The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced recruitment for the post of Station Master under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 08/2026. As per the indicative notice, 1250 Station Master vacancies will be filled across all RRBs. The online application process is scheduled to begin on 27 October 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications until 25 November 2026 at 11:59 pm.

The RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 is an opportunity for graduates seeking a railway job with a Level 6 pay scale under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). The indicative notice mentions the post name, tentative vacancies, application dates and pay level. Detailed information regarding educational qualifications, age limits, category-wise vacancies, selection criteria and the examination process must be checked from the article.

RRB Station Master Notification 2026 (Official)

The indicative notice for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 announces approximately 1,250 vacancies under CEN No. 08/2026 has been released on 21 October 2026. It provides preliminary information to help the candidates prepare for the upcoming recruitment process for Station Master post in Indian Railways. 

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Overview

Recruitment has been announced to recruit candidates for 1250 posts, for which over 25 lakh candidates are expected to appear in the examination. The most important change is that the recruitment of Station Masters will not be part of the regular RRB NTPC recruitment process from the 2026 cycle onwards. 

RRB Station Master 2026: Summary
OrganisationRailway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
MinistryMinistry of Railways, Government of India
Post NameStation Master
Notification NumberCEN No. 08/2026
Total Vacancies1,250
Application ModeOnline
Application Dates27 October to 25 November 2026
Pay LevelLevel 6 under the 7th CPC
Age Calculation Date1 January 2027
EligibilityGraduation
Official RRB Websitehttps://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/

Railway Station Master Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

EventsDates
Short Notification21 October 2026
Detailed Notification26 October 2026
Apply Online Starts27 October 2026
Last Date to Apply25 November 2026

RRB Station Master Apply Online 2026

The online application process for the RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 will start from 27 October 2026 onwards at the Railway Recruitment Board official website https://www.rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/. Candidates must fill out their application forms carefully with all the correct details.

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RRB Station Master Application Fee 2026

The application fee can only be paid using an online payment method (Debit/Credit/Netbanking). The fee is refundable only if the candidate is qualified in CBT Exam. 

CategoryApplication FeeRefundable Fee
UR / EWS / OBCRs. 500/-Rs. 400/-
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBCRs. 250/-Rs. 250/-

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FAQs

An indicative notice for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 under CEN No. 08/2026 has been reported. Candidates should check the official RRB website for the detailed notification and final recruitment rules.

The post is a graduate-level position. Candidates must have completed their graduation from the recognised university.

The indicative notice mentions Centralised Employment Notification No. 08/2026.