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RRB Group D Salary 2025: In hand Salary, Gross Pay & Job Profile

Last Updated on Jun 14, 2025

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The Railway Recruitment Board has released the RRB Group D Salary Structure details in the official notification for 32438 Level-1 posts. The RRB Group D salary ranges from Rs.22,000 - Rs.25,000/- per month with Rs. 18,000/- as basic pay according to the 7th pay commission. The annual salary package for RRB Group D posts ranges between Rs. 3 to 5 lakhs. Along with the basic monthly salary, selected candidates are also eligible for various perks and allowances such as Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, and more.. Candidates interested in applying for the RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 must keep themselves updated about the salary and job profile details of the Group D posts beforehand.

Salary ranges in RRB Group D vary from post to post; overall it ranges between 3 lakh per annum to 5 lakh per annum.
Employees once recruited will be awarded salary as per the 7th pay commission and apart from salary various perks and benefits will be awarded to them.
The RRB Group D Notification 2025 is announced for several Level-1 posts including Track Maintainer, Peon, Helper/Assistants, Pointsmen, etc.
RRB Group D Job Profile is one of the most prestigious Railways Jobs for 10th Pass candidates that leads to a secure career in the Indian Railways.

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RRB Group D Salary Structure

RRB has set the salary structure for Group D posts, with a basic pay of ₹18,000 per month. Employees also receive Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other benefits. The total in-hand salary ranges from ₹18,000 to ₹56,900 per month.

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RRB Group D In-Hand Salary 2025

The RRB Group D salary structure offers a pay scale ranging from ₹5,200 to ₹20,200 along with a grade pay of ₹1,800. The basic salary for RRB Group D employees is ₹18,000 per month. The House Rent Allowance (HRA) depends on the city of posting, with X category cities receiving 24% (₹4,320), Y category cities receiving 16% (₹2,880), and Z category cities receiving 8% (₹1,440) of the basic pay. Additionally, a Dearness Allowance (DA) of 34% on the basic pay is provided, which amounts to ₹6,120. Candidates are also entitled to a travel allowance based on their posting location. The approximate gross salary is around ₹27,920 in X cities, ₹27,000 in Y cities, and ₹25,560 in Z cities.

Component		In-Hand Salary Amount
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	Based on Location
Gross Salary Range (Approx)	X Cities	27,920/–
	Y Cities	27,000/–
	Z Cities	25,560/–

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RRB Group D Salary Slip

The RRB Group D Salary Slip is an official document released for each of the appointed candidates. It is an important document that ensures transparency in the remuneration. It contains details about the pay scale, grade pay, allowances, and deductions such as tax/ PF contribution for the individual. Check the RRB Group D Salary Slip sample below -

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Pay Scale Wise RRB Group D Grade Pay: Entry Level

The grade pay for RRB Group D posts vary from post to post based on the designated pay level for that post. The grade pay based on the prescribed pay scale for Group D posts is given below.

Pay Band	Pay Scale	Entry Level RRB Group D Grade Pay
PB-1 (Rs. 15,600-60,600)	Rs. 5400	Rs. 21,000
	Rs. 5700	Rs. 23,190
	Rs. 6000	Rs. 25,380
	Rs. 7200	Rs. 29,730
	Rs. 8400	Rs. 34,080
PB-2 (Rs. 29,900-1,04,400)	Rs. 12,600	Rs. 40,500
PB-2 (Rs. 29,900-1,04,400)	Rs. 13,800	Rs. 51,420
PB-3 (Rs. 29,900-1,04,400)	Rs. 14,400	Rs. 54,450
PB-3 (Rs. 29,900-1,04,400)	Rs. 16,200	Rs. 63,000
PB-3 (Rs. 46,800-1,17,300)	Rs. 19,800	Rs. 76,590
PB-3 (Rs. 46,800-1,17,300)	Rs. 22,800	Rs. 88,500
PB-5 (Rs.1,12,200-2,01,000)	Rs. 26,100	Rs. 1,38,300
	Rs. 26,700	Rs. 1,47,300
	Rs. 30,000	Rs. 1,59,000

RRB Group D Perks and Additional Benefits

Apart from the RRB Group D salary and basic pay, you are also entitled to various perks/benefits which include:

Daily Allowance, Mileage Allowance beyond 8 km
Dearness Allowance (DA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Transport Allowance (TPA)
Allowance for Night Duty
Compensation in case of Holidays
Fixed Conveyance Allowance
Conveyance Allowance to Doctors
Special Compensatory (Tribal/Scheduled Area) Allowances.
Special Allowance to Railway School Teachers
Special Allowance for child care, women with disabilities, and Educational Allowance
Overtime Allowance (OTA)

RRB Group D Probation Period

As per the official notification, the RRB Group D Probation period is 2 years for the candidates who are selected for this post. Candidates will have to take the training for a period of 2 years and then will be able to start their job as an RRB Group D Officer.

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RRB Group D Job Profile

The RRB Group D Level 1 Recruitment has been announced for various technical and non-technical posts. The RRB job profile for various Group D posts varies as per the hierarchy level of the railway departments. Candidates depending on their performance receive promotions to higher posts. Also, appointed candidates are also eligible for departmental examinations after 3 years of consecutive service.

The candidates who clear the RRB Group D selection process will be deployed in any of the following 7 departments of the Indian Railways -

Engineering
Electrical
Mechanical
Stores
Signal and Telecommunication
Traffic
Medical

The job role and the responsibilities in the aforementioned departments are provided in the table below -

RRB Group D Posts & Department	RRB Job Profile for Group D
Assistant Workshop – Mechanical	Important responsibilities included preventive and breakdown maintenance of coaches and wagons take place in the workshop department. It ensures the security and maintenance of coaches. Employees will be posted in a carriage and wagon workshop A section (eg: a Bogie shop, Wheel shop/Furnish shop, etc.) is allotted to the Assistant workshop.
Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon) Mechanical	Employee main responsibilities include trip schedule Maintenance To maintain the Pit line Addressing all the issues related to BPC (Brake Power Certificate) To maintain the Intermediate Overhaul ART (Accident Relief Train) Maintenance
Assistant Bridge – Engineering	To assist the seniors in the construction of new bridges under railway authority. To ensure the availability of materials required in proper quantity and quality and act as a helping hand in designing the overall construction.
Assistant Loco Shed (Diesel) – Mechanical	To take care of the overhauling of diesel locomotives.
Assistant Depot (Stores)	To maintain the procurement and supply of components to major mechanical, electrical, signal and telecom workshops for maintenance of coaches, wagons.
Assistant Loco Shed – Electrical	The employee 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 maintain and handle the switches or railroad points To control the lever to direct the train to the required tracks
Assistant Operations – Electrical	To ensure the electrical supply and assist the operation manager. They are under the supervision of a senior engineer, he maintains the electrical appliances of the train and station.
Assistant Signal & Telecom – S&T	They work under the supervision of senior officer. They are responsible to provide signals to the trains as per the situations.
Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) – Electrical	They are responsible to look over the TL & AC (Train Lights and AC). They are responsible to look over the proper functioning of the train's electrical appliances and connections eg: proper functioning of signal LEDs, AC controllers, power Supplies, stabilization, etc.
Assistant Track Machine – Engineering	They are responsible for repairing the machines under the supervision of seniors. They ensure the availability of gadgets required for the effective working of the track machine.
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop) – Electrical	They are responsible to ensure the availability of tools and gadgets required by assistant TL & AC Engineers. They also look over the maintenance of lights, bulbs, fans, stabilization, all other electrical appliances and AC ducts, temperature control of ACs
Assistant Works – Engineering	They are enrolled in the manufacturing department of all kinds of rail assets like manufacturing of coaches, They take care of every appliance of trains, platforms, sheds, etc. They have to create new designs for the betterment of Indian Railways.
Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution) – Electrical	The employees are responsible for the maintenance of electrical assets like electrical locomotives, Electrical Multiple Units (EMUs) etc. They are responsible for all technical and organizational matters connected with the efficient maintenance and operation of the power supply installations.
Assistant Works (Workshop) – Engineering	They ensure the availability of important materials (tools and gadgets) required. They handle all the welding work in manufacturing under the supervision of their seniors.
Track Maintainer Grade IV	Maintaining the tracks and providing weekly reports. They have to walk along the track checking the condition of the rack, attend to minor works like tightening/providing clamps, joints, etc. They take care of the breakdown of tracks They are experts in Providing proper, safe, and smooth track to the trains. They look over every repair and maintenance of the track line.
Hospital Assistant – Medical	They are experts in providing care to the ailing passenger during treatment. To clean and take care of Medical Equipment.

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RRB Group D Promotions and Growth Prospects

Apart from the RRB Group D Salary and RRB job profile for Group D, promotion is an important aspect of any recruitment. RRB Group D offers promotions to its employees to RRB Group C on the basis of hard work and seniority. Certain points to be noted in the aspects of the promotion are as follows-

Group D employees are promoted to Group C after 3 years of regular service
The promotion is based on departmental exams and no public notification is released for the same
These promotional exams are conducted for 100 marks of which written exams carry 85 marks and the rest 15 marks are of Service record and official conduct.
Promotions to Group C require the employees to have a minimum typing speed of 30 words per minute in English and 25 words per minute in Hindi.

Candidates can have a look at the table below for the promotion hierarchy.

RRB Group D Posts & Department	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

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Latest RRB Group D Updates

Last updated on Jun 14, 2025

-> The RRB NTPC Admit Card 2025 has been released on 1st June 2025 on the official website.

-> The RRB Group D Exam Date will be soon announce on the official website. Candidates can check it through here about the exam schedule, admit card, shift timings, exam patten and many more.

-> A total of 1,08,22,423 applications have been received for the RRB Group D Exam 2025.

-> The RRB Group D Recruitment 2025 Notification was released for 32438 vacancies of various level 1 posts like Assistant Pointsman, Track Maintainer (Grade-IV), Assistant, S&T, etc.

-> The minimum educational qualification for RRB Group D Recruitment (Level-1 posts) has been updated to have at least a 10th pass, ITI, or an equivalent qualification, or a National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) granted by the NCVT.

-> This is an excellent opportunity for 10th-pass candidates with ITI qualifications as they are eligible for these posts.

-> The selection of the candidates is based on the CBT, Physical Test, and Document Verification.

-> Prepare for the exam with RRB Group D Previous Year Papers.

RRB Group D Salary 2025 FAQs

What is the in-hand salary of an RRB Group D Employee?

The RRB Group D Employee salary ranges from one post to another and usually lies between the range of 3-5 Lakh Per annum.

What are the benefits alongside RRB Group D Salary?

There are numerous benefits apart from salary which includes Allowances, pension, etc.

How do I get a promotion as an RRB Group D employee?

The promotions are based on seniority and hard work.

What is the RRB Group D Salary Range?

Salary ranges in RRB Group D vary from post to post overall it ranges in between 3 lakh per annum to 5 lakh per annum.

What is the probation period for RRB Group D?

The probation period for RRB Group D is 2 years

What is RRB Group D salary after 3 years?

After three years of service, RRB Group D employees get salary increments due to annual raises and adjustments in allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA). While the exact figures can vary based on government policies and posting locations, employees can anticipate a reasonable increase in their in-hand salary from the initial ₹22,000–₹25,000 per month.

What is RRB Group D salary after 5 years?

Over a five-year period, RRB Group D employees benefit from cumulative annual increments and periodic revisions in allowances. The Dearness Allowance (DA) for RRB Group D posts is expected to increase by 5%, leading to a salary hike of at least ₹15,000 after five years of service. The exact salary increment will depend on factors such as the employee's pay scale and the city of assignment.

What is RRB Group D salary after 10 years?

After a decade of service, RRB Group D employees can expect a significant increase in their salary due to consistent annual increments, promotions, and enhanced allowances. The salary can increase by up to ₹25,000, influenced by factors such as a 39% improvement in Dearness Allowance (DA) and other considerations. The exact salary growth will vary based on the employee's pay band and their posting location's city classification.

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