RRB NTPC (Graduate) Salary 2026
RRB NTPC Graduate posts sit in Pay Levels 5–6 of the 7th CPC, with Station Master and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor at the top (Level 6). Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from ₹39,000 – ₹49,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
RRB NTPC (Graduate) post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each RRB NTPC (Graduate) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goods Train Manager (ex-Guard) / Sr Clerk cum Typist / Jr Account Asst cum Typist / Sr Commercial cum Ticket ClerkGoods Train Manager is running staff (extra running/mileage allowance) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹39,000–42,000 |
| Station Master / Commercial Apprentice / Chief Commercial cum Ticket SupervisorStation Master is the top NTPC graduate post | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹46,000–49,000 |
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
- Running/Mileage Allowance (Goods Train Manager)
- Medical / LTC 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 NTPC (Graduate) salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for RRB NTPC (Graduate) 2026?
The in-hand salary for RRB NTPC (Graduate) ranges from ₹39,000 – ₹49,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). RRB NTPC Graduate posts sit in Pay Levels 5–6 of the 7th CPC, with Station Master and Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor at the top (Level 6).
What is the pay scale / pay level for RRB NTPC (Graduate)?
RRB NTPC (Graduate) 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 NTPC (Graduate) jobs?
On top of basic pay, RRB NTPC (Graduate) 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 reflect typical allowances for a higher-HRA (X-class) city; running allowance applies only to Goods Train Manager. Confirm exact figures on the official RRB notification.
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