Posts & vacancies
Only one application is allowed, to one chosen RRB. Zone-wise vacancies are given in Annexure-B of the notice.
Station Master
Eligibility: Graduate degree from a recognized University or its equivalent
Pay scale: Level 6, Rs. 35,400 (initial pay)
Age limit: 20–33 years as on 01.01.2027
Key dates
24 Oct 2026
Indicative notice published in Employment News
27 Oct 2026
Online application opens
25 Nov 2026, 11:59 PM
Last date and time for online application submission
27 Nov 2026
Last date for application fee payment for submitted applications
28 Nov 2026 to 07 Dec 2026
Modification window for corrections, with modification fee
Eligibility snapshot
| Education | Graduate degree from a recognized University or its equivalent, held on or before 25.11.2026. Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible. |
| Age limit | 20 to 33 years as on 01.01.2027. Date of birth must be between 02.01.1994 and 01.01.2007 for UR and EWS, 02.01.1991 for OBC-NCL (earliest), and 02.01.1989 for SC/ST (earliest). |
| Age relaxation | OBC-NCL: 3 years. SC/ST: 5 years. Ex-Servicemen with more than 6 months of service: UR/EWS 3 years, OBC-NCL 6 years, SC/ST 8 years, after deduction of length of service. Serving Group C and erstwhile Group D railway staff with minimum 3 years of service: UR/EWS up to 40 years, OBC-NCL 43 years, SC/ST 45 years. Quasi-administrative office staff: length of service or 5 years, whichever is less. Widowed, divorced or judicially separated women who have not remarried: UR/EWS 35 years, OBC-NCL 38 years, SC/ST 40 years. Relaxations are not cumulative; the highest one applies. No age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies. |
| Nationality | Citizen of India, or subject of Nepal or Bhutan, or a person of Indian origin who migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, specified East African countries or Vietnam to settle in India. Nepal, Bhutan and migrant candidates need a certificate of eligibility from the Government of India. |
| Medical standard | A-2. Distant vision 6/9, 6/9 without glasses. Near vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses. Must pass colour vision, binocular vision, night vision and myopic vision tests. Candidates who have had LASIK or any other refractive surgery are not eligible. |
| Who cannot apply | Candidates debarred by any RRB/RRC whose period is not over, and candidates dismissed from Government, State Government or PSU service. |
Selection process
Selection is strictly on merit through a single-stage CBT followed by CBAT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
1
Computer Based Test (CBT)
100 questions, 120 minutes, one mark each. 1/3 mark deducted for each wrong answer. Normalization applies for multiple shifts. Candidates equal to 8 times the vacancies (RRB-wise, community-wise) are shortlisted for CBAT.
Qualifying: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL 30%, SC 30%, ST 25%2
Computer Based Aptitude Test (CBAT)
Questions in English and Hindi only, with no negative marking. Candidates must carry the original vision certificate (Annexure VI or VI A) or they will not be allowed to appear.
Qualifying: T-Score 42 in each test battery3
Document Verification (DV)
Merit list is drawn only from CBAT-qualified candidates with 70% weightage to CBT and 30% to CBAT. Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called, RRB-wise.
4
Medical Examination
Medical standard A-2 must be met. No alternate appointment is given if found medically unfit.
Application fee
Rs. 500
All other candidates
Rs. 250
Female, Transgender, Ex-Servicemen, SC, ST, Minority and EBC candidates
Rs. 500 fee: refund on appearing in CBT (after bank charges)Rs. 400
Rs. 250 fee: refund on appearing in CBT (after bank charges)Rs. 250
Fee is payable online only (internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI). Last date for fee payment is 27.11.2026. Refund goes only to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account. No refund for incomplete, unsubmitted or rejected applications. The modification fee is Rs. 250 per modification and is non-refundable.
Documents to upload
Signature (JPG/JPEG)
| Format | JPG/JPEG only |
| File size | 30 KB to 49 KB |
| Minimum dimensions | 140 pixels (width) x 60 pixels (height) |
| Resolution | Minimum 100 DPI |
| Style | Black ink on white paper, running handwriting (not block or capital letters), signed by the candidate only |
SC/ST Certificate (only for free travel pass)
| Format | PDF only |
| File size | Less than 400 KB |
| Validity | Latest valid certificate as on 25.11.2026 |
Live Photograph
| How | Captured live during the application using a webcam or front camera. No photo upload is required. |
| Background | Plain white background, non-white plain dark clothing |
| Do not | No cap, mask or glasses. Eyes must be open. Do not photograph a printed or digital photo. |
Original certificates for education, age, caste/category, EWS, EBC, minority and Ex-Servicemen claims must be produced at Document Verification, in the prescribed annexure formats.
Good to know before you apply
Apply to only one RRB Only one application to one RRB is allowed. Applying to more than one RRB, or more than once, leads to rejection of all applications and debarment from future RRB/RRC exams. The chosen RRB cannot be changed.
Create an Account details cannot be changed Details filled in the Create an Account form, including mobile number and email ID, cannot be modified. Candidates with an account from CENs of 2024, 2025 or 2026 should use the same login.
Identity authentication Candidates are advised to authenticate identity through DigiLocker or Aadhaar. Those using alternate photo IDs face stricter scrutiny at every stage.
Exam city and language Candidates may have to travel to other cities or states for CBT/CBAT. No change of exam city, centre, date or shift is allowed. CBT is available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages including Bengali; the language chosen at application cannot be changed.
Banned items in the exam hall Mobile phones, watches, calculators, bags, water bottles and similar items are banned. Only the e-call letter is allowed. Do not apply henna or mehendi on hands, as it obstructs biometrics.
Vacancies are provisional Vacancies may increase, decrease or become NIL. Selection by the RRB gives no right to appointment.
Beware of touts and fake websites RRBs have not appointed any agent or coaching centre. Visit only the unified official RRB website.
Candidate helpline Email rrb.help@csc.gov.in, phone 9592001188 or 01725653333, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM on working days.
How to Apply
1. Read the full CEN on the unified official RRB website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Check Annexure-A (post parameters) and Annexure-B (RRB and zone-wise vacancies) and decide your eligibility, RRB and zone preferences.
3. Create an account for this CEN using the link on the official RRB website, or log in with your existing credentials. Application link: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in
4. Fill in the application with correct details. Capture the live photo and upload the signature.
5. Pay the application fee online by 27.11.2026.
6. Acceptance of the application happens only after fee payment is confirmed by email and SMS.
7. Corrections, if needed, can be made from 28.11.2026 to 07.12.2026 on payment of Rs. 250 per modification.
Online applications close on 25.11.2026 at 23:59 hrs. Apply well before the last day to avoid website load problems.
RRBs in West Bengal
Kolkata RRB: Eastern Railway 32 vacancies, South Eastern Railway 5 vacancies
Malda RRB: Eastern Railway 4 vacancies
Siliguri RRB: Northeast Frontier Railway 26 vacancies
Candidates from any state may choose any RRB, but only one. Full RRB and zone-wise table with category-wise vacancies is in Annexure-B of the notice.
Exam Pattern and Syllabus
CBT: 100 questions of 1 mark each, 120 minutes
Basic Science, Mathematical and Analytical Capability: 60 questions (Basic Science and Mathematics 30, Data Analysis and Interpretation 30)
Logical Capability: 20 questions (Logical Reasoning, Reading Comprehension in English)
Mental Reasoning: 20 questions (Analogy, Series Completion, Coding-Decoding, Ranking and Arrangements)
Mathematics topics: Number System, Ratio and Proportion, Averages, Percentages, Profit and Loss, Time Speed Distance, Time and Work, Algebra, Linear Equations, AP, LCM, HCF, Geometry, Trigonometry, Area and Volume, Probability and Statistics (basic level)
Science topics: Units, Measurements, Mass, Weight, Density, Work, Power, Energy, Friction, Speed, Velocity, Heat, Basic Electricity, Levers and Simple Machines
The section-wise distribution is indicative and may vary. Topics listed are illustrative, not exhaustive.
Reservation Details
Vertical reservation applies for SC, ST, OBC-NCL and EWS as shown in the vacancy table. Horizontal reservation applies for Ex-Servicemen.
OBC-NCL certificate must be issued on or after 01.04.2026 and not later than 25.11.2026, in the Annexure-II format. A self-declaration (Annexure-IIA) is needed at DV. Only castes in the Central OBC list qualify.
EWS: family gross annual income below Rs. 8 lakh for financial year 2025-26, plus the asset limits in the notice. Income and Asset Certificate (Annexure-III) must be valid on 25.11.2026.
SC/ST certificate in Annexure-I format.
EBC (annual family income below Rs. 50,000) gets fee concession only, not job reservation.
SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates can also apply against UR vacancies without age relaxation.
Community status on 25.11.2026 is final.
Fee Concession Documents
Minority candidates (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Zoroastrian/Parsi): affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper as per Annexure-V at DV.
EBC candidates: EBC certificate (Annexure IV), BPL card, Izzat MST or a certificate issued by the Central Government under a poverty alleviation programme. It must be issued on or before 25.11.2026 and the original produced at DV.
Posting and Service Terms
Railway Zone is allotted as per merit, option, medical standard and vacancy position. RRBs may allot a zone not opted for in administrative interest.
Only a stipend is paid during training.
Surety or indemnity bond may be required at joining.
No transfer request to another Railway is registered until 5 to 10 years of service are completed.
Appointed candidates are liable for service in the Railway Engineers Unit of the Territorial Army.
SC/ST candidates can opt for a free Sleeper Class travel pass for CBT, CBAT and DV.