Railway Group D (Track Maintainer / Helper) Salary 2026
Railway Group D posts — Track Maintainer Grade IV, Assistant (Pointsman), Helper in electrical, mechanical and S&T departments — sit in Level 1 of the pay matrix with an entry basic pay of ₹18,000. Under the 8th Pay Commission, a Group D basic pay works out to roughly ₹46,300 at a 2.57x fitment factor and about ₹51,500 at 2.86x, before DA, HRA and running or hardship allowances.
Estimate, not an official entitlement. Final 8th CPC pay, fitment, allowances, dates and arrears have not been notified. Figures are user-selected planning scenarios; see our methodology. Assumptions reviewed: 24 September 2026.
Current 7th CPC in-hand salary
8th Pay Commission projection
Basic pay only. DA resets to 0% on 8th CPC rollout; HRA and TA revised at new slabs on top.
Duties
- Maintain track, points and crossings, or assist in shed and depot work
- Attend to breakdowns and patrolling duty in all weather conditions
- Support technicians in electrical, mechanical and signalling maintenance
Allowances & perks
- Night duty allowance, overtime and washing allowance where applicable
- Railway quarters or HRA, medical (RELHS) and privilege pass facility
- Uniform and safety gear, plus risk allowance in specified categories
Promotion path
Track Maintainer IV → III → II → I → Senior Technician, with MACP upgrades at 10, 20 and 30 years.
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