The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially released the detailed Centralised Employment Notice CEN No. 08/2026 for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026. This nationwide recruitment drive offers 1,215 vacancies for the post of Station Master across various Zonal Railways.

Candidates appointed to the Station Master post will receive a starting basic pay of ₹35,400/- per month under Pay Matrix Level 6 (7th CPC) in addition to central allowances. Online applications are accepted exclusively through the unified official RRB recruitment portal at rrbapply.gov.in from 27.10.2026 to 25.11.2026.

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview

Important Dates for RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026

All key dates announced in the official notification are outlined below:

Vacancy Breakup & Level 6 Pay Matrix

The 1,215 vacancies are distributed across all participating Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Prayagraj, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu-Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, and Thiruvananthapuram).

7th CPC Salary & Perks Breakdown

• Pay Level: Level 6
• Starting Basic Pay: ₹35,400/- per month
• Dearness Allowance (DA): As per current central government rates
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Classified by city category (X = 30%, Y = 20%, Z = 10%)
• Additional Benefits: Transport Allowance (TPTA), Night Duty Allowance (NDA), National Holiday Allowance, Free Medical Attendance under CGHS/Railway Health Services, and Railway Pass/PTO facilities.
• Estimated In-Hand / Gross Salary: ₹56,000/- to ₹64,000/- per month depending upon posting location.

Eligibility Criteria for RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026

1. Educational Qualification (As on 25.11.2026)

• Candidates must possess a Degree from a recognized University or its equivalent.
• Crucial Rule: Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed educational qualification as on the closing date (25.11.2026) are NOT eligible to apply.

2. Age Limit (Reckoned as on 01.01.2027)

• Prescribed Age: 20 to 33 Years
• Category-wise Upper Age Relaxation:
  • OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (Up to 36 Years)
  • SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years (Up to 38 Years)
  • Ex-Servicemen (ESM): Up to 3 years after deduction of military service rendered from actual age (plus community relaxation).
  • Candidates who had ordinary domicile in Jammu & Kashmir during 1980–1989: 5 Years
  • Note: Due to rigorous operational safety guidelines, PwBD candidates are not eligible for the Station Master post.

3. Medical Fitness Standard: A-2 Category

Medical standard A-2 is mandatory for operational train movement and traffic control:

• Physically: Fit in all respects.
• Visual Acuity (Distance Vision): 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (fogging test not accepted).
• Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
• Mandatory Vision Checks: Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, and Night Vision.
• Strict Prohibition: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery, refractive surgery, or any corrective eye surgery are categorically unfit for A-2 and cannot be appointed.

Selection Process & Final Merit Formula

The selection process for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 consists of four stages:

[Stage 1: CBT-1 Screening] ➔ [Stage 2: CBT-2 Scoring] ➔ [Stage 3: CBAT (Psycho Test)] ➔ [Stage 4: DV & A-2 Medical]

Stage 1: Computer-Based Test (CBT-1)

• Screening test to shortlist candidates for CBT-2 at a 1:15 ratio of vacancies.
• Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD with scribe where applicable)
• Total Questions: 100 MCQs
  • General Awareness: 40 Questions
  • Mathematics: 30 Questions
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 30 Questions
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every incorrect answer.

Stage 2: Computer-Based Test (CBT-2)

• Marks scored in CBT-2 are directly used for CBAT shortlisting and final merit computation.
• Duration: 90 Minutes
• Total Questions: 120 MCQs
  • General Awareness: 50 Questions
  • Mathematics: 35 Questions
  • General Intelligence & Reasoning: 35 Questions
• Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for every incorrect answer.

Stage 3: Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT / Psycho Test)

• Shortlisting ratio: 8 times the number of vacancies for each category based on CBT-2 normalized marks.
• Candidates must score a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery to qualify. No category concessions are permitted in the CBAT qualifying cut-off.
• Merit Weightage: $$\text{Final Merit} = (70\% \text{ of CBT-2 Score}) + (30\% \text{ of CBAT Score})$$

Stage 4: Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination (ME)

• Candidates equal to the exact number of vacancies (1:1 ratio) are called for Document Verification and the A-2 Medical Test conducted by Railway Medical Authorities.

Application Fee & Refund Details

Refund Note: The refund will be credited directly to the bank account provided by the candidate during the online application process.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Apply Online at rrbapply.gov.in

1. Visit the Portal: Open the unified official portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Account Creation: Click on “Apply” and select “Create an Account”. If you already created an account for CEN notices in 2024, 2025, or 2026, log in using the same credentials.
3. Aadhaar Verification: Authenticate your profile via DigiLocker or enter your Aadhaar details for seamless paperless verification.
4. Select CEN & RRB: Select CEN No. 08/2026 (Station Master) and choose the single RRB zone you wish to apply to. (Note: Applying to more than one RRB will lead to disqualification).
5. Fill Qualification & Personal Details: Enter your graduation details, complete communication address, and bank account credentials for fee refund.
6. Upload Scanned Documents:
   • Recent passport-size photograph against a plain white background (JPEG, 30–70 KB).
   • Clear scanned signature on white paper (JPEG, 30–70 KB).
   • SC/ST certificate (PDF, up to 500 KB) for free rail travel pass.
7. Fee Payment & Final Submission: Pay the application fee online through UPI, Net Banking, or Credit/Debit card on or before 27.11.2026.
8. Save Confirmation Page: Download and print the completed application form with the registration number for future reference.

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