RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Vacancy Rises to 1,265, No GK/GS in New Single-Stage CBT

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially started the online application process for the post of Station Master (CEN 08/2026). Interested candidates who have a graduation degree can submit their applications on the centralised portal at rrbapply.gov.in or rrb.indianrailways.gov.in from October 27, 2026 to November 25, 2026. RRB has also released the detailed notification with the total number of vacancies, which has been revised from approximately 1250 to 1265 posts, which offers 15 additional openings across multiple railway zones. Alongside the vacancy increase, the board has also introduced new changes to the selection structure, eligibility criteria, and exam syllabus.  

RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026: Highlights

Given below are some of the important highlights of the RRB Station Master recruitment 2026:-

3 Major Changes in RRB Station Master Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Board has introduced three major changes to the 2026 recruitment cycle. The changes include the separation of the station master posts from the NTPC Graduate recruitment notification, the removal of the two-tier CBT and also revised the minimum age recruitment.

• Separated from NTPC Graduate Recruitment:- Historically, the Station Master role was recruited under the Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) Graduate notification. Starting from this cycle, the railway board has carved out the Station Master cadre as an independent recruitment driver under the advertisement number 08/2026.
• Removal of Two-Tier CBT:- Candidates will no longer need to appear for both CBT-1 and CBT-2. The written exam will now be streamlined into a single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT), which will have to be completed within 120 minutes (2 hours) for a total of 100 marks.
• Revised Minimum Age Requirement:- The board has also revised the minimum age requirement for the direct recruitment to the Station Master Posts. The previous minimum age was 18 years, which has now been moved to 20 years. The upper age limit remains unchanged at 30 years, with age relaxations given as per government rules. 

Also check, RRB Station Master Notification 2026 Out

New Changes in RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026

One of the most significant changes has been made in the RRB Station Master syllabus. The traditional GK and GS syllabus has been dropped from the syllabus, and now the major focus is on Quantitative and Analytical Aptitude.

• Traditional GK and GS Removed:- The traditional General Knowledge and General Studies (History, Polity, Economy, Geography) have been removed from the written exam.
• Focus on Quantitative and Analytical Aptitude: The test now focuses heavily on problem-solving, science fundamentals, and data evaluation.

Also check, RRB Station Master Syllabus 2026