RRB Group D Post, Salary, Job Profile & Career Growth
Railway Recruitment Board Group D 2025 ( RRB Group D )
Exam On - 17 Nov '25 - 31 Dec '25
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 Posts
- What is the Job Profile of RRB Group D?
- What is the Salary of RRB Group D?
- RRB Group D Career Prospects
- RRB Group D Post: Medical Standards
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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What is the Job Profile of RRB Group D?
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 |
|
| 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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Student Forum
Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
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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Contributor-Level 7
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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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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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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Contributor-Level 7
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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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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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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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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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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Contributor-Level 7