Railway Group D Salary 2025, Basic Pay, Job Profile, Allowances

Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )

DeskCalelnderExam On - 17 Nov '25 - 31 Dec '25

Anangsha Patra
Updated on Oct 17, 2025 11:03 IST

By Anangsha Patra, Deputy Manager – Editorial

RRB Group D Salary 2025: 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. 

 

Table of content
  • Railway Group D Salary
  • RRB Group D Salary Structure
  • RRB Group D Salary: Promotions
  • RRB Group D Selection Process
  • RRB Group D Salary FAQs
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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
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Commonly asked questions
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

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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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

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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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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the post-wise salary structure for RRB NTPC?
A: 

The post-wise RRB NTPC salary structure is given below.

Pay BandPay Scale (In INR)Entry Level RRB Group D Group Pay (In 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
Q:   What are the duties and responsibilities of RRB Group D?
A: 

The positions and job descriptions under RRB Group D recruitment are given below.

PositionJob Description

Pointsman

To handle switches or railroad points

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

Porter

Help railway passengers at stations

Handle loading and unloading of passengers’ luggages’

Gateman

Opening and closing the gates at the level crossing.

Helper (Electrical, Mechanical, S & T)

S& T department is in charge of maintenance of signal

Electrical department is in charge of various electrical equipments

Assistant Workshop (Mechanical)

Keep track of the maintenance of coaches and wagons of the workshop department.

They have to ensure the security and maintenance of the coaches.

They have to prevent any breakdown of Bogie shop, Wheel shop, or Furnish shop, etc.

Employees are posted in a carriage and wagon workshop

Assistant (Carriage & Wagon) (Mechanical)

Promote Trip schedule Maintenance

Addressing the issues of BPC (Brake Power Certificate)

Ensure Pit line Maintenance

Responsible for Intermediate Overhaul Maintenance

Responsible for ART (Accident Relief Train) Maintenance

Assistant Bridge (Engineering)

Giving assistance to the seniors in the construction of new bridges to be constructed by railway authority.

Responsible for the availability of materials required in proper quantity and quality and act as a helping hand in designing the overall construction

Assistant Depot (Stores)

Procurement and supply of components to major mechanical, electrical, signal, and telecom workshops

Responsible for the maintenance of coaches, wagons.

Assistant (Depot) also supplies spare parts to major diesel and electric locomotive sheds

 

Assistant Loco Shed (Electrical)

The electrical SSE in the Railway department section 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 Loco Shed/ Diesel (Mechanical)

The employees are responsible for the care of the overhauling of diesel locomotives

Assistant Pointsman (Traffic)

Handling of switches or railroad points

Controlling the lever to direct the train to the required tracks

Assistant Operation (Electrical)

Ensures electrical supply and assists the operation manager.

Under the supervision of a senior engineer, he does the maintenance of electrical appliances of the train and station

Assistant S&T (Signal & Telecommunication)

Works under the supervision of the senior officer.

To provide signals to the trains as per the situations.

Part of the panel interlocking system. 4. Also hands over the token to the driver after granting line clearance to enter the block section

Assistant TL & AC (Electrical)

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

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

Assistant Track Machine (Engineering)

Repairs the machines under the supervision of seniors

Also ensures 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 the manufacturing of coaches, every appliance of trains, platforms, sheds, etc.

They have to create new designs for the betterment of Indian Railways

Assistant Traction Distribution (Electrical)

Responsible for the maintenance of electrical assets like electrical locomotives, Electrical Multiple Units (EMUs), and Mainline Electrical Multiple Units (MEMUs).

Responsible for all technical and organizational matters connected with the efficient maintenance and operation of the power supply installations, OHE, and RC equipment

Assistant Works/ Workshop (Engineering)

To assist the seniors in manufacturing

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

Handles all the fitting and welding work in manufacturing under the supervision of their seniors

Track Maintainer Grade-IV (Mechanical)

Maintaining tracks

Will have to walk along the track checking the condition of the track, attend to minor works like tightening/providing clamps, joints, etc.

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

Hospital Assistant (Medical)

Providing proper care to the ailing passenger during treatment

Taking care of medical aids & their requirements in the stations

Cleaning Medical Equi

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RRB Group D Salary: Promotions

 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

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is the job profile for RRB Group D?
A: 

The recruitment of RRB Group D includes various technical and non-technical posts. The job profiles differ as per the hierarchy level of different railway departments. Candidates who join RRB Group D based on their performances are promoted to higher posts. Also, candidates become eligible for departmental examinations after three years of service. The job profile of RRB Group D is given below:

  • Candidates appointed to the post of RRB Group D are responsible for partial or complete disassembly of the item
  • Candidates are assigned to inspect the damaged, defective or worn parts
  • Candidates are responsible for repair or replacement of damaged parts
  • Candidates are responsible for testing, and trial run prior to returning the item to its full operating level
Q:   What is the HRA offered to RRB Group D?
A: 

The House Rent Allowance (HRA) depends on the city of posting, with X category cities receiving 24% (?4,320), Y category cities receiving 16 per cent (INR 2,880), and Z category cities receiving 8 per cent (INR 1,440) of the basic pay. Additionally, a Dearness Allowance (DA) of 34 per cent on the basic pay is provided, which amounts to INR 6,120. Candidates are also entitled to a travel allowance based on their posting location. The approximate gross salary is around INR 27,920 in X cities, INR 27,000 in Y cities, and INR 25,560 in Z cities.

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RRB Group D Selection Process

RRB Group D selection process consists of CBT, PET, Document Verification and Medical Exam. The CBT carries questions from General Science, Mathematics, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Awareness and Current Affairs. The total marks allotted to the test are 100. Selected candidates of CBT are called for PET. Shortlisted candidates of CBT and PET are called for document verification. Students are also required to undergo medical exam. 

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Commonly asked questions
Q:   What is RRB Group D selection process?
A: 

RRB Group D selection process comprises CBT, PET/PST, document verification and medical exam. The transgender candidates are given relaxation in the PET. CCAAs trained in railway establishment are given due weightage of marks obtained in their NCVT exam in preparation of final merit list after the conduct of CBT. Based on the performance of candidates in CBT subject to their qualifying in PER, candidates are called for document verification as per their merit and options. In case of two or more candidates secure same marks, their merit position is determined by age criteria i.e., older person is placed at higher merit and in case age is same, then alphabetical order (A to Z) of the name is taken into account to break the tie. Appointment of selected candidates is subject to their passing requisite Medical Fitness Test conducted by the Railway Administration, final verification of educational and community certificates and verification of antecedents/character of the candidates. All candidates clearing the DV are called for medical exam. RRBs/RRCs only recommend names of the empanelled candidates and appointment is offered only by the respective Railway Administrations.

Q:   Can I change my state in the RRB group D form?
A: 

Yes, candidates can change their states in the RRB Group D exam. This can be done by first choosing 'Application Modification' which is available in the home page of the registration portal. After candidates have chosen the preferred state, they need to pay a non-refundable fee of INR 100 for modifying the application. Once candidates have successfully paid the application fee they can make the necessary changes and then submit it. Please note that candidates will not be able to edit your registration number, email id, mobile number, and your zone. Candidates are required to fill the application form online. The application fee is INR 500 (for all candidates except the fee concession categories). The fee for PwBD/Female /Transgender/ Ex-Servicemen/SC/ST/Minority Communities/ Economically Backward Class is INR 250.

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RRB Group D Salary FAQs

Candidates can check below RRB Group D salary FAQs.

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Commonly asked questions
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.

Q:   What is the medical test in the RRB Group D exam?
A: 

After document verification in RRB Group D exam, candidates are called for a medical test. It is mandatory to clear the medical test to be considered for the recruitment exam. The medical fitness test is conducted by the railway administration to ensure that the candidates are medically fit to carry out the duties connected with the post. The near vision should be Sn/ 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and must pass tests for color vision, binocular vision, night vision, mesopic vision, etc. Distant vision should be 6 / 9, 6 / 9 with or without glasses (power of lenses should not exceed 2D).

Q:   How is the HRA calculated in RRB Group D exam?
A: 

Indian Railways give HRA to the selected candidates depending on the job location. The HRA is calculated based on the category of cities employees are posted. The HRA is calculated in the following manner.

Category of CityHRA (In INR)

X (Population less than 50 lakh)

4320 (24 per cent)

Y (Population between 5 to 50 lakh)

2880 (16 per cent)

Z (Population more than 50 lakh)

1440 (8 per cent)

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The highest salary in IBPS RRB is offered to Officers Scale III. The salary for this post ranges between INR 80,000 to 90,000. The next the highest salary is provided to Officers Scale 1. The range for this post is between INR 65,000 to 67,000. IBPS RRB PO salary ranges between INR 75,000 to 77,000.

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Bhumika Lama

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Answered 2 months ago

To improve the basics, candidates can refer to one book, but for advanced practice, candidates must complement with question banks. online test series and mock papers.

 

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Abhishek Kumar

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, you can buy the RRB Group D previous year question paper books. Practising year papers and mock tests improves speed, accuracy, and understanding of exam patterns.

 

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Mani Shukla

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

NCERT books for Classes 6 to 10, especially for Science and Social Science, are highly useful to clear the concepts of the topics given in the General Science and General Awareness. 

 

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Ishita Aggarwal

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Answered 2 months ago

Candidates must buy separate books for Maths, Reasoning, General Awareness and Science. Referring to separate books helps in focused preparation and practice. Candidates must also buy the combined guidebooks for different subjects for detailed coverage.

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Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Candidates must choose the medium they are comfortable with. RRB Group D books are available in both English and Hindi. Candidates must also choose the books that have covered the syllabus and are easily understandable.

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Ishita Aggarwal

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

RRB Group D previous year question papers are equally important as it helps candidates to understand the exam pattern, frequently asked topics, and difficulty level. Solving the question papers help candidates to improve their speed and accuracy of solving questions.

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Bhumika Lama

Contributor-Level 7

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, candidates are required to refer to separate RRB Group D books for Current Affairs such as Pratiyogita Darpan and Manorama Yearbook. Questions in this section are asked from the following topics:

  • Static GK for Group D

  • Railway Budget news

  • Sports news for Group D

  • Indian Geography for RRB

  • History of In

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Anangsha Patra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 2 months ago

Yes, NCERT books (from Class 6 to 10) are sufficient for covering basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for RRB Group D. The syllabus for RRB Group D General Science is given below.

RRB Group D Physics Syllabus: Units and measurements, Force and Laws of Motion, Work, Energy, and Power, Gravitatio

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