Pay Level 5 salary
Basic pay ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 (40 stages). In-hand estimates use DA 60% (January 2026).
| Service | Basic | In-hand (Y city) | In-hand (X city) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joining | ₹29,200 | ₹50,568 | ₹56,368 |
| 5 years | ₹33,900 | ₹58,276 | ₹64,546 |
| 10 years | ₹39,200 | ₹66,968 | ₹73,768 |
| 15 years | ₹45,400 | ₹77,136 | ₹84,556 |
| 20 years | ₹52,600 | ₹88,944 | ₹97,084 |
Assumes yearly increments and no promotion or MACP.
Posts at Level 5
Accountant / Junior Accountant
लेखाकार
Pay Level 5 desk post via SSC CGL in accounts offices under the C&AG, CGA and others — compiling accounts and settling claims.
Auditor (C&AG and other departments)
लेखा परीक्षक
Pay Level 5 post via SSC CGL in audit offices under the C&AG, CGDA and others — assisting audit parties and checking accounts.
Social Security Assistant (EPFO)
सामाजिक सुरक्षा सहायक (ईपीएफओ)
Pay Level 5 clerical post in provident fund offices — processing members' PF withdrawal, transfer and pension claims.
Goods Train Manager
गुड्स ट्रेन मैनेजर
Pay Level 5 running post via RRB NTPC — in charge of a goods train from the rear brake van, with irregular hours.
Junior Accounts Assistant cum Typist (Railways)
कनिष्ठ लेखा सहायक सह टंकक (रेलवे)
Pay Level 5 post via RRB NTPC (graduate) — checking bills and keeping accounts in railway accounts offices.
Pharmacist (Railways)
फार्मासिस्ट (रेलवे)
Pay Level 5 post in railway hospitals via RRB Paramedical — dispensing medicines and managing the hospital drug store.
Senior Clerk cum Typist (Railways)
वरिष्ठ लिपिक सह टंकक (रेलवे)
Pay Level 5 office post via RRB NTPC — establishment, bills and correspondence in railway divisional and zonal offices.
Technician Grade-I Signal (Railways)
तकनीशियन ग्रेड-I सिग्नल (रेलवे)
Pay Level 5 railway post via RRB Technician — maintaining signals, points and interlocking gear that keep trains safe.
How people reach Level 5
Promotion steps from the posts profiled on this site. Timelines are typical ranges, not guarantees.
- Junior Accounts AssistantStarting as Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Railways) · After passing the Appendix-II departmental exam, typically 3–6 years
- Technician Grade-II and Grade-IStarting as Assistant (Carriage and Wagon) · Further trade tests over 8–15 years
- Technician Grade-II and Grade-IStarting as Assistant (Loco Shed) · Further trade tests over 8–15 years
- Technician Grade-II and Grade-IStarting as Assistant (Signal and Telecom) · Further trade tests over 8–15 years
- Technician Grade-II and Grade-IStarting as Assistant (Train Lighting and AC) · Further trade tests over 8–15 years
- Technician Grade-II and Grade-IStarting as Assistant (Track Machine) · Further trade tests over 8–15 years
- Senior Commercial cum Ticket ClerkStarting as Commercial cum Ticket Clerk · 5–10 years
- Assistant Sub-InspectorStarting as Constable (General Duty), CAPF · Further 5–10 years
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (Motor Transport)Starting as Constable (Driver), CRPF · Further 6–10 years
- Assistant Sub-InspectorStarting as Constable (Tradesman), CRPF · Further 6–10 years
- Data Entry Operator Grade B / Senior DEOStarting as Data Entry Operator (DEO) · 5–10 years
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (Driver)Starting as Constable (Driver), Delhi Police · Further 8–12 years
- Assistant Sub-InspectorStarting as Constable (Executive), Delhi Police · Further 8–12 years
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (Communication)Starting as Head Constable (AWO/TPO), Delhi Police · 8–12 years
- Assistant Sub-Inspector (Ministerial)Starting as Head Constable (Ministerial), Delhi Police · 8–12 years
- Junior Intelligence Officer Grade-IStarting as Security Assistant / Executive (IB) · Further 6–10 years
- Senior ClerkStarting as Junior Clerk cum Typist (Railways) · 5–10 years, partly through a departmental exam quota
- Laboratory Assistant Grade-I / Lab TechnicianStarting as Laboratory Assistant Grade-II (Railways) · 6–10 years
- Lower Selection Grade (Sub-Postmaster / Supervisor)Starting as Postal Assistant · 8–12 years, or earlier by exam
- Assistant Sub-InspectorStarting as RPF Constable · Further 6–10 years
- Lower Selection Grade (Supervisor)Starting as Sorting Assistant (Railway Mail Service) · 8–12 years, or earlier by exam
- Senior Tax AssistantStarting as Tax Assistant (CBDT / CBIC) · 3–6 years
- Technician Grade-IStarting as Technician Grade-III (Railways) · Further 4–8 years
- Track Maintainer Grade-II and Grade-IStarting as Track Maintainer Grade-IV · Further 5–15 years
- Senior Trains ClerkStarting as Trains Clerk · 5–10 years