Indian Railways has opened online applications for the recruitment of Station Masters, offering 1,265 vacancies nationwide for eligible graduate candidates.
The recruitment reflects Indian Railways’ continued efforts to provide career opportunities to eligible candidates while strengthening its operational workforce, according to a press release by the Ministry of Railways.
The Railway Board has decided that Station Master recruitment will be notified separately from 2026 onwards. The dedicated recruitment process provides candidates with a specific notification covering eligibility requirements, examination procedures, and vacancy distribution for the post, it said.
RRB-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The RRB-wise vacancy distribution lists 1,265 vacancies across various Railway Recruitment Boards and zones. The opportunities extend across multiple Railway zones, allowing eligible graduates to compete for positions in different parts of the country.
RRB Mumbai has the highest number of vacancies at 177, followed by Jammu-Srinagar with 122 and Chennai with 119.
Application Deadline: November 25
The online application window opened on October 28, 2026, and will close on November 25, 2026. Candidates are advised to review the detailed eligibility conditions, vacancy distribution and application instructions before submitting their forms.
Candidates can access the detailed recruitment notification, eligibility requirements, examination syllabus, application instructions and RRB-wise vacancy distribution through the following official links:
Detailed notification — CEN No. 08/2026, Station Master: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1793016771817CEN_08_2026_StationMaster.pdf/examsDocuments
Official Railway Recruitment Board’s website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
Online application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
Candidates are advised to rely on official RRB communications for recruitment-related updates and instructions.
-PIB inputs
