Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released an official Indicative short notice centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 08/2026 for the recruitment of Station Master vacancies. According to the preliminary notice, a total approximately 1250 vacancies will be filled across all railway recruitment boards. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their online application starting from 27th October 2026 (Tentative) through the official application portal at rrb. In this article, you will find complete details and guidelines.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Full Guides
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| Important Form Dates | Application Fee Cost |
| Online Application Start Date : 27 October 2026 |
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| Online Application Last date : 25 November 2026 | |
| Last Date For Fee Payment : 25 November 2026 | |
| Short Notice Issue Date : 24 October 2026 | |
| Admit Card Release : Before Examination | |
| Exam Start Date : Notify Soon | |
| Results Release : Notify Soon | |
| Candidates slould verify all recruitment details on the official RRB Website before applying |
Age Limit As on 01-01-2027 |
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RRB Station master Vacancy Posts Details 2026
According to the official notice (CEN No. 08/2026), this recruitment drive is conductes exclusively for post of Station Master across all Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
| Post name | Department / Cadre | Pay Scale (7th CPC) | Total Vacancies |
| Station Master | Traffic / Operating wing | Level 6 | 1250 Posts |
Qualificaton & Eligibility Criteria RRB Station Master
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree (Bachelor’s Degree) in any discipline from a recognized university or Institution.
RRB Station Master Exam Pattern & Syllabus
CBT Exam Pattern
- Mode : Computer Based Test (Online)
- Question Type : Objective Type (Multiple Choice Questions)
- Total Questions : 100 Questions
- Total Marks : 100 Marks
- Duration : 120 Minutes (2 Hours)
- Negative Marking : 1/3rd mark deducted for each incorrect answer.
| Subject / Section | Total Questions / Marks | |
| Basic Science & mathematics | 30 | |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | |
| Logical Capability & Reading Comprehension | 20 | |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | |
Detailed Syllabus Breakdown
- Basic science & Mathematics : Number System, ratio & Proportion, Percentages, Time & Work, Speed & Distance, Simple & Compound Interest, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Basic Physics, Units, Energy, and Work.
- Data Analysis & Interpretation : Data Tables, Bar Graphs, Pie Charts, Scatter Plots, Data Sufficiency, and Venn Diagrams.
- Logical Capbility & Reading Comprehension : Syllogisms, Binary Logic, Blood Relations, Passage Comprehesion, and Logical Structure Analysis.
- Mental Reasoning : Analogies, Number & Letter Series, Coding-Decoding, Directions, and Puzzles.
RRB Station Master Salary Structure 2026
- RRB Station ki post 7th Pay Commission ke Tehat Pay Level-6 (Grade Pay 4200) ke andar aati hai. Inki Starting Basic Pay Rs.35,400 Per Month hoti hai.
How to Apply for Online for RRB Station Master 2026
- Visit the official RRB application website.
- Click on New Registration and enter your basic details alongside Aadhaar verification.
- Fill in your educational background, personal details, and mailing address.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photograph, signature, and category certificate.
- Pay the required application fee thruogh the online payment gateway.
- Submit the final and save/print a copy of the application summary for future reference.
Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Station Master 2026 consists of four distinct stages.
- Single -Stage Computer Based Test : Online test assessing candidate merit.
- Computer Based Aptitude Test : Shortlisted candidates ( 8 times the vacancy count appear for the psychometric aptitude assessment.
- Document Verification : Verification of original educational certificates and category certificates.
- Medical Examination : Standard A-2 medical check-up to assess physical fitness.
Final Score Weightage : Final merit is prepared by giving 70% weightage to CBT scores and 30% weightage to CBAT Score
| Active Service | Important Link |
| Online Apply Links | Click Online Apply |
| Check Short Notification | Short Notification Here |
| Check Sarkari Unit | Sarkari Unit |
| RRB Official Website | Click RRB Website |
Important Guidelines & Information
- Aadhar Verification Mandatory : Candidates are advised to complete their primary Aadhar verification while filling out the online application to avoid scrutiny delays.
- Details Matching : Ensure that your Name, Father’s Name and Date of Birth on your Aadhar card match 100% with your 10th Class Matriculation certificate.
- Biometric Updates : Update your latest photograph, fingerprints, and lris biometrics on your Aadhar prior to applying.
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Key Roles & Job Responsibilities of a Station Master (भूमिका और कार्य जिम्मेदारिया )
Train Operation & Traffic Control
- Managing train arrivals, departures, and shuntings safely within the station limits.
- Operationg the control panel (signal Interloking System) to give proper dignals and line clearance to incoming and outgoing tains.
Ensuring Railway Safety & Rules
- Strictly following the railway general and subsidiary rules (G&SR) to prevent tain accidents, collisions, or derailments.
- Taking immediate emergency actions in case of track failure, signal failure, or bad weather.
Passenger Services & Station Management
- Ensuring smooth facilities for passengers at the station such as clean platforms, proper lighting, water supply and working passenger announcement sytems.
- Handling passenger complaints and medical emergencies on the platform or inside trains.
Staff Supervision & Administrative Work
- Supervising station staff including pointsmen. booking clerks, signal maintainers, and sanitation staff.
- Maintaining official station registers train movement records, and daily logbooks.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- Q1 : RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 me kitne post hai ?
- Answer : In notification ke tehat lagbhag 1250 posts jari kiye hai
- Q2 : Form bharte samay Aadhar Card zaroori hai kya ?
- Answer : Haan, fast processing aur primary verification ke liye Aadhar Verification.
- Q3 : What is the starting pay scale and monthly salary for a railway station master ?
- Answer : The post comes under Pay Level 6 (7th Pay Commission) with an initial basic pay of Rs.35,400 per month.
- Q4 : What are the important application dates for RRB CEN 08/2026 ?
- Answer : Last Date Apply Online 25 November 2026 till 23 : 59 Hours (Tentative)
- Q5 : visit on official website portal ?
- Answer : rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
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