RRB Group D Salary 2025: Complete Pay Structure, In-Hand Salary & Benefits

The RRB Group D (Railway Group D) salary in 2025 is based on the 7th Pay Commission, with a basic pay of ₹18,000 per month and an in-hand salary typically ranging from ₹22,000 to ₹25,000 per month after deductions and including allowances like DA, HRA, and travel benefits.

Salary Structure and Pay Scale

• Basic Pay: ₹18,000 per month (Level-1, 7th CPC Pay Matrix).
• Pay Scale: ₹5,200 – ₹20,200 + Grade Pay ₹1,800.
• Gross Salary (including allowances): ₹22,000 – ₹28,000 per month, depending on location and allowances.
• In-Hand Salary: Usually ₹22,000 to ₹25,000 per month after standard deductions.

Allowances Included

• Dearness Allowance (DA): 34% of basic pay (may be updated as per government).
• House Rent Allowance (HRA):
  • X Cities: 24% of basic pay (₹4,320)
  • Y Cities: 16% of basic pay (₹2,880)
  • Z Cities: 8% of basic pay (₹1,440).
• Travel Allowance (TA): As per posting location.
• Other benefits: Job security, medical coverage for dependents, free/discounted railway travel.

Salary After 5 Years

• Group D posts have annual increments and periodic revision as per Central Government norms.
• With regular increments (typically 3% annually), DA increases, and possible promotions, the salary can rise to ₹28,000–₹32,000 per month after 5 years.
• Further increases depend on government-ordered pay hikes, DA revisions, and internal promotions.

Career Progression

• After joining, employees may get promotions to Technician, Helper, or Supervisory roles through departmental exams or seniority.
• Each promotion comes with higher pay, grade, and allowances.

RRB Group D 2025 Recruitment

• The 2025 notification covers 32,438 vacancies.
• The pay structure and benefits remain aligned with current Central Government/Indian Railways policy.

Table: RRB Group D Salary Overview

Component	Amount (Monthly)	Details
Basic Pay	₹18,000	7th CPC, Level-1
Grade Pay	₹1,800	Included
DA (34%)	₹6,120	% of basic pay
HRA (X/Y/Z Cities)	₹4,320/2,880/1,440	City-based
Gross Salary	₹22,000–₹28,000	Total before deductions
In-Hand Salary	₹22,000–₹25,000	After deductions

The Railway Group D post provides a solid entry-level salary, job security, stable increments, and many benefits as part of the central government workforce.