Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are expected to announce more than 1,200 Station Master vacancies through a separate Centralised Employment Notice for the 2026–27 cycle. The recruitment framework introduces a single-stage Computer Based Test followed by an aptitude test, document verification and medical examination. Graduates from recognized universities or candidates with equivalent qualifications will be eligible, subject to the detailed advertisement. The age provision is 20–33 years, including the specified three-year relaxation, while initial basic pay is ₹35,400 per month under Level 6. The short notification is expected in the fourth week of October 2026, with online applications likely to begin in November. Final vacancies, application fees, the closing date and examination dates remain to be announced.
Graduation from a recognized university or equivalent
Total Vacancies
More than 1,200, tentative
Apply Mode
Online
Job Location
Across India
Initial Basic Pay
₹35,400 per month, Pay Level 6
Medical Standard
A-2
Application Start Date
Expected in November 2026
Last Date To Apply
To be announced
Application Status
Registration not yet open
RRB Station Master Vacancy
Post Name
Vacancy
Education
Station Master
More than 1,200 expected
Graduation from a recognized university or equivalent
The vacancy count is tentative.
Final RRB-wise, railway-wise and category-wise vacancies will be published in the detailed CEN.
Station Master recruitment is planned separately from other NTPC posts.
Eligibility Criteria and Educational Requirements
Candidates must possess a graduation degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification.
Applicants must satisfy the prescribed A-2 medical standard.
The framework lists the post as unsuitable for the specified PwBD categories, including visual, hearing, locomotor, other and multiple disabilities.
The detailed CEN will establish the qualification cut-off date, reservation conditions and complete medical suitability requirements.
Salary
Component
Details
Pay Level
Level 6 under the Seventh Central Pay Commission
Initial Basic Pay
₹35,400 per month
Allowances and Benefits
Applicable under Railway rules
Age Limit
Requirement
Details
Age Provision
20–33 years, including the specified three-year relaxation
Age Calculation Date
To be announced
Category-Specific Relaxations
To be clarified in the detailed CEN
Application Fee
The application fee and any exemption or refund provisions have not yet been announced.
Selection Process
Single-stage Computer Based Test.
Computer Based Aptitude Test.
Document verification.
Medical examination under the A-2 standard.
CBAT shortlisting will be based on CBT merit, at up to eight times the vacancies for each RRB.
Candidates must pass the CBAT to be considered for combined merit.
Document verification and medical examination shortlisting will be conducted RRB-wise at one candidate per vacancy, based on combined scores.
Computer Based Test Pattern
Component
Marks
Basic Science and Mathematics
30
Data Analysis and Interpretation
30
Logical Capability, including Reading Comprehension
20
Mental Reasoning
20
Total
100
Duration
120 minutes
The revised framework provides for one CBT.
There is no separately designated General Awareness section.
English reading comprehension passages may cover history, society, science, technology and culture.
Revised CBT Syllabus
Section
Main Topics
Basic Science and Mathematics
Number systems, ratio, averages, percentages, profit and loss, discounts, time and work, speed and distance, algebra, linear equations, arithmetic progression, LCM, HCF, geometry, trigonometry, areas, volumes, probability and statistics; measurements, density, work, power, energy, friction, velocity, heat, electricity and simple machines
Data Analysis and Interpretation
Text-based data, tables, charts, graphs, scatter plots, pie charts, statistical distributions, Venn diagrams, data sufficiency and data arrangement
Logical Capability and Reading Comprehension
Binary logic, syllogisms, clocks, calendars, assumptions, blood relations, family trees, puzzles and English passage comprehension
Mental Reasoning
Analogies, number series, coding and decoding, ranking and arrangement problems
Final Merit
Examination
Weightage
Computer Based Test
70%
Computer Based Aptitude Test
30%
How to Apply
Wait for the separate Station Master CEN and opening of online registration.
Read the final eligibility conditions, vacancy distribution, age cut-off and medical requirements.
Register or sign in through the designated RRB application facility.
Complete the application with accurate personal and educational details.
Upload the prescribed photograph, signature and supporting documents.
Pay the applicable fee once the fee structure is announced.
Submit the application within the notified period and save the registration details.
Important Dates
Recruitment Framework Issued
October 7, 2026
Short Notification
Fourth week of October 2026, expected
Online Application Start
November 2026, expected
Last Date To Apply
To be announced
Computer Based Test
January 2027, tentative
CBAT / Document Verification / Medical Examination