Job aspirants aiming for a prestigious operational role in Indian Railways have only a limited window remaining to submit their online forms under the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Station Master Recruitment 2026. According to the recruitment notification, the last date to apply online for 1,265 Station Master vacancies is November 25, 2026. Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria and have not yet completed their registration are strongly advised not to wait until the final hours, as heavy traffic on regional RRB application portals frequently slows down submissions near closing deadlines. With an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month, transparent computer-based testing, and nationwide posting opportunities across Indian Railways zones, this recruitment drive has drawn intense interest from graduates across Lucknow, Prayagraj, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Kanpur, Patna, Ranchi, Bhopal, Jaipur, New Delhi, Mumbai, Secunderabad, Chennai, and Kolkata.

RRB Station Master Vacancy 2026: Category-Wise Seat Distribution

Through this recruitment drive, the Railway Recruitment Board will fill a total of 1,265 Station Master posts across participating railway zones. The category-wise reservation breakdown is structured as follows:

Eligibility Criteria, Age Limit, and Monthly Salary Package

Candidates applying for the Station Master post must hold a Bachelor’s degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a recognized university and meet the prescribed medical fitness standards required for safety-category operational posts in Indian Railways. The age limit is set between 20 and 33 years, while applicants belonging to OBC, SC, ST, and other eligible reserved categories receive upper age relaxation in accordance with central government recruitment norms.

Upon final selection and training, appointed Station Masters receive an attractive starting basic salary of ₹35,400 per month, accompanied by Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, night-duty and operational allowances, medical facilities, and pension benefits under Indian Railways service rules.

Three-Stage Selection Process: CBT, CBAT, and Document Verification

Selection for the 1,265 Station Master posts is conducted through a structured three-stage evaluation process:

1. Stage 1 — Computer-Based Test (CBT): The written examination features 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks across Mathematics, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Awareness / Logical Ability, with a total exam duration of 2 hours (120 minutes). To qualify in this stage, candidates must secure minimum qualifying marks of 40% for General and EWS, 30% for OBC and SC, and 25% for ST categories.

2. Stage 2 — Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT): Candidates who clear the CBT cutoff are shortlisted for the CBAT (Psycho Test), which evaluates cognitive alertness, spatial perception, concentration, and quick decision-making essential for safe train operations.

3. Stage 3 — Document Verification & Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates undergo verification of original educational, age, and category certificates alongside a mandatory railway medical fitness check before final merit allocation.

How to Complete Your Online Application Before November 25, 2026

Interested applicants should visit the official portal of their respective regional Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) well ahead of November 25, 2026, complete new candidate registration, carefully enter personal and academic details, upload scanned photographs, signatures, and category certificates in the prescribed format, pay the application fee online, and download a printed copy of the submitted confirmation form for future reference.