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Railway Group b posts and salary details

A railway service post in group B is the one with a basic grade pay of Rs. 5400 – Rs. 4800 in PAY BAND – 2 or PB-2 9300–34800.

These include:

  1. Assistant Nursing Officer
  2. Principal/Head Master/ Head Mistress in a Secondary School or High School or equivalent.
  3. Posts of various organized railway services in RBSS (Railway Board Secretariat Service and RBSSS (Railway Board Secretariat Stenographers Service)

A Railway Service Post carrying GP Rs.5400 and Rs.4800 in  PB-2 (Rs.9300-34800) but excluding the posts in Gr C below.

 

  1. Assistant Nursing Officers carrying Grade Pay Rs.5400,
  2. Principal/Head Master/Head Mistress (Secondary/High School & equivalent) (Basic Grade & Sr. Grade) carrying Grade Pay Rs.5400, Rs.6600 in Pay Band PB-3 (Rs.15600-39100) and Non-functional Grade of Group ‘B’ Gaz.
  3. Posts of various organized Railway services & RBSS/RBSSS carrying Grade Pay Rs.5400 in Pay Band PB-3 (Rs.15600-39100) will continue to be classified as Group ‘B’ (Gaz.)

 

promotion  on  the  basis  of  selection  of  eligible  Group C employees

  • Assistant Operations Manager (AOM): Manages train operations, including resource allocation and coordination across departments.
  • Station Master (SM): Oversees railway stations, handling trains, passengers, and goods.
  • Traffic Supervisor (TS): Coordinates train movements and ensures their safety and punctuality.
  • Depot Material Superintendent (DMS): Responsible for the management of railway materials.
  • Junior Engineer (JE) and Section Engineer (SE): Involved in infrastructure projects including tracks, bridges, and structures.
  • Junior Account Assistant (JAA): Handles financial matters, including budgeting and account management.
  • Senior Publicity Officer (SPO) and Public Relations Officer (PRO): Manages advertising, marketing, and public relations for the railways​​.

Recruitment and Selection Process

  • Promotional Pathway: Recruitment for Group B posts is not traditional. It’s predominantly based on the promotion of Group C employees who have demonstrated exceptional performance and experience.
  • Selection Procedure: A significant portion of vacancies (70%) are filled based on seniority and the remaining 30% through a Limited Departmental Competitive Examination (LDCE), which includes a written test and viva-voce. This selection process ensures that only the most competent and experienced Group C employees advance to Group B roles​​.

Pay Matrix Levels and Salary Range

  1. Pay Level 6 (GP 4200):

    • Initial Salary: Rs. 35,400
    • Maximum Salary: Rs. 1,12,400
    • This level includes a comprehensive salary increment table for different stages​​.

  2. Pay Level 7 (GP 4600):

    • Initial Salary: Rs. 44,900
    • Maximum Salary: Rs. 1,42,400
    • Reflecting the increased responsibilities, the salary range is higher than Level 6​​.

  3. Pay Level 8 (GP 4800):

    • Initial Salary: Rs. 47,600
    • Maximum Salary: Rs. 1,51,100
    • Officers at this level enjoy a substantial salary range, indicative of their advanced role within the railways​​.

  4. Pay Level 9 (GP 5400):

    • Initial Salary: Rs. 53,100
    • Maximum Salary: Rs. 1,67,800
    • This level is designed for more senior Group B positions, with a commensurately higher salary range​​.

  5. Pay Level 10 (GP 5400):

    • Initial Salary: Rs. 56,100
    • Maximum Salary: Rs. 1,77,500
    • Pay Level 10 represents the upper echelon of Group B posts, offering a competitive salary to reflect the significant responsibilities of these roles​​.