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
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
- 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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