RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026 Corrigendum No. 1: Total Vacancies Corrected to 1,265
The Railway Recruitment Boards issued Corrigendum No. 1 to CEN No. 08/2026 on 27 October 2026. The total vacancies for Station Master are now 1,265, not 1,215. The online window is unchanged: apply by 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs).
What Does Corrigendum No. 1 Change in RRB Station Master Vacancies?
| Item | Earlier (CEN page 3) | Corrected (Corrigendum No. 1) |
|---|---|---|
| Total vacancies (All RRBs) | 1,215 (mentioned by mistake) | 1,265 |
| Post, pay and age | Station Master, Level 6, Rs 35,400, A-2, 20 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027 | Unchanged |
The corrigendum says 1,215 was inadvertently mentioned under “Details of Vacancies at a Glance” on page 3. The RRB-wise and zone-wise split in Annexure-B was already 1,265, so that table does not change. Reservations for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), EWS and ExSM, and age relaxations, apply as given in the CEN. All other terms and conditions of CEN 08/2026 remain unchanged, including the fee, the 27 November 2026 fee deadline and the selection steps.
What should you do? Nothing new: if you have already applied, you need not act on this notice. If you are yet to apply, use the portal in the links below before 25 November 2026. The Hindi CEN also shows 1,215 on its page 3; read it as 1,265.
Important links for this update:
RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026 (CEN 08/2026): 1,265 Vacancies, Eligibility, Fee and Dates
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have published the full CEN No. 08/2026 for Station Master, in English and Hindi, along with a 68-question FAQ. Apply online from 27 October 2026 to 25 November 2026 (23:59 hrs). The pay is Level-6, initial pay Rs 35,400, and the total is 1,265 vacancies across all RRBs, as corrected by Corrigendum No. 1. If English and Hindi ever differ, the CEN says the English version is final.
How Many RRB Station Master Vacancies 2026 Does CEN 08/2026 Give?
The RRB and zone-wise table (Annexure-B) adds up to 1,265 vacancies: UR 542, SC 176, ST 104, OBC 296, EWS 147, with 133 ExSM seats included. The at-a-glance table on page 3 of the CEN had said 1,215 by mistake, and Corrigendum No. 1 (27 October 2026) now corrects it to 1,265. The Hindi CEN also carries 1,215 on its page 3, so read that figure as 1,265 too. We show the Annexure-B split in the table that follows. All vacancies are provisional and can rise, fall or become nil.
| RRB (Zone) | UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad (WR) | 13, 5, 2, 7, 4 | 31 (ExSM 4) |
| Ajmer (NWR) | 23, 3, 1, 7, 15 | 49 (ExSM 5) |
| Ajmer (WCR) | 6, 1, 0, 4, 1 | 12 (ExSM 1) |
| Prayagraj (NCR) | 44, 15, 7, 28, 10 | 104 (ExSM 10) |
| Prayagraj (NR) | 3, 1, 1, 2, 1 | 8 (ExSM 1) |
| Bengaluru (SWR) | 52, 12, 10, 22, 6 | 102 (ExSM 11) |
| Bhopal (WCR) | 21, 8, 2, 13, 5 | 49 (ExSM 5) |
| Bhopal (WR) | 5, 2, 1, 4, 1 | 13 (ExSM 1) |
| Bhubaneswar (ECoR) | 9, 2, 1, 4, 7 | 23 (ExSM 3) |
| Bilaspur (CR) | 6, 0, 2, 1, 3 | 12 (ExSM 1) |
| Bilaspur (SECR) | 23, 7, 4, 13, 5 | 52 (ExSM 6) |
| Chandigarh (NR) | 19, 3, 1, 4, 1 | 28 (ExSM 3) |
| Chennai (SR) | 47, 19, 8, 32, 13 | 119 (ExSM 12) |
| Gorakhpur (NER) | 1, 4, 9, 0, 4 | 18 (ExSM 3) |
| Guwahati (NFR) | 16, 5, 2, 10, 4 | 37 (ExSM 4) |
| Jammu-Srinagar (NR) | 50, 18, 9, 33, 12 | 122 (ExSM 12) |
| Kolkata (ER) | 11, 5, 3, 9, 4 | 32 (ExSM 3) |
| Kolkata (SER) | 3, 0, 0, 1, 1 | 5 (ExSM 1) |
| Malda (ER) | 0, 0, 4, 0, 0 | 4 (ExSM 0) |
| Mumbai (CR) | 54, 18, 11, 32, 10 | 125 (ExSM 12) |
| Mumbai (SCR) | 19, 4, 2, 0, 3 | 28 (ExSM 3) |
| Mumbai (WR) | 10, 3, 2, 7, 2 | 24 (ExSM 2) |
| Muzaffarpur (ECR) | 5, 2, 1, 4, 2 | 14 (ExSM 2) |
| Patna (ECR) | 5, 2, 5, 3, 2 | 17 (ExSM 2) |
| Ranchi (ECR) | 6, 2, 1, 4, 2 | 15 (ExSM 2) |
| Ranchi (SER) | 4, 7, 0, 1, 0 | 12 (ExSM 1) |
| Secunderabad (SCR) | 3, 1, 1, 0, 0 | 5 (ExSM 1) |
| Secunderabad (SCoR) | 32, 6, 3, 12, 12 | 65 (ExSM 7) |
| Siliguri (NFR) | 10, 4, 2, 7, 3 | 26 (ExSM 3) |
| Thiruvananthapuram (SR) | 42, 17, 9, 32, 14 | 114 (ExSM 12) |
| All 21 RRBs | 542, 176, 104, 296, 147 | 1,265 (ExSM 133) |
The post is marked not suitable for all five PwBD groups (VI, HI, LD, OD, MD) in Annexure-A, so there are no PwBD vacancies.
What Is the Eligibility for RRB Station Master 2026?
Qualification, Nationality and Age
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Qualification | Graduate degree from a recognised university, or its equivalent |
| Qualification cut-off | Must be held by 25 November 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Age limit | 20 to 33 years as on 01 January 2027 |
| Medical standard | A-2 |
| Nationality | Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin from the countries named in the CEN (certificate of eligibility needed) |
Candidates waiting for the final result of the degree are not eligible. If your degree certificate is dated after 25 November 2026, keep the mark sheets showing the result declaration date for Document Verification.
| Category | Date of Birth Must Be Between (both inclusive) |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2007 |
| OBC-NCL | 02.01.1991 and 01.01.2007 |
| SC / ST | 02.01.1989 and 01.01.2007 |
These dates already include the community relaxation. SC, ST and OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies get no age relaxation. If you qualify for more than one relaxation, you get only the highest one.
| Other Relaxation | Upper Age |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen (over 6 months service after attestation) | 3 years UR/EWS, 6 years OBC-NCL, 8 years SC/ST, after deducting length of service |
| Serving Railway Group C and erstwhile Group D staff, and Substitutes (3 years service) | 40 (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC-NCL), 45 (SC/ST) |
| Railway quasi-administrative offices (canteens, co-operative societies, institutes) | Length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less |
| Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women, not remarried | 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC-NCL), 40 (SC/ST) |
Medical Standard and Conditions That Can Cancel Your Candidature
Station Master needs A-2: distant vision 6/9 and 6/9 without glasses (no fogging test), near vision Sn 0.6 without glasses, and you must pass colour, binocular, night and myopic vision tests. Ex-Servicemen follow Para 534 of the Indian Railway Medical Manual. You must give the eye specialist’s vision certificate (Annexure VI, or VI A for ExSM) on CBAT day, or you cannot sit the test.
| Condition | What It Means for You |
|---|---|
| LASIK or any refractive surgery | Not eligible for Station Master |
| Medically unfit at the final medical | No alternate appointment is given |
| More than one application, to one RRB or several | All applications rejected, and you are debarred from RRB and RRC exams |
| Debarred by any RRB/RRC, or dismissed from government service | Should not apply; candidature is rejected when found |
| False or hidden information, or unfair means | Cancellation, lifetime debarment, removal if already appointed |
| Employed in government or PSU | Apply after informing your employer; NOC needed at Document Verification, failing which candidature is cancelled |
| Absent on the Document Verification day, or originals not shown | Candidature is cancelled; no extra time is given |
| Exam city, date or shift | Change requests are not allowed under any circumstances |
| Banned items at the test centre (phone, watch, calculator, bag, bottle) | Disqualification, legal action and debarment |
Document Rules for Reservation and Fee Concession
| Claim | What You Must Hold |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | Certificate issued on or after 01.04.2026 and by the closing date, plus the Annexure II A self-declaration. Otherwise you may be treated as UR, if eligible. Castes only in the State list do not qualify, and creamy-layer OBCs are not entitled |
| EWS | Income and asset certificate for FY 2025-26, valid on 25.11.2026. Otherwise you are considered under UR, if eligible |
| SC / ST | Certificate in the prescribed format, valid on the closing date |
| EBC fee concession | EBC certificate, BPL card or Izzat MST dated on or before 25.11.2026; EBC is not a reservation |
| Minority fee concession | Affidavit (Annexure V) on stamp paper at Document Verification, or candidature is rejected |
| Serving defence personnel (ExSM claim) | Annexure VII employment certificate valid on the closing date, plus the VII A undertaking |
Community status is counted as on 25 November 2026, and any later change is not accepted. Certificates must be in English, Hindi or a self-attested translation, in prescribed formats.
What Is the Salary for RRB Station Master 2026?
The post carries Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC with initial pay of Rs 35,400. During training, only a stipend is paid, and the CEN does not state its amount. Selected candidates are liable for active service in the Railway Engineers’ Unit of the Territorial Army. Transfer to another railway is not registered until 5 to 10 years of service are complete, so choose your RRB with care. SC/ST candidates can opt for a free sleeper-class rail pass for exam travel.
What Is the Selection Process for RRB Station Master 2026?
Please note: the CEN prescribes a single-stage CBT, not a two-stage CBT-1 and CBT-2 scheme. The four steps run in this order, and RRBs keep the right to add more tests if needed.
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Single-stage CBT | 100 questions, 120 minutes, screening nature |
| 2. CBAT | Shortlist is 8 times the RRB-wise vacancies, community-wise, from CBT merit |
| 3. Document Verification | Shortlist equal to vacancies (1:1), on 70% CBT plus 30% CBAT merit |
| 4. Medical Examination | A-2 standard, then allotment of zone as per merit and option |
| CBT Section | Questions (1 mark each) |
|---|---|
| Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability | 60 |
| Logical Capability (logical reasoning and English reading comprehension) | 20 |
| Mental Reasoning | 20 |
Each wrong answer costs 1/3 mark. Marks are normalised if the CBT runs in many shifts. The CBT is available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, and the language you choose cannot be changed later.
| Category | Minimum CBT Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR and EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL and SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
The same percentages apply to Ex-Servicemen as per their community. In the CBAT you need a minimum T-Score of 42 in each test battery, with no relaxation for any category. The CBAT has no negative marking and is in English and Hindi only. Ties in final merit go to the older candidate, then to the given name in A to Z order. Keep checking our syllabus page and exam calendar while you prepare.
How to Apply Online for RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026?
Apply only through the official RRB application portal, using the Apply Online link in the Essential Links below. Beware of fake websites. CSC centres can also help you fill the form.
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Create an Account, or log in with the account you made for the 2024, 2025 or 2026 CEN. Verify with Aadhaar or DigiLocker. Account details and mobile number cannot be changed later |
| 2 | Choose only one RRB and give your zone preferences. The RRB cannot be changed after submission |
| 3 | Fill Personal Details, Other Details, Educational Qualification and the uploads. Capture a live photo (a pre-existing photo is not accepted) |
| 4 | Upload your signature in running handwriting: JPG, 30 to 49 KB, at least 140 x 60 pixels. SC/ST candidates upload a certificate PDF (under 400 KB) only for the free rail pass |
| 5 | Choose your exam language, preview, and submit the form |
| 6 | Pay the fee online by 27 November 2026. The application is accepted only after payment is confirmed |
| 7 | Note your registration number, and use the correction window if needed |
Keep your date of birth, name and parents’ names exactly as in your 10th certificate. A blurred live photo, a photo of a photo, a signature in block letters, a thumb impression or a non-white signature background can get your application rejected at any stage. Do the application well before the last day, because the website can slow down at the end. Registration number, e-call letter and a valid original photo ID will be needed later. Read more in our railway jobs section.
What Are the Important Dates for RRB Station Master 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 24 October 2026 |
| Online application opens | 27 October 2026 |
| Online application closes | 25 November 2026, 23:59 hrs |
| Last date for fee payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Modification window (Rs 250 per change) | 28 November to 07 December 2026 |
| Age and qualification cut-off | 01 January 2027 and 25 November 2026 |
| CBT and CBAT dates | Not announced yet |
| E-call letter | About 4 days before the test; exam city about 10 days before |
One paragraph in the CEN (Para 19.6) calls 25 November the fee payment date, but the Important Dates table and the FAQ give 27 November 2026. To be safe, pay on the day you submit. After 07 December 2026 no change will be accepted.
What Is the Application Fee for RRB Station Master 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General, OBC-NCL, EWS (men) | Rs 500, of which Rs 400 is refunded on appearing in the CBT |
| Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minorities, EBC | Rs 250, refunded on appearing in the CBT |
| Modification fee, every time | Rs 250 (non-refundable) |
Refunds are less bank charges, and go only to your Aadhaar-seeded account (failing that, a family member’s). There is no refund for incomplete or rejected applications, and an application without the fee is rejected. Fee is online only: internet banking, debit or credit card, or UPI. Switching from a concession category to a non-concession one needs an extra Rs 250. EBC means family income below Rs 50,000 and brings a fee concession only, not reservation.
RRB Station Master 2026 Essential Links
- Apply Online for RRB Station Master CEN 08/2026
- Visit RRB Station Master CEN 08 Official Website
- Download Corrigendum No. 1 PDF (27 Oct 2026, vacancies 1,265)
- Download Detailed CEN 08/2026 Notification (English PDF, 46 pages)
- Download Detailed CEN 08/2026 Notification (Hindi PDF, 44 pages)
- Download CEN 08/2026 FAQs (English PDF, 7 pages)
- Download CEN 08/2026 FAQs (Hindi PDF)
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- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
Start today and do not leave it for the final day: the window closes on 25 November 2026. Keep your graduation documents, your 10th certificate and an updated Aadhaar handy. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update on this recruitment, and explore more railway jobs while you wait.