New Delhi: Indian Railways has begun online applications for station master recruitment under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 08/2026, with 1,265 vacancies across the country. Any graduate can apply for the post. The online application window opened on 27 October and will close on 25 November 2026.
The RRB-wise vacancy distribution under CEN 08/2026 covers various Railway Recruitment Boards and zones. According to the headline details of the release, RRB Mumbai has notified the highest number of vacancies at 177. Jammu-Srinagar follows with 122 vacancies, and Chennai has 119. The opportunities extend across multiple Railway zones, so eligible graduates can compete for positions in different parts of the country.
The Railway Board has prescribed that station master recruitment will be notified separately from 2026 onwards. The dedicated process gives candidates a specific notification covering eligibility requirements, examination procedures and vacancy distribution for the post. Indian Railways said the recruitment reflects its continued efforts to provide career opportunities to eligible candidates while strengthening its operational workforce.
Station master recruitment: where to apply
Candidates are advised to review the detailed eligibility conditions, vacancy distribution and application instructions before submitting their forms. They can access the recruitment notification, eligibility requirements, examination syllabus, application instructions and RRB-wise vacancy distribution through the official links.
The detailed notification for CEN No. 08/2026 is available at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/-/image/1793016771817CEN_08_2026_StationMaster.pdf/examsDocuments. The official Railway Recruitment Board website is https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/, and the online application portal is https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/. Candidates are advised to rely on official RRB communications for recruitment-related updates and instructions.
