• Railway Recruitment Boards have notified CEN 08/2026 for Station Master posts in Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix (initial pay ₹35,400) across Zonal Railways.
  • Corrigendum No. 1 dated 27 October 2026 corrects the total vacancies to 1,265 (the CEN had said 1,215).
  • Online applications run from 27 October to 25 November 2026 (23:59) on rrbapply.gov.in; fees can be paid until 27 November, and a paid modification window is open from 28 November to 7 December 2026.
  • Candidates need a graduate degree from a recognised university and must be 20–33 years old as on 1 January 2027, with relaxations as per the CEN; medical standard is A-2.
  • The fee is ₹500 (₹400 refunded on appearing in the CBT); women, transgender, ex-servicemen, SC, ST, minority and EBC candidates pay ₹250, refunded on appearing.
  • Selection is by a single-stage CBT (1/3 negative marking), a Computer Based Aptitude Test for candidates shortlisted at 8 times the vacancies, then document verification and medical examination; final merit gives 70% weight to the CBT and 30% to the CBAT.