The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a total of 1,215 vacancies for the post of Station Master across multiple Zonal Railways in India. The Station Master is a vital supervisory frontline position responsible for controlling and coordinating train movements, passenger amenities, station administration, and ensuring operational railway safety.

• Horizontal Reservation: As per Government of India norms, 10% of total vacancies are reserved horizontally for eligible Ex-Servicemen (ESM).
• PwBD Applicability: Since Station Master is an intensive train operation safety category requiring A-2 medical fitness, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) are not eligible for this specific safety post as per Railway Board guidelines.
• Participating Zonal Railways: Vacancies are distributed across Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR), Eastern Railway, Northern Railway, Western Railway, Southern Railway, Central Railway, and other regional zones. Candidates may apply to only ONE RRB zone.

Candidates applying for RRB Station Master recruitment must fulfill all the following eligibility criteria as on the crucial cut-off date:

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must hold a recognized Bachelor's Degree / Graduation in any discipline (BA, B.Sc, B.Com, B.Tech, BBA, BCA, etc.) from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other educational institutions established by an Act of Parliament.
  • Important Note: Candidates awaiting final semester/year examination results as on the closing date (25.11.2026) are NOT eligible to apply.
• Medical Fitness Standard (A-2 Safety Standard): Candidates must be certified medically fit in the A-2 Medical Category by Railway Medical Authorities:
  • Distant Vision: Must possess 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (fogging test will be strictly conducted). Wearing spectacles or contact lenses for distant vision is NOT permitted for Station Master.
  • Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses.
  • Color Vision: Must pass the Ishihara 38-plate color blindness test. Color blindness is an outright disqualification.
  • Binocular Vision, Field of Vision & Night Vision: Must successfully qualify all specialized optical tests.
  • LASIK / Refractive Surgery: Candidates who have undergone LASIK, PRK, RK, or any surgical refractive correction are permanently ineligible as per Railway Medical Manual rules.
• Nationality / Citizenship: The candidate must be either a citizen of India, a subject of Nepal, a subject of Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or East African countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.

The age limit for RRB Station Master recruitment will be calculated as on 1st January 2027:

• Minimum Age Limit: 20 Years
• Maximum Age Limit: 33 Years (for General / UR candidates)

The upper age limit is relaxable for reserved community candidates as per Government of India statutory rules:

• Date of Birth Proof: Only the Date of Birth recorded in the Matriculation / Secondary Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate will be accepted by the RRB.

Selected candidates will be appointed to the post of Station Master in the Operating Department of Indian Railways carrying attractive compensation under the 7th Central Pay Commission:

• Pay Level: Pay Level-6 in the 7th CPC Pay Matrix
• Initial Basic Pay: Rs. 35,400/- per month
• Pay Band (Pre-revised): PB-2 (Rs. 9,300 - 34,800/-) with Grade Pay of Rs. 4,200/-

Monthly Salary Breakdown (Estimated):

• Additional Railway Allowances & Privileges:
  • Free Railway Privilege Passes and Privilege Ticket Orders (PTOs) for candidate and family members for nationwide travel.
  • Comprehensive free medical treatment in state-of-the-art Railway Hospitals across India.
  • Contributory Pension Scheme (Unified Pension Scheme / NPS), Leave Travel Concession (LTC), and festival bonus.

Candidates submitting applications must pay the examination fee through online payment modes. A substantial portion of the fee is refunded upon attending the CBT:

• Bank Account Details for Refund: Candidates must carefully enter their correct Bank Account Number, Bank Name, and IFSC Code during the online application process to receive the fee refund after appearing in the CBT.
• Modes of Payment: Internet Banking, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), Debit Cards (RuPay / Visa / MasterCard), and Credit Cards.
• Application Modification Fee: If an applicant wishes to correct or edit any submitted data within the modification window, a non-refundable modification fee of Rs. 250/- per modification is payable.

The recruitment to the post of Station Master involves a multi-stage merit-based competitive selection process:

1. Stage 1: Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Stage 2: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT - Psycho Test)
3. Stage 3: Document Verification (DV)
4. Stage 4: Comprehensive Medical Examination (A-2 Standard)

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) Pattern:

• Question Type: Objective Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
• Total Questions: 100 Questions | Total Marks: 100 Marks
• Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe)
• Negative Marking: There will be negative marking of 1/3rd (0.33) marks for every incorrect answer.
• Normalization of Marks: Since the CBT will be held in multiple sessions, normalized marks will be calculated for merit preparation.

Stage 2: Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT):

• Candidates who qualify the CBT will be shortlisted for the Aptitude Test (Psycho Test) at the rate of 8 times the number of vacancies for each community.
• The CBAT consists of five test batteries measuring spatial orientation, observation ability, alertness, and cognitive reflexes.
• Candidates must score a minimum T-Score of 42 marks in each test battery separately to qualify. No relaxation in the minimum T-Score is admissible to any category.
• Final Merit Weightage: The final merit list for Station Master is prepared by combining 70% weightage of CBT score and 30% weightage of CBAT score.

Candidates are required to apply online exclusively through the official RRB recruitment portal. Follow the comprehensive step-by-step instructions below:

1. Step 1 - Account Registration: Visit the official portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in. Click on Create an Account. Enter your Full Name, Father's Name, Mother's Name, Date of Birth, Aadhaar Number, Active Mobile Number, and Personal Email ID. Verify with the OTP received.
2. Step 2 - Choose Your RRB Zone: Log in using your registered credentials. Select the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) zone you wish to apply for. Caution: Once submitted, the choice of RRB cannot be altered.
3. Step 3 - Fill Application Details: Fill in personal details, reservation community (UR/OBC/SC/ST/EWS), complete postal address, educational qualifications (Matriculation and Graduation Degree details), and enter your refund bank account details.
4. Step 4 - Upload Scanned Photographs & Signature:
   • Live Photograph: Capture a clear live photograph using a webcam or mobile camera against a plain white background with proper lighting and both ears visible.
   • Signature: Upload a scanned copy of your signature in running hand using black or dark blue ink on white paper (File size: 30 KB to 70 KB).
   • Caste Certificate: SC/ST candidates seeking free rail travel passes must upload their valid caste certificate in PDF format (Size: up to 500 KB).
5. Step 5 - Review & Pay Application Fee: Preview your completed application form carefully. Verify all entered data and click on Proceed to Payment. Pay the fee via UPI, Net Banking, or Debit/Credit Card.
6. Step 6 - Submit & Download Confirmation: After successful transaction, submit the final application. Download and take a clear printout of the Application Confirmation Page and fee receipt for future document verification.