What are the application start and closing dates for CEN 08/2026 Station Master?

The online application window opens on 27 October 2026 and closes on 25 November 2026 (23:59 Hrs). The fee payment last date is 27 November 2026, and the application correction window is open from 28 November to 07 December 2026.

What is the age limit for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?

The age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027. Category-wise upper age relaxation is applicable: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), 5 years for SC/ST, and applicable rules for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD.

What is the mandatory medical standard for Railway Station Master?

Candidates must meet the strict A-2 Medical Fitness Standard. Distance Vision must be 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (no glasses/spectacles allowed). Near Vision Sn: 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Candidates must also pass Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, and Night Vision tests.

How much is the application fee and is it refundable?

General/OBC/EWS candidates pay ₹500, out of which ₹400 is refunded to their bank account after appearing in the CBT exam. SC/ST/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC candidates pay ₹250, and the entire ₹250 is refunded after appearing in CBT.

Railway RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 1,265 Posts (CEN 08/2026)

Authority: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways Notice No: Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 Status: Online Application Active (27 Oct - 25 Nov 2026)

Railway Station Master Recruitment 2026 Notification - 1265 Posts CEN 08/2026 Apply Online

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Govt of India

Railway RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 Online Form

Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 : Short Details of Notification

Post Date / Update: 27 October 2026 | 07:30 AM 🔥 APPLICATION ACTIVE

Short Information : Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India have released the dedicated official notification for Station Master Recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026. From this cycle, the Station Master position is being recruited through a dedicated recruitment notice across Indian Railway zones. There are approximately 1,265 vacancies in Pay Matrix Level-6 (Basic Pay ₹35,400/-). Eligible candidates holding a Bachelor's Degree in any stream can apply online starting from 27 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in. Check zone-wise details, age limits, syllabus, single-stage CBT pattern, CBAT aptitude test criteria, and direct application links below.

Important Dates

Notification Issued : 26/10/2026
Application Begin : 27/10/2026
Last Date for Apply Online : 25/11/2026 (23:59 PM)
Last Date Pay Exam Fee : 27/11/2026 (23:59 PM)
Application Correction Window : 28/11/2026 to 07/12/2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) Date : January 2027 (Tentative)
Admit Card Available : 4 Days Before Exam
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) : After CBT Results
Document Verification & Medical : Notify Soon

Application Fee & Refund Policy

General / OBC / EWS Male : 500/- (₹400/- Refunded to Bank Account after appearing in CBT)
SC / ST Candidates : 250/- (₹250/- Full Refunded after appearing in CBT)
All Category Female & Transgender : 250/- (₹250/- Full Refunded after CBT)
Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Minorities / EBC : 250/- (₹250/- Full Refunded after CBT)
Payment Mode : Pay Exam Fee via Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI only on rrbapply.gov.in. Correct bank account details must be filled during registration for the partial/full refund.

Railway RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 : Age Limit as on 01/01/2027

Minimum Age : 20 Years.
Maximum Age : 33 Years. (Candidates born between 02/01/1994 and 01/01/2007)
Upper Age Relaxation Extra as per Railway Recruitment Board CEN 08/2026 Rules:
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) : 3 Years (Up to 36 Years)
• SC / ST Candidates : 5 Years (Up to 38 Years)
• Ex-Servicemen : Service rendered in Armed Forces + 3 Years (plus standard category relaxations)

RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 Vacancy Details Total : ~1,265 Posts

Post Name	Pay Level	Initial Basic Pay	Educational Qualification & Medical Standard
Station Master (SM) (CEN No. 08/2026 Dedicated Cadre)	Level 6	₹35,400/- (Gross ~₹65,000+)	Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Any Stream from Any Recognized University in India or its equivalent. Result Status: Candidates awaiting final results are NOT eligible to apply. Mandatory Medical Standard: A-2 Distance Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No spectacles/contact lenses allowed). Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Must pass Color Vision, Binocular Vision, Field of Vision, and Night Vision tests.
Total Vacancies (All RRB Zones)	1,265 Posts (Zone-wise allocation across Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Allahabad/Prayagraj, Bangalore, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Thiruvananthapuram)

RRB Station Master (CEN 08/2026) CBT & CBAT Selection Architecture

Stage / Subject Section	Questions	Total Marks	Duration	Key Subject Highlights
1. Basic Science & Mathematics	30 Qs	30 Marks	120 Minutes (2 Hours) (160 Mins for PwBD scribes)	Units, Measurements, Mass, Weight, Density, Work, Power, Energy, Heat, Velocity, Electricity, Levers, Number System, Percentages, Ratio, Algebra, Mensuration, Trigonometry.
2. Data Analysis & Interpretation	30 Qs	30 Marks		Multi-source data inference, tables, graphs, pie charts, scatter plots, statistical curves, Venn diagrams, Data Sufficiency & Data Arrangements.
3. Logical Capability & Mental Reasoning	40 Qs	40 Marks		Binary Logic, Syllogisms, Clocks & Calendars, Blood Relations, Puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Series Completion, Reading Comprehension passages.
Stage 1 CBT Total	100 Questions	100 Marks	120 Mins	Negative Marking: 1/3rd (0.33 mark) for each incorrect response.
Stage 2: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)	Psycho / Aptitude Test (8 Times Shortlisting): Candidates qualifying CBT are called in an 8:1 ratio. Must score a minimum T-score of 42 in each test battery (no category relaxation). Final Merit Calculation: 70% Weightage of CBT Written Marks + 30% Weightage of CBAT Psycho Marks.

How to Fill Railway RRB Station Master Online Form 2026 (CEN 08/2026)

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued official notification CEN 08/2026. Eligible candidates can apply online between 27/10/2026 to 25/11/2026.
Visit the official application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
If you already registered during RRB ALP/Technician/NTPC 2026, click on Login using your mobile number/email and password. If new, click Create an Account and verify with Mobile & Email OTP.
Navigate to Online Application → Select CEN 08/2026 (Station Master).
Select your preferred Railway Zone (e.g., RRB Allahabad, RRB Mumbai, RRB Chandigarh, RRB Patna, etc.). Remember that candidates can apply to only ONE RRB Zone.
Enter educational details (10th, 12th, and Bachelor's Degree with university name, roll number, and passing year).
Upload live photograph via webcam/camera with a plain light background and upload scanned signature in the specified file dimensions.
Fill in and double-check your Bank Account details (Account Number, Bank Name, and IFSC code) carefully to ensure the fee refund is credited smoothly after attending the CBT.
Pay the examination fee via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI before 27/11/2026.
Preview the full application form, verify every detail, submit the form, and download/print the confirmation application receipt for future records.

Interested Candidates Can Read the Full RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 Notification PDF Before Applying Online.

सुविधा (Facility / Action)	सीधा लिंक (Direct Link)
ऑनलाइन आवेदन करें (Apply Online / Registration)	rrbapply.gov.in
उम्मीदवार लॉगिन पोर्टल (Candidate Login)	rrbapply.gov.in
आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन डाउनलोड करें (CEN 08/2026 PDF)	rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
भारतीय रेलवे आधिकारिक वेबसाइट	indianrailways.gov.in
फोटो व सिग्नेचर रिसाइज़र टूल (Photo & Signature Resizer)	sarkari-photo-resizer
उम्र सीमा कैलकुलेटर (Sarkari Age Calculator)	age-calculator
रेलवे आरआरबी एनटीपीसी भर्ती 2026 (RRB NTPC Graduate Level)	rrb-ntpc-graduate
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1. What is the educational qualification for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026?

Candidates must hold a Bachelor's Degree (Graduation) in any discipline (BA, BSc, BCom, BTech, BBA, BCA, etc.) from a recognized University or Institution. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply.

Q2. What are the opening and closing dates for online applications under CEN 08/2026?

The online application started on 27 October 2026 and the closing date to submit the application is 25 November 2026 (23:59 Hrs). Application fee payment ends on 27 November 2026, and the modification window remains active from 28 November to 07 December 2026.

Q3. What is the age limit and relaxation for Station Master post?

The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027. Category-wise upper age relaxation is available: 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) up to 36 years, and 5 years for SC/ST candidates up to 38 years.

Q4. What is the selection process and final merit formula?

The selection process comprises a Single-Stage Computer-Based Test (100 Questions, 120 Minutes, 1/3 negative marking), followed by a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT / Psycho Test). Final merit is compiled by giving 70% weightage to CBT marks and 30% weightage to CBAT marks, followed by Document Verification and A-2 Medical Examination.

Q5. Can candidates wearing spectacles (glasses) apply for Station Master?

No. Station Master requires the strict A-2 Medical Fitness Standard. Distance vision must be 6/9, 6/9 without glasses, and near vision must be Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Candidates who wear spectacles or have undergone LASIK / refractive surgery are disqualified under A-2 rules.

Q6. How does the application fee refund work?

General, OBC, and EWS candidates pay ₹500, out of which ₹400 is refunded to their bank account upon appearing in the CBT exam. SC, ST, Female, Transgender, Ex-SM, and EBC candidates pay ₹250, and the entire ₹250 is refunded after appearing in the CBT exam.

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Editorial Deep-Dive: Railway RRB Station Master (CEN 08/2026) Strategy & Career Guide

Verified Research by AapkaResult.in Operations & Mentorship Desk • 2026 Standards

👮 1. Job Role, Operational Authority & Shift Timings

A Station Master is the operational head of a railway station, directly responsible for the safe and punctual movement of passenger and goods trains, route relay interlocking (RRI/panel operation), emergency block clearances, and passenger safety. Station Masters operate on rotating 8-hour roster shifts (Day, Evening, and Night). Because of their pivotal role in railway operating safety, Station Masters undergo rigorous 6-month initial training at Zonal Railway Training Institutes (ZRTI) before field posting.

💰 2. Pay Matrix Level 6 Salary, Night Duty & Station Allowances

Station Master is appointed at Pay Level-6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission with an initial Basic Pay of ₹35,400 per month. Under current central pay norms, allowances include 50% Dearness Allowance (DA = ₹17,700), House Rent Allowance (HRA = 9% to 27% based on city category), Night Duty Allowance (NDA), National Holiday Allowance (NHA), and Transport Allowance. The starting gross salary ranges between ₹62,000 and ₹68,000 per month, yielding an approximate net in-hand salary of ₹55,000 to ₹60,000 per month, alongside free All-India Railway Medical coverage and Annual Family Privilege Passes.

🧠 3. Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT / Psycho Test) Mastery

Unlike standard clerk or guard posts, Station Master requires qualifying the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). The CBAT evaluates 5 core cognitive batteries: Intelligence Test, Selective Attention Test, Spatial Scanning (Shortest Route), Information Ordering, and Personality/Perceptual Speed Test. Candidates must score a minimum qualifying T-Score of 42 marks in each individual battery — failure in even a single battery disqualifies the candidate, regardless of high CBT written marks. Since CBAT carries a substantial 30% weight in the final merit formula, daily computer-based psycho practice is indispensable.

📈 4. Promotional Career Hierarchy in Operating Cadre

Station Masters enjoy one of the fastest and most prestigious departmental career tracks in Indian Railways. The promotional hierarchy advances from Station Master (Level 6) → Station Superintendent (SS, Level 7) → Station Director / Chief Controller (Level 8) → Assistant Operations Manager (AOM, Group 'B' Gazetted Officer) via Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE) → Divisional Operations Manager (DOM, Senior Scale) → Senior Divisional Operations Manager (Sr. DOM, Level 12 Group 'A').