102 M-UTS Assistants to be Appointed at 4 Prayagraj Division Stations, Applications Due November 26

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Prayagraj Division to Appoint M-UTS Assistants at Four Stations

The North Central Railway's Prayagraj Division has taken a significant step towards enhancing convenience for rail passengers in obtaining unreserved tickets. The division has invited applications for the appointment of a total of 102 Mobile Unreserved Ticketing System (M-UTS) assistants on a pilot project basis at four key stations: Prayagraj, Prayagraj Chheoki, Kanpur Central, and Aligarh.

This appointment will be purely on a contractual basis until June 30, 2027. The railway administration has clarified that no facilities such as regularization, bonus, or railway passes will be provided under this contract. This initiative aims to reduce crowds at ticket counters at railway stations and promote the convenience of booking tickets through digital means.

The deployment of M-UTS assistants will help passengers with the process of purchasing tickets via mobile devices within the station premises.

Appointment Process and Eligibility Criteria

The division has stated that both retired railway employees and ordinary citizens can apply for these 102 assistant positions. However, retired railway employees will be given preference in this appointment process, provided they have not been dismissed from service due to any disciplinary action.

The deployment details by station are as follows:

• Prayagraj Station: 36 M-UTS assistants
• Kanpur Central: 36 M-UTS assistants
• Aligarh Station: 18 M-UTS assistants
• Prayagraj Chheoki Station: 12 M-UTS assistants

The minimum age for general citizens has been set at 18 years, and they must have at least passed the 10th grade as their educational qualification. Another important condition is that the applicant must be a permanent resident of the local district of the respective station where they wish to serve.

Selection System and Commission-Based Remuneration

The selection process for M-UTS assistants will be based on a lottery system. If more applications are received for a post than the prescribed number, the final selection will be made through a lottery from the eligible applicants.

This appointment will not be based on a traditional pay scale. Instead, the assistants will receive remuneration based on a commission on the value of tickets issued. The railway has also clarified the commission rates: 3% on tickets for journeys up to 150 kilometers, 2% for distances between 151 to 500 kilometers, and 1% on tickets for journeys exceeding 500 kilometers.

Additionally, general citizens will be required to submit a refundable security deposit of ₹1 lakh.

Facilities and Required Materials

The railway administration will provide M-UTS assistants with a suitable space within the station premises for ticketing work, a table-chair, and free Wi-Fi facility. However, the assistant will have to arrange their own mobile device, Bluetooth printer, internet connection, and adhere to a prescribed dress code at their own expense.

Application Submission Process

Application forms can be obtained from the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager's office in Prayagraj or the Station Director's office located at Kanpur Central upon payment of a fee of ₹500. Additionally, interested candidates can also download the application form from the railway's official website.

All fully completed application forms must be submitted in a sealed envelope. The last date for submitting applications has been set for November 26, 2026, and they will be accepted until 1:00 PM. Received applications will be opened on the same day at 3:30 PM. Applications sent by post or incomplete applications will be summarily rejected.