RRB NTPC Salary 2026 — Pay Level by Post
RRB NTPC posts span Pay Level 2 to Level 6 depending on post (e.g. Station Master, Commercial Apprentice, Goods Guard). Railways follow 7th CPC with railway-specific allowances.
Pay commission / scale
7th CPC — Railway matrix
Post-wise salary (indicative)
| Post | Pay level | Basic pay | In-hand (approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commercial Apprentice / Traffic Assistant (Level 4–5) | Level 4–5 | ₹25,500–₹29,200 | ₹40,000–₹50,000 |
| Station Master (Level 6) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | ₹50,000–₹62,000 |
| Senior Clerk cum Typist (Level 5) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | ₹42,000–₹52,000 |
Allowances & components
- DA
- HRA or railway quarter
- Transport Allowance
- Night duty allowance (post-specific)
Notes
- Railway quarters available at many stations — reduces living cost.
- NTPC level determines long-term promotion track.
FAQs
Do railway NTPC employees get free travel?
Pass privileges for self and dependents as per railway rules — a major non-monetary benefit.