Railway Station Master Recruitment (CEN 08/2026): Applications Open Till 25 November; 1,215 or 1,265 Posts? Full Details, Fees and Starting Pay Rs 35,400
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) released the detailed notification of the Station Master recruitment (CEN 08/2026) on 26 October 2026. Online applications opened on 27 October 2026 and run till 25 November 2026. The earlier short notice mentioned about 1,250 posts. The summary of the detailed notification gives 1,215 posts, while the RRB-wise list in Annexure B totals 1,265 posts.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed notification | 26 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026 |
| Age cut-off date | 1 January 2027 |
| Exam date | To be announced |
Posts, Fees and Eligibility
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Posts | 1,215 in summary, 1,265 in Annexure B |
| RRB Ajmer (as reported) | 49 posts |
| Qualification | Graduate in any stream |
| Age limit | 20 to 33 years (as on 1 January 2027) |
| Fee: UR / OBC / EWS | Rs 500 (Rs 400 refunded on appearing in CBT, as reported) |
| Fee: SC / ST / PwBD / Female etc. | Rs 250 (refunded on appearing in CBT) |
Selection Process
- Selection is reported to include a computer based test (CBT), CBAT, document verification and medical (A-2 standard).
- As per reports, the CBT has questions for 100 marks with 120 minutes.
- Station Master has its own CEN 08/2026 and is not part of the NTPC Graduate CEN. A separate application is required.
Important Links
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How many Station Master posts are there?
The notification summary says 1,215 and Annexure B says 1,265. Check the RRB notification for the exact number.
What is the last date to apply?
25 November 2026.
Is this part of the NTPC recruitment?
No, it has a separate notification, CEN 08/2026.
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