Complete guide to Indian Railways salary in 2026. Pay breakdown for Group D, NTPC, ALP, JE posts with Railway-specific allowances per 7th CPC.
Entry Level
₹42,821
Senior Level
₹1.2L
| Pay Level | Basic Pay | Max Pay | Typical Posts |
|---|---|---|---|
Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹56,900 | Track Maintainer, Helper, Group D Posts |
Level 2 | ₹19,900 | ₹63,200 | Assistant Loco Pilot, Technician Grade III |
Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹81,100 | Senior Clerk, Technician Grade I, NTPC Posts |
Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹92,300 | Senior Section Engineer, Chief Office Superintendent |
Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹1.1L | Junior Engineer, Section Engineer, Station Master |
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Entry Level (Govt)
₹42,821/month
Entry Level (Private)
₹25,000/month
Private sector logistics jobs may offer higher salary but lack job security, free travel passes, and railway housing. Railway employees enjoy lifetime free travel which is worth lakhs over a career.
Railway Group D posts (Track Maintainer, Helper, etc.) are in Pay Level 1 with ₹18,000 basic pay. With 50% DA, HRA, and allowances, the gross salary is around ₹28,000-32,000/month in metro cities. Night duty staff get additional allowance.
Assistant Loco Pilot (ALP) starts at Pay Level 2 (₹19,900 basic) with gross around ₹35,000-40,000/month. Senior Loco Pilots earn ₹45,000-60,000/month. Running staff also get Running Allowance which can add ₹10,000-20,000/month based on kilometres run.
RRB NTPC posts are in Pay Level 2-5. Junior Clerk starts at Level 2 (₹19,900), Senior Clerk at Level 4 (₹25,500), and Station Master at Level 6 (₹35,400). In-hand salary ranges from ₹32,000 to ₹55,000/month depending on post and city.
Yes, Railway employees get free passes for travel on Indian Railways. They receive privilege passes (for personal travel), duty passes (for official work), and post-retirement passes (complimentary passes after retirement). Family members also get free passes.
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