RRB Group D Salary 2024, Check in-hand salary, payscale, allowances, benefits and more

Safalta Expert Published by: Himani Mehra Updated Wed, 12 Jun 2024 04:22 PM IST

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The salary for RRB Group D in 2024 falls within the range of 3 to 5 lakh per annum according to the 7th pay commission.

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Looking for RRB Group D salary? If yes, then you have reached the right page. The Railway Recruitment Board conducts the RRB Group D Exam to select eligible and interested candidates for various posts.
Candidates aspiring to appear for this exam should know all the information such as eligibility criteria, syllabus, salary, and so on. RRB Group D's salary is a very handsome amount. The pay scale is Rs. 5,200-20,200 and grade pay is Rs. 1,800. Along with this, there are also different allowances and benefits. Read this article to know the complete RRB Group D salary and other information. General Awareness E-book- Download now

 
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Table of Contents

1. RRB Group D Salary
2. RRB Group D Salary Structure
3. RRB Group D Salary: Entry-Level Pay
4. RRB Group D Salary: Allowances and Benefits
5. RRB Group D Job Profile
6. RRB Group D Career Growth and Promotion

 

RRB Group D Salary 2024

RRB Grade D salary is in level 1 of the pay matrix and is decided as per the 7th pay commission guidelines. Candidates recruited to every post are entitled to a basic salary amounting to Rs.18,000 and Rs. 22,500-Rs.25,380 as gross salary. Thus Group D post under RRB is a very lucrative post that offers various benefits along with a handsome amount of salary.
 
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RRB Group D Salary Structure

RRB Group D is a central government job under the Ministry of Railways. RRB Group D salary 2024 is an important aspect before appearing for the exam. The RRB Group D salary will be in Level 01 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial pay of Rs.18000/- plus other allowances admissible at that time. After adding perks & emoluments overall salary will be in the range of RsRs. 22,500-Rs.25,380. The salary structure for RRB Group D posts is as follows:
 Pay-Level of posts Level-1
Pay Matrix 7th CPC 
Pay Scale Rs. 5,200-20,200
Basic Pay Rs. 18,000
Grade Pay Rs. 1,800
HRA 8% to 24%
DA Rs. 3,060 Travel
l Allowances Depending upon the location gross
s Salary Rs. 22,500-Rs.25,380
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RRB Group D Salary: Entry-Level Pay

You can check RRB Group D's salary in different pay bands and entry levels in the table given below.
RRB Group D Pay Scale Pay Band Grade Pay RRB Group D 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
 

RRB Group D Salary: Allowances and Benefits

Other than the salary details mentioned above, RRB Group D employees are also entitled to receive various allowances and benefits which are as follows:
  • House Rent Allowance
  • Dearness Allowance
  • Travel Allowance
  • Fixed Conveyance Allowance
  • Allowance For Night Duty
  • Daily Allowance
  • Overtime Allowance (OTA), etc.
  • Medical Facilities
  • Pension Scheme

House Rent Allowance is as per the following rule:
 Category of Cities HRA (after 7th Pay Commission)
X Tier I  24%
Y Tier II 16%
Z Tier III 8%
 
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RRB Group D Job Profile

There are various posts under RRB Group D and the roles and responsibilities differ according to these posts. The posts are as follows:
 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
 
The details of the RRB Group D job profile are as follows:

Assistant Workshop – Mechanical

  • Preventive and breakdown maintenance of coaches and wagons takes place in the workshop department.
  • Employees are posted in a carriage and wagon workshop
  • Ensures the security and maintenance of coaches.
  • A section (eg: a Bogie shop, a Wheel shop Furnish shop, etc.) is allotted to the Assistant workshop.

Assistant C&W (Carriage and Wagon) Mechanical 

  • Trip Schedule Maintenance
  • Addressing the issues of BPC (Brake Power Certificate)
  • Pit line Maintenance
  • Intermediate Overhaul Maintenance
  • ART (Accident Relief Train) Maintenance

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Assistant Bridge – Engineering

  • To assist the seniors in the construction of new bridges under railway authority.
  • Ensure the availability of materials required in proper quantity and quality and act as a helping hand in designing the overall construction.

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, and wagons.
  • Assistant (Depot) also supplies spare parts to major diesel and electric locomotive sheds.

Assistant Loco Shed – Electrical

  • The electrical SSE in Electrical 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

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  • To handle switches or railroad points
  • To control the lever to direct the train to the required tracks

Assistant Operations – 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 Signal & Telecom – S&T 

  • Works under the supervision of the senior officer.
  • To provide signals to the trains as per the situation.
  • 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 (Train Lights & 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.

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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 manufacturing of coaches, every appliance of trains, platforms sheds, etc.
  • They have to create new designs for the betterment of Indian Railways.

Assistant TRD (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.

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Track Maintainer Grade IV

  • Maintaining tracks
  • Will have to walk along the track check the condition of the track, and 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 Equipment.
 

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RRB Grade D Career Growth and Promotion

Group D staff member is eligible for Promotion after 3 years of completion of regular service based on their performance in the Written Examination. Marks are given for written test – 85 marks and record of service- 15 marks
  • Written test: One paper divided into two parts Part ‘A’ and Part ‘B to test the working knowledge of the Railway servant of the English language and Part ‘B’ his general standard of intelligence and proficiency through questions in Arithmetic, General Knowledge mainly about Railway.
  • Paper may be set in Bilingual in Hindi/English and may be answered in Hindi also.
  • No viva-voice
  • (The minimum service condition does not apply to Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes candidates)
Department RRB Group D Posts   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 Section Engineer
Assistant Track Machine Section Engineer
Assistant Works Section Engineer
Assistant Works (Workshop) Section Engineer
Electrical Assistant Loco Shed  Section Engineer
Assistant TL & AC (Workshop)  
Assistant TL & AC (Train Lights & AC) Section Engineer
Assistant TRD (Traction Distribution) Section Engineer
Stores Assistant Depot Depot Material Superintendent Grade I
Signal & Telecommunication Assistant Signal & Telecom Section Engineer
Traffic Assistant Pointsman Superintendent
Medical Hospital Assistant  Superintendent
 
The prescribed percentage (as given below) in nominated Group C categories is to be filled by the promotion of Group D employees after selection in the written exam.

For Technical:

  • APWI(25%),
  • Key man/ Key mate (33 1/3%, skilled posts in S&T(50%),
  • Fireman A(25%)
For Non-technical:
  • Account Clerk (25%),
  • Personnel Branch Clerk(25%),
  • Commercial Clerk(33 1/2%),
  • TC(33 1/2%),
  • Train Clerk(33 1/2%),
  • Timekeepers(33 1/2%),
  • Fuel checkers(33 1/2%),
  • Store clerks(33 1/2%),
  • Markers(100%).

For Promotion from Group D staff to Group ‘C’ posts in the Ministerial cadre: a typing speed of 30 w.p.m. in English or 25 w.p.m. in Hindi is required. Promotions may, however, be allowed on a provisional basis Training. In the case of failures in the first attempt, the employees may be given a second chance to qualify.

What is the basic pay of RRB Grade D employees?

The basic pay of RRB Grade D employees is Rs.18,000.

What is level in the pay matrix in which RRB Grade D salary falls?

RRB Group D salary is in Level 1 of the pay matrix.

What is the grade pay in pay band 1 for RRB Grade D posts?

 The grade pay is Rs.5,400 in pay band 1 for RRB Grade D posts

Do RRB Grade D employees receive dearness allowance?

 Yes, RRB Grade D employees receive dearness allowance.

Are there prospects of promotion for RRB Grade D employees?

Yes, candidates recruited after clearing RRB Grade D Exam have various opportunities to get promoted.