The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a separate notification for Station Master post which is a Level 6 post, and earlier it used to be part of the RRB NTPC graduate-level exam. But from this year (2026-27) onwards, RRB has decided to conduct the Station Master exam separately to better monitor selections.
The Station Master Notification has been released under CEN 08/2026, and the application process has been started at www.rrbapply.gov.in. The recruitment aims to fill 1265 vacancies, and the selection process consists of CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates can check eligibility criteria, exam pattern, salary, syllabus, zone-wise vacancy, and direct link to apply.
RRB Station Master Notification 2026-27 Out
The detailed PDF for CEN 08/2026 is now out, which consists of all the latest announcements made by RRB in relation to Station Master recruitment. Candidates must download the PDF to understand the recruitment process. Candidates can download the Station Master CEN 08/2026 Detailed PDF here.
RRB Station Master Notification 2026-27 PDF Download
What’s New in RRB Station Master in 2026?
- The Station Master Recruitment is being conducted separately from RRB NTPC.
- 1265 vacancies have been announced for this year across all RRB zones.
- The age limit required is 20 to 33 years, and candidates must be graduates.
- English Language subject has been added to the Railway Station Master Exam by the Railway Recruitment Board. This is the first time that the exam pattern will include questions from English.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026-27: Key Details
| RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 – Highlights |
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RRB Station Master 2026: Important Dates
| Important Event | Dates |
| Release of Short Notice | 21st October 2026 |
| Publication of Detailed Notification | 26th October 2026 |
| Start of Online Applications | 27th October 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 25th November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 27th November 2026 |
| Application Correction/Modification Window | 28th November to 7th December 2026 |
| Application Status | TBA |
| City Intimation | TBA |
| Admit Card | TBA |
| CBT Dates | TBA |
| Answer Key & Result | TBA |
| CBAT Dates | TBA |
Zone-wise Station Master Vacancy 2026
RRB has announced 1,265 vacancies for the Station Master Recruitment 2026–27. The zone-wise vacancies has been updated here and it is taken from the official CEN PDF released by RRB.
| Sl. No. | RRB | Railway Zone | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | ExSM |
| 1 | Ahmedabad | WR | 31 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 4 |
| 2 | Ajmer | NWR | 49 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 5 |
| 3 | Ajmer | WCR | 12 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 4 | Prayagraj | NCR | 104 | 44 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 10 |
| 5 | Prayagraj | NR | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 6 | Bengaluru | SWR | 102 | 52 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 11 |
| 7 | Bhopal | WCR | 49 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 5 |
| 8 | Bhopal | WR | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 9 | Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 3 |
| 10 | Bilaspur | CR | 12 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 11 | Bilaspur | SECR | 52 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 6 |
| 12 | Chandigarh | NR | 28 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 13 | Chennai | SR | 119 | 47 | 19 | 8 | 32 | 13 | 12 |
| 14 | Gorakhpur | NER | 18 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 3 |
| 15 | Guwahati | NFR | 37 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 4 |
| 16 | Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 122 | 50 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Kolkata | ER | 32 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 | Kolkata | SER | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 19 | Malda | ER | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 | Mumbai | CR | 125 | 54 | 18 | 11 | 32 | 10 | 12 |
| 21 | Mumbai | SCR | 28 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 22 | Mumbai | WR | 24 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| 23 | Muzaffarpur | ECR | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 24 | Patna | ECR | 17 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 25 | Ranchi | ECR | 15 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 26 | Ranchi | SER | 12 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 27 | Secunderabad | SCR | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 28 | Secunderabad | SCoR | 65 | 32 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| 29 | Siliguri | NFR | 26 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 |
| 30 | Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 114 | 42 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 14 | 12 |
| – | Total | – | 1,265 | 542 | 176 | 104 | 296 | 147 | 133 |
RRB Station Master Eligibility Criteria 2026
The Railway Board Notification specifies the important eligibility conditions for Station Master recruitment across educational qualifications, age limit, and more.
Qualification
Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised University are eligible to appear for Station Master exam.
Age Limit (As on 1/1/2027)
The minimum age limit is 20 years and maximum age limit is 33 years for Station Master post. However, age relaxation is applicable as per category/caste.
Age Relaxation
| Sl. No. | Community/Categories |
Age Relaxation / Maximum Age
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| 1 | OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| 2 | SC/ST | 5 years |
| 3 | Ex-Servicemen (service exceeding 6 months) |
UR/EWS: 3 years; OBC-NCL: 6 years; SC/ST: 8 years (after deducting service length)
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| 4 | Railway Group C/D staff and substitutes (minimum 3 years’ service) |
UR/EWS: 40 years; OBC-NCL: 43 years; SC/ST: 45 years
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| 5 | Railway Quasi-Administrative Staff |
Service length or 5 years, whichever is less
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| 6 | Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women (not remarried) |
UR/EWS: 35 years; OBC-NCL: 38 years; SC/ST: 40 years
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Medical Standard
The prescribed medical standard for the Station Master post is A-2. Candidates must satisfy the applicable medical requirements for appointment.
| S No. | Medical Standard | General Fitness |
Vision Standards
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| 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. |
RRB Station Master Apply Online 2026 Link (Active)
The RRB Station Master Application process has been started on the official website. Eligible candidates can submit their applications till 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM). Candidates should keep the required documents ready, carefully fill in the application form, and submit it before the deadline. Applications must be submitted through the official RRB portal, with only one application permitted per candidate.
RRB Station Master Apply Online Link 2026 – Active
Last Date to Apply for Station Master 2026-27
The last date to apply online is 25th November 2026 (11:59 PM), but last date to pay the application fee is 27th November 2026.
How to Apply for RRB Station Master 2026-27 recruitment?
Follow these steps to apply online now:
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in and register with your basic details. Use your existing RRB profile if you have one.
- Log in and select CEN 08/2026 (Station Master).
- Choose your preferred RRB.
- Fill in your personal, educational and category details.
- Upload your photo, signature and required documents in the given size and format.
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the form and download the confirmation page for future use.
Application Fee
The application fee is applicable for the Station Master Form. The amount varies as per category as provided in the official notification. Check table below.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-Servicemen/Women/Others | Rs. 250 |
RRB Station Master Selection Process 2026-27
The Station Master selection process has been revised for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The stages are:
- Single-stage CBT
- Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
What is the Station Master Exam Date 2026?
RRB has not yet announced the Exam Date for Computer Based Test along with official notification, but it will be released once the application process is over. Before that, RRB will also release the application status, city intimation, and admit card. After the exam is over, Board will release answer key and result.
What is RRB Station Master Application Status?
TheApplication Status will allow candidates to check whether their application has been accepted or rejected. Candidates can check their status on the official RRB website after the link is activated. Only those whose application is accepted, will be able to appear for the exam.
When will RRB Station Master Exam City Intimation Slip be released?
The Exam City Intimation Slip 2026 will be released 10 days before the CBT. It will inform candidates about their allotted exam city, exam date, and shift time.
How to Download RRB Station Master Admit Card 2026?
Candidates can download the Hall Ticket by visiting their regional RRB website, opening the admit card link, and logging in with their registration number and date of birth or password. They should download and print the admit card before the examination
RRB Station Master CBT Exam Pattern 2026
Candidates should review the exam pattern carefully to understand the subjects covered and plan their preparation accordingly. According to the available exam pattern details, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) will carry 100 marks, with a total duration of 120 minutes (2 hours).
| Section | Questions | Marks |
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60 | 60 |
| Logical Capability (Reading Comprehension) | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Duration |
120 minutes | |
| Negative Marking |
1/3rd | |
Minimum percentage of qualifying marks:
- UR: 40%
- EWS: 40%
- OBC (Non-creamy layer): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%.
This is also applicable to ex-servicemen candidates, as per their community.
What is the RRB Station Master CBAT Pattern?
Candidates up to 8 times the number of vacancies (RRB-wise) will be shortlisted for the CBAT based on their CBT performance. Shortlisted candidates must produce the prescribed Vision Certificate in original. The test will be conducted in English and Hindi.
Candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery, with no relaxation for any category. There is no negative marking in the CBAT, and candidates must qualify in every test battery to be considered for the Station Master post.
RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026
The syllabus for the various sections of the exam pattern has been discussed below in detail:
| Section | Topics |
| Basic Science and Mathematics |
Number System, Ratio and Proportions, Averages, Percentages, Profit, Loss and Discounts, Time, Speed, Distance, Power and Work, Algebra, Linear Equations, Arithmetic Progression, LCM, HCF, Geometry, Trigonometry, Area and Volumes, Probability, Statistics, Units and Measurements, Mass, Weight and Density, Work, Power, Energy, Kinetic Energy, Friction, Speed, Velocity, Relative Velocity, Heat and Temperature, Basic Electricity, Levers, Simple Machines
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| Data Analysis and Interpretation |
Multi-source Data Analysis, Examination, Analysis and Inference, Textual Data, Graphical Data, Charts, Graphs, Scatter Plot, Pie Chart, Statistical Curved Distribution, Venn Diagrams, Data Sufficiency, Data Arrangement
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| Logical Capability |
Binary Logic, Syllogism, Clocks and Calendars, Assumptions, Blood Relations, Family Tree, Logic-Based Puzzles, Reading Comprehension
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| Reading Comprehension |
Passages in English based on History, Society, Literature, Science, Environment, Abstract topics, Mythology, Technology and Culture. Questions may cover Main Idea, Supporting Idea, Application, Logical Structure and Style of the passage
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| Mental Reasoning |
Analogy, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Ranking, Arrangements
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RRB Station Master Previous Year Question Paper
RRB Station Master Final Merit List 2026
The final merit will be prepared using the combined performance in the CBT and CBAT.
| Examination | Weightage |
| Single Stage CBT | 70% |
| CBAT | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
RRB Station Master Salary 2026
The Station Master post is placed at Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The basic pay mentioned in the Railway Board notice is ₹35,400.
| Salary Particular | Details |
| Post | Station Master |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| 7th CPC | Applicable |
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
| Allowances |
As per applicable Railway rules
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RRB Station Master Important Links
- RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
- RRB Station Master Syllabus
- RRB Station Master Previous Year Paper
- RRB Station Master Salary
- RRB Station Master Eligibility
- RRB Station Master Selection Process
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