Short Detail:
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has announced RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (CEN 08/2026) for approximately 1,250 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Station Master can submit their online application form from 27/10/2026 to 25/11/2026 (11:59 PM), if you meet all the required eligibility criteria. For complete details such as eligibility, age limit, selection process, salary, and application steps, candidates must read the full notification carefully.
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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CEN 08/2026
Important Dates
- Short Notice Date: 21/10/2026
- Detailed Notification Date: 26/10/2026
- Application Start Date: 27/10/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 25/11/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 25/11/2026
- Fee Payment After Closing Date: 27/11/2026
- Form Correction Date: To be announced in the detailed CEN
- Admit Card Date: Not Available
- Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fees
- UR / OBC / EWS Male: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / Female / Transgender / PwBD / Minorities / EBC: ₹250/-
- Pay online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- After appearing in CBT 1, ₹400 of the ₹500 fee is refunded. Candidates in the ₹250 fee group receive a ₹250 refund.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2027
- Min Age: 18 / 20 (confirmation pending) Years
- Max Age: 30 Years
- Age relaxation extra is applicable as per the rules of “RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 Recruitment”
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation / Upper Age |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen: UR / EWS | 3 years after deducting military service |
| Ex-Servicemen: OBC-NCL | 6 years after deducting military service |
| Ex-Servicemen: SC / ST | 8 years after deducting military service |
| Serving Group C / former Group D Railway staff with at least 3 years of service | UR/EWS: 40 years; OBC-NCL: 43 years; SC/ST: 45 years |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women who have not remarried | UR/EWS: 35 years; OBC-NCL: 38 years; SC/ST: 40 years |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: approximately 1,250
| Post | Approximate Posts | RRB / Category Breakup |
|---|---|---|
| Station Master | 1,250 | To be released with the detailed CEN |
Eligibility Details
- A Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification is required.
- The final result must be declared by 25/11/2026. Candidates waiting for their result on that date cannot apply.
RRB Station Master: Salary Details
| Post | Pay Level | Monthly Basic Pay | Other Benefits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Master | Level 6, 7th CPC | ₹35,400 | DA, HRA, TA, Night Duty Allowance, Operating Allowance and medical benefits as per Railway rules |
Important Links
| Apply Online | Link Active: 27/10/2026 |
| Download Notification | Link Active: 26/10/2026 |
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RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
| Stage | What Candidates Must Do |
|---|---|
| CBT 1 | Take the first computer-based test. It is used to shortlist candidates for CBT 2. |
| CBT 2 | Take the second computer-based test. Its marks help decide the shortlist for CBAT and final merit. |
| Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) | Pass every test battery and obtain the required T-Score. |
| Document Checking and Medical Exam | Show original documents for checking and pass the A-2 medical examination. |
CBT 1 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 40 | 40 |
| Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 30 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Time allowed: 90 minutes.
- Each wrong answer leads to a deduction of 1/3 mark.
- Candidates up to 15 times the number of posts are shortlisted for CBT 2. CBT 1 is a screening test.
CBT 2 Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 |
| Mathematics | 35 | 35 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 35 | 35 |
| Total | 120 | 120 |
- CBT 2 lasts 90 minutes.
- For every wrong answer, 1/3 mark is deducted.
- The CBAT shortlist is based on CBT 2, with candidates up to 8 times the number of posts.
CBAT and Final Selection
| Rule | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum score | A T-Score of at least 42 is needed in each test battery / section |
| Wrong answers | No marks will be deducted for wrong answers in CBAT |
| Final merit | 70% weightage from CBT 2 marks and 30% from CBAT marks |
| Document checking shortlist | Candidates are called in a 1:1 ratio based on the combined merit |
- Clearing the overall score is not enough; candidates must pass each CBAT test battery.
- Candidates must produce their original documents for checking.
- Railway medical authorities will then check whether candidates meet the A-2 medical standard.
RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026: Important Questions
When can I apply for RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026?
Online applications are scheduled from 27/10/2026 to 25/11/2026. The form must be submitted by 11:59 PM on the last date. The detailed notification is scheduled for 26/10/2026, before the application process starts.
How many posts are in RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026?
Approximately 1,250 posts are mentioned. The detailed notice will provide the RRB-wise and category-wise numbers. Treat this total as approximate until the full vacancy table is released with the detailed notification for this recruitment.
What qualification is needed for RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026?
You need a Bachelor’s degree in any subject from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification. Your final result must be available by 25/11/2026. Candidates whose final result is still pending on that date cannot apply.
What is the age limit for RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026?
Age will be counted on 01/01/2027, and the maximum age is 30 years before relaxation. The supplied details mention 18 / 20 years as the minimum, with 20 years stated as revised. Confirm the minimum in the detailed CEN.
Is the RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 application fee refundable?
The fee is ₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS male candidates and ₹250 for the listed concession groups. After appearing in CBT 1, candidates receive ₹400 or ₹250 back, based on the fee group. Payment can be made online.
How is RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 final merit prepared?
The combined score gives 70% weightage to CBT 2 and 30% to CBAT. You must also obtain at least a 42 T-Score in every CBAT test battery. Original documents and A-2 medical fitness are checked before selection is completed.
When is the RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 exam?
The computer-based test dates have not been announced in the supplied schedule. The correction dates will be given in the detailed CEN. Check the exam schedule and admit card updates when the boards release them.
