Published By: StudyBizz Career Desk | Official Source: Railway Recruitment Boards (rrbapply.gov.in) / Ministry of Railways
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially announced the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 for 1,265 permanent vacancies across all 21 railway recruitment boards nationwide, including RRB Secunderabad, RRB Chennai, RRB Bangalore, RRB Mumbai, and RRB Bhubaneswar. Eligible graduates from any discipline can apply online from 27th October 2026 to 25th November 2026 (11:59 PM) via rrbapply.gov.in. Placed in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial basic salary of ₹35,400/- per month plus DA, HRA, night duty allowance, and running allowances, this is one of the most prestigious operations roles in Indian Railways. Bookmark this verified guide on StudyBizz.com for zone-wise vacancies, medical standards, exam pattern, CBAT guidelines, and step-by-step application instructions.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (CEN 08/2026)
Total Posts: 1,265 Vacancies | Pay Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400) | Qualification: Any Bachelor’s Degree | Last Date: 25 Nov 2026
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Fast Overview
Station Masters serve as the operational backbone of Indian Railways, responsible for train passing, signaling clearance, safety interlocking, passenger amenities, and emergency management across thousands of railway stations nationwide. Operating under the Operating Department, appointed officers supervise station staff, pointsmen, cabin operators, and ground personnel to ensure zero-accident train operations around the clock.
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India |
| Notice Number | Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 |
| Post Name | Station Master (Operating Department) |
| Total Vacancies | 1,265 Posts (Nationwide All Zones) |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation / Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognized University |
| Age Limit | 18 to 36 Years (as on 01.01.2027) + Category Relaxations |
| Pay Scale | Level 6 (₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400/-) + Central Govt. Emoluments |
| Medical Standard | Aye-Two (A-2) Strictly with perfect vision standards (No Lasik) |
| Selection Stages | CBT-1 + CBT-2 + Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT) + Document Verification & Medical |
| Online Registration Dates | 27th October 2026 to 25th November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Official Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
