Indian Railways Announces 1,265 Station Master Vacancies Nationwide
Graduate candidates can apply online under RRB Centralised Employment Notice CEN 08/2026; applications close on November 25, 2026, with Mumbai, Jammu-Srinagar and Chennai reporting the highest vacancies.
Indian Railways has announced 1,265 vacancies for the post of Station Master across the country, opening up new employment opportunities for graduate candidates. The recruitment process has been notified under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026, with online applications invited through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
According to the recruitment details, the application window opened on October 27, 2026, and candidates can submit their applications online until November 25, 2026. Eligible applicants are advised to read the official notification carefully to understand the eligibility conditions, selection procedure, examination pattern and other requirements before applying.
Separate Recruitment Notification for Station Masters
In a significant change to the recruitment process, the Railway Board has decided that Station Master vacancies will be notified separately from 2026 onwards. The dedicated notification is intended to provide candidates with specific information about the recruitment process for this operationally important railway post.
Station Masters play a key role in railway operations, including coordinating train movements, overseeing station-level operational activities and ensuring compliance with prescribed operating and safety procedures. The recruitment is expected to help Indian Railways strengthen its operational workforce while providing career opportunities to eligible graduates.
The vacancies have been distributed among various Railway Recruitment Boards, allowing candidates to apply through the relevant recruitment framework. Applicants should carefully check the vacancy details and applicable conditions for their preferred RRB before submitting their forms.
RRB-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The recruitment notification lists a total of 1,265 Station Master vacancies across the participating Railway Recruitment Boards. Among the boards highlighted in the vacancy details, RRB Mumbai has the highest number of posts, followed by Jammu-Srinagar and Chennai.
The reported vacancy distribution for these three boards is as follows:
- RRB Mumbai: 177 vacancies
- RRB Jammu-Srinagar: 122 vacancies
- RRB Chennai: 119 vacancies
Together, these three recruitment boards account for 418 vacancies. The remaining 847 posts are distributed across other participating RRBs, according to the recruitment details.
Candidates should consult the official CEN 08/2026 notification for the complete board-wise vacancy list and any applicable category-wise distribution. Vacancy numbers and recruitment conditions should be verified against the official document before an application is submitted.
Eligibility and Application Process
The recruitment is open to candidates with a graduate qualification, subject to the detailed eligibility conditions specified in the official notification. Applicants should check the prescribed educational requirements, age limits, applicable relaxations, application fee and other conditions before proceeding.
The online application process requires candidates to access the designated recruitment portal, provide the requested personal and educational information, upload the required documents and complete the prescribed application formalities. Applicants should ensure that all details are accurate and that the application is submitted successfully before the deadline.
Candidates must also review the selection procedure and examination syllabus outlined in the notification. Meeting the minimum educational qualification alone does not guarantee appointment, as selection will be governed by the applicable recruitment rules and examination requirements.
Important Dates and Official Links
The key application details announced for the recruitment are:
- Recruitment notification: CEN No. 08/2026
- Post: Station Master
- Total vacancies: 1,265
- Application opening date: October 27, 2026
- Last date to apply: November 25, 2026
Candidates can access the recruitment information through the following official links:
- Detailed notification: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1793016771817CEN_08_2026_StationMaster.pdf/examsDocuments
- Official RRB website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
- Online application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/
Candidates Advised to Apply Before the Deadline
With 1,265 vacancies available nationwide, the Station Master recruitment offers an opportunity for eligible graduates seeking employment with Indian Railways. Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day to submit their applications, allowing sufficient time to complete the process and resolve any technical difficulties.
Applicants are advised to rely exclusively on official RRB notifications and announcements for updates concerning application deadlines, examinations, eligibility and selection. The detailed CEN 08/2026 notification should be treated as the primary reference for all recruitment-related requirements.
The last date for online applications is November 25, 2026.
