Job Overview
| Recruitment Board | RRB |
| Post Name | Station Master – 1215 Posts |
| Qualification | Any Graduate |
| Salary | Station Master posts carry initial basic pay of Rs. 35,400 per month under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. Salary Particulars Details Post Name Station Master Pay Level Level 6 Initial Basic Pay Rs. 35,400 Pay Structure 7th CPC Pay Matrix Allowances As Admissible under Railway Rules The notified Rs. 35,400 amount is the initial basic pay, not the final in-hand salary. Gross and take-home salary will depend on applicable allowances and deductions. |
| Age Limit | The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for eligible categories. Age Criteria Details Minimum Age 20 Years Maximum Age 33 Years Age Calculation Date 1 January 2027 UR/EWS Date of Birth Range 2 January 1994 to 1 January 2007 Category-Wise Date of Birth Criteria Category Not Born Before Not Born After UR/EWS 2 January 1994 1 January 2007 OBC-NCL 2 January 1991 1 January 2007 SC/ST 2 January 1989 1 January 2007 RRB Station Master Age Relaxation Category Relaxation / Maximum Age OBC-NCL 3 Years SC/ST 5 Years Eligible Ex-Servicemen Service-Based Relaxation with Applicable Category Concession Eligible Railway Group C / Erstwhile Group D Staff with Minimum 3 Years of Service - UR/EWS 40 Years Eligible Railway Staff - OBC-NCL 43 Years Eligible Railway Staff - SC/ST 45 Years Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried - UR/EWS 35 Years Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried - OBC-NCL 38 Years Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women Not Remarried - SC/ST 40 Years The notification also provides relaxation for eligible personnel working in quasi-administrative Railway offices. Candidates eligible under multiple relaxation categories will receive the highest applicable relaxation, not cumulative benefits. |
| Advt No | CEN No. 08/2026 |
| Post Date | 26/10/2026 |
| Last Date | 25-11-2026 |
Eligibility / Qualification
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university by 25 November 2026 and satisfy the applicable age, nationality and medical requirements. Eligibility Criteria Requirement Post Name Station Master Educational Qualification Degree from a Recognized University or Equivalent Qualification Cut-Off Date 25 November 2026 Medical Fitness A-2 Important: Candidates awaiting the final results of the prescribed educational qualification are not eligible to apply. The required degree or equivalent qualification must have been obtained by the application closing date. Nationality Requirements Applicants must be Indian citizens or belong to other nationality categories specifically permitted in the notification, subject to the prescribed eligibility-certificate requirements where applicable.
Application Fee
The application fee is Rs. 500 for general fee categories and Rs. 250 for eligible concession categories. Candidates who appear in the CBT may receive the applicable refund after deduction of bank charges. Candidate Category Application Fee Refund on Appearing in CBT All Candidates Except Concessional Categories Rs. 500 Rs. 400, less Applicable Bank Charges Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority Communities and Eligible EBC Candidates Rs. 250 Rs. 250, less Applicable Bank Charges Application Fee Refund Conditions Candidates must appear in the CBT to qualify for the applicable fee refund. The refund will be credited to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account confirmed during the application process. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their linked bank account is valid and operational. No refund is admissible for rejected or incomplete applications under the stated conditions. Economically Backward Class (EBC) fee concession is different from EWS and OBC reservation. Candidates claiming EBC fee concession must possess the required valid income or supporting certificate by the application closing date. Payment Mode: Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI through the prescribed online payment facility.
Important Links
| RRB Station Master Syllabus & Exam Pattern | Click Here |
| Apply Online - From 27 October 2026 | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official RRB Website | Click Here |
Selection Process
The selection process includes a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification and Medical Examination. Computer Based Test: Eligible candidates appear in the objective examination, and normalized CBT scores are used for CBAT shortlisting. Computer Based Aptitude Test: Candidates shortlisted from the CBT must qualify in each prescribed CBAT test battery. Document Verification: Candidates are called according to combined CBT and CBAT merit, Railway preferences and vacancies. Medical Examination: Candidates must meet the prescribed A-2 medical fitness standard. Selection Shortlisting and Merit Weightage Particulars Selection Rule CBAT Shortlisting Normally 8 Times the RRB-Wise Vacancies Document Verification Shortlisting Normally 1:1 of RRB-Wise Vacancies CBT Weightage 70% CBAT Weightage 30% Final Selection Combined Merit, CBAT Qualification, Documents and Medical Fitness CBAT shortlisting numbers may increase or decrease according to the requirements of the Railway Administration.