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RRB NTPC is one of the most sought-after railway exams for a reason—the salary package is excellent, and the job security is unmatched. The salary for RRB NTPC posts is determined by the 7th Pay Commission, which means you get a handsome starting pay along with numerous government perks. The basic pay ranges from ₹19,900 (Level 2) for undergraduate posts to ₹35,400 (Level 6) for graduate-level posts like Station Master. But it is not the whole salary that you get in your account. Along with this, you also provided some perks and allowances like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance, which attracts more attention of aspirants towards this exam. In this article, we have covered the detailed salary structure, in-hand pay, and career growth for all NTPC posts.
The salary structure depends on whether the post requires a 12th-pass certificate (Undergraduate) or a Degree (Graduate). Higher-level posts come with greater responsibilities and a higher pay scale.
|
Post Level |
Educational Qualification |
Basic Pay (Starting) |
Key Posts |
|
Level 2 |
12th Pass |
₹19,900 |
Junior Clerk, Accounts Clerk, Trains Clerk |
|
Level 3 |
12th Pass |
₹21,700 |
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
|
Level 4 |
Graduate |
₹25,500 |
Traffic Assistant |
|
Level 5 |
Graduate |
₹29,200 |
Goods Guard, Senior Clerk, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
|
Level 6 |
Graduate |
₹35,400 |
Station Master, Commercial Apprentice |
Your "in-hand" salary is what you receive in your bank account after adding allowances and subtracting deductions (like NPS). The amount varies depending on the city you are posted in (Class X, Y, or Z).
|
Salary Component |
Level 2 (e.g., Jr. Clerk) |
Level 5 (e.g., Goods Guard) |
Level 6 (e.g., Station Master) |
|
Basic Pay |
₹19,900 |
₹29,200 |
₹35,400 |
|
DA (Approx. 50%) |
₹9,950 |
₹14,600 |
₹17,700 |
|
HRA (Max 24% - X City) |
₹4,776 |
₹7,008 |
₹8,496 |
|
Transport Allowance |
₹2,000+ |
₹2,000+ |
₹2,000+ |
|
Gross Salary (Approx) |
₹36,000+ |
₹52,000+ |
₹63,000+ |
|
Net In-Hand (Approx) |
~₹30,000 - ₹32,000 |
~₹45,000 - ₹48,000 |
~₹55,000 - ₹60,000 |
Note: These figures are estimates based on current DA rates and X-class city HRA. Deductions for NPS and taxes will apply.
Apart from the basic salary, Indian Railways provides several allowances that make this job financially secure.
|
Allowance |
Details |
|
Dearness Allowance (DA) |
Revised twice a year to tackle inflation. Currently, around 50% of Basic Pay. |
|
House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
Based on your city of posting:
|
|
Transport Allowance (TA) |
Provided to cover daily commuting expenses. |
|
Medical Benefits |
Comprehensive medical care for the employee and their dependent family members at Railway Hospitals. |
|
Pension Scheme |
Covered under the National Pension System (NPS). |
|
Other Benefits |
Night Duty Allowance, Overtime Allowance (for specific posts), and Railway Passes for travel. |
Growth in the Railways is steady. With experience and departmental exams, you can move to higher grades and pay levels.
|
Post Name |
Level |
Role |
Promotion Path |
|
Station Master |
Level 6 |
Responsible for the safe arrival and departure of trains at a station |
Station Master → Station Superintendent → Assistant Operations Manager → Divisional Operations Manager |
|
Goods Guard |
Level 5 |
Manages goods trains, ensures wagon safety, and exchanges signals with the Station Master |
Goods Guard → Passenger Guard → Express Guard → Section Controller |
|
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk |
Level 3 |
Issues tickets (UTS/PRS) and handles commercial records at stations |
Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk → Chief Commercial cum Ticket Clerk → Commercial Superintendent |
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