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Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic)

Recruited through the UPSC Civil Services Examination. Pay, age limit and qualification below are as printed in the official notice.

Pay level

See the official notice

Age limit

21–32 years

Classification

Group A

Apply window

24 February 2026

Department

Ministry / departmentPay levelGroupAge limit
Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic), Group ‘A’See the official noticeGroup A21–32 years

Eligibility

Educational qualification

Graduate degree from a recognised university (or equivalent).

Age limit

21–32 years as on 1 August 2026, with category-wise relaxation as per the notice.

Exam stages for this post

Preliminary (GS-I, CSAT), Main (written) and Personality Test.

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UPSC CSE 2026 important dates

Online application (last date)24 February 2026
Preliminary examination24 May 2026
Main examinationAs notified by UPSC for candidates who qualify

Source: Civil Services Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE (published 4 February 2026). Apply only on upsc.gov.in.

Frequently asked questions

What is the salary (pay level) of Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic) through UPSC CSE?

See the official notice in the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, as printed in the Civil Services Examination, 2026 — Examination Notice No. 05/2026-CSE. In-hand pay also depends on allowances such as DA and HRA.

What is the age limit for UPSC CSE Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic) 2026?

21–32 years, with upper-age relaxation for reserved categories as per the notice.

What qualification is required for Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic)?

Graduate degree from a recognised university (or equivalent).

Which exam stages apply to Indian Railway Management Service (Traffic)?

Preliminary (GS-I, CSAT), Main (written) and Personality Test.