The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the standalone recruitment drive for the post of Station Master (2026) to appoint qualified operational heads across railway stations. Operating under the 7th Central Pay Commission / CPC, the position offers substantial remuneration, central government allowances, and critical operational responsibilities governing rail traffic, passenger safety, and overall station management.
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Here is the expected timeline-
Notification Window: Late October 2026.
Application Deadline: 25 November 2026.
Preparation Window: Approximately 70 to 80 days post application closure.
Tentative Examination Date: Late February 2027.
Candidates can also practise the RRB NTPC 2021 CBT 1 Question Paper and RRB NTPC 2018 CBT 1 Question Paper for additional practice.
For recent Graduate-level preparation, candidates can also solve the RRB NTPC 2025 Graduate Level CBT 1 Question Paper.
The official notification outlines specific operational responsibilities and financial structures associated with the post.
Total Vacancies: 1,250 Posts (across all RRBs)
Pay Scale: Level 6 (as per the 7th Central Pay Commission / CPC)
Basic Pay: ₹35,400
Gross Monthly Remuneration: Approximately ₹55,000 (inclusive of DA, HRA, and Transport Allowance)
Role & Responsibilities: Station Head overseeing railway operations, train signaling, operational coordination, and passenger/rail safety.
Application Opening Date: 27 October 2026
Application Closing Date: 25 November 2026
Candidates must ensure that all submitted data matches official records to prevent immediate application rejection.
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Identity & Communication: Aadhaar Card linked with an active mobile number and an active email ID.
Verification Rule: The candidate's name and date of birth (DOB) on the Aadhaar card must strictly match the 10th Class (Matriculation) Certificate.
Academic Certificates:
10th Class Certificate (as official Date of Birth proof).
Graduation Degree & Consolidated Marksheet (both documents are required separately).
Category Proofs: Valid category certificate for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, or EWS candidates.
Background: Plain white or light-colored background.
Attire & Lighting: Dark/contrasting attire with direct front-facing lighting.
Prohibitions: No spectacles/glasses, masks, or caps. Multiple attempts should be avoided; ensure correct framing in a single capture via an active webcam or mobile camera.
File Format & Size: JPG / JPEG format, size between 30 KB and 49 KB.
Ink & Background: Black ink only on a plain white paper background.
Writing Style: Must be written in running handwriting (the first letter capitalized followed by lowercase letters). Signatures written entirely in CAPITAL letters will be rejected.
Using fake or unverified photographs.
Uploading signatures in full CAPITAL letters.
Blurry or low-resolution signature uploads.
Background noise or distortions during live photo capture.
Discrepancies between Aadhaar data and 10th-grade records.
Candidates can also practise the RRB NTPC Undergraduate CBT 2 Question Paper 2025 for additional preparation.
For the latest available question-paper resource, candidates can also check the RRB NTPC UG 2026 Question Paper.
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