The post of Railway Group D is one of the most awaited posts among the aspirants. The main reasons are the salary, perks and benefits, work-life balance and the last but not the list its promotional carrier. As per the 7th central pay commission (CPC), A Railway Group D job holder gets the salary of 3 Lakhs to 5 Lakhs per annum. Apart from the salary, Group D employees are entitled to other allowance, perks, and benefits discussed thoroughly below.
The railway recruitment board (RRB) announces the vacancies for railway group D for various posts every year. That’s why a large number of aspirants apply for the RRB Group D examination for the post across the country.
Railway group D Salary structure
The entry-level grade pay for each group D post is fixed with a basic salary of 18,000 per month. More detailed information about the salary structure is given below in the tables.
Pay scale PB-1
Pay Band: Rs 15,600-60,600
| Grade Pay | Grade Pay (Entry Level) |
|---|---|
| Rs 5,400 | Rs 21,000 |
| Rs 5,700 | Rs 23,190 |
| Rs 6,000 | Rs 25,380 |
| Rs 7,200 | Rs 29,730 |
| Rs 8,400 | Rs 40,500 |
| Gross pay (Z Cities) | ₹ 45,304 |
Pay scale PB-2
Pay Band: Rs 29,900-1,04,400
| Grade Pay | Grade Pay (Entry Level) |
|---|---|
| Rs 12,600 | Rs 40,500 |
| Rs 13,800 | Rs 51,420 |
Pay scale PB-3
Pay Band: Rs 29,900-1,04,400
| Grade Pay | Grade Pay (Entry Level) |
|---|---|
| Rs 14,400 | Rs 54,450 |
| Rs 16,200 | Rs 63,000 |
Pay scale PB-4
Pay Band: Rs 46,800-1,17,300
| Grade Pay | Grade Pay (Entry Level) |
|---|---|
| Rs 19,800 | Rs 76,590 |
| Rs 22,800 | Rs 88,500 |
Pay scale PB-5
Pay Band: Rs 1,12,200-20,100
| Grade Pay | Grade Pay (Entry Level) |
|---|---|
| Rs 26,100 | Rs 1,38,300 |
| Rs 26,700 | Rs 1,47,300 |
| Rs 30,000 | Rs 1,59,000 |
Railway Group D salary Slip
We also provide a salary slip for the aspirants to motivate themselves to achieve their goals.
Railway Group D: Perks and Allowance
When we get a government job, we can expect more benefits apart from the salary. RRB Group D is not different. A railway group D employee is entitled to a couple of overhead perks and allowance.
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Allowance for Night Duty
- Overtime Allowance (OTA)
- Travel Allowance (Allowance for distance covered beyond 8 km)
- Compensation in case of Holidays
- Fixed Conveyance Allowance
- Conveyance Allowance (for Railway Doctors)
- Special Compensatory Allowances (to employees from Tribal and Scheduled Area)
- Special Allowance to Railway School Teachers
- Special Allowance for employees’ child care
- Allowance for women with disabilities
- Medical Benefits
- Pension Scheme
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is also provided for the railway Group D employee. But HRA depends upon the location where the employee works. It is calculated upon the category of the city of the working location.
House Rent Allowance (HRA) is also provided for the railway Group D employee. But HRA depends upon the location where the employee works. It is calculated upon the category of the city of the working location.
Based on the population, cities are divided into three categories, i.e., Tier-1, tier-2, and Ties-3. HRA is provided to the employees based on these categorized cities.
| City | Number of Population | House Rent Allowance (HRA) |
|---|---|---|
| Tier-1 City | more than 50 Lakhs | 24% of Grade Pay |
| Tier-2 City | between 5 to 50 Lakhs | 16% of Grade Pay |
| Tier-3 City | less than 5 Lakhs | 8% of Grade Pay |
Railway Group D: Job Profile
Post-wise, the job profile, and responsibilities differ depending on their department. The Railway Recruitment Board holds several departments for Railway Group D. Candidates are appointed mainly for the following seven departments.
- Engineering
- Electrical
- Mechanical
- Signal and Telecommunication
- Stores
- Medical
- Traffic
1. Engineering
Assistant Bridge:
- To help the seniors within the construction of new bridges underneath railway authority.
- Ensure the availability and supply of materials required in proper quantity and quality and act as a helping hand in designing the overall construction.
Assistant Track Machine:
- 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 Works:
- Enrolled in the manufacturing department of all kinds of rail assets like the manufacturing of coaches, every appliance of trains, platforms, sheds, etc.
- They have to create new designs for the betterment of Indian Railways.
Assistant Works/ Workshop:
- 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.
2. Electrical
Assistant Loco Shed:
- The employee 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 Operations:
- 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 TL and AC:
- 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.
Assistant TL and AC/ Workshop:
- 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 Traction Distribution:
- 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.
3. Mechanical
Assistant Workshop:
- 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, Wheel shop, or Furnish shop, etc.) is allotted to the Assistant workshop.
Assistant (Carriage and Wagon):
- Trip schedule Maintenance
- Addressing the issues of BPC (Brake Power Certificate)
- Pit line Maintenance
- Intermediate Overhaul Maintenance
- ART (Accident Relief Train) Maintenance
Assistant Loco Shed/ Diesel:
- Taking care of the overhauling of diesel locomotives.
Track Maintainer Grade-IV:
- Maintaining tracks
- Will have to walk along the track checking the condition of the track, 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.
4. Signal and Telecommunication
Assistant S&T:
- Works under the supervision of the senior officer.
- To provide signals to the trains as per the situations.
- Part of the panel interlocking system. 4. Also hands over the token to the driver after granting line clearance to enter the block section.
5. Stores
Assistant Depot:
- Procurement and supply of components to major mechanical, electrical, signal, and telecom workshops for maintenance of coaches, wagons.
- Assistant (Depot) also supplies spare parts to major diesel and electric locomotive sheds.
6. Medical
Hospital Assistant:
- Providing proper care to the ailing passenger during treatment
- Taking care of medical aids & their requirements in the stations
- Cleaning Medical Equipment.
7. Traffic
Assistant Pointsman:
- To handle switches or railroad points
- To control the lever to direct the train to the required tracks