RRB Station Master recruitment 2026-27: new selection process, 500+ vacancies

In short

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) issued a notice on 7 October 2026, confirming separate recruitment for Station Master posts.
Recruitment for Station Master will now be through a dedicated Centralised Employment Notification (CEN), distinct from RRB NTPC.
The revised selection process includes a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.
A tentative vacancy of over 500 Station Master positions has been reported, with a basic pay of ₹35,400 at Pay Level 6.
The short notice for RRB Station Master is expected around the third week of October 2026, followed by the application process.

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) on 7 October 2026 issued a notice announcing a revised recruitment process for Station Master posts. From 2026 onwards, the selection for Station Master will be conducted through a separate Centralised Employment Notification (CEN), moving away from its previous inclusion within the RRB Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) recruitment.

This change aims to make easier the recruitment for Station Master positions across India, with a tentative vacancy of over 500 posts reported. The new process introduces a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) and a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), among other stages, with the short notice for applications anticipated around the third week of October 2026.

Revised Selection Process and Eligibility

The RRB notice details a detailed new selection process for Station Master, which will now comprise a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by a Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Examination. This marks a departure from the earlier system that involved two stages of CBT.

Candidates applying for the Station Master post must hold a Graduation degree and be between 20 and 33 years of age. Age relaxation will be applicable as per existing Railway Board rules. The medical standard required for the post is A-2, and the position falls under Pay Level 6 with a basic pay of ₹35,400.

Particular	Latest Status
Recruitment	RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026-27
Post	Station Master
Notification Recruitment Method	Separate CEN
Railway Board Notice	7 October 2026
Vacancy Tentative Vacancy	500+ reported by recruitment sources
Educational Qualification	Graduation
Age Limit	20 to 33 years
Selection Process	CBT → CBAT → DV → Medical Examination
CBT	Single Stage CBT
CBT Marks	100
CBT Duration	120 minutes
CBAT Shortlisting	Final Merit
Medical Standard	A-2
Pay Level	Level 6
Basic Pay	₹35,400

Changes from Previous Recruitment Cycles

The decision to issue a separate CEN for Station Master recruitment from 2026 onwards marks a notable shift from the previous practice where these posts were part of the broader RRB NTPC recruitment. This separation is accompanied by significant modifications to the examination structure and evaluation criteria.

Under the new system, the CBT will be a single-stage examination carrying 100 marks with a duration of 120 minutes, unlike the earlier two-stage CBT (CBT 1 and CBT 2). The shortlisting for CBAT will now be based on the Single Stage CBT, maintaining a 1:8 ratio. The final merit list will be determined by a 70% weightage for the CBT and 30% for the CBAT.

Recruitment Aspect	Earlier System	2026 Onwards
Notification	Part of RRB NTPC	Separate CEN
CBT	CBT 1 + CBT 2	Single Stage CBT
CBT Marks	100 + 120	100
CBT Duration	90 minutes each	120 minutes
CBAT Shortlisting	Based on CBT 2	Based on Single Stage CBT
CBAT Shortlisting Ratio	1:8	1:8
Final Merit	70% CBT 2 + 30% CBAT	70% CBT + 30% CBAT
Qualification	Graduation	Graduation
Medical Standard	A-2	A-2
Pay Level	Level 6	Level 6

CBT Pattern and Syllabus

The Single Stage CBT for Station Master recruitment will be a 100-mark examination with a duration of 120 minutes. The revised syllabus for this CBT includes sections on Basic Science, Mathematics and Analytical Capability, Logical Capability, and Mental Reasoning. This integrated approach aims to assess a broad range of skills pertinent to the Station Master role.

The CBAT shortlisting will directly follow the Single Stage CBT, with candidates being shortlisted in an 8:1 ratio for the aptitude test. The final selection will weigh the CBT performance at 70% and the CBAT performance at 30%, highlighting what’s key about both cognitive abilities and job-specific aptitude.

Section	Marks
Basic Science, Mathematics and Analytical	100

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