RRB Group D Salary 2024 - Check Pay Band, Salary Allowances, In hand Salary, Job Profile

RRB Group D Salary 2024 - Check Pay Band, Salary Allowances, In hand Salary, Job Profile

Edited By Meghana Mohana Krishnan | Updated on Nov 07, 2024 02:39 PM IST | #RRB Group D

RRB will mention Railway Group D 2024 salary, allowances and other benefits in the official notification at rrcb.gov.in. Candidates qualifying RRB Group D exam will be recruited for different posts in Indian Railways. The salary includes RRB Group D 2024 basic pay, grade pay, allowances, perks and more for selected employees. Candidates must be aware of Railway Group D 2024 in-hand salary, post-wise increment, other benefits, etc. RRB Group D 2024 exam is expected to be conducted tentatively in October/November 2024.

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RRB Group D Salary 2024 - Check Pay Band, Salary Allowances, In hand Salary, Job Profile
RRB Group D Salary 2024 - Check Pay Band, Salary Allowances, In hand Salary, Job Profile

In this article, we will talk about the salary, job profile, salary structure and Railway Group D pay scale. We will share the salary of RRB Group D 2024, basic pay, grade pay, in-hand salary after the 7th pay commission etc. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) conducts the RRB Group D exam on a national level. It is one of the most competitive exams in India, due to approximately 1 crore candidates applying for it. The reason for the highly competitive level of RRB Group D 2024 exam is the minimum eligibility criteria which is 10/10+2. But, before stepping forward for any action, it is important for aspirants to know and understand the responsibility and remuneration of Group D jobs in the railways i.e. candidates willing to apply must keep abreast with Railway Group D Salary per month and RRB Group D job profile. To know more about Railway Group D salary 2024 and allowances like travel allowance, medical allowance, HRA, etc, read the complete article below.

RRB Group D 2024 Salary

The salary of RRB Group D 2024, is the remuneration given to recruit in exchange of the services they provide. The detailed RRB Group D salary structure is mentioned in the following section.

RRB Group D Salary 2024 – Railway Group D Salary Structure (Level 1 as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix)

RRB Group D Pay Band

Pay Band

Grade Pay

RRB Group D Grade Pay – Entry Level

Pay Band-1

15600-60600

5400

21000

5700

23190

6000

25380

7200

29730

8400

34080

Pay Band-2

29900-104400

12600

40500

13800

51420

Pay Band-3

14400

54450

16200

63000

46800-117300

19800

76590

22800

88500

Pay Band-5

112200-20100

26100

138300

26700

147300

30000

159000

RRB Group D 2024 Salary Allowances

Apart from the salary of RRB Group D 2024 mentioned in the above table, candidates are also eligible for various other allowances. The RRB Group D allowances for which the candidates are eligible are mentioned below

  • Dearness Allowances (DA) - 17% (Applicable from July 2019)

  • House Rent Allowance (HRA) - 24% for Class X city, 16% for Class Y city and 8% for class Z employee (on basic pay)

  • Transport Allowance (TA)

  • Daily Allowance (DA)

  • Allowance for Night Duty

  • Mileage allowance

  • Compensation for Holidays

  • Fixed conveyance

  • Overtime

  • Special Compensatory (Tribal/Scheduled Area) allowances

Railway Recruitment Board Group D Salary Per Month 2024

Pay Scale

Level 01 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of Rs. 18,000

RRB Group D Total Salary (Starting)

Approx. Rs. 22,500- Rs 25,000 per month

Deductions

Around Rs 1,800

Cash in Hand Salary

Rs. 20,500- Rs 23,200 per month

RRB Group D Salary 2024 In - Hand

Basic

Rs. 18,000

Dearness Allowances

18000 X 12% = Rs 2,160

House Rent Allowance

18000 X 24%= Rs 4,320 (For Tier I city)

Travel Allowance

Rs 3,600 + Rs. 432 (DA on TA)= Rs 4,032

Gross salary is sum of all above

Rs 18,000 + Rs 2,160 + Rs 4,320 + Rs 4,032 = Rs 28,512

Railway Group D Salary 2024 Deductions

Deductions

Amount

NPS 10 % of RRB Group D Basic pay

Rs 1,800

Professional tax

Rs 200

CGIS

Rs 30

Income tax as applicable

As applicable

Total deduction in RRB Group D

Rs 1,800+Rs 200+Rs 30 = Rs 2,030

RRB Group D Salary 2023 After Deduction: Net Pay Gross - Deduction

Rs 28,512 - Rs 2,030 = Rs 26,482

What is the HRA in RRB Group D 2024 Pay Scale?

The HRA is the house rent allowances given to employees after clearing RRB Group D. The HRA is calculated on the basis of the city posting. From the following table, candidates can check the HRA given to RRB Group D qualified candidates.

HRA in RRB Group D

Category of Cities

HRA (after 7th Pay Commission)

X Tier I

24%

Y Tier II

16%

Z Tier III

8%

The total salary of RRB Group D 2024 is calculated by summing as per the following formulae.

Total RRB Group D Salary Basic Pay+ DA+ HRA+ other allowances

Railway Group D Staff - Posts

The RRB Group D is an entry-level job in the Indian Railways. Candidates who qualify in the exam are posted to the following posts.

  • Assistant Pointsman

  • Helper (S & T, Mechanical, Telecom, Electrical, TRD, TRS, Track machine, Power, General Services, Diesel Mechanic, P way, Carriage & wagon, Bridge etc.)

  • Hospital Attendant

  • Gateman

  • Welder

  • Track Maintainer

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RRB Group D Job Profile 2024

Apart from knowing the RRB Group D 2024 salary, candidates must also know the job profile and the posts. From the following we have tried to give a brief of the posts and the job profiles in RRB Group D.

RRB Group D 2024 Salary

Posts

Job Profile

Assistant Pointsman


The job of a Assistant Pointsman

includes handling switches or railroad points, lever control to direct trains to required tracks & directions, connections of coaches etc.

Gateman

The job of a gateman is opening and closing railway gates at crossings, giving signals and looking after the railway property, theft etc.

Helper (Electrical, Mechanical, S & T)

The tasks depend upon the department they are posted. In the S & T department recruited candidates are given charge of maintenance of signals. If one gets posted in the Electrical department they are given the charge of looking after various electrical equipment.

Hospital Attendant

Work related to medical facilities etc.

Railway Group D Career Growth & Promotions

The growth is very slow in the RRB Group D job. However there is an increment in salary from time to time to time, there are chances of transfers but promotions are grim. An RRB Group D Staff can get promoted to Group C by giving departmental exams. These exams are conducted after completing 3 years of service. The salary and the benefits get increased in Group C.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. What is the salary of Railway Group D employee?

As per the 7th pay commission, the RRB Group D pay scale 2024 ranges between 3 lakhs to 5 lakh per annum.

2. Is RRB Group D good job?

It is a good entry level job in Indian Railways and is a central government job. The salary is decent and offers good benefits.

3. Which job is best in Railway Group D?

There are no best or worst jobs. Group D is the entry level job in Indian Railways, and the job in Group D demands a high toll physically. It is a demanding job.

4. What is the highest salary in RRB?

The highest salary is given to candidates who qualify in the NTPC exam. The highest salary is Rs. 48,000 approximately.

5. Can Railway Group D get a promotion?

Yes, there are promotions in the Group D through departmental exams. Candidates qualifying in the departmental exams can get promoted to Group C.

6. What are the perks that come with RRB Group D salary 2024?

Apart from the Railway Group D salary, candidates get various other perks like medical facilities, daily allowances, special compensation, dearness allowances, travel allowance, HRA etc.

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

The in hand salary of RRB Group D is Rs. 21,000 - Rs 23,000.

8. What is the salary of a Trackman in the railway?

A trackman in the Indian Railways gets a salary of Rs. 3,20,000 per annum.

9. What is the salary of Railway Group C?

In Group C of the Indian Railways, candidates get a salary between Rs 15,600 - Rs 60,600. 

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Questions related to RRB Group D

Have a question related to RRB Group D ?

See RRB in general have a generalized pattern among all of it examinations. So if you prepare for RPF SI it would be more helpful for you to clear RRB Group D. I would recommend you to target the examination which is a level harder than what you target and believe me this increases the possibility.

Dear student,

Railway recruitment board is conducting RRB Group D Level 1, RRB NTPC and other railway examinations giving candidates a golden opportunity to fulfill their dream of joining the prestigious Government Sector (Indian Railways) in India.

The important dates for RRB group d exam ia as follows : -

RRB Group D Notification Date  - 12thMarch 2019

Start Date To Apply Online for RRB Group D 1 - 12thMarch 2019

Last Date To Apply Online - 12 th April 2019

Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee (Offline) - 18.04.2019 at 1 pm

Closing Date & Time for Payment of Application Fee (Online) - 23.04.2019 at 1 pm.

Final submission of Applications - 26.04.2019 at 11:59pm.

RRB Group-D Application Status - 25th July 2019

RRB Group D Admit Card - From 11th December 2020

RRB Group D 2020 Exam Date - From 15th December 2020

The RRB/ RRC Group-D 2020 examinations will begin from 15th December 2020. The official exam schedule for RRB Group D Level 1 2020 will be released soon.

Check the official site regularly for any updates.

Also note that RRB Group D Level 1 2020 CBT 1 Exam istentatively scheduled in month of December.

Hello Payal,

RRB/ RRC Group-D 2020 examinations will begin from 15th December 2020.

Nationality

A candidate must be either:

(A) A citizen of India, or

(B) A subject of Nepal, or

(C) A subject of Bhutan, or

(D) Tibetan refugee who came over to India, before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or

(E) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

Provided that the Government of India had issued eligibility certificate to candidates belonging to (b), (c), (d), and (e)

Age Limit

Candidates should be between 18 to 33 years. Relaxation in the upper age limit is given to candidates belonging to reserved categories

RRB Educational Qualification:

The railway board has set a minimum level of education qualification that a candidate must possess in order to appear for the RRB Group D level 1 examination.

A candidate who wishes to appear for Group D Railway exam must have:

  • Class 10th pass certificate OR
  • ITI degree or diploma

Any of the above degrees from a government recognised institution/Board/NCVT/SCVT is acceptable.

RRB Medical Standards:

Like educational qualification, the railway board has prescribed the RRB Group D medical requisites in the notification. Candidates who are called for DV – document verification have to pass the required medical fitness test(s) conducted by the Railway Administration.

Due to Corona Virus Pandemic it has been postponed to the Last week of June. It was due to happen in this Month only but as you know...

-Exams likely to be held by the end of 2020 & ECA appointment extended to June 2020 due to COVID-19 Lockdown, said by Railway Senior Official.

Till then just be updated with their official website and our website.

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