RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 for 1250 Posts
The RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 brings Station Master recruitment into a separate notification, rather than filling these posts through NTPC as previously done. Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are the recruiting organization, with RRB Ajmer conducting the examination for all 21 RRBs across India.
This separate recruitment route matters to graduates because the Station Master application schedule and selection requirements need to be tracked under its own notification. The short notice has been released, while the detailed notification and opening of online applications are scheduled for 27 October 2026.
RRB Station Master 2026: Recruitment Scope and Candidate Requirements

The vacancy listing covers 1,250 Station Master posts, with graduation as the educational requirement. The stated pay is Rs. 35,400 at Level 6 under the 7th CPC, placing the vacancy count, qualification and pay framework at the centre of the initial application decision.
Candidates should assess eligibility separately from selection readiness: meeting the education and age requirements allows them to consider applying, while the recruitment process also includes aptitude testing, document verification and a prescribed medical standard.
Application Timeline and Deadline Planning
The schedule distinguishes the short notice from the detailed notification, with online registration beginning on the detailed notification date. Candidates should use the intervening period to prepare their certificate details and upload documents, then complete registration, fee payment and final submission within the application window.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Short notice release | 21 October 2026 |
| Detailed notification release | 27 October 2026 |
| Online applications open | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 25 November 2026 |
The application deadline is 25 November 2026. No separate late-fee deadline or correction window is specified, so candidates should check their entries before submission rather than plan around a later opportunity to amend the form.
Educational Qualification and Age Calculation
The educational requirement is Any Graduate, and the prescribed age range is 20–30 years. Age must be calculated as on 1 January 2027, not on the application opening date or the closing date.
These are separate eligibility checks: a candidate needs to consider both graduation status and age against the stated cutoff. Using the correct reference date is particularly important for applicants close to either end of the age range.
Application Fees by Applicant Category
The application fee is divided into two groups, with the applicable amount determined by the listed applicant category. Payment is an online step in the application process and should be completed before final submission.
| Applicant category | Application fee |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS / OBC | Rs. 500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250 |
Selection Process: Single-Stage CBT Followed by Aptitude Testing
The selection structure specifies a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). “Single Stage” describes the CBT component; it does not mean that the entire recruitment ends after one test.
Document verification and medical examination follow the testing stages. Candidates therefore need to account for both examination performance and the subsequent documentary and medical requirements.
- Computer Based Test — Single Stage CBT.
- Computer Based Aptitude Test — CBAT.
- Document Verification.
- Medical Examination — A-2 Standard.
The medical stage specifically carries the A-2 standard, making it a distinct requirement rather than an unspecified general medical check. Question counts, test duration, marking rules and the detailed criteria for that medical standard are not specified in the available recruitment details.
How to Complete the Online Application
Candidates should begin the application process after the official Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) is available, using their regional RRB website or the official RRB application route. The form requires personal and educational information matching the candidate’s 10th and graduation certificates, so those records should be ready before data entry begins.
- Read the official CEN and access the RRB online application portal through the relevant official website.
- Register with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Enter personal and educational details as recorded in the 10th and graduation certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the completed form and print the confirmation page.
Registration is only the opening step; candidates still need to complete the form, upload documents, pay the fee and submit the application. Reviewing certificate-based entries before submission is especially important because no separate rectification schedule has been specified.
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