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

Q: What is RRB Group D selection process?

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?

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.

Q: What is the post-wise salary structure for RRB NTPC?

The post-wise RRB NTPC salary structure is given below. Pay Band Pay Scale (In INR) Entry Level RRB Group D Group Pay (In 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: 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: What is the medical test in the RRB Group D exam?

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?

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 City HRA (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)

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

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?

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

Updated on Sep 17, 2025 13:01 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.

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Railway Group D Salary
RRB Group D Salary Structure
RRB Group D Salary: Promotions
RRB Group D Selection Process
RRB Group D Salary FAQs

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

Commonly asked questions

Q: What is RRB Group D salary?

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

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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
PB-2		13,800	51,420
PB-3		14,400	54,450
		16,200	63,000
	46,800-1,17,300	19,800	76,590
	46,800-1,17,300	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.

Commonly asked questions

Q: What are the duties and responsibilities of RRB Group D?

Q: What is the post-wise salary structure for RRB NTPC?

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
Designation	Dept	Medical Standard	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

Commonly asked questions

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

Q: What is the HRA offered to RRB Group D?

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.