RRB Station Master 2026 (CEN 08/2026): dates and upload checklist
RRB Station Master applications under CEN No. 08/2026 opened on 27 October 2026 and close on 25 November 2026, for 1,265 posts and open to any graduate. FixDoks could not open the detailed CEN, so read the photo and signature limits there and on the upload screen, then resize to those KB values.
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Railway Recruitment Boards opened Station Master applications on 27 October 2026 under CEN No. 08/2026, and the form closes on 25 November 2026. The Ministry of Railways release puts the vacancies at 1,265 and says any graduate can apply. One honest limit: FixDoks could not open the detailed CEN PDF for this check, so this page gives no photo or signature KB figures. Read them off the notification and the upload screen, as shown below.
Dates and basics from the official release
| Item | What the release says |
|---|---|
| Notification | CEN No. 08/2026 |
| Applications opened | 27 Oct 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 Nov 2026 |
| Vacancies | 1,265 across the RRBs |
| Who can apply | Any graduate |
Source: Ministry of Railways press release, "Indian Railways to Recruit 1,265 Station Masters Nationwide" (PIB, 27 October 2026).
The release lists RRB Mumbai with the most posts (177), then Jammu-Srinagar (122) and Chennai (119). Other totals doing the rounds, such as 1,215 or 1,250, do not match this release. Trust CEN 08/2026 and the board-wise table inside it.
Is Station Master part of NTPC?
No. The Railway Board has decided that Station Master recruitment is notified separately from 2026 onwards, with its own eligibility, exam process and vacancy table. So the NTPC photo and signature rules do not automatically apply. Our RRB NTPC upload post covers a different notification (CEN 06/2025 and 07/2025), and nothing there should be copied over without checking CEN 08/2026.
Where to find the upload sizes
Three places, in this order. First, the application instructions inside CEN 08/2026 on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Second, the upload screen on rrbapply.gov.in, which shows the limit next to each file box. Third, the error text after a failed upload. When the notification and the screen disagree, go by the screen, since that is what accepts or rejects the file.
- Check whether the photo is uploaded, captured live, or both. The release does not say, so confirm it in the CEN and on the screen.
- Check whether the signature has a minimum as well as a maximum size. A file under the minimum fails just like one over the maximum.
- Check whether the limits are in KB, pixels or centimetres, and which one the screen enforces.
- Check if the CEN asks for an SC or ST certificate, for example for the free travel facility, and in what format.
Once you know the limits, resize the files with the photo resizer. The RRB signature resizer is built for the NTPC and Group D notices, so use it for Station Master only if the CEN 08/2026 limits match. Downloading the result needs a free Google sign-in.
RRB NTPC & Group D Signature Resize
Same settings as the full tool page.
Runs in your browser. Your file never leaves your device. Open the full RRB NTPC & Group D Signature Resize page
Prepare your files in four steps
- Read the CEN first. Note the upload limits and the live photo rule before you touch any file.
- Pick your RRB. Choose the board for the region you actually want to work in.
- Resize to fit the stated KB. If a 120KB photo must go under a 50KB limit, lower the JPEG quality first and keep the pixel size the form allows.
- Check the file size in KB on your phone or laptop, then upload and download the final application copy.
If the upload fails or looks pixelated
A pixelated photo usually means a small image was stretched, or the JPEG quality was pushed too low in one go. Start from the original and step the quality down gradually until the file just fits. For a signature with a black box around it, crop tightly and make sure the paper is plain white; the box is usually the edge of a shadowed page.
Not sure how to sign? Use the same signature as on your ID and bank records, unless the CEN says otherwise. Our signature size guide explains the clean-scan basics.
Age limit, fee and exam pattern: where to look
The press release does not give the age limit or the date it is counted from, the fee, the exam pattern or the syllabus. It says these sit in the detailed notification, CEN 08/2026, which also holds the eligibility conditions and the board-wise vacancies. Open it and read the age and exam-scheme paragraphs before you pay. Station Master is notified separately from 2026, so the pattern you prepared for earlier may not apply.
Checklist before you submit
- Read CEN 08/2026 end to end, not a short notice or a news summary.
- Note every upload limit and whether the photo is live.
- Keep your graduation details ready as on your certificates.
- Apply well before 25 November; portals slow down in the last days.
- Save the application number and the final PDF.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the last date to apply for RRB Station Master 2026?
The last date is 25 November 2026. Online applications opened on 27 October 2026 under CEN No. 08/2026, as stated in the Ministry of Railways release.
What qualification is needed for RRB Station Master, is graduation enough?
The official release says any graduate can apply. Age limits, relaxations and any other conditions are in CEN 08/2026, so read that document before you fill the form.
Is Station Master a separate exam or part of RRB NTPC?
It is separate. The Railway Board has prescribed that Station Master recruitment is notified on its own from 2026, with its own CEN, which is CEN 08/2026.
How many Station Master vacancies are there?
The Ministry of Railways release gives 1,265 vacancies across the RRBs, with Mumbai (177), Jammu-Srinagar (122) and Chennai (119) at the top. Other numbers in circulation do not match that release.
What photo and signature size does RRB Station Master need?
FixDoks could not open CEN 08/2026 for this check, so it gives no figure. Read the limits in the notification and on the upload screen of rrbapply.gov.in, and resize to those exact KB values.
What is the age limit and the fee for RRB Station Master 2026?
The Ministry of Railways release does not state either. Both are in CEN No. 08/2026, along with the date from which age is counted and any relaxations, so read the notification before you pay.
Has the Station Master exam pattern changed?
The release only says Station Master recruitment is now notified separately, with its own eligibility, examination procedure and vacancy table. The exact pattern and syllabus are in CEN 08/2026, so check that document rather than older NTPC material.
Sources
- Ministry of Railways, press release: Indian Railways to Recruit 1,265 Station Masters Nationwide (PIB Release ID 2329071, 27 October 2026) (checked 2026-10)
- Railway Recruitment Boards: CEN No. 08/2026 Station Master (notification and application links) (checked 2026-10)
- RRB online application portal (checked 2026-10)
Rules and limits change. Always check the latest official notification or portal before you submit a form.