoding type questions, Solving Ranking and Arrangements based problems.
How to Apply for RRB Recruitment ?
Interested
and eligible candidates may apply online for these posts by visiting
the official portal of RRB. They may follow below mentioned steps .
- Scroll down, go to Important Web-Links section .
- Click on Online Application Form link .
- A new webpage will be opened .
- Enter all your personal and educational details as required .
- Upload your passport sized photograph and signature and other required documents.
- Pay the examination fee as per your category and at the end click on submit button .
- Don't forget to take a print of submitted application form .{inAds}
Important Dates of RRB Station Master 2026
- Starting date of submission of online application: 27th October 2026
- Last date of submission of online application: 25th November 2026
- Correction window: 28th November to 7th December 2026
- Release of admit card: To be updated
- Exam date: To be updated
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FAQs of RRB Recruitment
What is the starting date to apply online for RRB Recruitment?
The starting date to apply online for RRB Recruitment is 27th October 2026 .
What is the last date to apply online for RRB Recruitment?
The last date to apply online for RRB Recruitment is 25th November 2026 .
How many posts are vacant under RRB Recruitment?
The number of vacant posts under RRB Recruitment is 1265.