Indian Railways Announces 1,265 Station Master Vacancies, 31 Posts Under RRB Ahmedabad
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Indian Railways has announced direct recruitment for 1,265 Station Master posts across the country, offering an opportunity for graduate candidates. Under the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 08/2026), the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have invited online applications, with 31 vacancies allocated to RRB Ahmedabad.
The last date to apply online is November 25, 2026. The starting basic pay for the post is ₹35,400 per month under Level 6 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with applicable allowances.
According to the recruitment notice, the Railway Board has decided that Station Master recruitment will be conducted through a separate notification from 2026.
Eligibility, Salary and Important Dates
The key details of the recruitment are:
- Post: Station Master
- Total vacancies: 1,265 across all RRBs
- Educational qualification: Graduation from a recognised university
- Age limit: 20 to 33 years as on January 1, 2027, with applicable relaxations for reserved categories
- Pay level: Level 6, with a starting basic salary of ₹35,400 per month, plus applicable allowances
- Medical standard: A-2
- Last date to apply: November 25, 2026
RRB Ahmedabad Has 31 Vacancies
Candidates applying through RRB Ahmedabad, under Western Railway, can compete for 31 Station Master posts. The category-wise distribution is as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 13
- Other Backward Classes (OBC): 7
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 5
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 4
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 2
In addition, four posts have been earmarked for ex-servicemen under the Ahmedabad allocation, according to the supplied recruitment details.
Other vacancies under Western Railway include 24 posts through RRB Mumbai and 13 through RRB Bhopal.
Which RRBs Have the Most Vacancies?
RRB Mumbai has the highest allocation, with 177 vacancies across Central Railway (125), South Central Railway (28) and Western Railway (24).
Other RRBs with significant vacancies include:
- Jammu-Srinagar: 122
- Chennai: 119
- Thiruvananthapuram: 114
- Prayagraj: 112, including 104 under North Central Railway and eight under Northern Railway
- Bengaluru: 102
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
The nationwide vacancies have been distributed across categories as follows:
- Unreserved (UR): 542
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 296
- Scheduled Castes (SC): 176
- Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 147
- Scheduled Tribes (ST): 104
The recruitment notice also provides for ex-servicemen reservations. Candidates should check the official notification and corrigendum for the applicable category-wise and horizontal reservation details.
Selection Process and Warning Against Fraud
The Railway Recruitment Boards have warned applicants against touts and individuals promising jobs in exchange for money.
The selection process will be based on computer-based tests (CBTs) and merit, as specified in the recruitment rules. Candidates are advised to check eligibility conditions, reservation provisions and other requirements through the official RRB portals before submitting their applications.
Eligible graduates interested in the posts should complete the online application process by November 25, 2026.
