RRB Group D Post, Salary, Job Profile & Career Growth

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2024 ( RRB Group D )

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Updated on Sep 13, 2022 13:12 IST

RRB Group D 2022 exam is being conducted to select candidates for various posts in Level 1 of 7 CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Pointsman, and many more. Get here the details regarding RRB Group D job profile and salary.

RRB Group D Job Profile & Salary

RRB Group D Job Profile & Salary

 

RRB Group D Job Profile & Salary: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conducts RRB Group D exam to recruit candidates for various posts in Level 1 of 7 CPC pay matrix. The recruitment process comprises Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination. Candidates appearing for RRB Group D 2022 exam must have a clear understanding of the job profile and salary. The basic salary of RRB Group D is INR 18,000 per month. Besides, candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Daily Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Allowance for Night Duty, Medical Facilities, Overtime Allowance etc. RRB Group D posts offered to candidates are Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant, Pointsman, etc. In this article, we have explained in detail about RRB Group D job profile & salary. 

Also Read: RRB Group D Result 2022 Live

RRB Group D Posts 

The various posts under RRB Group D recruitment include both technical and non-technical posts. The various posts included under RRB Group D exam are given below.

Posts Posts

Cabinman

Keyman

Fitter

Leverman

Gangman

Pointsman

Group D – Store

Porter

Group D – Engg

Shunter

Helper-II (Electrical)

Switchman

Helper-II (Mechanical)

Trackman

Helper-II (S & T)

Welder

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RRB Group D job profiles for various posts are given below.

RRB Group D Post RRB Group D Job Profile

Assistant Workshop- Mechanical

Maintenance of coaches and wagons take place in the workshop department

Ensures the security and maintenance of coaches

Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon)

Mechanical 

  • Trip schedule Maintenance
  • Addressing the issues of BPC (Brake Power Certificate)
  • Pit line Maintenance
  • Intermediate Overhaul Maintenance
  • ART (Accident Relief Train) Maintenance

Assistant Bridge-Engineering

To assist in the construction of new bridges under railway authority

Ensure the availability of materials required in proper quantity and quality in designing the overall construction

Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)- Mechanical

Taking care of the overhauling of diesel locomotives

Assistant Depot (Stores)

Procurement and supply of components to major mechanical, electrical, signal and telecom workshops for maintenance of coaches, wagons

Assistant Loco Shed-Electrical

The electrical SSE is responsible for working on the TRS sheds engaged in overhauling and assembly level maintenance of 25KV AC electric Locos in electrical loco sheds

Assistant Pointsman-Traffic

To handle switches or railroad points

To control the lever to direct the train to the required tracks

Assistant Operations- Electrical

Ensure electrical supply and assists the operation manager

Maintenance of electrical appliances of the train and station

Assistant Signal & Telecom-S&T 

Works under the supervision of the senior officer

To provide signals to the trains as per the situations

Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) – Electrical

To look over the TL & AC (Train Lights and AC)

To look over the proper functioning of the trains electrical appliances and connections eg: proper functioning of signal LEDs, AC controllers, power Supplies, stabilizations etc.

Assistant Track Machine-Engineering

Repair the machines under the supervision of seniors

Ensure the availability of tools/ gadgets required for the effective working of the track machine

Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)- Electrical 

To ensure the availability of tools and gadgets required by assistant TL & AC Engineers

To look over the maintenance of lights, bulbs, fans, AC ducts, temperature control of ACs, stabilizations & all other electrical appliances

Assistant Works- Engineering

Enrolled in the manufacturing department of all kinds of rail assets like manufacturing of coaches, every appliance of trains, platforms sheds etc

Create new train designs 

Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution)-Electrical

Maintenance of electrical assets like electrical locomotives, Electrical Multiple Units (EMUs) and MainLine Electrical Multiple Units (MEMUs)

Assistant Works (Workshop)-Engineering

To assist the seniors in manufacturing

To ensure the availability of materials (tools and gadgets) required

Track Maintainer Grade IV

Maintaining tracks

Keep an eye over the breakdown of tracks

Provides proper, safe and smooth track to the trains

Look over every repairs and maintenance of the track line

Hospital Assistant-Medical 

Provide proper care to the ailing passenger during treatment

Taking care of medical aids & their requirements in the stations

What is the Salary of RRB Group D?

The basic salary of candidates selected under RRB Group D recruitment is INR 18,000. The complete salary details are given below.

Scale

Pay Band (In INR)

Grade Pay (In INR)

Grade Pay-Entry Level

PB-1

15600-60600

5400

21000

5700

23190

6000

25380

7200

29730

8400

34080

PB-2

29900-104400

12600

40500

13800

51420

PB-3

14400

54450

16200

63000

46800-117300

19800

76590

22800

88500

PB-5

112200-20100

26100

138300

26700

147300

30000

159000

Besides the basic pay, candidates are entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), Daily Allowance, Transport Allowance, House Rent Allowance (HRA), Allowance for Night Duty, Medical Facilities, Overtime Allowance etc.

The HRA is calculated as per the criteria given below.

Category of Cities

HRA (after 7th Pay Commission in Per Cent)

X

24

Y

16

Z

8

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RRB Group D Career Prospects

Candidates are promoted to higher posts based on their performance. After three years of service, candidates become eligible for departmental exams. The hierarchy position for Group D posts is given below.

RRB Group D Posts RRB Group D Promotion

Assistant Workshop – Mechanical

Superintendent

Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon)

Mechanical 

Superintendent

Assistant Bridge – Engineering

Section Engineer

Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) – Mechanical

Section Engineer

Assistant Depot (Stores)

Depot Material Superintendent Grade I

Assistant Loco Shed – Electrical

Section Engineer

Assistant Pointsman – Traffic

Superintendent

Assistant Operations – Electrical

Section Engineer

Assistant Signal & Telecom – S&T 

Section Engineer

Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) – Electrical

Section Engineer

Assistant Track Machine – Engineering

Section Engineer

Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) – Electrical 

Section Engineer

Assistant Works – Engineering

Section Engineer

Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution) – Electrical

Section Engineer

Assistant Works (Workshop) – Engineering

Section Engineer

Track Maintainer Grade IV

Section Engineer

Hospital Assistant – Medical 

Superintendent

RRB Group D Post: Medical Standards

Candidates can check below RRB Group D medical standards.

Designation Dept Medical Standard

Assistant (workshop)

Mechanical

C1

Assistant Bridge

Engineering

B1

Assistant c&w

Mechanical

B1

Assistant Depot (stores)

Stores

C1

Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel)

Mechanical

B1

Assistant Loco Shed (electrical)

Electrical

B1

Assistant Operations (electrical)

Electrical

B2

Assistant Pointsman

Traffic

A2

Assistant Signal & Telecom

S and T

B1

Assistant Track Machine

Engineering

B1

Assistant TL& AC

Electrical

B1

Assistant TL& AC (workshop)

Electrical

C1

Assistant TRD

Electrical

B1

Assistant Works

Engineering

B1

Assistant Works (Workshop)

Engineering

C1

Hospital Assistant

Medical

C1

Track Maintainer Grade IV

Engineering

B1

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RRB Group D Job Profile & Salary FAQs

Q: Which are the posts included in RRB Group D exam?

A: RRB Group D recruitment is conducted to select candidates for the various posts in Level-1 of the seventh CPC pay matrix such as Track Maintainer Grade-IV, Helper/Assistant in various technical departments (Electrical, Mechanical, and S&T departments), Assistant Pointsman, and many more.

Q: How many vacancies have been announced for RRB Group D exam?

A: A total of 1,03,769 vacancies have been announced for the RRB Group D exam.

Q: What is the selection process of RRB Group D exam?

A: The selection process of the RRB Group D exam include Computer Based Test (CBT), Physical Efficiency Test (PET), Document Verification, and Medical Examination.

Q: Which are the subjects included in RRB Group D exam?

A: The subjects included in the RRB Group D exam are General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs.

Q: In which languages RRB Group D exam is conducted?

A: RRB Group D exam is conducted in Hindi, English, Urdu, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu languages.

Q: Which is the basic RRB Group D salary?

A: The basic RRB Group D salary is INR 18,000. 

Q: What are the perks and allowances given to RRB Group D?

A: The perks and allowances given to RRB Group D are given below:
  • 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

Q: What is the job profile for RRB Group D Pointsman?

A: The job profiles for RRB Group D pointsman are given below:
  • To handle switches or railroad points
  • To control the lever to direct the train to the required tracks

Q: What is the job profile for RRB Group D 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

Q: Which are the departments included under RRB Group D?

A: The departments included under RRB Group D are Mechanical, Electrical, Engineering, Signal & Telecommunication, Stores, Medical, and Traffic. 

Q: What is the career growth in RRB Group D?

A: Candidates joining the post of RRB Group D are promoted after three years of services through the departmental exams.
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