RRB NTPC Salary 2026 — Post-wise Pay Level & In-hand
RRB NTPC post-wise salary table
RRB NTPC (Non-Technical Popular Categories) covers both undergraduate and graduate posts, each mapped to a 7th CPC pay level. Basic pay is fixed by the level; in-hand adds DA, HRA and railway-specific allowances and subtracts NPS.
| Post | Pay Level | Basic Pay (₹) | Approx in-hand, town–metro (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Station Master, Goods Guard, Sr. Clerk-cum-Typist, Commercial Apprentice | Level 6 | 35,400 | 56,900–66,900 |
| Junior Account Assistant-cum-Typist, Senior Time Keeper | Level 5 | 29,200 | 47,600–56,300 |
| Traffic Assistant, Commercial-cum-Ticket Clerk | Level 4 | 25,500 | 41,900–49,900 |
| Accounts Clerk-cum-Typist, Junior Time Keeper | Level 3 | 21,700 | 36,000–43,300 |
| Junior Clerk-cum-Typist, Trains Clerk | Level 2 | 19,900 | 31,800–36,500 |
Basic pay is the fixed 7th CPC entry cell. In-hand = basic + Dearness Allowance (60% from 1 January 2026) + HRA + Transport Allowance (with DA on it) − NPS (10% of basic + DA) − CGHS, before income tax. The lower figure is a Z-class town (HRA 10%), the higher an X-class metro (HRA 30%).
Railway allowances on top of basic pay
- Dearness Allowance — 60% of basic from January 2026.
- House Rent Allowance — 30% / 20% / 10% by city class (or railway quarters).
- Transport Allowance — by city and level, increased by DA.
- Running / night-duty allowances — for operating staff such as Guards.
- Privilege passes and PTOs — free/concessional travel for the employee and family.
Career growth in NTPC posts
Graduate posts like Station Master and Goods Guard carry strong promotion paths — a Station Master can rise to Section Controller, Chief Controller and station superintendent grades over the years. Undergraduate clerical posts progress up the clerical cadre. Each promotion moves you up the pay matrix with a jump in basic pay.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the in-hand salary of RRB NTPC Station Master?
Station Master is at pay Level 6 (basic ₹35,400). With DA at 60%, in-hand is about ₹66,900 a month in a metro and about ₹56,900 in a Z-class town, after NPS and CGHS and before income tax — plus any post-specific railway allowances.
Which RRB NTPC post has the highest salary?
The graduate-level posts at pay Level 6 — Station Master, Goods Guard, Senior Clerk-cum-Typist and Commercial Apprentice — carry the highest basic pay (₹35,400) among NTPC categories.
Do RRB NTPC employees get free travel?
Yes. Railway staff receive privilege passes and Privilege Ticket Orders (PTOs) for free or concessional travel for themselves and their family, on top of the cash salary and allowances.
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