| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| Pay Level | 6 |
| Pay Band | 9300 - 34800 |
| Grade Pay | 4200 |
| Pay Scale | 35400 - 44900 |
| Basic Salary | 35400 |
| Maximum Salary | 44900 |
| DA Allowance | 20532 (58% of Basic Salary) |
| HRA Allowance | 7080 |
| TA Allowance | 4000 |
| NPS Deduction | 5593 (10% of Basic Salary + DA) |
| Profession Tax Deduction | 200 |
| Railway Institute Fee Deduction | 50 |
| Employees Union Deduction | 100 |
| Monthly Gross | 67012 |
| Yearly Gross | 804144 |
| Monthly In Hand | 61069 |
| YearlyIn Hand | 732828 |
Note:
1. Special Controller Allowance: Hiked from ₹5,000 because DA crossed 50%; paid for high-stress duties.
2. Night Duty Allowance: Variable extra pay for working night shifts (10 PM – 6 AM).
3. National Holiday Allowance (₹630): Extra cash paid for working on gazetted holidays (e.g., Diwali).
Benifits and Perks
| Benefit | Status |
|---|---|
| Dearness Allowance (DA) | |
| House Rent Allowance (HRA) | |
| Transport Allowance (TA) | |
| Medical Benefits | |
| Railway Travel Passes | |
| Accommodation Facilities | |
| Festival Bonus | |
| Periodic Promotion | |
| Retirement Benefits |
Note: After the 8th Pay Commission, the Railway RRB Section Controller’s basic pay is expected to rise from ₹35,400 to ₹44,900, reaching approximately ₹70,800 to ₹89,800 with a 2.0 fitment factor.
Promotions
| Rank | Pay Scale |
|---|---|
| Section Controller Joining yr | ₹35400 – 112400 |
| Chief Controller 5 - 7 yr | ₹44900 – 142400 |
| Assistant Operations Manager Selection/Exam yr | ₹47600 – 151100 |
| Divisional Operations Manager Seniority yr | ₹53100 – 167800 |
Note: During training, the pay is about ₹50,000 per month, but after one year on regular duty, it rises to ₹70,000+ because HRA, TA, and the ₹6,250 Special Controller Allowance are added.
