Railway RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Notification OUT For 1265 Posts, Apply Online

Railway RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 for the post of Station Master across various Zonal Railways of Indian Railways. The recruitment drive offers a total of 1,265 vacancies under Level 6 of the 7th CPC. The official indicative notice was issued on 24.10.2026, and the online application portal went live on 27.10.2026. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications through the official website until the final deadline on 25.11.2026 (23:59 Hrs).

This recruitment provides an outstanding career opportunity for graduates aiming to secure a respectable position in Indian Railways. Before filling out the registration form, candidates must carefully review all eligibility criteria including age limits, educational qualifications, and stringent medical standards (A-2). Make sure to complete the online submission well before the closing date to avoid last-minute portal rush.

Railway RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Overview

Important Dates

Application Fees

Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification

Age Limit: The age limit for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 is 20-33 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2027. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.

Medical Fitness & Vision Standards (Medical Category A-2)

• General Fitness: Physically fit in all respects.
• Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test allowed).
• Near Vision: Sn0.6, 0.6 without glasses.
• Mandatory Vision Tests: Must pass tests for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision, and Myopic Vision.
• LASIK Surgery Rule: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or any other surgical procedure to correct refractive error are strictly ineligible for the post of Station Master. Self-declaration as per Annexure VI-B must be submitted during Document Verification.
• Vision Certificate: A mandatory medical certificate from an Eye Specialist in the prescribed proforma (Annexure VI / VI-A) must be produced on the day of the CBAT exam.

Railway RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:

• Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) (Shortlisting ratio 1:8)
• Document Verification (DV) (Shortlisting ratio 1:1, Weightage: 70% CBT + 30% CBAT)
• Medical Examination (ME)

Exam Pattern for Computer Based Test (CBT)

• Exam Duration: 120 Minutes
• Total Number of Questions: 100 Objective Type Questions (1 mark each)
• Negative Marking: $1/3$ mark deducted for each incorrect answer
• Normalization: Marks will be normalized for multi-shift examinations

How to Apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps to apply for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026:

• Visit the unified official RRB website ([https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in)) or direct portal ([https://www.rrbapply.gov.in](https://www.rrbapply.gov.in)).
• Click on ‘Create an Account’ or log in using existing credentials from 2024/2025/2026 RRB recruitments.
• Authenticate identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar verification for smooth processing.
• Select the single chosen Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) and fill in the detailed application form.
• Capture a live photograph using a computer webcam or front camera against a plain white background wearing dark clothing (No uploaded pre-existing photo required).
• Upload scanned signature in black ink on white paper in running handwriting (30–49 KB, JPG format).
• Upload SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB) if opting for the Free Sleeper Class Rail Pass.
• Complete the online application fee payment via Net Banking, Cards, or UPI.
• Submit the application form and keep a printed copy for future reference.

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