If you’re someone from West Bengal looking for a steady income opportunity with minimal investment, here’s something you shouldn’t miss. Eastern Railway has officially announced fresh STBA (Station Ticket Booking Agent) openings on a commission basis for six stations under its Howrah Division.
Eastern Railway is inviting open tenders to appoint Station Ticket Booking Agents (STBA) for six stations that currently don’t have computerized ticket sales. These agents will sell unreserved tickets using the UTS (Unreserved Ticketing System) and earn commissions based on monthly ticket sales.
Here are the station names:
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Khamargachhi
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Khanyan
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Bansberia
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Bahirkhanda
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Belanagar
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Diara
Each station will have only one agent. That means only one application per station will be selected. So, competition may be tough—make sure your documents and proposal are in top shape.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Position | Station Ticket Booking Agent (STBA) |
| Work Type | Sell unreserved tickets at selected stations |
| Basis | Commission-based |
| Contract Duration | 1 year |
| Application Type | Offline (Tender submission) |
| Tender Period | 30 May 2025 to 20 June 2025 |
| Tender Opening | 23 June 2025 at 12:30 PM |
📌 1. Local Residency
You must be a resident of the district where the station is located.
For example, if you’re applying for Khanyan station in Hooghly district, you must have proof of address from Hooghly.
📌 2. Minimum Educational Qualification
You need to have passed Class 10 (Madhyamik) or its equivalent from a recognized board.
📌 3. Age Requirement
You must be at least 18 years old as of the date of application. There’s no upper age limit, so adults of all ages can apply.
This job pays through monthly commission based on how many tickets you sell. Here’s the structure:
| Monthly Ticket Sales | Commission (%) |
|---|---|
| ₹1 – ₹20,000 | 25% (min ₹2,500) |
| ₹20,001 – ₹1,00,000 | 15% |
| Over ₹1,00,000 | 4% or the rate you quote (whichever is lower) for NSG-6/NSG-5/SG-3 stations |
Tender Fees & EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)
| Station | Tender Form Cost | EMD Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Khamargachhi & Belanagar | ₹1,120 | ₹5,000 |
| Others (Khanyan, Bansberia, Bahirkhanda, Diara) | ₹2,240 | ₹5,000 |
Important Dates:
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Tender Sale Starts: 30th May 2025
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Tender Submission Last Date: 20th June 2025 (Till 5:00 PM)
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Tender Opening Date: 23rd June 2025 at 12:30 PM
📍 Where to Get the Tender Form?
You can get the tender form in two ways:
Option 1: Offline Purchase
Visit the office of the Senior Divisional Commercial Manager (Sr. DCM), Eastern Railway, Howrah, located at:
📍 Passenger Reservation Building, 4th Floor, Howrah – 711101
🕒 Collect forms on working days only:
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From 30.05.2025 to 19.06.2025 (11:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
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On 20.06.2025 (11:00 AM – 4:00 PM)
💡 Don’t forget to carry the Money Receipt showing payment for the tender form.
Option 2: Download Online
If you download the form, you must attach a Demand Draft (DD) for the tender fee along with your application.
