The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released the short notice for RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026–27 on 21 October, announcing more than 1,250 vacancies under CEN 08/2026.
The selection process is expected to include a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT). Candidates who qualify in both stages will then proceed to Document Verification (DV) and the mandatory medical fitness examination.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026-27
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the initial notification for the Station Master Recruitment 2026–27. The detailed recruitment notification is scheduled to be released on 27 October, following which candidates will be able to submit their applications online.
The detailed notice will contain important information regarding eligibility criteria, the CBT exam pattern, updated syllabus, CBAT selection process, medical fitness requirements, and the applicable salary structure.
What’s New in RRB Station Master?
The Station Master post has been removed from the NTPC category, and RRB will recruit for it separately.
Approximately 1250 vacancies have been announced for this year across all RRB zones.
The age limit required is 20 to 30 years, and candidates must be graduates.
English Language subject has been added to the Railway Station Master Exam by the Railway Recruitment Board. This is the first time that the exam pattern will now include questions from English.
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026-27: Key Details
| Particular | Latest Status |
| Recruitment | RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026-27 |
| Post | Station Master |
| Railway Board Short Notice | Issued on 21 October 2026 |
| Vacancy | 1250 (Approximate) |
| Notification | 27th October 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Graduation |
| Age Limit | 20 to 30 years |
| Selection Process | CBT → CBAT → DV → Medical Examination |
| CBT | Single Stage |
| CBAT Shortlisting | 8 times the vacancies |
| Pay Level | Level 6 |
| Basic Pay | ₹35,400 |
What Has Changed in RRB Station Master Recruitment?
From the 2026 recruitment cycle, the Railway Board has decided to conduct a separate recruitment process for Station Master posts. Earlier, Station Master vacancies were advertised as part of the RRB NTPC recruitment. However, beginning in 2026, the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) will issue a dedicated Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) exclusively for Station Master vacancies.
| Recruitment Aspect | Earlier System | 2026 Onwards |
| Notification | Part of RRB NTPC | Separate CEN |
| CBT | CBT 1 + CBT 2 | Single Stage CBT |
| CBT Marks | 100 + 120 | 100 |
| CBT Duration | 90 minutes each | 120 minutes |
| CBAT Shortlisting | Based on CBT 2 | Based on Single Stage CBT |
| CBAT Shortlisting Ratio | 1:8 | 1:8 |
| Final Merit | 70% CBT 2 + 30% CBAT | 70% CBT + 30% CBAT |
| Qualification | Graduation | Graduation |
| Medical Standard | A-2 | A-2 |
| Pay Level | Level 6 | Level 6 |
RRB Station Master Exam 2026: Important Dates
| Important Event | Scheduled Date |
| Release of Short Notice | 21 October 2026 |
| Publication of Detailed Notification | 27 October 2026 |
| Start of Online Applications | 27 October 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Applications | 25 November 2026 |