Station Master recruitment 2026 (CEN No - 08/2026)
Railway Recruitment Board
Station Master ((SM))
Organisation
Railway Recruitment Board
Government of India
New Delhi, India
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is a prominent government organization in India functioning under the Ministry of Railways. Originally established as the Railway Service Commission, it was renamed to RRB in 1985 and currently operates through 21 regional boards across the country. Its primary function is to conduct competitive nationwide examinations—such as RRB NTPC, ALP, JE, and Paramedical—to recruit eligible candidates for various Group 'C' (Technical and Non-Technical) posts within the massive network of the Indian Railways.
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Station Master
(SM)
Indian Railway
Station Master is one of the Prestigious post in the Indian Railways. who is responsible for the managing their railway station operations and making sure the safe movement of trains. He works in the coordination with Section controllers. The main duties of the Station master are - Trains operation on their station, Signal Management, Railway safety, and station managements etc.
Short Details
RRB has started the recruitment for the Station master post separately from this year and onward. and the exams pattern has changed for this post. Add addition topics like Reading comprehension, Data analytics.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release date | 24 Oct 2026 |
| Application Start | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Application Last | 25 Nov 2026 |
| Application fee payment last date | 27 Nov 2026 |
| Form modification date | 28 Nov 2026 to 7 Dec 2026 |
| City Intimation date | notify later |
| Admit Card Release date | notify later |
Vacancy Details
Total Vacancy: 1265
RRB ZONE-WISE VACANCY DETAILS
| RRBs | Railway | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | ExSM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHMEDABAD | WR | 13 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 31 | 4 |
| AJMER | NWR | 23 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 49 | 5 |
| AJMER | WCR | 6 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| PRAYAGRAJ | NCR | 44 | 15 | 7 | 28 | 10 | 104 | 10 |
| PRAYAGRAJ | NR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| BENGLURU | SWR | 52 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 6 | 102 | 11 |
| BHOPAL | WCR | 21 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 49 | 5 |
| BHOPAL | WR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| BHUVNESHWAR | ECoR | 9 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 23 | 3 |
| BILASPUR | CR | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 1 |
| BILASPUR | SECR | 23 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 52 | 6 |
| CHANDIGARH | NR | 19 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 28 | 3 |
| CHENNAI | SR | 47 | 19 | 8 | 32 | 13 | 119 | 12 |
| GORAKHPUR | NER | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 3 |
| GUWAHATI | NFR | 16 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4 | 37 | 4 |
| JK | NR | 50 | 18 | 9 | 33 | 12 | 122 | 12 |
| KOLKATA | ER | 11 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 32 | 3 |
| KOLKATA | SER | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 |
| MALDA | ER | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| MUMBAI | CR | 54 | 18 | 11 | 32 | 10 | 125 | 12 |
| MUMBAI | SCR | 19 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 28 | 3 |
| MUMBAI | WR | 10 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 24 | 2 |
| MUZAFFARPUR | ECR | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 2 |
| PATNA | ECR | 5 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 2 |
| RANCHI | ECR | 6 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 15 | 2 |
| RANCHI | SER | 4 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| SECUNDRABAD | SCR | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| SECUNDRABAD | SCoR | 32 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 12 | 65 | 7 |
| SILIGURI | NFR | 10 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 26 | 3 |
| THIRUVAN.. | SR | 42 | 17 | 9 | 32 | 14 | 114 | 12 |
| TOTAL | 542 | 176 | 104 | 296 | 147 | 1265 | 133 |
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have minimum educational qualification of final Graduation Degree before the last date of Application filling prescribed in the CEN at Annexture-A. Those waiting results of final examination of the prescribed minimum educational qualification should not apply.
- Graduation Degree or its equivalent Degree form the recognized university/Institution.
Age Limit
- Minimum Age20 Years
- Maximum Age33 Years
Age as on 1 Jan 2027
Age of candidates should be in between 20 and 33.
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-Service man (UR & EWS) | 3 years |
| Ex-Service man (OBC-NCL) | 6 years |
| Ex-Service man (SC/ST) for more information read official notification. | 8 years |
Physical Qualification
- Physical Qualification is not necessary but medical is required.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| For all Candidates | 500 Rupees |
| Female/Transgender/Ex-service manSC/ST/EBC | 250 Rupees |
Payment Mode: Online through Internet Banking or debit/credit card or UPI will be accepted.
- Out of fee of 500 Rupees 400 Rupees will be refunded if the candidate appears in the CBT-1 exams.
- All 250 Rupees will be refunded to the candidates if they appear at least in CBT-1 exams.
Required Documents
- Adhaar Card or any other ID proof.
- OBC (NCL) certificate if required.
- EWS certificate if required.
- Candidate Signature in JPG/JPEG format. (30-49kb) (140px - 60px)
- SC/ST certificate (if the candidate want free train travel pass) pdf. less then 400kb.
- PwBD certificate if required.
- NOC Certificate if required.
- Matriculation or Class 10th Certificate.
- Intermediate or Class 12th Certificate.
- Graduation Certificate or its equivalent Dergree.
Important Links
| Resource | Action |
|---|---|
| Official Website | |
| Official Notification | |
| Apply Online |
How to Apply
- Click on Apply Now.
- Create new Account (for new candidate) with mobile and email address.
- Candidate who have already account, They Login with login IDs.
- Choose the RRB ZONE.
- Fill the form.
- Upload the required docs.
- Preview the whole form.
- Make payment.
- print fee receipt and whole Form.
Exam Pattern
CBT - 1
- Total Questions
- 100
- Total Marks
- 100
- Duration
- 2 hours
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Science & Mathematics | 30 | 30 |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 30 | 30 |
| Logical Capability(Reasoning & RC) | 20 | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 | 20 |
Selection Process
- CBT - 1
- CBAT
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Appointment
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RRB Station Master recruitment separate from the regular RRB NTPC exams?
Yes, from this onward Station Master will be recruit separate from the regular examination.
What is age limit for the new Station Master exams?
It is declared 20 - 33 years.
What education Qualification is required?
Candidates have Bachelor's Degree in any Discipline from recognize University.
What is the Important application Date?
Online application start date 27-10-2026 to the 25-11-2026.