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RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: 1,265 vacancies, including 37 in Guwahati. Check graduate eligibility, salary, age limit, fees and apply by 25 November.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications for the Station Master post under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026. A total of 1,265 vacancies are available across Indian Railways. The recruitment includes 37 vacancies under RRB Guwahati, covering the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
Eligible candidates with a graduate degree can apply online through the official RRB application portal. The application window opened on 27 October 2026 and closes on 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
| Recruiting organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Advertisement number | CEN 08/2026 |
| Post name | Station Master |
| Total vacancies | 1,265 |
| RRB Guwahati vacancies | 37 |
| Pay level | Level 6 (7th CPC) |
| Initial basic pay | ₹35,400 per month |
| Educational qualification | Graduate degree from a recognised university or equivalent |
| Age limit | 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027, subject to relaxation |
| Application mode | Online |
| Job location | Various railway zones across India |
| Last date | 25 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Selection process | CBT, CBAT, document verification and medical examination |
| Indicative notice | 24 October 2026 |
| Online application starts | 27 October 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 25 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 27 November 2026 |
| Application correction window | 28 November to 7 December 2026 |
| CBT / CBAT dates | To be announced by RRB |
The corrected total vacancy count for CEN 08/2026 is 1,265. The detailed RRB-wise and railway zone-wise distribution is provided in Annexure-B of the notification. The vacancy summary is:
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 542 |
| SC | 176 |
| ST | 104 |
| OBC-NCL | 296 |
| EWS | 147 |
| Total | 1,265 |
Important vacancy correction: The initial detailed CEN page 3 printed 1,215 in its summary table. The Ministry of Railways' PIB release and the RRB-wise vacancy table in Annexure-B confirm the corrected total of 1,265. Candidates should use 1,265 as the current total vacancy figure.
There are 37 Station Master vacancies under RRB Guwahati for the Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR). The category-wise distribution is given below:
| Category | Vacancies |
| Unreserved (UR) | 16 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 2 |
| OBC-NCL | 10 |
| EWS | 4 |
| Total | 37 |
Applicants interested in the Guwahati RRB should select RRB Guwahati in the online application. Candidates can choose only one RRB, and the selected RRB cannot be changed after submission.
Candidates must possess a Graduate Degree from a recognised university or an equivalent qualification. The prescribed qualification must be completed by the closing date of online applications, 25 November 2026. Candidates awaiting the final results of their qualifying degree are not eligible to apply.
The age limit is 20 to 33 years as on 1 January 2027. The notification provides the following upper-age relaxations, subject to the required certificates and conditions:
Age-relaxation rules are subject to the conditions in CEN 08/2026. Candidates should check the detailed notification before claiming any relaxation.
The Station Master post is classified under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic pay of ₹35,400 per month. Applicable allowances and benefits are governed by Railway rules and the place of posting.
| Candidate category | Fee |
| General and other candidates not eligible for concession | ₹500 |
| Female, transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, minority communities and EBC candidates | ₹250 |
Eligible candidates who appear in the CBT will receive the prescribed refund after deduction of applicable bank charges: ₹400 from the ₹500 fee and ₹250 from the concessional fee. EBC is a specific fee-concession category and should not be confused with OBC or EWS. Refer to the notification for documentary requirements.
The Station Master post requires A-2 medical standard. Candidates must meet the prescribed physical and visual fitness requirements, including distant vision of 6/9 and 6/9 without glasses, near vision of Sn 0.6 and 0.6 without glasses, and the required colour vision, binocular vision and night vision standards.
Candidates who have undergone LASIK or another refractive-error correction surgery are not eligible for this A-2 post under the notification. Applicants should read the medical requirements carefully before applying.
The recruitment process consists of the following stages:
Shortlisting for the CBAT is based on CBT merit. The notification states that candidates will be shortlisted up to eight times the RRB-wise vacancies, subject to the Railway Administration's requirements. For final merit, CBT carries 70% weightage and CBAT carries 30% weightage. Candidates must qualify in the CBAT to be considered for the combined merit list. The CBT has negative marking of one-third of the marks allotted to a question for each incorrect answer.
Only one application to one RRB is permitted under this CEN. Applications to multiple RRBs may be rejected. Keep your registered mobile number and email address active throughout the recruitment process.
There are 1,265 vacancies across all RRBs under CEN 08/2026.
RRB Guwahati has 37 Station Master vacancies for Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR).
A Graduate Degree from a recognised university or equivalent is required.
The last date for online applications is 25 November 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The initial basic pay is ₹35,400 per month under Level 6 of the 7th CPC, plus applicable allowances.
Yes. One-third of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for each incorrect answer in the CBT.
The CBT and CBAT dates have not been announced in the recruitment notice. Candidates should follow the official RRB website for updates.
Disclaimer: This article is based on CEN 08/2026 and the Ministry of Railways' recruitment announcement. Vacancy figures may be revised by the Railway Administration. Always check the official RRB website and notification for the latest corrigenda, instructions and application status.