RRB published a short notice for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 on its official website. Candidates who are eligible for the post can apply when the application portal gets open between 27 October 2026 to 25 November 2026. Prepare your official documents that are required to attach with the application.
| Item | Details |
| Recruitment | RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026–27 |
| Notification | CEN No. 08/2026 |
| Vacancies | Approximately 1,250 |
| Apply online | 27 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 |
| Official websites | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in |
| Pay level | Level-6, 7th CPC; basic pay ₹35,400 per month plus allowances |
| Selection | Single-stage CBT, CBAT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
There has been a development in Station Master recruitment, it is being conducted separately for all 21 RRBs and is not part of the regular RRB NTPC recruitment. But the selection process is the same – CBT, CBAT, Document verification and medical exam. The total vacancy is about 1,250.
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RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Timeline
| Event | Date |
| Short notice released | 21 October 2026 |
| Detailed notification expected | 26/27 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Exam Date | Update Later |
Application Fee
- General/OBC/EWS: ₹500
- SC/ST/PwBD: ₹250
- Candidates should confirm the refund amount and rules before submitting the application fee. The refund is expected to be around Rs.400 for general and Rs.250 for reserved category candidates.
Educational Eligibility
The detailed educational qualification will be known after the full notification for RRB Station Master is published before the application process.
Basic education requirement: candidates must hold a graduation degree in any disciple from a recognized university. There is no minimum score declaration yet.
Age Limit to Apply For Station Master
| Category | Expected age limit |
| UR / EWS | 20 to 30 years |
| OBC-NCL | 20 to 33 years (3-year relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 20 to 35 years (5-year relaxation) |
| PwBD | Subject to post suitability and medical standards; confirm in detailed CEN |
| Ex-servicemen | As per applicable Railway recruitment rules |
What Are The Medical Standards for Station Master
A candidate must be good and fit to apply as station master. The Station Master requires A-2 medical standard so make sure you have:
| Test | Required standard for Station Master |
| Distant vision | 6/9, 6/9 without glasses; no fogging test |
| Near vision | Snellen 0.6, 0.6 without glasses |
| Colour vision | Must be normal; tested using Ishihara charts |
| Binocular vision | Must pass |
| Field of vision | Must pass |
| Night vision | Must pass |
| Myopia | Must meet prescribed myopic-vision requirements |
You should know that candidates who have low distant-vision are generally allowed for Glasses/contact lenses. The post requires standard specified 6/9 vision without glasses. Color blindness candidates are not eligible. I suggest you test your eye-sight before applying for this position.
How to Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026
Wait for the 27 October 2026 to open the application portal then you can fill out your details but check the official notification before applying.
- Open the RRB website and search for the Station Master application link after 27 October.
- Read the detailed notification and if you are eligible for this position, click for new registration.
- Verify your email and mobile number then login again.
- Fill out the details correctly including personal details, highest education, and preferences then recheck every spelling or error so your application won’t be revoked later.
- Upload your ID, sign, photo, and required certificates in a mentioned format and size.
- Preview then submit. Pay the amount that is required to complete the process.
- Download and save the copy of the application for future references.
Documents Required:
- Aadhaar card with updated photograph and biometrics.
- Class 10 certificate for name and date of birth.
- Graduation degree or provisional certificate, as applicable.
- Category certificate for SC/ST/OBC/EWS, if applicable.
- PwBD, ex-servicemen, minority, or EBC certificate, if claiming that category.
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed digital format.
- Valid mobile number, email ID, and online payment method.
RRB Station Master Salary
Once you pass all four stages of recruitment, the starting salary would be around Rs. 35,400 per month which raises later with experience. This is Pay Level-6 post under the 7th Central Pay Commission but in-hand salary station master get is around Rs. 67,684 including allowances.
Conclusion
RRB Station Master recruitment 2026 are announced with a short notification but detailed notification will be published on 27 October 2026 with clear eligibility criteria for candidates. Until then, prepare your health and test your eye-sight to avoid wasting time later. RRB follows the strict rules so it is hard to secure a position in a railway sector.
Once you fill out the RRB Station Master recruitment application, check the exam pattern and syllabus to clear the CBT exam. The selection process has four stages: CBT, CBAT, document verification and medical exam. Candidates have to pass all the stages to get selected.








