RRB Paramedical Salary 2026
RRB Paramedical posts span Pay Levels 2–7 of the 7th CPC — senior posts like Nursing Superintendent and Dietician at Level 7, Lab Superintendent and Health & Malaria Inspector at Level 6, Pharmacist and Radiographer at Level 5. Pay follows the 7th CPC Pay Matrix; in-hand pay across posts ranges from ₹28,000 – ₹62,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city.
RRB Paramedical post-wise salary
Entry basic pay and approximate in-hand salary for each RRB Paramedical 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent (Staff Nurse) / DieticianStaff Nurse posts also draw a Nursing Allowance | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | ₹52,000–62,000 |
| Lab Superintendent / Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II / Dialysis Technician / Physiotherapist / Occupational Therapist / Cath Lab Technician | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹50,000–60,000 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) / Radiographer / X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹38,000–42,000 |
| ECG Technician / Cardiac Technician / Optometrist | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | ₹34,000–37,000 |
| Field Worker / Lab Assistant Grade IIEntry paramedical posts | Level 2–3 | ₹19,900–₹21,700 | ₹28,000–33,000 |
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)
- Nursing Allowance (nursing posts)
- Patient Care / Special Qualification Pay
- 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 Paramedical salary — FAQs
What is the in-hand salary for RRB Paramedical 2026?
The in-hand salary for RRB Paramedical ranges from ₹28,000 – ₹62,000 per month depending on the post, pay level and city (which sets the HRA slab). RRB Paramedical posts span Pay Levels 2–7 of the 7th CPC — senior posts like Nursing Superintendent and Dietician at Level 7, Lab Superintendent and Health & Malaria Inspector at Level 6, Pharmacist and Radiographer at Level 5.
What is the pay scale / pay level for RRB Paramedical?
RRB Paramedical 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 Paramedical jobs?
On top of basic pay, RRB Paramedical employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA — 27% / 18% / 9% by city class), Transport Allowance (TA), Nursing Allowance (nursing posts) 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 city; pay level varies by specific post, and Nursing allowances apply only to eligible posts. Confirm exact figures on the official RRB notification.
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