Indian Railways

Station Master Salary 2026

Station Masters are recruited in Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix with a basic pay of ₹35,400. Under the 8th CPC, at a 2.86x fitment factor, this is expected to rise to about ₹1,01,000 basic — plus DA, HRA and TA.

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

Pay levelLevel 6
Basic pay₹35,400
DA @ 58%₹20,532
HRA (Y-class, 20%)₹7,080
Transport Allowance₹1,350
Approx. gross₹64,362

8th Pay Commission projection

Fitment 2.28x₹80,712
Fitment 2.57x₹90,978
Fitment 2.86x₹1,01,244
Fitment 3.00x₹1,06,200

Basic pay only. DA resets to 0% on 8th CPC rollout; HRA and TA revised at new slabs on top.

Duties

  • Control train movement, signals and platform operations at the station
  • Issue tickets, coordinate with control office and manage staff
  • Handle safety, punctuality and passenger amenities at the station

Allowances & perks

  • Non-Practising Allowance, Night Duty Allowance, Split-shift allowance
  • HRA (X/Y/Z), TA and railway pass facility
  • Free medical treatment under RELHS

Promotion path

Station Master → Sr. Station Master → Chief Station Master → Station Superintendent.

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