The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced 1,265 Station Master vacancies under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 08/2026. The indicative notice was released on 21 October 2026 and the detailed CEN followed, with online applications open from 27 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in. Station Master is a Pay Level 6 post under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with a basic pay of Rs 35,400, which makes it one of the most attractive graduate-level railway jobs.
Vacancy Details
The indicative notice first mentioned about 1,250 Station Master vacancies across all RRBs. The detailed CEN showed 1,215 posts in its summary table, and Corrigendum No. 1, dated 27 October 2026, corrected the total to 1,265 posts. Candidates should rely on the corrigendum figure of 1,265 and check the RRB-wise vacancy table in the detailed CEN on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
Eligibility
Candidates need a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university to apply for the Station Master post. As per the indicative notice, the age limit is 20 to 30 years. The detailed CEN carries the exact eligibility criteria, medical standards and age relaxation rules, so candidates should read it carefully before submitting the form. Applications must be submitted online only through rrbapply.gov.in.
Important Dates
The indicative notice was released on 21 October 2026 and the detailed CEN was published on 26–27 October 2026. Online applications opened on 27 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The examination date has not been announced yet and will be notified later on the official RRB websites.
Selection Process
Selection is through a two-stage computer-based test (CBT-1 and CBT-2) as laid down in CEN 08/2026, followed by document verification and medical examination. Candidates should check the detailed CEN for the exact exam pattern, qualifying marks and the post-wise selection stages before applying.
How to Apply
Visit rrbapply.gov.in, register and select CEN 08/2026 for Station Master, fill the online form with personal, educational and RRB preference details, pay the fee online and submit before 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. Keep a copy of the submitted application and fee receipt, and check the official RRB website regularly for admit card and exam updates. Also read: RRB NTPC Undergraduate Recruitment 2026 for 1,688 posts
Station Master is the highest-paying graduate-level post in this round of railway recruitment, and the Level 6 pay scale is a big draw for graduates. With the window open till 25 November, eligible candidates should apply early rather than waiting for the last day. Also read: TCS Recruitment 2026 guide for freshers
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