Indian Railways Notifies 1,265 Station Master Vacancies for 2026

What happened

Indian Railways has announced 1,265 vacancies for Station Master posts across various Railway Recruitment Boards and zones ^[4][16]. The recruitment is being conducted under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026 ^[16][14]. In a shift starting in 2026, the Railway Board has decided to issue separate recruitment notifications specifically for Station Masters ^[4][16].

The online application process opened on October 27, 2026, and will remain active until November 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM ^[16][14]. Eligible candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB recruitment portal ^[16][14]. Applicants must possess a graduate degree from a recognized university or an equivalent qualification by the application deadline ^[16][14]. The prescribed age limit is 20 to 33 years as of January 1, 2027, with upper-age relaxations applicable for reserved categories ^[16].

Selected candidates will be appointed under Pay Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of Rs 35,400 per month ^[16][14]. The selection process comprises a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), a Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT), document verification, and a medical examination adhering to the strict A-2 medical standard ^[16].

Why it matters

This dedicated recruitment drive provides graduate jobseekers with a transparent, structured pathway to enter the national railway network under a distinct notification format ^[4][16]. With 1,265 posts distributed across 21 Railway Recruitment Boards—including Mumbai with 177 openings, Jammu-Srinagar with 122, and Chennai with 119—candidates across multiple zones have designated regional intake opportunities ^[16]. Because the process involves rigorous multi-stage evaluations and strict medical parameters such as distant vision requirements without glasses, understanding the eligibility rules early helps applicants prepare accurately ^[16].

What to watch

The application correction window is scheduled to run from November 28 to December 7, 2026, allowing candidates to modify eligible details for a fee, though registered account identifiers and the selected RRB cannot be altered ^[16][14]. Jobseekers should monitor official RRB portals for subsequent announcements regarding the Computer-Based Test schedule, admit card releases, and city intimation slips ^[16][14].

Sources

1. Indian Railways announces 1,265 vacancies for Station Master posts | Akashvani News newsonair.gov.in
2. Indian Railways hiring 1,265 Station Masters; graduates can apply till November 25 - BusinessToday businesstoday.in
3. RRB Station Master recruitment 2026: 1,265 vacancies open; check eligibility, salary, exam pattern newsdrum.in