The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released a Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 08/2026) inviting online applications from eligible candidates for the post of Station Master across various zones of Indian Railways. This post falls under Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a total of 1215 vacancies.
Important Details
- Name of the Post: Station Master
- Total Vacancies: 1215
- Pay Scale: 7th CPC Level 6 (Initial Pay: ₹35,400/-)
- Age Limit: 20 to 33 years (as of 01.01.2027). Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories as per rules.
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Degree from a recognized university or its equivalent. (Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply).
- Medical Standards: Candidates must be physically fit in Medical Standard A-2, which includes specific criteria for distance vision, binocular vision, etc. Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery are not eligible for this post.
- Nationality/Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India or a subject of other countries as specified in the notification.
Important Dates:
- Opening date for online applications: 27.10.2026
- Closing date for online applications: 25.11.2026 (up to 23:59 hrs)
- Last date for online fee payment: 27.11.2026
- Application modification window: 28.11.2026 to 07.12.2026
Application Fee:
- For General/Unreserved categories: ₹500/- (out of which ₹400/- will be refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in the CBT exam).
- For Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST, Minority, and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates: ₹250/- (the entire fee will be refunded after deducting bank charges upon appearing in the exam).
How to Apply
- Candidates must submit their applications online exclusively through the official RRB website.
- Candidates are allowed to choose only one RRB and submit only one online application.
- Candidates must ensure they have an active mobile number and a valid email ID before applying.
- Upload scanned copies of the photograph, signature, and other required documents in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee online using Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Cards, or UPI.
