Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the CEN No. 06/2025 notification for recruitment to 5,810 posts including Station Master, Traffic Assistant, Clerks and other Graduate-level positions. Eligible graduates can apply online at the respective RRB websites (example: rrbchennai.gov.in) between 21 October 2025 and 27 November 2025. This notice summarizes the key details, eligibility, selection process and application steps.
Recruitment Snapshot
Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
CEN No.: 06/2025
Posts: Traffic Assistant, Station Master, Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor, Goods Train Manager, Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist, Senior Clerk Cum Typist and others
Total Vacancies: 5,810 (across all RRBs)
Qualification: Graduate from a recognized university
Pay Matrix (Starting): Approx. ₹25,500 to ₹35,400 (depending on post)
Application Window: 21-10-2025 to 27-11-2025
Official Portal (example): rrbchennai.gov.in
Major Vacancy Breakup (Key posts)
- Chief Commercial Cum Ticket Supervisor — 161 (Initial pay ₹35,400)
- Station Master — 615 (Initial pay ₹35,400)
- Goods Train Manager — 3,416 (Initial pay ₹29,200)
- Junior Accounts Assistant Cum Typist — 921 (Initial pay ₹29,200)
- Senior Clerk Cum Typist — 638 (Initial pay ₹29,200)
- Traffic Assistant — 59 (Initial pay ₹25,500)
For full unit-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution refer to the official notification PDF.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold a Graduate degree from a university recognized by the Government of India. Specific posts may have additional or post-specific requirements; check the detailed CEN for exact qualifications.
Age Limit
As on 01-01-2026, minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 33 years. Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules for reserved categories.
Application Fee
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC: ₹250
- All other candidates: ₹500
Fee payment is online. Check official notice for fee-exemption and refund rules.
Important Dates
- Indicative Notice in Employment News: 04-10-2025
- Apply Online (start): 21-10-2025
- Apply Online (end): 27-11-2025 (extended dates apply in some circulars)
- Last date for fee payment (final): refer to the RRB you applied to (dates differ in initial and extended schedules)
- Modification windows, scribe detail windows and payment deadlines are published in the detailed CEN — read them carefully.
Selection Process
- CBT 1 (Computer Based Test 1) — objective type
- CBT 2 (Computer Based Test 2) — for shortlisted candidates (post-dependent)
- CBAT (Computer Based Aptitude Test) — for posts that require aptitude (example: Station Master/Traffic Assistant)
- Document Verification and Medical Examination — final stages
Weightage, qualifying marks and post-wise exam pattern are given in the detailed notification. There is negative marking in objective tests (usually 1/3rd mark for wrong answers).
How to Apply
- Read the detailed CEN carefully and identify the exact eligibility and post-specific requirements.
- Create an account on the chosen RRB portal (use the same login you may have created for earlier RRB CENs). A valid personal mobile number and e-mail ID are mandatory.
- Complete registration with accurate personal and contact details. Note: details in the “Create an Account” form (mobile number, email, chosen RRB) cannot be changed later.
- Fill the online application form, upload required documents (photo, signature, certificates), and pay the application fee (if applicable).
- Preview and submit the application. Keep the registration number and payment receipt safe.
- Use the official RRB websites and the CEN PDF for all clarifications and updates.
Important Reminders
- Double-check all entries before final submission; corrections are limited and certain fields cannot be edited.
- Authenticate identity via DigiLocker/Aadhaar if available — it can speed up later verification.
- Only the officially published RRB notification and websites are authoritative — always refer to the CEN PDF for final details.
- Keep copies of the submitted application and fee receipts for future reference.