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RRB Station Master Bharti 2026 - 1265 Posts (CEN 08/2026)

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India · Posted 26 Oct 2026

Total posts1,265
QualificationGraduate degree from a recognized University or equivalent
Age limit20–33 years
Last date25 Nov 2026

In short

RRB Station Master Bharti 2026 invites online applications from graduates for Station Master posts in various Zonal Railways under CEN No. 08/2026. Applications are open from 27 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs).

The detailed notice was released with an indicative notice in Employment News on 24.10.2026. Candidates can apply to only one RRB and must choose their Railway Zone preferences within it. For Gujarat candidates, RRB Ahmedabad (Western Railway) has 31 vacancies, and RRB Mumbai and Bhopal also have Western Railway vacancies. The application link goes live on rrbapply.gov.in, and the full notice is on the unified RRB website. Note: the at-a-glance table shows 1,215 vacancies, but the RRB-wise Annexure-B total is 1,265, which is used here.

  • Only one application, to one RRB - multiple applications lead to rejection of all and lifetime debarment
  • Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer in CBT
  • Fee concession (Rs. 250) for women, transgender, ex-servicemen, SC, ST, minorities and EBC
  • Lasik or other refractive surgery candidates are not eligible for this post (medical standard A-2)
  • Not suitable for PwBD candidates in any category (VI, HI, LD, OD, MD)
  • CBT questions available in Gujarati along with English, Hindi and 12 other languages; language cannot be changed later
  • Live photo is captured during application; no photo upload needed
  • Aadhaar or DigiLocker verification is advised for smoother checks at every stage
  • Free sleeper class rail pass for SC/ST candidates for exam stages, if opted
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Important dates

  1. 24 Oct 2026

    Notification Date · done

  2. 27 Oct 2026

    Application Start · done

  3. 27 Nov 2026

    Fee Payment Last Date

  4. 25 Nov 2026

    Last Date to Apply

  5. 28 Nov 2026

    Application Modification Window (Rs. 250 fee)

  6. To be announced on RRB websites

    CBT Exam Date

  7. To be announced on RRB websites

    CBAT, Document Verification and Medical

Application fee

CategoryFee
UR / OBC / EWS (all other candidates)Rs. 500
Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / SC / ST / Minority / EBCRs. 250

Pay online via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI. Rs. 400 (or Rs. 250 for concession categories) is refunded after appearing in CBT, less bank charges. Fee deadline 27.11.2026.

Eligibility

Educational qualification:

  • Graduate degree from a recognized University or equivalent
  • Must be held on or before the closing date, 25.11.2026
  • Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible
  • Certificates must show the date of issue; if issued after the closing date, submit consolidated marksheet or all semester marksheets with result declaration dates

Age limit: 20 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027 for General (UR) and EWS. Date of birth must be between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2007 for UR/EWS.

CategoryEarliest Date of BirthUpper Age
UR / EWS02.01.199433 years
OBC-NCL (+3 years)02.01.199136 years
SC / ST (+5 years)02.01.198938 years

The latest date of birth for all categories is 01.01.2007.

Other age relaxation (not cumulative; highest one applies):

GroupUR / EWSOBC-NCLSC / ST
Ex-Servicemen (over 6 months service)+3 years after deducting service+6 years after deducting service+8 years after deducting service
Serving Railway Group C / erstwhile D staff or substitutes (min 3 years service)Up to 40 yearsUp to 43 yearsUp to 45 years
Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women, not remarriedUp to 35 yearsUp to 38 yearsUp to 40 years
  • Quasi-administrative Railway offices (canteens, co-operative societies, institutes): relaxation up to length of service or 5 years, whichever is less
  • No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies

Minimum qualifying marks in CBT:

CategoryMinimum %
UR / EWS40%
OBC-NCL / SC30%
ST25%

The same percentages apply to Ex-servicemen as per their community.

Nationality: Citizen of India; or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan; or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or specified East African countries and Vietnam to settle in India. Nepal, Bhutan and migrant candidates need a Certificate of Eligibility from the Government of India, shown at Document Verification.

Restrictions:

  • Candidates debarred by RRB/RRC (whose period is not over) or dismissed from government service cannot apply
  • Persons who have had Lasik or any other refractive surgery are not eligible
  • PwBD candidates are not eligible (post not suitable for any PwBD category)
  • Serving government/PSU employees can apply by informing the employer and must produce an NOC

Medical standard A-2: Physically fit in all respects. Distant vision 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test). Near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Must pass colour vision, binocular vision, night vision and myopic vision tests. Ex-servicemen follow Para 534 of IRMM Vol I and Annexure VI-A.

Age limit20–33 years
ExperienceNot required (freshers can apply)
Pay range₹35,400 / Month
SalaryPay Level 6 (7th CPC), initial pay Rs. 35,400
Basic PayRs. 35,400 (initial pay, Level 6)

Age relaxation for reserved categories applies as per the official notification.

Vacancy details · 1,265 posts

Post NameUREWSOBCSCSTTotal
Station Master5421472961761041265

Selection process

  1. 1Computer Based Test (CBT) - single stage, screening in nature
  2. 2Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) - 8 times the vacancies RRB-wise, minimum T-Score 42 in each battery
  3. 3Merit list with 70% weightage to CBT and 30% to CBAT
  4. 4Document Verification (DV) - candidates equal to the vacancies
  5. 5Medical Examination (A-2 standard)

Exam pattern

PaperSubjectQuestionsMarksDuration
CBT - Section 1Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability6060120 minutes (total for all sections)
CBT - Section 2Logical Capability (Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension)2020120 minutes (total for all sections)
CBT - Section 3Mental Reasoning2020120 minutes (total for all sections)

How to apply

  1. Read the full CEN 08/2026 on the unified official RRB website https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and check Annexure-A (post details) and Annexure-B (RRB and zone-wise vacancies).
  2. Choose one RRB and zone preferences as per your eligibility. The RRB once chosen cannot be changed.
  3. Open the application link on https://www.rrbapply.gov.in and click "Create an Account". If you already have an account from CENs of 2024, 2025 or 2026, log in with the same credentials.
  4. Fill account details with care using your 10th certificate details:
    • Name, father's name, mother's name and date of birth exactly as in the 10th/SSC certificate
    • Valid personal mobile number and email ID for OTP
    • These details, including mobile and email, cannot be changed later
  5. Verify your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar (advised). Alternate photo ID leads to stricter checks.
  6. Fill the online application form:
    • Personal, community, present address and educational details
    • Order of zone preference under your chosen RRB
    • Medium of CBT (English, Hindi, Gujarati or other listed language), which cannot be changed later
    • SC/ST candidates: free travel pass option and certificate upload (PDF, under 400 KB)
  7. Capture a live photo with the webcam or phone front camera, and upload your signature (JPG, 30-49 KB, min 140 x 60 pixels, black ink on white paper, running hand).
  8. Validate your Aadhaar-seeded bank account for refund of examination fee.
  9. Pay the fee online (Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI) by 27.11.2026. The application is accepted only after fee payment confirmation.
  10. Save your registration number. Corrections (except account details and chosen RRB) are possible from 28.11.2026 to 07.12.2026 by paying Rs. 250 per modification.
  11. For help, email rrb.help@csc.gov.in or call 9592001188 / 01725653333 (10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days). You can also use a nearby Common Service Centre.

Documents required

For Online Application

  • Live photograph captured during application (plain white background, no cap, mask or glasses)
  • Signature in JPG/JPEG, 30-49 KB, in running handwriting
  • SC/ST certificate in PDF (under 400 KB), only for candidates opting for free travel pass
  • Aadhaar or DigiLocker details for identity verification and refund bank account

Academic and Identity Documents (originals at DV)

  • Graduate degree or equivalent certificate, with marksheets showing result declaration date where needed
  • 10th/SSC/Matriculation certificate for name, parents' names and date of birth
  • Valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, driving licence, PAN, passport and similar)
  • Proof of present address
  • Colour passport photograph not older than two months for CBT, CBAT, DV and medical
  • Gazette notification or legal document in case of name change

Category/Reservation Documents

  • SC/ST caste certificate in Annexure-I format
  • OBC-NCL certificate in Annexure-II format (issued on or after 01.04.2026) and Annexure-IIA self-declaration
  • EWS Income and Asset Certificate in Annexure-III format for FY 2025-26
  • EBC certificate (Annexure-IV), BPL card, Izzat MST or similar certificate, for fee concession
  • Minority affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper (Annexure-V) for fee waiver
  • Ex-servicemen: Employment certificate with probable discharge date (Annexure-VII) for serving personnel, plus declaration (Annexure-VII A), discharge certificate and PPO
  • Certificate of Eligibility from Government of India for Nepal, Bhutan and migrant candidates

Medical and Other Documents

  • Eye specialist certificate (Annexure-VI, or Annexure-VI A for ex-servicemen) in original on CBAT exam day. Without it, the candidate cannot appear in CBAT
  • Self-declaration of no Lasik or corrective eye surgery (Annexure-VI B) at DV
  • No Objection Certificate (NOC) from employer for serving government/PSU employees
  • Annexure-VIII photo mismatch form signed by Gazetted Officer, if applicable
  • E-call letter with self-declaration paragraph written at the exam centre

Important notes

General Guidelines

  1. Apply only through the link on the unified official RRB website. Beware of fake websites and job touts.
  2. All eligibility must be met on 25.11.2026 (23:59 hrs). Eligibility is provisional until Document Verification.
  3. Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease or become nil. Railways can cancel vacancies at any stage.
  4. Selection does not give any right of appointment. Appointment is offered only by the Railway Administration.
  5. Selected candidates must undergo training (stipend only), execute surety/indemnity bond where needed, and are liable for service in the Railway Engineers Unit of the Territorial Army.
  6. Posting is on the Railway where first appointed. Transfer requests are not registered until 5 to 10 years of service.
  7. Railway Zone is allotted as per option, merit, medical standard and vacancy, but RRB can allot a zone not opted in administrative interest.
  8. No alternate appointment if medically unfit. One last medical appeal is allowed on payment of charges.
  9. Exam city may be in another city or state. No change of city, centre, date or shift is allowed.
  10. CBT scores may be shared with other Ministries, PSUs and private organisations with the candidate's consent.

Eligibility Conditions

  1. Community or category status on the closing date (25.11.2026) will be considered. Later changes are not accepted.
  2. OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 and not later than 25.11.2026, in the Annexure-II format, and the caste must be in the Central OBC list. State-list-only castes cannot claim reservation.
  3. OBC-NCL candidates must submit Annexure-IIA self-declaration at DV, otherwise they are treated as UR.
  4. EWS: family income below Rs. 8 lakh for FY 2025-26 and asset limits apply (5 acres agricultural land, 1000 sq ft flat, 100 sq yd plot in notified municipality, 200 sq yd plot elsewhere). Certificate must be valid on the closing date.
  5. EBC (family income below Rs. 50,000) gets only fee concession and no job reservation. EBC, EWS and OBC are three different categories.
  6. Candidates from Bihar belonging to Lohar/Lohara/Lohra (ST/OBC-NCL claim) must submit caste certificate issued after 01.04.2023. Those of Pan/Panr/Sawasi/Tanti-Tatwa castes must submit certificate issued on or after 01.09.2024.
  7. SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates can also apply for UR vacancies but get no age relaxation and must compete with UR candidates.
  8. Ex-servicemen get horizontal reservation. Serving defence personnel due for release within one year of closing date can also apply. Ex-servicemen who already got civil job using the ExSM quota get only age relaxation.

Application & Fee

  1. Fee is Rs. 500 for all, and Rs. 250 for women, transgender, ex-servicemen, SC, ST, minorities and EBC.
  2. Fee is paid online only. Applications without fee are rejected. Fee of incomplete, unsubmitted or rejected applications is not refunded.
  3. Refund after appearing in CBT: Rs. 400 (Rs. 500 category) or Rs. 250 (concession category), less bank charges, only to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account.
  4. Modification fee of Rs. 250 is non-refundable and payable by all. Moving from a concession category to UR/OBC/EWS/male candidate needs an extra Rs. 250.
  5. EBC fee concession needs a valid EBC certificate, BPL card, Izzat MST or similar certificate dated on or before 25.11.2026, and the original at DV.
  6. Minority candidates claiming fee waiver must give an affidavit (Annexure-V) on non-judicial stamp paper at DV.
  7. Apply early. RRBs are not responsible for last-day website load problems.

Exam Day Rules

  1. Banned items: mobile phones, watches, earphones, Bluetooth devices, calculators, pens, papers, belts, bags, caps, water bottles and food. A pen is given inside. Cloak room may not be available.
  2. Do not apply Mehandi on hands, as it blocks biometric capture.
  3. Candidates must write the self-declaration paragraph, sign and give LTI at the exam hall only. Pre-written paragraphs or capital letter signatures lead to rejection.
  4. Bring the e-call letter, original photo ID and a colour photo not older than two months. Biometrics are taken at every stage.

Communication & Document Verification

  1. Keep your mobile number and email active throughout. RRB will not change them at any stage.
  2. E-call letters are downloaded about 4 days before the exam and city intimation comes about 10 days before. Nothing is sent by post.
  3. Shortlisted candidates must upload photo and signature at https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv/ before DV, and carry originals plus two sets of self-attested photocopies.
  4. Candidates absent at DV or not producing originals will have candidature cancelled. Certificates must be in English or Hindi or have a self-attested translation.
  5. Present address proof is needed at DV, and police verification is done at that address.
  6. If the live photo does not match your photo ID, download the Annexure-VIII form, and get it signed by a Gazetted Officer.
  7. Name change cases need a Gazette Notification or legal document plus a photo ID with the changed name.

Fraud/Canvassing Warning

  1. RRBs have not appointed any agent or coaching centre. Selection is purely on merit.
  2. Unfair means, impersonation or false information leads to lifetime debarment from all RRB/RRC exams, dismissal if appointed, and legal action under the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act 2024.
  3. Attempts to influence RRB lead to disqualification.

Frequently asked questions

How many posts are there in RRB Station Master Bharti 2026?

The RRB-wise Annexure-B table shows 1,265 Station Master posts, though the at-a-glance table in the notice shows 1,215.

What is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master 2026?

The last date to apply online is 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs), and the fee can be paid till 27 November 2026.

What is the age limit for RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026?

The age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC-NCL and 5 years for SC/ST.

What is the qualification for RRB Station Master?

A graduate degree from a recognized University or equivalent is required. Candidates awaiting final results cannot apply.

What is the salary of RRB Station Master?

The post is in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC with initial pay of Rs. 35,400 per month.

What is the selection process for RRB Station Master?

Selection is through a single-stage CBT, then CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

What is the application fee for RRB Station Master 2026?

The fee is Rs. 500 for all, and Rs. 250 for women, transgender, ex-servicemen, SC, ST, minorities and EBC. Rs. 400 or Rs. 250 is refunded after appearing in CBT.

How many Station Master vacancies are there in RRB Ahmedabad?

RRB Ahmedabad (Western Railway) has 31 vacancies, including 13 UR, 5 SC, 2 ST, 7 OBC and 4 EWS posts.

Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. Candidates can apply to only one RRB, and applying to more than one leads to rejection of all applications and debarment.

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