No, you cannot apply for both categories in the same recruitment cycle. If you hold a graduation degree, you must apply exclusively for graduate-level posts. The Railway Recruitment Board strictly prohibits dual applications, and attempting this will result in disqualification of both applications during document verification, regardless of your CBT performance.

Graduate posts offer 44-78% higher starting salaries compared to undergraduate positions. A Station Master (graduate) starts at ₹35,400 basic pay with approximately ₹50,000-55,000 in-hand, while a Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (undergraduate) starts at ₹21,700 basic with ₹32,000-35,000 in-hand. This gap widens further with promotions and career progression.

Goods Train Manager has the highest vacancies among graduate posts with 3,416 openings (59% of total graduate vacancies). For undergraduate posts, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk leads with 2,424 vacancies (79% of total undergraduate vacancies). These high-vacancy posts typically see proportionally higher application numbers as well.

Competition intensity is comparable despite different vacancy numbers. Undergraduate posts see 150-200 applications per vacancy with lower cutoffs, while graduate posts attract 200-250 applications per vacancy with higher cutoffs. However, graduate posts offer better career prospects and salary, making the effort worthwhile for degree holders. Selection rates hover around 0.4-0.6% for both categories.

Yes, final year students can apply for graduate-level posts. However, you must have completed your degree and obtained a provisional or final certificate by the exam date. If you cannot produce degree proof during document verification (typically 8-12 months after application), your candidature will be cancelled regardless of your CBT scores. Plan your application timing accordingly.