Railway Group D Salary and Career Prospects

Railway Group D Salary 2025: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued the Railway Group D notification for the recruitment of various posts. The notification for Railway Group D contains the pay scale of various posts. The RRB conducts the Group D exam in the computer-based test (CBT) mode in various centres across the country. Furthermore, the selection process of RRB Group D consists of various stages that candidates have to go through.

Candidates appearing for the exam must have a clear idea about the job responsibilities of the Group D post in Railway. Furthermore, they must know the remuneration that various Group D posts get. Read the complete article to get details on Railway Group D Salary 2025. Check information about RRB Group D Salary Job Profile, pay scale, job profile, and career opportunities for all posts.

Group D Salary in Railway 2025: Overview

Before getting into the details of Group D Salary in Railway, let us have a look at the overview of the recruitment below:

Conducting Organization	Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Recruitment Category	Railway Group D (Central Government Job)
Number of Railway Group D Vacancies	To Be Announced
Railway Group D Work Location	All Over India
Railway Group D Application Mode	Online
Railway Group D Age Limit	18-31 Years
Educational Qualification	10^th Passed or ITI from NCVT/SCVT
Railway Group D Stages	Two (Computer Based Test and Physical Efficiency Test)

RRB Group D Salary Job Profile: Different Job Posts

Various posts under Railway Group D include both technical and non-technical posts. Candidates can check various posts under RRB Group D from the table below:

1. Cabinman	9. Keyman
2. Fitter	10. Leverman
3. Gangman	11. Pointsman
4. Group D – Store	12. Porter
5. Group D – Engg	13. Shunter
6. Helper-II (Electrical)	14. Switchman
7. Helper-II (Mechanical)	15. Trackman
8. Helper-II (S & T)	16. Welder

The job descriptions of the various job positions under Railway Group D are as follows:

Pointsman:

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

Porter:

– To help railway passengers at stations
– To handle loading and unloading of passengers’ luggages

Gateman:

– To open and close the gates at level crossing

Helper (Electrical, Mechanical, S & T):

– Depends upon the department
– In S & T department, they are in charge of maintenance of signal
– In Electrical department, they are in charge of various electrical equipments

Railway Group D Salary 2025 (Est.)

The Railway Group D employees will get Level 01 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with initial pay of Rs. 18,000. Candidates can further get an idea about the RRB group D salary basic pay and in-hand salary of RRB group D from the table below:

Scale	Pay Band	Grade Pay	Grade Pay – Entry Level
PB-1	Rs. 15600-60600	5400	21000
PB-1	Rs. 15600-60600	5700	23190
PB-1	Rs. 15600-60600	6000	25380
PB-1	Rs. 15600-60600	7200	29730
PB-1	Rs. 15600-60600	8400	34080
PB-2	Rs. 29900-104400	12600	40500
PB-2	Rs. 29900-104400	13800	51420
PB-3	Rs. 29900-104400	14400	54450
PB-3	Rs. 29900-104400	16200	63000
PB-3	Rs. 46800-117300	19800	76590
PB-3	Rs. 46800-117300	22800	88500
PB-5	Rs. 112200-20100	26100	138300
PB-5	Rs. 112200-20100	26700	147300
PB-5	Rs. 112200-20100	30000	159000

Railway Group D Salary & Other Allowances

Apart from the basic pay, the Railway Group D salary also includes allowances, perks and benefits in the Railway Group D salary slip:

Dearness Allowance (DA)
Daily Allowance, Mileage Allowance beyond 8 km
Transport Allowance (TPA)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)
Compensation in case of Holidays
Allowance For Night Duty
Fixed Conveyance Allowance
Overtime Allowance (OTA), etc.

FAQs on Railway Group D Salary 2025

Candidates can check some of the frequently asked questions on Railway Group D Salary below:

Q.1: What is the initial pay of Railway Group D employee?
Ans: The initial pay of an RRB Group D employee is Rs. 18,000.

Q.2: What is Group D post in Railway?
Ans: There are various technical and non-technical posts under RRB Group D. Some of the posts are Cabinman, Fitter, Group D – Engg, Porter, Helper-II (Electrical/ Mechanical/ S & T), Switchman, Keyman, Welder, etc.

Q.3: What is the salary of the Scale-1 Railway Group D?
Ans: The pay band of the Scale 1 RRB Group D employee is Rs. 15600 to Rs. 60600.

Q.4: What are the allowances in Railway Group D salary?
Ans: The other allowances in Group D salary are Dearness Allowance (DA), Transport Allowance (TPA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Fixed Conveyance Allowance, Overtime Allowance (OTA), Allowance For Night Duty, etc.

Q.5: Does a Railway Group D employee get a promotion?
Ans: Yes, RRB Group D employees get promotions based on their performance.

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RRB Group D Admit Card	Railway Group D Preparation
RRB Group D Syllabus & Exam Pattern	RRB Group D Previous Year Papers

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