Railway Group D Salary 2024, Basic Pay, Job Profile, Allowances

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2024 ( RRB Group D )

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Anangsha Patra

Anangsha PatraDeputy Manager – Editorial

Updated on Dec 17, 2024 15:59 IST

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 D 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. 

 

Q:   What is RRB Group D salary?

A:

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

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Q:   What will be RRB Group salary after 10 years?

A:

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.

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Q:   What is the post-wise salary of RRB Group D after 7th pay commission?

A:

RRB Group D salary after 7th pay commission is given below.

RRB Group D Salary After 7th Pay Commission
Pay BandPay Scale (INR)Entry Level RRB Group D Group Pay (INR)
PB-1 (Rs. 15,600-60,600)5,40021,000
5,70023,190
6,00025,380
7,20029,730
8,40034,080
PB-2 (Rs. 29,900-1,04,400) 12,60040,500
  13,80051,420
PB-3 (Rs. 29,900-1,04,400) 14,40054,450
  16,20063,000
PB-3 (Rs. 46,800-1,17,300) 19,80076,590
  22,80088,500
PB-5 (Rs. 1,12,200-2,01,000) 26,1001,38,300
  26,7001,47,300
  30,0001,59,000
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Q:   What is the job profile of Track Maintainer Grade-IV?

A:
The job profile of Track Maintainer Grade-IV is given below: Maintaining tracks Keep an eye over the breakdown of tracks Provides proper, safe, and smooth track to the trains Look over every repair and maintenance of the track line.
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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 INR 22,000-25,000 per month with basic pay of INR 18000 as per 7th pay commission. 

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

DA (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)

PB-1

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

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

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 Slip

RRB Group D Salary Slip

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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

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

Assistant Track Machine

Assistant Works

Assistant Works (Workshop)

Electrical

Assistant Loco Shed 

Section Engineer

Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)

Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC)

Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution)

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
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

10873 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.

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