RRB Station Master Salary 2026: Quick Answer
As per CEN 08/2026, the Station Master post is in Pay Level 6 of the 7th CPC with an initial pay of ₹35,400 a month. With Dearness Allowance at 63% from 1 July 2026, HRA and Transport Allowance, our approximate calculation gives a gross of about ₹64,200 to ₹74,200 and an in-hand of about ₹58,400 to ₹68,400 before income tax, depending on the city. The CEN does not list allowances, so we add no running or special allowance.
Key takeaway: Level 6 and ₹35,400 come from the CEN (Annexure-A) as recorded on our RRB Station Master recruitment 2026 page; DA 63% is from PIB, 28 October 2026. Gross and in-hand are our calculations. The recruitment lists 1,265 vacancies (Corrigendum No. 1 of 27.10.2026 corrected the summary table from 1,215), applications are open until 25 November 2026.
RRB Station Master Pay at a Glance
| Item | Figure | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Post | Station Master | CEN 08/2026 |
| Pay Level | Level 6, 7th CPC | CEN 08/2026 Annexure-A |
| Initial pay | ₹35,400 | CEN 08/2026 |
| Vacancies | 1,265 as per Annexure-B | CEN 08/2026 |
| DA | 63% of basic from 01.07.2026 | PIB, 28.10.2026 |
| Last date to apply | 25 November 2026, 23:59 hrs | CEN 08/2026 |
RRB Station Master In-Hand Salary 2026 With DA 63%
Formula: gross = basic + DA 63% + HRA + TA (with DA); in-hand = gross − NPS 10% of (basic + DA). Level 6 gets the higher TA slab (₹3,600 in listed cities, ₹1,800 elsewhere, plus DA). Income tax and railway-specific deductions are not included.
| City type | Basic | DA 63% | HRA | TA (with DA) | Gross (approx) | NPS 10% | In-hand before tax (approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X city (e.g. Delhi, Mumbai) | ₹35,400 | ₹22,302 | ₹10,620 | ₹5,868 | ₹74,190 | ₹5,770 | ₹68,420 |
| Y city | ₹35,400 | ₹22,302 | ₹7,080 | ₹2,934 | ₹67,716 | ₹5,770 | ₹61,946 |
| Z town | ₹35,400 | ₹22,302 | ₹3,540 | ₹2,934 | ₹64,176 | ₹5,770 | ₹58,406 |
Worked example: Station Master in a Z-class town with railway quarters
If quarters are provided, HRA is not paid: ₹35,400 + ₹22,302 + ₹2,934 = ₹60,636 gross; minus NPS ₹5,770 = about ₹54,866 before tax.
Station Master vs Other Railway Posts
| Post | Level | Initial pay |
|---|---|---|
| RRB Group D | Level 1 | ₹18,000 |
| RRB ALP | Level 2 | ₹19,900 |
| RRB NTPC Graduate (e.g. Goods Train Manager) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 |
| RRB NTPC CCTS and Station Master | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
Station Master matches the highest NTPC graduate level, so it is a top-tier entry post. For the others, read RRB NTPC salary 2026, RRB ALP salary 2026 and RRB Group D salary 2026.
What DA 63% Changed
DA moved from 60% to 63% from 1 July 2026, adding ₹1,062 a month on a ₹35,400 basic plus a small rise in TA. We publish no arrear figure until the Department of Expenditure order is issued.
RRB Station Master Salary After 8th Pay Commission
No 8th Pay Commission matrix has been notified; the 7th CPC pay matrix still governs. We will update this page from the official order.
RRB Station Master Salary FAQs
What is the RRB Station Master salary per month?
Initial pay is ₹35,400 (Level 6). With DA 63%, HRA and TA, approximate gross is ₹64,200 to ₹74,200 and in-hand ₹58,400 to ₹68,400 before tax.
Station Master ki salary kitni hoti hai?
Station Master ki shuruaati basic pay ₹35,400 hai (Level 6). DA 63%, HRA aur TA ke saath in-hand lagbhag ₹58,400 se ₹68,400 banta hai, shahar ke hisaab se.
Is HRA paid to a Station Master?
HRA is paid only if railway accommodation is not provided; it is 30%, 20% or 10% of basic by city class.
Is the Station Master post Level 6?
Yes. The CEN places it in Pay Level 6 with initial pay ₹35,400.
How many Station Master vacancies are there in 2026?
Corrigendum No. 1 (27.10.2026) corrected the total from 1,215 to 1,265. Check your RRB's website for further corrigenda.
Practice Next for RRB Station Master
- Syllabus: RRB Station Master syllabus 2026
- Notification: RRB Station Master recruitment 2026
- Related: RRB NTPC syllabus 2026, RRB NTPC maths formulas
- Hub: RRB exams hub and all study notes
Sources: CEN 08/2026 as recorded on bookofexams.in/jobs/rrb-station-master-recruitment-2026; PIB release 2329485; DoE HRA and TA OMs; 7th CPC pay matrix. Last checked 29 October 2026.