How it's calculated
- Pay level: as listed in the RRB NTPC notice.
- Basic pay: the first cell of that level in the 7th CPC pay matrix (entry pay).
- DA 60%; HRA 30% / 20% / 10% of basic in X / Y / Z cities; Transport Allowanceby level and city, plus DA on it; NPS 10% of basic + DA.
Estimate only. Official results, marks and eligibility are decided by the Ministry of Railways (Railway Board). Verify on the official website.
Worked example: Level 6, X city
| Basic pay | ₹35,400 |
| Dearness Allowance (60%) | ₹21,240 |
| House Rent Allowance (30%) | ₹10,620 |
| Transport Allowance | ₹3,600 |
| DA on Transport Allowance | ₹2,160 |
| Gross pay | ₹73,020 |
|---|---|
| NPS (10% of basic + DA) | − ₹5,664 |
| In-hand (before tax) | ₹67,356 |
RRB NTPC salary by pay level (DA 60%)
| Level | Basic pay range | In-hand, X city | In-hand, Y city | In-hand, Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 – ₹1,12,400 | ₹67,356 | ₹60,936 | ₹57,396 |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 | ₹56,568 | ₹50,768 | ₹47,848 |
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 – ₹69,100 | ₹43,518 | ₹38,468 | ₹36,298 |
| Level 2 | ₹19,900 – ₹63,200 | ₹36,786 | ₹34,076 | ₹32,086 |
Entry pay, after NPS, before income tax. X city with the higher Transport Allowance; Y and Z with the lower rate.
RRB NTPC posts and pay levels
| Post | Department | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor | Indian Railways, CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) | 6 |
| Goods Train Manager | Indian Railways, CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) | 5 |
| Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Indian Railways, CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) | 5 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist | Indian Railways, CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) | 5 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Indian Railways, CEN 07/2026 (Under Graduate) | 3 |
| Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Indian Railways, CEN 07/2026 (Under Graduate) | 2 |
| Junior Clerk cum Typist | Indian Railways, CEN 07/2026 (Under Graduate) | 2 |
| Trains Clerk | Indian Railways, CEN 07/2026 (Under Graduate) | 2 |
- Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida and Gurgaon get HRA at Delhi (X) rates; Shillong, Goa and Port Blair at Y rates; Jalandhar Cantt at Jalandhar (Y) rates; Panchkula and S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali) at Chandigarh (Y) rates (RBE 71/2017, para 7).
- For running staff, RBE 71/2017 says HRA is worked out on basic pay plus a 30% pay element. This calculator uses basic pay only.
Frequently asked questions
What is the salary of RRB NTPC posts?
RRB NTPC posts are in Pay Levels 2, 3, 5, 6 of the 7th CPC matrix, with entry basic pay from ₹19,900 to ₹35,400. With DA at 60%, HRA and Transport Allowance, in-hand pay after NPS is about ₹32,086 to ₹67,356 a month, before income tax.
What is the in-hand salary of Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor?
It is a Level 6 post with entry basic pay of ₹35,400. In an X-class city with the higher Transport Allowance, gross pay is ₹73,020 and in-hand after NPS is ₹67,356 a month at DA 60%.
Does the salary depend on the city?
Yes. HRA is 30%, 20% or 10% of basic pay in X, Y and Z cities, and Transport Allowance is higher in 19 listed cities. Basic pay and DA are the same everywhere.
Are special allowances included?
No. Some railway posts get extra allowances, such as Risk and Hardship Allowance for Track Maintainers or National Holiday Allowance. This calculator includes only DA, HRA and Transport Allowance, which the Railway Board pays at the same rates as the central government.
How much does salary grow each year?
Each annual increment moves you one cell down your pay Level, about 3% more basic pay. DA is revised twice a year.
Is railway salary the same as central government salary?
For basic pay, DA, HRA and Transport Allowance, yes. The Railway Services (Revised Pay) Rules use the same pay matrix, and the Railway Board orders (RBE 71/2017 for HRA, RBE 81/2017 and 96/2017 for Transport Allowance, and a separate order for each DA revision) give the same rates. Some posts get extra allowances on top.
Which NTPC post pays the most?
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, in Level 6 with entry basic pay of ₹35,400. Station Master was also a Level 6 post in CEN 06/2025, but CEN 06/2026 does not notify it. Under Graduate posts are in Levels 2 and 3.
Sources
- RRB Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 06/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Graduate), and CEN No. 07/2026 (Under Graduate), Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways
- RRB Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 07/2026, Non-Technical Popular Categories (Under Graduate), 14 October 2026, Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways
- Railway Services (Revised Pay) Amendment Rules, 2017 (Gazette of India, 17 July 2017): pay matrix, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
- RBE No. 34/2026 dated 24 April 2026: DA to railway employees at 60% from 1 January 2026, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
- RBE No. 71/2017 dated 19 July 2017: House Rent Allowance to railway employees, with list of X and Y cities, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
- RBE No. 81/2017 dated 3 August 2017 (issued as 80/2017, renumbered by RBE 123/2017): Transport Allowance to railway employees, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)
- RBE No. 96/2017 dated 17 August 2017: Transport Allowance for Level 1 and 2 staff drawing Rs 24,200 and above, Ministry of Railways (Railway Board)