RRB NTPC Salary 2024, In Hand Salary After 5 Years

RRB NTPC Salary 2024

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced 11558 job openings for RRB NTPC positions, suitable for both graduate and undergraduate candidates. The RRB NTPC Salary 2024 is a key reason many people are interested in these jobs. Salaries vary depending on the role and location, Graduate-level jobs offer between Rs. 35,000 and Rs. 55,000, while Undergraduate-level jobs start from Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 35,000. This article explains the RRB NTPC Salary 2024, including salary details, job perks, and job profiles. Understanding the RRB NTPC Salary 2024 is important before applying, as there are many positions across Levels 2 to 6.

RRB NTPC Salary Overview

The salary for RRB NTPC candidates will be as per the revised 7th CPC Matrix for various positions. Here we have provided the RRB NTPC Salary Overview for the candidates who are preparing for the RRB NTPC 2024 exam.

Aspect	Details
Organisation Name	Railway Recruitment Board
Post Name	Non-Technical Popular Categories (NTPC)
Initial Pay (Varies for different posts)	Non-Graduate Posts – 19900 to 21700 Graduate Posts – 25500 to 35400
Allowances	Pension Scheme House Rent Allowances Transport Allowance Dearness Allowance Medical Benefits
Pay Level in 7th CPC (Varies for different posts)	Non-Graduate Posts – 2 to 3 Graduate Posts – 4 to 6
Official Website	https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/

RRB NTPC Salary Structure After 7th Pay Commission

Candidates should understand the salary structure of RRB NTPC, which varies by post. We offer detailed information on post-wise salaries according to the 7th Pay Commission. This helps candidates understand the pay scales for various Railway NTPC posts.

RRB NTPC Salary for 12th Pass Candidates

The RRB NTPC salary for 12th pass candidates ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹21,700, depending on the post. Candidates are eligible for various posts such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, Trains Clerk, and Commercial cum Ticket Clerk. Along with the basic pay, they receive additional benefits like Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA). The exact in-hand salary varies based on the city of posting and other allowances.

S. No.	Name of the post	Level in 7th CPC	Initial pay (Rs.)	Medical Standard
1	Junior Clerk cum Typist	2	19900	C-2
2	Accounts Clerk cum Typist	2	19900	C-2
3	Junior Time Keeper	2	19900	C-2
4	Trains Clerk	2	19900	A-3
5	Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	3	21700	B-2

RRB NTPC Salary for Graduate Candidates

For graduate candidates, the RRB NTPC salary ranges from ₹25,500 to ₹35,000, depending on the post. Positions include Traffic Assistant, Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, Senior Time Keeper, Commercial Apprentice, and Station Master. Along with the basic pay, candidates receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA), with the exact in-hand salary varying based on the city of posting and applicable allowances.

S. No.	Name of the post	Level in 7th CPC	Initial pay (Rs.)	Medical Standard
1	Traffic Assistant	4	25500	A-2
2	Goods Guard	5	29200	A-2
3	Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	5	29200	B-2
4	Senior Clerk cum Typist	5	29200	C-2
5	Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	5	29200	C-2
6	Senior Time Keeper	5	29200	C-2
7	Commercial Apprentice	6	35400	B-2
8	Station Master	6	35400	A-2

RRB NTPC Salary Slip

The RRB NTPC salary slip includes detailed information such as basic pay, allowances, pay scale, deductions, and more. This monthly pay slip serves as proof of salary payment and is usually sent to individuals via email or bank statement.

RRB NTPC Salary 2024 – Allowances & Perks

Railway employees receive various allowances and perks along with their salary. We have mentioned below the list of allowances for the candidates.

1. Pension Scheme
2. House Rent Allowances
3. Transport Allowance
4. Dearness Allowance
5. Medical Benefits

According to various regulations set by the Government of India, the House Rent Allowance (HRA) for different cities is detailed in the table below:

Category of Cities	HRA Before 7th Pay Commission	HRA After 7th Pay Commission
X	30%	24%
Y	20%	16%
Z	10%	8%

Check the criteria used to divide the cities in different categories, and also the list of cities fall into different category

Categories	Cities
X (Population >= 50 Lakhs)	Bengaluru, Greater Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Chennai and Kolkata
Y (Population 5 to 50 Lakhs)	Amritsar, Jalandhar, Ludhiana, Puducherry, Meerut, Ghaziabad, Raipur, Rajkot, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar, Moradabad, Thrissur, Malappuram, Kannur, Kollam, Gwalior, Indore, Bhopal, Jabalpur, Ujjain, Amravati, Nagpur, Aurangabad, Nashik, Bhiwandi, Solapur, Kolhapur, Vasai-Virar Cty, Vijayawada, Warangal, Greater Visakhapatnam, Guntur, Nellore, Guwahati, Patna, Hubli-Dharwad, Mangalore, Mysore, Gulbarga, Kozhikode, Kochi, Thiruvananthapuram, Bikaner, Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Ajmer, Salem, Tirupur, Coimbatore, Tiruchirappalli, Madurai, Erode, Dehradun, Chandigarh, Durg-Bhilai Nagar, Sangli, Cuttack, Bhubaneswar, Rourkela, Vadodara, Surat, Faridabad, Gurgaon, Srinagar, Jammu, Jamshedpur, Dhanbad, Ranchi, Bokaro Steel City, Belgaum, Malegaon, Nanded-Waghala, Aligarh, Agra, Bareilly, Lucknow, Kanpur, Allahabad, Gorakhpur, Varanasi, Saharanpur, Noida, Firozabad, Jhansi, Asansol, Siliguri, Durgapur
Z	All cities having population less than 5 Lakhs

RRB NTPC Salary Per Month

The monthly salary for RRB NTPC positions ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹21,700 for 12th pass candidates and ₹25,500 to ₹35,000 for graduate candidates, depending on the post. This salary includes the basic pay along with allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance (TA). The exact in-hand salary can vary based on the city of posting and additional benefits.

RRB NTPC Salary For Basic Pay Rs 19,900

The salary and allowances for posts with a basic pay of ₹19,900 include positions such as Junior Clerk cum Typist, Accounts Clerk cum Typist, Junior Time Keeper, and Train Clerk.

Aspects	Amount
Basic Pay	19,900/-
Grade Pay	2800/-
DA ( Currently 12% Of basic Pay)	2388/-
Travel Allowance ( Fixed Currently)	2016/-
HRA ( Varies according to Place –  Minimum 8 % of basic )	1592/-
Total Pay	28696/-

RRB NTPC Salary For Basic Pay Rs 25,500

The salary and allowances for the post of Traffic Assistant, it is the only post under Pay level 4:

Aspects	Amount
Basic Pay	25,500/-
Grade Pay	2800/-
DA ( Currently 12% Of basic Pay)	3060/-
Travel Allowance ( Fixed Currently)	2016/-
HRA ( Varies according to Place –  Minimum 8 % of basic )	2040/-
Total Pay	35,416 /-

RRB NTPC Salary For Basic Pay Rs 29,200

For positions under Pay Level 5, which include Goods Guard, Senior Commercial cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Clerk cum Typist, Junior Account Assistant cum Typist, and Senior Time Keeper, the basic pay is Rs. 29,200. Here’s a breakdown of the salary components:

Aspects	Amount
Basic Pay	Rs. 29,200
Grade Pay	Rs. 2,800
DA (Currently 12% of Basic Pay)	Rs. 3,504
Travel Allowance (Fixed)	Rs. 2,016
HRA (Varies by Location – Minimum 8% of Basic Pay)	Rs. 2,336
Total Pay	Rs. 39,856

RRB NTPC Salary For Basic Pay Rs 35,400

For roles under Pay Level 6, such as Commercial Apprentice and Station Master, the basic pay is Rs. 35,400. The salary details are as follows:

Aspects	Amount
Training Period	80 Days (Less than 100)
During Training	Grade Pay Rs. 2,800
After Training	Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
1st Salary	Approx Rs. 40,000+
Bond	5 Years Bond

RRB NTPC Salary 2024 – Job Profile

We have mentioned below the detailed job profile and career path of the various posts of the RRB NTPC 2024.

RRB NTPC Traffic Apprentice Job Description

Traffic Apprentice (TA) are employed in the Operations and Transportation Department of the Indian Railways. Once selected, a Traffic Apprentice has to undergo 2 years of training. You can work as a Station Master/Yard Master/Guard during training also. Once the training period is over, you will either be posted as Station Master, Yard Master (now these posts have been combined), or as Section Controller.

• The Operations Department of the Indian Railways takes care of the train movement and facilitates the smooth functioning of railways. The job can be quite stressful as you always need to be on your toes (for example, you have to chart the train rules, inform other departments in case of any change of routes or emergency, and so on)
• Also, the working hours will depend on the designation you are posted. For example, if you are posted as a Guard, your work hours will be similar to a guard and if you are posted as a Station Master, the work hours of SM will be applicable.

Career Path 

• Traffic Apprentice ==> Station Master ==> Station Superintendent
• Traffic Apprentice ==> Station Controller ==> Chief Controller
• You can also appear for the Limited  Departmental  Competitive  Examination  (LDCE) to get promoted into Gazetted ranks (Group B) such as Assistant Operations Manager ==> Divisions Operation Manager

RRB NTPC Station Master Job Description

• A person who is appointed as a Station Master has the responsibility to look after the arrival and departure of the train.
• A Station Master has to look after all the amenities of the passengers so that the passengers can have a smooth journey.
• A Station Master acts as a Point Of Contact for all the necessary operations related to a Railway Station.
• The number of Station Masters depends on the size of the Railway Station, the bigger the station, the higher the number of required Station Masters.
• The Punctuality of the scheduled arrival/departure of the trains is monitored by the Station Master.
• Workings such as monitoring the signals, to ensure that his subordinates do everything as per the rule book are a few things that come under the duty of a Station Master.
• A person working as a Station Master has to work in shifts.

Career Path

Following is the list of different posts an RRB NTPC Station Master is promoted to during his career.

Station Master

Station Superintendent

Assistant Operations Manager

Divisional Operations Manager

RRB NTPC Station Master Salary

Aspirants applying for the RRB NTPC Station Master position might be wondering about the pay scale for this job profile. The RRB NTPC Station Master salary typically ranges from Rs 35,400 to Rs 1,12,400 as per Level 6 of the 7th Pay Commission Matrix. However, it should be noted that the pay scale may vary based on location, perks, and other factors.

RRB NTPC Commercial Apprentice Job Description

• A candidate who has applied for the post of Commercial Apprentice, after successfully clearing the RRB NTPC Exam is posted as Multi-Skilled Supervisors in various commercial branches of Indian Railways.
• A Commercial Apprentice is posted as Commercial Supervisor / Goods Supervisor / Commercial Inspector / Parcel Supervisor in the commercial departments. These commercial departments in Indian Railways are majorly responsible for collecting revenue.
• These apprentices after their joining are trained for around 100 days in different sub-departments of a commercial branch.
• They are trained as Goods Clerk, Catering, Parcel Clerk, Chief Commercial Clerk, Commercial Inspector etc.
• After the successful completion of the training period, a commercial apprentice is posted as Chief Commercial/Parcel/Goods Clerk or Commercial Inspector.
• An RRB NTPC Commercial Apprentice Job Profile is such that he gets work experience in all the commercial sections of the Indian Railways.

Career Path

• Parcel/Goods Supervisor
• You can also appear for the Limited  Departmental  Competitive  Examination  (LDCE) to get promoted into Gazetted ranks (Group B) such as
  1. Assistant Commercial Manager
  2. Divisional  Commercial Manager
  3. Senior Divisional  Commercial Management

RRB NTPC Goods Guard Job Description

The job Profile of a Goods Guard includes the list of duties mentioned below;

• A Goods Guard is in charge of all the technical work related to the running of a train.
• The duty of the Goods Guard also includes works such as exchanging flags or lamp signals with stations on departure and when passing through.
• A Goods Guard also checks the technical nuances related to the ‘Brake Power’ and signs the BPC (Brake Power Certificate).
• He/She has to take responsibility for managing the condition of the train such as Vehicle Guidance Report, cross-checking safety, and other requirements of the train.
• A person designated to this post has to look after the scheduling of the trains such as Late Arrivals, and travel timings on different routes.
• A Goods Guard has to cross-check all the safety requirements for any possible defects that might endanger train safety.
• A Goods Guard will have to work in shifts depending upon the schedule of respective trains as they have to be in the last wagon of the train.

Career Path

The Career Path for a Goods Guard is as follows;

Goods Guard

Passenger Guard

Section Controller

Chief Controller

RRB NTPC Trains Clerk Job Description

A person entitled to this position is responsible for looking after all the operational duties to maintain the coaches of the train such as how many compartments need to be added into the trains, scheduled cleaning of the compartments, etc.

• The general records related to the maintenance of the train and its conditions are being looked after by a Trains Clerk
• A train clerk has to have a proper record that allocates the number of coaches assigned to each train.
• A document known as a Vehicle Guiding Document is prepared by a Trains Clerk.
• The working shifts depend on the size of the Railway Stations. The larger the stations, the more the shifts.

Career Path

Following are the positions a Train clerk can get promoted to in his career.

Trains Clerk

Senior Trains Clerk

Chief Trains Clerk

RRB NTPC Junior Clerk Job Description

• The main duty of the Junior Clerk will be to assist the Senior Clerks in every way possible.
• The Department under which the Junior Clerk will work is called the Department of Finance and Accounts.
• Any transactions made concerning the workings of the department have to go through an internal check which may involve receipt, challan, or expenditure.
• The Job of a Junior Clerk has no night duties.
• The clerical work may vary from department to department as decided by the Senior Clerk.

Career Path

The career path of Junior Clerk cum typist is given below

Senior Clerk

Station Clerk

Chief Trains Clerk

Inquiry cum Reservation Clerk Job Description

• An ECRC is responsible for helping the passengers plan their travel. He/She is responsible for reservation and issuing of computerized tickets to the passengers
• He/she also has to respond to passenger queries and make announcements.
• It’s a suitable job for female candidates as most of the job is indoors and hardly any traveling is involved.

Career Path

• ECRC Grade II ==> ECRC Grade I ==> Reservation Supervisor
• You can also appear for the Limited  Departmental  Competitive  Examination  (LDCE) to get promoted into Gazetted ranks (Group B) such as Assistant Operations Manager ==> Divisions Operation Manager

Railway Guard Job Description

A Railway guard is a person who is technically in charge of running a train. A Goods Guard is responsible for managing the running of a Goods Train. The job description includes:-

• The guard is responsible for assuring himself that the station master (directly or indirectly) has authorized the departure of the train from the station.
• The guard exchanges flag or lamp signals with stations on departure and when passing through.
• Ensuring that the train has sufficient ‘Brake Power’ and signing the BPC (Brake Power Certificate)
• Constantly monitoring any abnormalities- in the train as well in the signals
• Preparing and delivering train reports (such as Late Arrival Reports)
• Providing information on travel timings and different routes
• Checking basic requirements such as lighting and heating in carriages
• Maintaining the VG (Vehicle Guidance) Document
• To cross-check all the safety requirements for any possible defects that might endanger train safety

If selected, you will undergo training in the Zonal training institute where you will be acquainted with the exact nature of your job and the general and commercial rules of Railways.

Career Path 

• Goods Guard => Passenger Guard => Express Guard
• Goods Guard => Section Controller => Chief Controller
• You are also eligible to appear for the LDCE exam for the Group B Gazetted post of Assistant Operations Manager(AOM)

RRB NTPC Junior Account Assistant(JAA) Cum Typist Job Description

A Junior Account Assistant works in the Department of Finance and Accounts. A Junior Accounts Assistant is responsible for the Clearing of bills if anything needs to be purchased and has to be verified to process the order further. Some of the main responsibilities which a Junior Accounts Assistant is entitled to are as follows;

• To ensure that the accounts of the railways are within the guidelines and rules set by the management.
• Discussions of budgets in consultations with other departments and analyzing the procedures needed for budgetary control can be written down in proper relevant order and code rules from time to time.
• A Junior Account Assistant is responsible for the “checking done internally” related to the transactions which may affect the expenditure of Railways.
• He/she is the financial advisor related to any administrative-related work in the railway department and plays an important role in passing any tender/projects for railways.
• It is the job of the Junior Account Assistant to ensure that any monetary claims made against the railways are settled with prompt action.
• A Junior Account Assistant makes sure he/she sees that there are no financial irregularities related to the transactions made in any department of railways.

Career Path

A Junior Account  assistant cum typist has a very bright list of career paths, they are mentioned below;

Junior Accounts Assistant

Junior Accounts Officer

Senior Accounts Officer

Deputy Chief Account Officer

Additional Financial Adviser

Chief Accounts Officer

Chief Account Officer/Financial Adviser

RRB NTPC Salary In Hand

For candidates pursuing a career with Indian Railways through the RRB NTPC exam, understanding the salary structure is essential. The RRB NTPC salary in hand varies depending on the position and level of responsibility. This salary includes not only the basic pay but also various allowances and benefits. Knowing the in-hand salary for roles such as Junior Clerk cum Typist or Station Master can help candidates make informed financial decisions. This article provides a detailed overview of the salary for different NTPC positions to give you a clear understanding of what to expect.

Accounts Clerk cum Typist & Others:

Particulars	Salary Details
Basic Pay	Rs. 19,000
Grade Pay	Rs. 2800
Dearness Allowance (DA)	28 % of Basic pay (Rs. 5572)
Travel Allowance	Rs. 2016
HRA (Depending on the Place or City)	8% of Basic pay (Rs. 1592)
Total Pay	Rs. 30,980

Accounts Senior Clerk cum Typist & Others:

Particulars	Salary Details
Basic Pay	Rs. 29,200
Grade Pay	Rs. 2800
Dearness Allowance (DA)	28 % of Basic pay (Rs. 8176)
Travel Allowance	Rs. 2016
HRA (Depending on the Place or City)	8% of Basic pay (Rs. 2336)
Total Pay	Rs. 41,728

Commercial Apprentice and Station Master:

Particulars	Salary Details
Basic Pay	Rs. 35,400
Grade Pay	Rs. 4200
Dearness Allowance (DA)	28 % of Basic pay (Rs. 9912)
Travel Allowance	Rs. 2016
HRA (Depending on the Place or City)	8% of Basic pay (Rs. 2832)
Total Pay	Rs. 54,360

Traffic Assistant: 

Particulars	Salary Details
Basic Pay	Rs. 25,000
Grade Pay	Rs. 2800
Dearness Allowance (DA)	28 % of Basic pay (Rs. 7000)
Travel Allowance	Rs. 2016
HRA (Depending on the Place or City)	8% of Basic pay (Rs. 2040)
Total Pay	Rs. 36,056

What will be RRB NTPC Salary After 5 Years?

The salary provided by RRB NTPC is highly competitive in the government sector, featuring regular incentives, yearly increments, and potential promotions after five years of service. This can lead to a significant salary increase, ranging approximately from Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 45,000, depending on the post and pay level.

Post	Initial Salary (Monthly)	Estimated Salary After 5 Years (Monthly)
Junior Clerk cum Typist	₹19,900	₹25,000
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	₹19,900	₹25,000
Junior Time Keeper	₹19,900	₹25,000
Train Clerk	₹19,900	₹25,000
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	₹21,700	₹27,000
Traffic Assistant	₹25,500	₹32,000
Goods Guard	₹25,500	₹32,000
Senior Clerk cum Typist	₹25,500	₹32,000
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	₹25,500	₹32,000
Station Master	₹35,000	₹42,000

Notes: The “Estimated Salary After 5 Years” includes expected increments and promotions.

What will be RRB NTPC Salary After 10 Years?

The salary offered by RRB NTPC is highly competitive within the government sector. It includes regular incentives, annual increments, and opportunities for promotion, which can result in a significant salary increase over time. After ten years of service, salaries can rise to approximately Rs. 30,000 to Rs. 45,000, depending on the position and pay level.

Post	Initial Salary (Monthly)	Estimated Salary After 10 Years (Monthly)
Junior Clerk cum Typist	₹19,900	₹30,000
Accounts Clerk cum Typist	₹19,900	₹30,000
Junior Time Keeper	₹19,900	₹30,000
Train Clerk	₹19,900	₹30,000
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk	₹21,700	₹34,000
Traffic Assistant	₹25,500	₹40,000
Goods Guard	₹25,500	₹40,000
Senior Clerk cum Typist	₹25,500	₹40,000
Junior Account Assistant cum Typist	₹25,500	₹40,000
Station Master	₹35,000	₹55,000

Notes: The “Estimated Salary After 10 Years” reflects anticipated increments and promotions.

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