RRB NTPC Salary 2026: Quick Answer
As per the official RRB notifications CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) and CEN 07/2026 (Undergraduate), RRB NTPC posts start at a basic pay of ₹19,900 (Level 2), ₹21,700 (Level 3), ₹29,200 (Level 5) or ₹35,400 (Level 6) of the 7th CPC pay matrix. With DA at 60%, HRA and Transport Allowance, our approximate calculation puts the monthly gross at about ₹35,000 to ₹40,000 for Level 2 posts and about ₹63,000 to ₹73,000 for the Level 6 Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor, depending on the city.
Key takeaway: The pay level and initial pay of every post are official (vacancy table on page 1 of each CEN, repeated in Annexure A). The gross and in-hand figures are our approximate calculations from official DA, HRA and TA rates; RRB does not print them.
Both CENs are published on the unified official RRB website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, and applications are taken on rrbapply.gov.in.
RRB NTPC Graduate Salary 2026 (CEN 06/2026)
CEN 06/2026 notifies 3,548 Graduate-level posts. The vacancy table prints this pay level and initial pay for each post:
| Cat. No. | Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial pay | Medical standard | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (CCTS) | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B2 | 127 |
| 2 | Goods Train Manager | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | A2 | 2,750 |
| 3 | Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 | 300 |
| 4 | Senior Clerk cum Typist | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 | 371 |
| Total (all RRBs) | 3,548 |
Source: CEN No. 06/2026, vacancy table under "Important Dates" and Annexure A (post-wise parameters). The age limit for all four posts is 18-33 years as on 01.01.2027.
Note on Station Master: Station Master (Level 6) is not one of the posts in CEN 06/2026, so its salary is not covered by this notification.
RRB NTPC Undergraduate Salary 2026 (CEN 07/2026)
CEN 07/2026 notifies 1,688 Undergraduate (12th-level) posts:
| Cat. No. | Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial pay | Medical standard | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Commercial cum Ticket Clerk | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | B2 | 700 |
| 2 | Accounts Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | C2 | 200 |
| 3 | Junior Clerk cum Typist | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | C2 | 600 |
| 4 | Trains Clerk | Level 2 | ₹19,900 | A3 | 188 |
| Total (all RRBs) | 1,688 |
Source: CEN No. 07/2026, vacancy table and Annexure A. The age limit for these posts is 18-30 years as on 01.01.2027.
RRB NTPC Salary Structure: DA, HRA and TA in 2026
Your monthly pay is basic pay plus allowances. The rates below are the current central government rates; we use them for every estimate on this page.
| Component | Rate in October 2026 | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | 60% of basic pay, from 01.01.2026 | PIB, Cabinet decision of 18.04.2026 |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | 30% (X city), 20% (Y city), 10% (Z town) of basic pay | DoE OM, 07.07.2017 |
| Transport Allowance, Levels 1-2 | ₹1,350 + DA in the listed cities; ₹900 + DA elsewhere (₹3,600/₹1,800 + DA once pay reaches ₹24,200) | DoE TA OM, 07.07.2017 and modification OM |
| Transport Allowance, Levels 3-8 | ₹3,600 + DA in the listed cities; ₹1,800 + DA elsewhere | DoE TA OM, 07.07.2017 |
| NPS deduction | Employee 10% of (basic + DA); Government adds 14% | PFRDA |
DA status: DA became 60% from 1 January 2026 after the Cabinet decision of 18 April 2026. As of 20 October 2026 we could not find a PIB release for the instalment due from 1 July 2026, so the tables use 60%. When the next instalment is announced, every gross figure below goes up by the same percentage of basic.
Training period: Both CENs (Para 1.16) say selected candidates must undergo training wherever prescribed and only a stipend is paid during training. The salary below applies after you join the working post.
RRB NTPC In-Hand Salary 2026 (Approximate)
Method: basic pay (initial pay) + DA 60% + HRA + Transport Allowance with DA, minus NPS at 10% of (basic + DA). Income tax, professional tax, CGEGIS and railway-specific deductions are not included. "X city" here means a city that is both HRA class X and in the TA list for the higher rate (for example Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru).
RRB NTPC salary per month by post and city
| Post (Level) | City type | Basic | DA 60% | HRA | TA (with DA) | Gross (approx) | NPS 10% | In-hand before tax (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CCTS (Level 6) | X city | ₹35,400 | ₹21,240 | ₹10,620 | ₹5,760 | ₹73,020 | ₹5,664 | ₹67,356 |
| CCTS (Level 6) | Y city | ₹35,400 | ₹21,240 | ₹7,080 | ₹2,880 | ₹66,600 | ₹5,664 | ₹60,936 |
| CCTS (Level 6) | Z town | ₹35,400 | ₹21,240 | ₹3,540 | ₹2,880 | ₹63,060 | ₹5,664 | ₹57,396 |
| Goods Train Manager / JAA / Sr Clerk (Level 5) | X city | ₹29,200 | ₹17,520 | ₹8,760 | ₹5,760 | ₹61,240 | ₹4,672 | ₹56,568 |
| Level 5 posts | Y city | ₹29,200 | ₹17,520 | ₹5,840 | ₹2,880 | ₹55,440 | ₹4,672 | ₹50,768 |
| Level 5 posts | Z town | ₹29,200 | ₹17,520 | ₹2,920 | ₹2,880 | ₹52,520 | ₹4,672 | ₹47,848 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3) | X city | ₹21,700 | ₹13,020 | ₹6,510 | ₹5,760 | ₹46,990 | ₹3,472 | ₹43,518 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3) | Y city | ₹21,700 | ₹13,020 | ₹4,340 | ₹2,880 | ₹41,940 | ₹3,472 | ₹38,468 |
| Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3) | Z town | ₹21,700 | ₹13,020 | ₹2,170 | ₹2,880 | ₹39,770 | ₹3,472 | ₹36,298 |
| Accounts Clerk / Junior Clerk / Trains Clerk (Level 2) | X city | ₹19,900 | ₹11,940 | ₹5,970 | ₹2,160 | ₹39,970 | ₹3,184 | ₹36,786 |
| Level 2 posts | Y city | ₹19,900 | ₹11,940 | ₹3,980 | ₹1,440 | ₹37,260 | ₹3,184 | ₹34,076 |
| Level 2 posts | Z town | ₹19,900 | ₹11,940 | ₹1,990 | ₹1,440 | ₹35,270 | ₹3,184 | ₹32,086 |
TA for Level 2 is ₹1,350 + 60% = ₹2,160 in a listed city and ₹900 + 60% = ₹1,440 elsewhere, because the starting pay (₹19,900) is below the ₹24,200 threshold. Level 3 and above get ₹3,600 + 60% = ₹5,760 or ₹1,800 + 60% = ₹2,880.
Worked example: Goods Train Manager salary in a Y city
- Basic pay: ₹29,200 (Level 5, CEN 06/2026)
- DA at 60%: ₹17,520
- HRA at 20%: ₹5,840
- TA: ₹1,800 + 60% = ₹2,880
- Gross: ₹55,440
- NPS: 10% of (₹29,200 + ₹17,520) = ₹4,672
- In-hand before tax: about ₹50,768
Worked example: Commercial cum Ticket Clerk salary in a Z town
Basic ₹21,700 + DA ₹13,020 + HRA 10% ₹2,170 + TA ₹2,880 = ₹39,770 gross. NPS is ₹3,472, so in-hand before tax is about ₹36,298.
Railway quarters: if you are given railway accommodation, HRA is not paid, so subtract the HRA column from the figures above.
RRB NTPC Salary: Graduate vs Undergraduate Posts
| Comparison | Undergraduate (CEN 07/2026) | Graduate (CEN 06/2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Pay levels | Level 2 and Level 3 | Level 5 and Level 6 |
| Lowest initial pay | ₹19,900 | ₹29,200 |
| Highest initial pay | ₹21,700 (Commercial cum Ticket Clerk) | ₹35,400 (CCTS) |
| Approx gross range (our calculation) | ₹35,270 to ₹46,990 | ₹52,520 to ₹73,020 |
| Qualification | 12th (+2) or equivalent, 50% aggregate (with exemptions) | Degree from a recognised university |
| Age limit (01.01.2027) | 18-30 years | 18-33 years |
A Level 5 Graduate post starts ₹9,300 higher in basic pay than a Level 2 post (₹29,200 − ₹19,900). With DA at 60%, that gap is ₹14,880 a month before HRA and TA.
Which RRB NTPC Post Has the Highest Salary in 2026?
Chief Commercial cum Ticket Supervisor (Level 6, ₹35,400) has the highest starting pay among the posts notified in 2026. Among Undergraduate posts, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (Level 3, ₹21,700) pays the most. Goods Train Manager has by far the most vacancies (2,750) of any NTPC post this year, and it starts at Level 5.
When you set post preferences, remember the medical standard: Goods Train Manager needs A2 and Trains Clerk needs A3 (stricter vision standards), while clerical posts need C2. If you do not meet a post's medical standard at the medical examination, you cannot be appointed to that post. Our RRB NTPC eligibility and age limit 2026 note lists the vision standards.
RRB NTPC Salary After 8th Pay Commission
The Cabinet approved the Terms of Reference of the 8th Central Pay Commission on 28 October 2025 and gave it 18 months from its constitution to report (PIB). As of 20 October 2026 no new pay matrix or fitment factor has been notified, so all NTPC posts stay on the 7th CPC levels shown above. Railway staff are covered by the central pay commission, so any change will apply to these levels once the government accepts and notifies it.
RRB NTPC 2026 Notification: Key Dates
| Item | CEN 06/2026 (Graduate) | CEN 07/2026 (Undergraduate) |
|---|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 26.09.2026 | 26.09.2026 |
| Online application opens | 08.10.2026 | 15.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply | 06.11.2026 (23:59 hours) | 13.11.2026 (23:59 hours) |
| Total vacancies | 3,548 | 1,688 |
Source: "Important Dates" table on page 1 of each CEN. Full details of fees and dates are on our RRB NTPC 2026 recruitment page.
RRB NTPC Exam Pattern in Brief (Both CENs)
| Stage | Questions | Time | Sections (indicative) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Stage CBT | 100 | 90 minutes | General Awareness 40, Mathematics 30, General Intelligence and Reasoning 30 |
| 2nd Stage CBT | 120 | 90 minutes | General Awareness 50, Mathematics 35, General Intelligence and Reasoning 35 |
Negative marking is 1/3 mark per wrong answer. The Computer Based Typing Skill Test for the typist posts has been dispensed with for both CEN 06/2026 and CEN 07/2026 (Para 13.0 (c)); typing proficiency is assessed after joining. Source: Para 13.1 and 13.2 of both CENs.
RRB NTPC Salary FAQs
What is the RRB NTPC salary per month in 2026?
About ₹35,000 to ₹47,000 gross for Undergraduate posts (Level 2 and 3) and about ₹52,500 to ₹73,000 gross for Graduate posts (Level 5 and 6), using DA at 60%. These are our approximate figures from official rates; the initial pay (₹19,900 to ₹35,400) is official.
What is the Goods Train Manager salary in RRB NTPC 2026?
Goods Train Manager is a Level 5 post with an initial pay of ₹29,200 (CEN 06/2026). Approximate gross is ₹52,520 to ₹61,240 a month depending on the city.
What is the RRB NTPC Commercial cum Ticket Clerk salary?
Commercial cum Ticket Clerk is a Level 3 post with an initial pay of ₹21,700 (CEN 07/2026). Approximate gross is ₹39,770 to ₹46,990 a month.
What is the salary of a Junior Clerk cum Typist in RRB NTPC?
Level 2, initial pay ₹19,900 (CEN 07/2026). Approximate gross is ₹35,270 to ₹39,970 a month.
Is salary paid during RRB NTPC training?
Only a stipend is paid during the training period, as per Para 1.16 of both CENs. Full pay and allowances start after training, when you join the working post.
Is Station Master salary included in RRB NTPC 2026?
No. Station Master is not among the posts in CEN 06/2026, so this notification does not cover it.
Does RRB NTPC salary include HRA?
Yes, HRA is paid at 30%, 20% or 10% of basic pay by city class, unless you are given railway quarters.
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