RRB JE (Junior Engineer) Salary 2026
RRB Junior Engineer (JE), JE-IT and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) are Pay Level 6 (basic ₹35,400); Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) is Pay Level 7 (₹44,900). Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from ₹44,000 – ₹58,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
RRB JE (Junior Engineer) post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each RRB JE (Junior Engineer) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Engineer (JE) / Junior Engineer (IT) / Depot Material Superintendent (DMS)Gross approx ₹58,000–66,000 | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹44,000–55,000 |
| Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA)Highest pay level in RRB JE recruitment | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹52,000–58,000 |
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)
- City Compensatory Allowance
- Medical / LTC benefits
Career growth & perks
- Railway job security with pension (NPS)
- Free / concessional railway travel passes (Railway Duty Pass) & PTOs
- Medical facilities for self and family
- Leave Travel Concession (LTC)
RRB JE (Junior Engineer) salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for RRB JE (Junior Engineer) 2026?
The in-hand salary for RRB JE (Junior Engineer) ranges from ₹44,000 – ₹58,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). RRB Junior Engineer (JE), JE-IT and Depot Material Superintendent (DMS) are Pay Level 6 (basic ₹35,400); Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant (CMA) is Pay Level 7 (₹44,900).
What is the pay scale / pay level for RRB JE (Junior Engineer)?
RRB JE (Junior Engineer) 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 JE (Junior Engineer) jobs?
On top of basic pay, RRB JE (Junior Engineer) employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA), City Compensatory Allowance and more. These allowances are what make the in-hand salary higher than the basic pay.
Figures are indicative and include typical allowances for a higher-HRA (X-class) city; in-hand varies with city, DA revision and deductions. Confirm exact figures on the official RRB notification.
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