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RRB NTPC Salary: Post-wise Pay Scale, Perks & In-Hand Salary

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Suman Saurav
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RRB NTPC Salary: Post-wise Pay Scale, Perks & In-Hand Salary
Depending on the role, the RRB NTPC 2025 salary varies. The starting base pay for undergraduate positions falls between INR 19900 and INR 21700. On the other hand graduates can anticipate earning between INR 25500 and INR 35400. A Junior Clerk/Typewriter for instance makes INR 19900 per month while a Station Master or Commercial Apprentice makes INR 35400.

For both graduate and undergraduate positions in RRB Group D the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) determine the pay scale. Many applicants are drawn to these positions by the extensive compensation package which includes emoluments, perks allowances and other benefits. One of the main factors driving millions of people to apply for the RRB NTPC exam is the combination of an alluring salary and job security. 

The Dearness Allowance (DA) Travel Allowance (TA) House Rent Allowance (HRA) pension benefits and medical reimbursements are among the other benefits that employees receive. A lot of people apply for the RRB NTPC because its one of the most popular railway jobs in India. The test is administered to select applicants for a range of graduate and undergraduate positions in Indian Railways Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC) across various production units and zonal railways.
 

RRB NTPC Salary in India After the 7th Pay Commission

The following describes the RRB NTPC pay scale for undergraduate and graduate jobs as it was modified following the 7th Pay Commission.

RRB NTPC Salary 12th Pass/Undergraduate Positions

The starting salary for 12th pass positions like Trains Clerk Junior Time Keeper Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist is INR 19900. INR 21700 is the pay for the Commercial cum Ticket Clerk position after the 12th grade. The comprehensive pay breakdown for several undergraduate positions is provided below.

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19,900

Junior Time Keeper

2

19,900

Trains Clerk

2

19,900

Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

3

21,700

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Positions

INR 29200 is the starting salary for graduate positions with RRB NTPC which include positions like Senior Time Keeper Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk Senior Clerk cum Typist Junior Account Assistant cum Typist and Goods Guard. The starting pay for the position of Traffic Assistant is INR 25500. Graduate jobs with starting salaries of INR 35400 include Station Master and Commercial Apprentice. A thorough analysis of the RRB NTPC salary for graduate positions can be found below.

Posts

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (In INR)

Traffic Assistant

4

25,500

Goods Guard

5

29,200

Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk

5

29,200

Senior Clerk cum Typist

5

29,200

Junior Account Assistant cum Typist

5

29,200

Senior Time Keeper

5

29,200

Commercial Apprentice

6

35,400

Station Master

6

35,400

RRB NTPC Salary Breakdown

For a few RRB NTPC jobs particularly the Junior Clerk/Typist position the pay breakdown is as follows.

Parameters

RRB NTPC Salary Slip for Junior Clerk cum Typist (In INR)

Basic Pay

19,900

Grade Pay

2,800

Dearness Allowance (12% of Basic Pay)

2,388

Travel Allowance (Current)

2,016

House Rent Allowance (Varies; minimum 8% of Basic)

1,592

Total Pay

28,696

RRB NTPC Salary Slip for Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk 

Salary structure details are tabulated below:

Parameters

RRB NTPC Salary Slip for Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (In INR)

Basic Pay

29,200

Grade Pay

4,200

Dearness Allowance (Currently 12% of Basic Pay)

3,504

Travel Allowance (Fixed Currently)

2,016

House Rent Allowance (Varies by Location; Minimum 8% of Basic Pay)

2,336

Total Pay

41,256

RRB NTPC Salary Slip for Commercial Apprentice 

Salary structure details are tabulated below:

Parameters

RRB NTPC Salary Slip for Commercial Apprentice (In INR)

Basic Pay

35,400

Grade Pay

4,200

Dearness Allowance (12% of Basic Pay)

4,248

Travel Allowance (Fixed)

2,016

House Rent Allowance (Varies by Location; Minimum 8% of Basic)

2,832

Total Pay

48,696

RRB NTPC Salary Slip for Station Master

Salary structure details are tabulated below:

Parameters

RRB NTPC Salary Slip for Station Master (In INR)

Basic Pay

35,400

Grade Pay

4,200

Dearness Allowance (12% of Basic Pay)

4,248

Travel Allowance (Fixed)

2,016

House Rent Allowance (Varies by Location; Minimum 8% of Basic)

2,832

Total Pay

48,696

Breakdown of RRB NTPC Salaries by Position

Below are RRB NTPC salary details for a variety of positions.

RRB NTPC Level 2 Salary

Undergraduate roles are categorized as level 2 positions. Trains Clerk Junior Time Keeper Junior Clerk cum Typist and Accounts Clerk cum Typist are among the positions at this level. The pay scale for Level 2 positions at RRB NTPC is shown below.

Post

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (INR)

Junior Clerk cum Typist

2

19,000

Accounts Clerk cum Typist

2

19,000

Junior Time Keeper

2

19,000

Trains Clerk

2

19,000

RRB NTPC Level 3 Salary

The Traffic Assistant position is categorized as Level 4 and necessitates a graduate degree. The pay scale for the Traffic Assistant Level 4 position at RRB NTPC is shown below.

Parameters

Amount (INR)

Basic Pay

25,000

Grade Pay

2,800

Dearness Allowance (DA)

7,000 (28% of Basic Pay)

Travel Allowance

2,016

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

2,040 (8% of Basic Pay, depending on location)

Total Pay

36,056

RRB NTPC Level 4 Salary

A graduate degree is necessary for the Level 4 position of traffic assistant. The pay scale for the Traffic Assistant Level 4 RRB NTPC position is shown below.

Parameters

Amount (INR)

Basic Pay

25,000

Grade Pay

2,800

Dearness Allowance (DA)

7,000 (28% of Basic Pay)

Travel Allowance

2,016

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

2,040 (8% of Basic Pay, depending on location)

Total Pay

36,056

RRB NTPC Level 5 Salary

Goods Guard Senior Commercial/Ticket Clerk Senior Clerk/Typist Junior Account Assistant/Typist and Senior Time Keeper are among the jobs at Level 5. The table below provides an outline of the RRB NTPC Level 5 salary structure.

Parameters

Amount (INR)

Basic Pay

29,200

Grade Pay

2,800

Dearness Allowance (DA)

8,176 (28% of Basic Pay)

Travel Allowance

2,016

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

2,336 (8% of Basic Pay, depending on location)

Total Pay

41,728

RRB NTPC Level 6 Salary

The roles of Station Master and Commercial Apprentice are included in Level 6. Below is a table that shows the RRB NTPC Level 6 salary structure.

Parameters

Amount (INR)

Basic Pay

35,400

Grade Pay

4,200

Dearness Allowance (DA)

9,912 (28% of Basic Pay)

Travel Allowance

2,016

House Rent Allowance (HRA)

2,832 (8% of Basic Pay, depending on location)

Total Pay

54,360

Frequently Asked Questions

Which position in the RRB NTPC exam offers a higher salary?

The Commercial cum Ticket Clerk position for the RRB NTPC exam pays the highest of all the undergraduate-level jobs. The highest salaries for graduate-level jobs are found in the Commercial Apprentice and Station Master positions. Graduate positions pay between INR 25500 and 35400 while undergraduate positions pay between INR 19900 and 21700.

What is RRB NTPC salary per month?

Usually, the salary is between Rs 35,000 and Rs 55,000 per month depending on the position, seniority and city.

What is the highest salary in NTPC?

The Deputy General Manager earns the highest salary between INR 21.1 Lakhs to INR 75 Lakhs per year.

Is RRB NTPC a good job?

Individuals selected through RRB NTPC can avail themselves of all the advantages provided to employees of the central government. The salary received is aligned with the 7th pay commission. In addition to the salary, employees are also granted appealing perks and allowances.

Is the RRB NTPC exam challenging?

Because so many people apply for the Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Popular Categories (RRB NTPC) exam each year it is considered a competitive exam. The degree of difficulty may vary depending on how well-prepared a person is and how well-versed they are in the format and types of questions on the test. It is advantageous to fully study the exam, comprehend the syllabus and exam format and practice with sample papers and mock tests in order to increase your chances of success.

What topics are covered in the RRB NTPC Typing Test syllabus?

For the roles of Senior Clerk Cum Typist Junior Account Assistant Cum Typist and Senior Time Keeper a typing test is administered. This test lasts ten minutes and can be taken in either Hindi or English. The required typing speeds for candidates are 25 words per minute in Hindi and 30 words per minute in English. Please take note that during the test the computer's editing and spell-check functions are turned off.

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