Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial
RRB Group D Salary 2024: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) decide RRB Group D salary as per 7th pay commission. RRB Group D salary after 7th pay commission ranges between INR 3 to 5 lakh per annum. The basic salary of RRB Group DÂ is INR 18000. Besides candidates are also entitled to various perks and allowances. RRB Group D salary plays an important role in the recruitment process. Based on the salary, candidates apply for RRB Group D recruitment. In this article, we have discussed RRB Group D Salary and Job Profile along with career growth and opportunities.Â
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Q: Â What is RRB Group D salary?
RRB Group D exam is conducted to select candidates for Level 1 posts in Indian Railways. RRB Group D salary for all posts ranges between INR 22,500 to 25,380 depending on the place they are posted. The basic pay of RRB Group D employees is INR 18,000 as per the Seventh pay matrix. RRB Group D salary serves as a motivation to lakhs of aspirants. The salary structure is tabulated as per the 7th pay commission. This structure help candidates to understand how their compensation is calculated. RRB Group D salary structure for different cities is given below:
RRB Group D Salary Structure | City - X | City - Y | City - Z |
Pay Scale | INR 5,200-20,200 | INR 5,200- 20,200 | INR 5,200-20,200 |
Grade Pay | 1800 | 1800 | 1800 |
Basic Pay | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 | INR 18,000 |
DA | INR 3,060 | INR 3,060 | INR 3,060 |
HRA | 24% | 16% | 8% |
Travel Allowance | Depends upon the location | ||
RRB Group D Salary | INR 27,920 | INR 27,000 | INR 25,560 |
Q: Â What will be RRB Group salary after 10 years?
RRB Group D salary after 10 years increases upto INR 25,000 depending upon various factors. Candidates' salary is revised on the basis of 39 per cent DA allowances and the salary after five years jumps to INR 15,000 at least, depending on their pay band and the city they are posted in. Intially, the salary package of RRB Group D ranges between INR 3 to 5 lakh. Candidates also get various perks and allowances as a part of RRB Group D salary.
Q: Â What is the post-wise salary of RRB Group D after 7th pay commission?
RRB Group D salary after 7th pay commission is given below.
RRB Group D Salary After 7th Pay Commission | ||
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Pay Band | Pay Scale (INR) | Entry Level RRB Group D Group Pay (INR) |
PB-1 (Rs. 15,600-60,600) | 5,400 | 21,000 |
5,700 | 23,190 | |
6,000 | 25,380 | |
7,200 | 29,730 | |
8,400 | 34,080 | |
PB-2 (Rs. 29,900-1,04,400) | 12,600 | 40,500 |
13,800 | 51,420 | |
PB-3 (Rs. 29,900-1,04,400) | 14,400 | 54,450 |
16,200 | 63,000 | |
PB-3 (Rs. 46,800-1,17,300) | 19,800 | 76,590 |
22,800 | 88,500 | |
PB-5 (Rs. 1,12,200-2,01,000) | 26,100 | 1,38,300 |
26,700 | 1,47,300 | |
30,000 | 1,59,000 |
Q: Â What is the job profile of Track Maintainer Grade-IV?
Railway Group D Salary
RRB Group D salary ranges between 3 to 5 lakh per annum as per 7th pay commission. RRB Group D is a central government job under the Ministry of Railways. The employees receive remuneration and benefits as per the latest pay commissions. RRB Group D salary is revised from time to time. The final RRB Group D salary is calculated based on total pay, grade pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), house rent allowance, and transport allowance.
RRB Group D In-Hand Salary
The in-hand salary of RRB Group D posts is INRÂ 22,000-25,000 per month with basic pay of INR 18000 as per 7th pay commission.Â
Pay Level of Posts | Pay Level-1 | |
---|---|---|
Payscale |
INR 5200-20200 |
|
Grade Pay |
INR 1800 |
|
Basic pay |
18,000 |
|
HRA (depending on the city) |
X Cities (24%) |
4320 |
Y Cities (16%) |
2880 |
|
Z Cities (8%) |
1440 |
|
DAÂ (Revised DA -> 34%) |
6,120 |
 |
Travel Allowance |
 |
Depending upon location |
Gross Salary Range (Approx) |
X Cities |
27,920 |
Y Cities |
27,000 |
|
Z Cities |
25,560 |
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RRB Group D Allowances
Candidates recruited through RRB Group D recruitment are offered the following perks and allowances.
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Allowance for Night Duty
- Overtime Allowance (OTA)
- Travel Allowance (distance covered beyond 8 km)
- Compensation in case of Holidays
- Fixed Conveyance Allowance
- Conveyance Allowance (for Railway Doctors)
- Special Compensatory Allowances (to employees from Tribal and Scheduled Area)
- Special Allowance to Railway School Teachers
- Special Allowance for employees’ child care
- Allowance for women with disabilities
- Medical Benefits
- Pension Scheme
RRB Group D Salary Structure
Candidates can check below RRB Group D salary structure.
Scale | Pay Band (in Rs) | Grade Pay (in INR) | Entry Level Grade Pay (In INR) |
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PB-1 |
15,600-60,600 |
5,400 |
21,000 |
5,700 |
23,190 |
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6,000 |
25,380 |
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7,200 |
29,730 |
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8,400 |
34,080 |
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PB-2 |
29,900-1,04,400 |
12,600 |
40,500 |
13,800 |
51,420 |
||
PB-3 |
14,400 |
54,450 |
|
16,200 |
63,000 |
||
46,800-1,17,300 |
19,800 |
76,590 |
|
22,800 |
88,500 |
||
PB-5 |
1,12,200-20,100 |
26,100 |
1,38,300 |
26,700 |
1,47,300 |
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30,000 |
1,59,000 |
Also Read: RRB Group D Job Profile & Salary
RRB Group D Salary Slip
The salary slip of RRB Group D is given below.
RRB Group D Salary: Promotions
The job prospects depend on the seniority and vacancies in the upper position. RRB Group D employees are promoted to Group C on the basis of departmental exams, which are conducted from time to time. Candidates are eligible for the departmental exams after every three years of regular service. Check below the post-wise promotions offered by railways to RRB Group D employees.
Department | RRB Group D Posts | RRB Group D Promotion |
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Mechanical |
Assistant Workshop |
Superintendent |
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) |
Section Engineer |
|
Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon) |
Superintendent |
|
Track Maintainer Grade IV |
Section Engineer |
|
Engineering |
Assistant Bridge |
Section Engineer |
Assistant Operations |
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Assistant Track Machine |
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Assistant Works |
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Assistant Works (Workshop) |
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Electrical |
Assistant Loco Shed |
Section Engineer |
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) |
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Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) |
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Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution) |
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Stores |
Assistant Depot |
Depot Material Superintendent Grade I |
Signal & Telecommunication |
Assistant Signal & Telecom |
Section Engineer |
Traffic |
Assistant Pointsman |
Superintendent |
Medical |
Hospital Assistant |
Superintendent |
Posts Announced Under RRB Group D Exam
The posts announced under RRB Group D exam are given below. Along with the posts, we have also provided the medical standards.
Designation |
Dept |
Medical Standard |
Suitability for persons with Benchmark Disability |
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VI | HI | LD | MD | |||
Assistant (workshop) |
Mechanical |
C1 |
B,LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant bridge |
Engineering |
B1 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Assistant c & w |
Mechanical |
B1 |
NO |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant depot (store) |
Stores |
C1 |
LV |
HH |
OL,OA |
YES |
Assistant loco shed (diesel) |
Mechanical |
B1 |
LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant loco shed (electrical) |
Electrical |
B1 |
LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant operations (electrical) |
Electrical |
B1 |
LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Pointsman |
Traffic |
A2 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
Assistant signal and telecom |
S and T |
B1 |
LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant track machine |
Engineering |
A3 |
NO |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant tl and ac |
Electrical |
B1 |
LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant tl and ac (workshop) |
Electrical |
C1 |
B,LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant trd |
Electrical |
B1 |
NO |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant works |
Engineering |
C1 |
B,LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Assistant works (workshop) |
Engineering |
C1 |
B,LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Hospital assistant |
Medical |
C1 |
B,LV |
D,HH |
OL,LC,DW,AAV |
YES |
Track maintainer grade iv |
Engineering |
B1 |
NO |
NO |
NO |
NO |
RRB Group D Selection Process
The selection process of RRB Group D is explained below:
Computer Based Test
The CBT is conducted for 90 minutes and comprises sections such as General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The total marks for the test are 100.
Physical Efficiency Test (PET)
The PET is conducted for the selected candidates for CBT. Candidates three times the number of vacancies are called for PET.
Document Verification
Based on the performance in CBT and PET, candidates 1.05 times the number of vacancies are called for document verification.
Medical Examination
Selected candidates will have to undergo a medical examination. A letter of appointment is offered to candidates who are found medically fit.
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RRB Group D Vacancy
RRB Group D vacancies are announced along with the notification. In 2022, 1,03,769 vacancies were announced for the exam. RRB Group D vacancy break-up of 2022 is given below.
Railway | Total Vacancy |
---|---|
Central Railway |
9345 |
East Central Railway |
3563 |
East Coast Railway |
2555 |
Eastern Railway, CLW, & Metro |
10873Â 10514 |
North Central Railway and DLW |
4730 |
North Eastern Railway, MCF and RDSO |
4002 |
North Western Railway |
5249 |
Northeast Frontier Railway |
2894 |
Northern Railway, DMF and RCF |
13153 |
South Central Railway |
9328 |
South East Central Railway |
1664 |
South Eastern Railway |
4914 |
South Western Railway and RWF |
7167 |
Southern Railway and ICF |
9579 |
West Central Railway |
4019 |
Western Railway |
10734 |
Total Vacancies |
103769 |
RRB Group D Salary FAQs
Candidates can check below RRB Group D salary FAQs.