Railway Station Master Notification 2026-27 Out for 1,250 Vacancies, Eligibility, Exam Pattern and Syllabus
The Railway Station Master Apply Online 2026 has been commenced from 27th October at rrbapply.gov.in. The Last date to fill the online form is 25th November 2026.
RRB Station Master Notification 2026-27 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 08/2026 has been released in detailed form. The online RRB Station Master apply online process has started from 27 October 2026, and candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB application portal until 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 1,265 Station Master vacancies across participating RRBs. As per the latest corrigendum dated 27 October 2026, the total vacancies have been revised from 1,215 to 1,265, correcting the figure inadvertently mentioned in the original CEN summary table. Candidates should check the detailed notification for eligibility, application fees, vacancy distribution, medical standards and selection requirements before applying.
The detailed RRB Station Master Notification under CEN 08/2026 specifies a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination. The CBT carries 100 marks and has a duration of 120 minutes. The notification also prescribes negative marking of one-third of the marks allotted to a question for every incorrect answer and normalisation for CBTs conducted in multiple shifts.
Candidates should refer to the detailed CEN 08/2026 and the latest corrigendum rather than rely on the earlier indicative notice or outdated vacancy figures. The last date for payment of the application fee is 27 November 2026, while the application modification window will remain open from 28 November to 7 December 2026, subject to a non-refundable modification fee. Candidates must also note that details submitted in the Create an Account form and the selected RRB cannot be changed during the modification window.
The important details regarding RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026-27 under CEN 08/2026 are given below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Station Master |
| Centralised Employment Notice | CEN 08/2026 |
| Recruitment Cycle | 2026-27 |
| Detailed Notification Status | Released |
| Total Vacancies | CEN summary: 1,215; Annexure-B category totals: 1,265 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Age Limit | 20 to 33 years, as on 1 January 2027, subject to applicable relaxations |
| Medical Standard | A-2 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 under the 7th CPC |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 28 November to 7 December 2026 |
| Modification Fee | ₹250 per modification, non-refundable |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
| Selection Process | Single-Stage CBT, CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Official RRB Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Note: The CEN summary table lists 1,215 vacancies, whereas the category-wise totals in Annexure-B add up to 1,265. Candidates should check the official RRB website for any clarification or corrigendum before treating either figure as the final confirmed vacancy count.
The detailed RRB Station Master Notification 2026-27 under CEN 08/2026 is now available. It provides the recruitment schedule, educational qualification, age limits, application fee, selection process, examination pattern, syllabus and medical standards. The detailed vacancy distribution is provided in Annexure-B, which lists RRB-wise and railway-zone-wise Station Master vacancies.
Candidates should read the complete CEN before applying and use the official unified RRB website to access the recruitment notice. The online application link is scheduled to become available at rrbapply.gov.in from 27 October 2026.
Candidates should use the official RRB website to locate the detailed CEN, vacancy annexure and application link.
The detailed Railway Station Master Notification CEN is expected to specify the following information:
Candidates should check whether the detailed RRB Station Master Notification CEN is available before treating the recruitment as fully open for applications. The presence of an application portal does not, by itself, confirm that the CEN 08/2026 application form is active.
The online application process for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026-27 under CEN 08/2026 has begun on 27 October 2026 and closes on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The last date to pay the application fee for submitted applications is 27 November 2026. Candidates must submit their applications through the official RRB Apply portal after reading the detailed notification.
Candidates can apply to only one RRB under this CEN, and only one application is permitted. Applicants who have already created an account for an RRB recruitment notified in 2024, 2025 or 2026 should use the same credentials. Details entered in the Create an Account form and the selected RRB cannot be modified later.
Candidates can complete the RRB Station Master 2026 Apply Online process via the official portal @rrbapply.gov.in. The online application process consists of the following below stages. Follow these steps to apply online now:
Keep ready: Aadhaar, graduation marksheet, category certificate (if applicable), and a valid mobile number and email.
The Railway Board has decided that, from 2026 onwards, recruitment to the Station Master post will be notified separately through a Centralised Employment Notification. Previously, Station Master was recruited through the NTPC Graduate recruitment process.
This change means that candidates should look for the dedicated Station Master CEN rather than assume that the post will appear among the vacancies listed in the regular NTPC Graduate notification.
| Particulars | Earlier NTPC Recruitment Arrangement | Station Master Recruitment from 2026 |
| Recruitment Notification | Included under NTPC Graduate CEN | Separate Station Master CEN |
| CBT Structure | CBT 1 followed by CBT 2 | Single-stage CBT |
| CBT Duration | Previous NTPC stages generally had separate examination durations | 120 minutes for the new single-stage CBT |
| CBT Marks | Separate marks for CBT 1 and CBT 2 | 100 marks |
| Examination Syllabus | NTPC syllabus, including General Awareness, Mathematics and Reasoning | Revised syllabus covering Basic Science, Mathematics, Data Analysis, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning |
| General Awareness Section | Included in the earlier NTPC examination structure | No separate General Awareness section in the revised syllabus |
| CBAT Shortlisting | Based on the relevant CBT stage under the earlier NTPC rules | Up to eight times the vacancies, RRB-wise, based on single-stage CBT merit |
| Final Merit | 70% weightage to the applicable CBT-II marks and 30% to CBAT under the earlier arrangement | 70% CBT and 30% CBAT |
| Document Verification | After the applicable selection stages | After qualifying CBAT and combined-merit shortlisting |
| Medical Examination | As prescribed for the post | A-2 medical standard under the Railway Board guidelines |
| Pay Level | Level 6 | Level 6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 | ₹35,400 |
The new process changes the recruitment structure and syllabus. Candidates preparing for the Station Master post should therefore study the revised syllabus instead of relying only on the earlier NTPC CBT-1 and CBT-2 pattern.
The detailed RRB Station Master Notification 2026-27 contains the RRB-wise and railway-zone-wise vacancy distribution in Annexure-B. However, candidates should note an inconsistency in the published CEN: the vacancy summary table on printed page 3 lists 1,215 vacancies, while the totals in Annexure-B on printed page 32 add up to 1,265 vacancies.
The category totals in Annexure-B are UR 542, SC 176, ST 104, OBC-NCL 296 and EWS 147. As these figures add up to 1,265, candidates should check the official RRB website for any clarification or corrigendum before treating either total as the final confirmed vacancy count.
The Railway Station Master indicative notice does not provide a category-wise vacancy breakup. The following details should be checked in the detailed CEN.
| Category | Vacancies as Listed in Annexure-B |
|---|---|
| General/UR | 542 |
| EWS | 147 |
| OBC-NCL | 296 |
| SC | 176 |
| ST | 104 |
| Total as per Annexure-B | 1,265 |
Note: The CEN summary table lists 1,215 vacancies, whereas Annexure-B totals 1,265. The discrepancy should be verified against any official clarification or corrigendum. The Annexure-B column also lists 133 ExSM vacancies/entries; this figure is shown separately in the notification and should not be added again to the category total.
The detailed RRB Station Master Notification CEN 08/2026 now provides the RRB-wise and railway-zone-wise Station Master vacancy distribution in Annexure-B on printed page 32. Candidates should check the vacancies listed against their preferred RRB and railway zone before applying. The notification allows candidates to choose only one RRB, and the selected RRB cannot be changed later through the application modification window.
| Railway Station Master Vacancy Zone Wise | ||||||||
| RRB | Railway Zone | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
| Ahmedabad | WR | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 4 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 23 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 49 | 5 |
| Ajmer | WCR | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| Prayagraj | NCR | 44 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 104 | 10 |
| Prayagraj | NR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 52 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 102 | 11 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 21 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 49 | 5 |
| Bhopal | WR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 3 |
| Bilaspur | CR | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 23 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 52 | 6 |
| Chandigarh | NR | 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 3 |
| Chennai | SR | 47 | 19 | 8 | 32 | 13 | 119 | 12 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 3 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 16 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 37 | 4 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR | 50 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 122 | 12 |
| Kolkata | ER | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 32 | 3 |
| Kolkata | SER | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| Malda | ER | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Mumbai | CR | 54 | 18 | 11 | 32 | 10 | 125 | 12 |
| Mumbai | SCR | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 3 |
| Mumbai | WR | 10 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 2 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| Patna | ECR | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 2 |
| Ranchi | ECR | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| Ranchi | SER | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| Secunderabad | SCoR | 32 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 65 | 7 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 3 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | SR | 42 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 14 | 114 | 12 |
| Total Vacancies | 542 | 176 | 104 | 296 | 147 | 1265 | 133 | |
Candidates should compare the vacancies notified for their preferred RRB before submitting the application. This is particularly important because the Railway Board guidelines provide for shortlisting and subsequent recruitment stages on an RRB-wise basis.
The detailed RRB Station Master Notification 2026-27 under CEN 08/2026 specifies the following application dates and deadlines.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice Date Mentioned in CEN | 24 October 2026 |
| Detailed CEN 08/2026 | Released |
| Online Application Start Date | 27 October 2026 |
| Online Application Last Date | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 28 November to 7 December 2026 |
| Modification Fee | ₹250 per modification, non-refundable |
| CBT Examination Date | To be announced |
| CBAT Date | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
| Medical Examination | To be announced |
Candidates must submit their applications and pay the prescribed fee within the specified deadlines. The modification window does not allow changes to the details entered in the Create an Account form or the selected RRB. Candidates should check the official RRB website for any subsequent corrigendum or schedule update.
The Railway Board guidelines provide preliminary information about the educational qualification, age-related rules and medical standard for Station Master recruitment. Candidates must also check the detailed CEN for the exact date-of-birth conditions, category-wise relaxations and supporting documents.
Candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification, as stated in the Railway Board recruitment guidelines.
| Requirement | Details |
| Minimum Educational Qualification | Graduation degree |
| Recognised Institution | Recognised university |
| Equivalent Qualification | Accepted as specified in the guidelines |
| Qualification Cut-off Date | To be confirmed in the detailed CEN |
Candidates should verify the final educational qualification requirements in the detailed CEN, including the date by which the degree must be obtained. Applicants should not assume that the educational conditions of an earlier NTPC recruitment automatically apply to CEN 08/2026.
The detailed RRB Station Master Notification CEN 08/2026 specifies an age range of 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027 for the Station Master post. The candidate’s date of birth must fall within the applicable limits given below, with both dates inclusive.
| Category | Date of Birth: Not Earlier Than | Date of Birth: Not Later Than |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 2 January 1994 | 1 January 2007 |
| OBC-NCL | 2 January 1991 | 1 January 2007 |
| SC / ST | 2 January 1989 | 1 January 2007 |
The date-of-birth limits for OBC-NCL and SC/ST in the table already include the applicable community age relaxation. The CEN also provides additional age relaxations for specified categories, including eligible Ex-Servicemen, railway staff, certain quasi-administrative railway employees and eligible widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried.
Candidates must read Para 8 of CEN 08/2026 for the exact conditions and supporting documents required for each relaxation. If a candidate is eligible for age relaxation on more than one ground, the highest applicable relaxation is allowed and the relaxations are not cumulative.
The detailed CEN specifies the following important visual standards for the A-2 medical category:
LASIK and refractive surgery: Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery or another surgical procedure to correct refractive error are not eligible for the Station Master post, as specified in the notification.
Candidates shortlisted for CBAT must produce the prescribed original vision certificate under Annexure VI or Annexure VI-A, as applicable. Without the required certificate, they will not be allowed to appear for CBAT.
The Railway Station Master post is listed under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month in the Railway Board guidelines.
| Salary Particular | Details |
| Post | Station Master |
| Pay Commission | 7th CPC |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| Medical Standard | A-2 |
| Dearness Allowance | As applicable under Railway rules |
| House Rent Allowance | Subject to applicable rules and posting |
| Transport Allowance | Subject to applicable rules |
| Final In-Hand Salary | Depends on applicable allowances and deductions |
The basic pay of ₹35,400 is not the same as the final monthly in-hand salary. Actual earnings depend on applicable allowances, deductions, posting and service conditions.
Candidates should use the applicable pay rules and official recruitment information rather than rely on an estimated in-hand salary as a confirmed amount.
The detailed CEN 08/2026 specifies the following examination fee and refund conditions.
| Candidate Category | Examination Fee | Refund After Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except the specified fee-concession categories | ₹500 | ₹400, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
| Female and transgender candidates | ₹250 | ₹250, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 | ₹250, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
| SC / ST candidates | ₹250 | ₹250, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
| Candidates from minority communities | ₹250 | ₹250, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
| Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates | ₹250 | ₹250, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
The fee must be paid online through the payment methods permitted by the application portal. Refunds are applicable to eligible candidates who appear in the CBT and are processed after deduction of the prescribed bank charges. The notification specifies that refunds are credited to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account under the applicable refund procedure.
Important: EBC, EWS and OBC-NCL are distinct categories. The EBC fee concession is not the same as reservation for EWS or OBC-NCL candidates. Candidates claiming an EBC concession must possess the prescribed supporting document by the application closing date.
The application modification window will remain open from 28 November to 7 December 2026. The non-refundable modification fee is ₹250 per modification. The details entered in the Create an Account form, including the registered mobile number and email address, and the chosen RRB cannot be changed.
The Railway Board’s separate Station Master recruitment guidelines specify a single-stage CBT followed by the Computer Based Aptitude Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Candidates will appear for the CBT, which carries 100 marks and lasts 120 minutes. The exam will assess the subjects and capabilities listed in the revised syllabus.
Candidates will be shortlisted for CBAT according to merit in the single-stage CBT.
The CBAT assesses aptitude relevant to the Station Master post. According to the Railway Board guidelines, candidates will be shortlisted for CBAT at a rate of up to eight times the notified vacancies for the relevant RRB.
Only candidates who qualify the CBAT can be considered for final merit.
Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification on an RRB-wise basis. The Railway Board guidelines specify shortlisting at a rate of 1:1 of the vacancies for the relevant RRB, based on combined merit in the CBT and CBAT, subject to qualifying the CBAT.
Candidates must produce the required original documents and certificates according to the detailed CEN.
Candidates shortlisted for the final stages must meet the prescribed medical standards. The Railway Board guidelines identify A-2 as the medical standard for Station Master.
Candidates who do not satisfy the applicable medical requirements may be ineligible for appointment to the post.
The revised Station Master CBT pattern is different from the earlier NTPC examination structure. The Railway Board guidelines specify a single-stage CBT of 100 marks with a duration of 120 minutes.
| Component | Marks | Coverage |
| Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability | 60 | Basic Science and Mathematics; Data Analysis and Interpretation |
| Logical Capability | 20 | Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | Analogy, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Ranking and Arrangements |
| Total | 100 | Single-Stage CBT |
| Examination Particular | Details |
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test |
| Number of CBT Stages | One |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 120 minutes |
| Subsequent Aptitude Test | CBAT |
| CBAT Shortlisting | Up to 8 times the RRB-wise vacancies |
| Final Merit Weightage | 70% CBT and 30% CBAT |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deducted for each incorrect CBT answer. |
The single-stage CBT will be followed by CBAT. The Railway Board guideline specifies the final merit weightage but does not provide all the detailed examination instructions in the indicative notice.
Candidates should check the final CEN for the confirmed marking rules, question format and any other conditions.
The Railway Board guidelines provide a revised syllabus for the Station Master CBT, comprising Basic Science and Mathematics, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning.
The syllabus and section-wise marks are outlined below.
This component consists of two parts: Basic Science and Mathematics (30 marks) and Data Analysis and Interpretation (30 marks).
Mathematics
Basic Science
Candidates should study these topics at the level indicated in the official syllabus. The notification specifically identifies probability and statistics as basic-level topics.
This section assesses a candidate’s ability to analyse information provided in text, tables and graphical formats.
The notified areas include:
Candidates should practise identifying patterns, comparing information and drawing conclusions from different data formats.
The Logical Capability component includes Logical Reasoning and Reading Comprehension.
The official guideline lists the following topics:
Candidates should focus on analysing conditions, identifying logical relationships and solving structured problems.
Reading comprehension passages and questions are specified in English. The passages may relate to subjects including:
Questions may test a candidate’s understanding of:
Candidates should practise identifying the main argument, understanding supporting information and interpreting the structure of a passage.
The Mental Reasoning section tests a candidate’s ability to identify patterns, relationships and logical arrangements.
The syllabus includes:
Candidates should develop accuracy and speed through practice while covering all the topics specified in the official syllabus.
The detailed RRB Station Master Notification CEN specifies that candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 in each CBAT test battery to qualify. This requirement applies to all categories, and no relaxation in the minimum T-Score is permitted. There is no negative marking in CBAT. Only candidates who qualify CBAT will be considered for the final merit list, with 70% weightage for CBT marks and 30% for CBAT marks.
The Railway Board guidelines specify the following conditions:
| CBAT Particular | Details |
| Shortlisting Basis | Merit in the single-stage CBT |
| Shortlisting Ratio | Up to 8 times the vacancies, RRB-wise |
| CBAT Requirement | Candidates must qualify the aptitude test |
| Final Merit Eligibility | Only candidates who pass CBAT are considered |
| Final Merit Weightage | 70% CBT and 30% CBAT |
The detailed qualifying conditions, test batteries and other operational instructions should be checked in the detailed CEN and the applicable CBAT instructions.
Candidates should not assume that a high CBT score alone guarantees final selection. Qualifying CBAT is necessary for inclusion in the final merit process under the Railway Board guidelines.
The Railway Board guidelines provide for a final merit calculation based on the combined performance of candidates in the CBT and CBAT. Candidates must qualify the CBAT to be considered for final merit.
| Stage | Weightage |
| Single-Stage CBT | 70% |
| CBAT | 30% |
| Total | 100% |
Candidates will be shortlisted for Document Verification and Medical Examination on an RRB-wise basis at a rate of 1:1 of the vacancies, based on combined merit and subject to qualifying the CBAT.
The detailed Railway Station Master Notification CEN will govern any additional merit-related rules, document requirements and appointment conditions.
Candidates should prepare the documents required to verify their identity, educational qualification and applicable eligibility claims. The exact upload and verification requirements must be checked in the detailed CEN.
Common documents to prepare include:
This is a preparatory checklist, not a confirmed list of mandatory uploads for CEN 08/2026. Candidates should follow the exact document instructions in the official notification.
The supplied Railway Station Master indicative notice advises candidates to verify their primary details using Aadhaar during the online application process.
It specifically recommends that candidates:
The notice warns that applications without Aadhaar verification may undergo more detailed scrutiny at different stages. Candidates should follow the detailed CEN for the final identity-verification instructions and any permitted alternatives.
The supplied Railway Station Master indicative notice does not announce the date of the Station Master CBT. The examination schedule remains to be confirmed through the detailed CEN or a subsequent official notice.
Candidates should keep checking the unified RRB website for announcements regarding:
Candidates should not treat the tentative application dates as confirmation of the examination date.
Candidates should keep the following points in mind before applying.
The RRB Station Master Notification 2026-27 under CEN 08/2026 has been released, and online applications are scheduled to open on 27 October 2026. Candidates should read the detailed notification, check the RRB-wise vacancy distribution, confirm their age and educational eligibility, and review the application fee and medical requirements before applying. The selection process comprises a single-stage CBT, CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination, with 70% weightage for CBT and 30% for CBAT in final merit. Candidates should also note the vacancy-total discrepancy between the summary table and Annexure-B and check for official clarification or a corrigendum. PracticeMock can support candidates with relevant railway-exam preparation resources as they prepare for the Station Master selection process.
Yes, the detailed RRB Station Master Notification 2026-27 under CEN 08/2026 has been released. Online applications are scheduled to begin on 27 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026.
CEN 08/2026 is the dedicated Centralised Employment Notice for Station Master recruitment by the Railway Recruitment Boards. It contains the eligibility criteria, vacancies, application dates, examination pattern, syllabus, selection process and other recruitment conditions.
The CEN summary table lists 1,215 vacancies, while the category-wise totals in Annexure-B add up to 1,265. Candidates should check the official RRB website for any clarification or corrigendum regarding this discrepancy.
The online application process is scheduled to start on 27 October 2026 through the official RRB Apply portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
The last date to submit the online application is 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM. The last date for payment of the application fee is 27 November 2026.
The prescribed age range is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to the applicable category-wise age relaxations. The date-of-birth limits are 2 January 1994 to 1 January 2007 for UR/EWS candidates, 2 January 1991 to 1 January 2007 for OBC-NCL candidates, and 2 January 1989 to 1 January 2007 for SC/ST candidates. Other applicable relaxations are governed by the detailed CEN.
Candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification by the application closing date, 25 November 2026. Candidates awaiting the final results of their prescribed qualification are not eligible to apply.
The Station Master post is placed under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month. The actual in-hand salary depends on applicable allowances, deductions, posting and service conditions.
The selection process consists of a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by the Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Candidates must qualify the CBAT to be considered for final merit.
The single-stage CBT carries 100 marks and has a duration of 120 minutes. Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability carries 60 marks, Logical Capability carries 20 marks, and Mental Reasoning carries 20 marks. One-third of the marks allotted to a question are deducted for each incorrect answer, and normalisation is applied for examinations conducted in multiple shifts.
The revised syllabus does not list a separate General Awareness section. It includes Basic Science, Mathematics, Data Analysis and Interpretation, Logical Capability and Mental Reasoning. Candidates should follow the detailed CEN for the prescribed syllabus.
The final merit calculation gives 70% weightage to the CBT and 30% weightage to the CBAT. Candidates must qualify the CBAT to be considered for the final merit list.
The prescribed medical standard is A-2. Candidates must satisfy the applicable visual and medical fitness requirements. The detailed CEN also specifies restrictions concerning candidates who have undergone LASIK or other refractive surgery.
Station Master recruitment is being conducted separately under the dedicated CEN 08/2026. Candidates should apply through the Station Master recruitment notice rather than assume that the post is included in the regular NTPC Graduate recruitment.
The detailed CEN 08/2026 does not specify a CBT examination date. Candidates should check the official RRB website for the examination schedule and subsequent recruitment updates.
The examination fee is ₹500 for candidates outside the specified fee-concession categories. The fee is ₹250 for eligible female, transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC/ST, minority-community and Economically Backward Class (EBC) candidates. Eligible candidates who appear in the CBT can receive the applicable refund after deduction of bank charges, subject to the conditions in the CEN.
Candidates can apply through the official RRB Apply portal at rrbapply.gov.in from 27 October 2026. They must read the detailed CEN 08/2026 before applying. A candidate can apply to only one RRB under this recruitment.
The last date for payment of the application fee is 27 November 2026.
The application modification window is scheduled from 28 November to 7 December 2026. A non-refundable fee of ₹250 is payable for each modification. The details entered in the Create an Account form and the selected RRB cannot be changed.
Candidates must secure a minimum T-Score of 42 in each CBAT test battery. This requirement applies to all categories, and no relaxation in the minimum T-Score is permitted.
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