Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) Salary, Job Profile, Allowances

IRPS officers receive competitive salaries ranging from ₹56,100 to ₹2,25,000 based on rank. Perks include travel allowances, housing, medical coverage, DA, household assistance, and retirement benefits, following the 7th Pay Commission.

Indian Railway Personnel Service (IRPS) Salary
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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) provides details about the Indian Railway Personnel Service Salary 2025 and job profiles. The IRPS Salary 2025 depends on specific job profile, and officers are required to serve a probation period of three years usually. The IRPS Salary 2025 follows the guidelines set by the 7th Pay Commission. Candidates should carefully review the salary and job details before applying, as appointed officers also receive additional perks in the article below.

Indian Railway Personnel Service Salary 2025

The highest designation in the Indian Railway Personnel Service is the Member Staff, who is ex-officio Secretary to Government of India and responsible for all personnel matters across Indian Railways.. This article covers the roles, salary structure, and benefits of IRPS Officers serving the Government of India.

IRPS Salary Structure 2025

Indian Railway Personnel Service positions are highly attractive due to their competitive salaries. For grades, salary is the sum of grade pay and pay scale, detailed further in the table below.

IRPS Salary Structure 2025

Rank

Pay Level

Pay Scale (₹)

Assistant Personnel Officer (APO)

Level 10

₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500

Divisional Personnel Officer (DPO)

Level 11

₹67,700 – ₹2,08,700

Senior Divisional Personnel Officer (Sr. DPO)

Level 12

₹78,800 – ₹2,09,200

Deputy Chief Personnel Officer (Dy. CPO)

Level 13

₹1,23,100 – ₹2,15,900

Chief Personnel Officer (CPO)

Level 14

₹1,44,200 – ₹2,18,200

Additional Member (Staff)

Level 15

₹1,82,200 – ₹2,24,100

Member (Staff)

Level 17

₹2,25,000 (Fixed)

Indian Railway Personnel Service Salary Perks and Allowance

Indian Railway Personnel Service Officers also hold various benefits in addition to their salary packages. Each promotion brings an increase in their basic salary, alongside Indian Railway Personnel Service Salary Perks and Allowance:

  1. Travel Allowance for Official Duties: Officers get the reimbursement covering all travel costs and providing a dedicated travel allowance if the travel is a part of their jobs.
  2. Housing Provision: The government provides accommodation facilities  to the officers who are expected to reside with their families in these quarters in any district or state.
  3. Dearness Allowance (DA): This allowance is to offset the cost of living, adjusting to inflation and maintaining a steady financial balance.
  4. Household Assistance: Officers are eligible for a domestic helper and security personnel for household support.
  5. Medical Coverage: Full healthcare benefits are extended to the officer’s family throughout their service.
  6. Additional Utilities: Government provides financial security and stability to retired officers such as Pension and Retirement Benefits.
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