| Job Information | Details |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Indian Railways |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 08/2026 |
| Post Name | Station Master |
| Total Vacancies | 1265 |
| Job Type | Central Government Job (Indian Railways) |
| Job Location | All India (as per RRB and Zone) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Starting Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 25 November 2026 |
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for 1265 Station Master posts under CEN 08/2026. Graduates from any stream can apply online between 27 October and 25 November 2026. Check the zone-wise vacancy, eligibility, age limit, application fee and the application process below.
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Who Can Apply?
Indian candidates who hold a Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university and are between 20 and 33 years of age (as on 1 July 2027) can apply for the RRB Station Master vacancy 2026.
Vacancy Details
| Sl No | Post Name | No. of Posts |
| 1 | Station Master | 1265 |
| Total | 1265 | |
RRB Station Master Zone-Wise Vacancy 2026
| RRB | Zone | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| Ahmedabad | WR | 13 | 04 | 07 | 05 | 02 | 31 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 23 | 15 | 07 | 03 | 01 | 49 |
| WCR | 06 | 01 | 04 | 01 | 00 | 12 | |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 44 | 10 | 28 | 15 | 07 | 104 |
| NR | 03 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 08 | |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 52 | 06 | 22 | 12 | 10 | 102 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 21 | 05 | 13 | 08 | 02 | 49 |
| WR | 05 | 01 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 13 | |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 09 | 07 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 23 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 06 | 03 | 01 | 00 | 02 | 12 |
| SECR | 23 | 05 | 13 | 07 | 04 | 52 | |
| Chandigarh | NR | 19 | 01 | 04 | 03 | 01 | 28 |
| Chennai | SR | 47 | 13 | 32 | 19 | 08 | 119 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 01 | 04 | 00 | 04 | 09 | 18 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 16 | 04 | 10 | 05 | 02 | 37 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 50 | 12 | 33 | 18 | 09 | 122 |
| Kolkata | ER | 11 | 04 | 09 | 05 | 03 | 32 |
| SER | 03 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 05 | |
| Malda | ER | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 04 | 04 |
| Mumbai | CR | 54 | 10 | 32 | 18 | 11 | 125 |
| SCR | 19 | 03 | 00 | 04 | 02 | 28 | |
| WR | 10 | 02 | 07 | 03 | 02 | 24 | |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 05 | 02 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 14 |
| Patna | ECR | 05 | 02 | 03 | 02 | 05 | 17 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 06 | 02 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 15 |
| SER | 04 | 00 | 01 | 07 | 00 | 12 | |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 03 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| SCoR | 32 | 12 | 12 | 06 | 03 | 65 | |
| Siliguri | NFR | 10 | 03 | 07 | 04 | 02 | 26 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 42 | 14 | 32 | 17 | 09 | 114 |
| Total | 1265 | ||||||
Station Master Vacancy for Assam & North East
Candidates from Assam and the North East can look at the Guwahati RRB (NFR) with 37 posts and the Siliguri RRB (NFR) with 26 posts, which together make 63 vacancies under Northeast Frontier Railway. You can apply to only the RRB you choose, so read the notification carefully before selecting your RRB.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university in India.
- Read the official notification for the full eligibility details.
Other Eligibility Conditions
- Candidates must complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the RRB application portal.
- Keep ID proof, address details, scanned photo and signature ready before applying.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age: 20 years
- Maximum Age: 33 years as on 1 July 2027
- Relaxation: As per Railway rules (see the official notification)
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PH (Divyang) | ₹250 |
Fee refund after appearing in the Stage I exam:
- UR / OBC / EWS: ₹400 refund
- SC / ST / PH / Female: ₹250 refund
Pay the fee online by Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking or cash through E-Challan.
Salary
Pay level and salary details are given in the official notification.
Selection Process
The stages of the selection process, the exam scheme and the syllabus are given in the official notification. Read them carefully before applying. The exam date will be announced as per the RRB schedule.
How to Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
- Read the official notification (CEN 08/2026) carefully.
- Keep your documents ready: eligibility certificates, ID proof, address details, and a scanned photo and signature.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the RRB application portal if you have not done so.
- Log in and fill in the Station Master online application form.
- Upload your photo, signature and required documents.
- Check the preview and all fields carefully before final submission.
- Pay the application fee. The form is incomplete without the fee.
- Submit the form and take a printout for future use.
Note: A correction window will be open from 28 November to 7 December 2026.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Application Start Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 25 November 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 27 November 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 28 November – 7 December 2026 |
| Age Calculation Date | 1 July 2027 |
| Exam City Details | About 10 days before the exam |
| Admit Card | About 4 days before the exam |
| Exam Date | As per schedule |
Important Links
| Description | Link |
| Apply Online (OTR / Login) | Click Here |
| Official Notification (CEN 08/2026) | Click Here |
| Official Website (RRB) | Click Here |
FAQs – RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master 2026?
25 November 2026. Applications opened on 27 October 2026.
Q2. How many vacancies are there?
1265 Station Master posts under CEN 08/2026.
Q3. What qualification is required?
A Bachelor’s Degree in any stream from a recognized university.
Q4. What is the age limit?
20 to 33 years as on 1 July 2027, with relaxation as per Railway rules.
Q5. What is the application fee?
₹500 for General / OBC / EWS and ₹250 for SC / ST / PH. A part of the fee is refunded after appearing in the Stage I exam.
Q6. How do I apply?
Online through the RRB application portal after completing One Time Registration (OTR).
Q7. How many Station Master posts are there in Guwahati and Siliguri RRB?
37 posts in Guwahati RRB and 26 posts in Siliguri RRB, both under Northeast Frontier Railway.
Q8. When will the exam be held?
The exam date will be announced as per the RRB schedule. The admit card is released about 4 days before the exam.
Q9. Can I correct my application after submission?
Yes. A correction window will be open from 28 November to 7 December 2026.
