RRB Group D (Level-1) Salary 2026
RRB Group D (Level 1) posts — Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant, Pointsman, etc. — start at basic ₹18,000 under the 7th CPC. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay is around ₹22,000 – ₹26,000 per month depending on the city.
RRB Group D (Level-1) post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each RRB Group D (Level-1) post. In-hand figures include typical allowances and assume a metro / higher-HRA city; smaller-city pay is a little lower.
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand |
|---|---|---|---|
| Track Maintainer Grade IV / Helper / Assistant / Pointsman (various depts)Entry-level (10th / ITI) posts; gross approx ₹25,500–27,900 by city | Level 1 | ₹18,000 | ₹22,000–26,000 |
Allowances & benefits
The in-hand salary is basic pay plus these allowances:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class)
- Transport Allowance (TA)
- Night Duty Allowance
- Overtime Allowance
- Medical benefits
Career growth & perks
- Railway job security with pension (NPS)
- Free / concessional railway travel passes & PTOs
- Medical facilities for self and family
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
RRB Group D (Level-1) salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for RRB Group D (Level-1) 2026?
The in-hand salary for RRB Group D (Level-1) is around ₹22,000 – ₹26,000 per month depending on the city (which sets the HRA slab). RRB Group D (Level 1) posts — Track Maintainer, Helper/Assistant, Pointsman, etc. — start at basic ₹18,000 under the 7th CPC.
What is the pay scale / pay level for RRB Group D (Level-1)?
RRB Group D (Level-1) posts are paid under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. The post-wise pay levels and entry basic pay are listed in the table above.
What allowances are paid in RRB Group D (Level-1) jobs?
On top of basic pay, RRB Group D (Level-1) employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA), Night Duty Allowance and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Figures are indicative and include typical allowances; HRA and DA rates vary by city class and revision. Confirm exact figures on the official RRB notification.
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