Changes made to the Railway Station Master recruitment pattern; there will now be only one written exam—find out more..

There is a major update for candidates preparing to become Station Masters in Indian Railways. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has introduced significant changes to the Station Master recruitment pattern, which will come into effect in 2026. Under these changes, there will now be a single written examination for Station Master recruitment, and the merit-ranking system has been revised. Additionally, the RRB will issue a separate notification for Station Master recruitment. This entire exercise aims to make the recruitment process simpler and faster.

Let us look at the old and new patterns for the Indian Railways Station Master recruitment process and understand how the final merit list will be prepared.

What was the old exam pattern for Railway Station Master recruitment?
Previously, the RRB filled Station Master posts through the NTPC Graduate Level recruitment process. Consequently, the exam pattern for Station Masters mirrored that of the NTPC Graduate Level recruitment, requiring candidates to take written exams in two phases. The first phase consisted of a Computer-Based Test (CBT-1). Candidates who qualified in this stage proceeded to CBT-2. Those who succeeded in CBT-2 then appeared for the 'Psycho' test, formally known as the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (CBAT).

Now: One CBT followed by a CBAT
Under the new system, the RRB will issue a separate notification for Station Master posts, distinct from the NTPC Graduate Level recruitment. The exam pattern has also been revised, with the new format taking effect in 2026. This change entails conducting a single online written examination for Station Master recruitment. Candidates numbering eight times the total vacancies will be called for the Computer-Based Aptitude Test (Psycho Test). 

Merit to be determined based on a 70-30 weightage
Under the new system, specific weightage has been assigned to the 'psycho test' conducted for Station Master recruitment; essentially, scores from this test will contribute to the final merit list. The final merit will be calculated with a 70% weightage given to written examination scores and a 30% weightage to psycho test scores. Subsequently, candidates will be called for document verification and medical examination in a 1:1 ratio.

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