Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) Salary, Job Profile, Allowances

The Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS) offers an attractive salary structure based on the 7th Pay Commission. IRTS officers receive a stipend during probation and additional perks like DA, HRA, travel allowances, medical coverage, and housing provisions.

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The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) provides details about the Indian Railway Traffic Service Salary 2025 and job profiles. The IRTS Salary 2025 depends on specific job profile, and officers are required to serve a probation period of two years usually. The IRTS 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 Traffic Service Salary

The Indian Railway Traffic Service is a Group ‘A’ civil service which offers an attractive IRTS Salary with various perks and benefits. The probation period IRTS Officers receive a stipend as part of their IRTS Salary 2025. After the probation period, officers receive a salary structure based on their grade. The additional benefits and perks include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, medical facilities and many more.

IRTS Salary Structure

After the completion of IRTS Officers probation period they receive the IRTS Salary according to the regular pay which was decided by the 7th Pay Commission. Check out the table below to know the details for IRTS Salary Structure:

IRTS Salary Structure

Grade

Pay scales

Designation in Field (Commercial)

Designation in Field (Operational)

Status in Railways

Junior time scale

Rs.15,600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.5400

Assistant commercial manager

Assistant operational manager

 

Senior time scale

Rs.15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs.6600

Divisional commercial manger

Divisional operational manager

 

Junior administrative grade

Rs.15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs.7600

Senior divisional commercial manager

Senior divisional operational manager

 

Selection grade

Rs.37,400-67,000 + Grade Pay Rs.8700

Senior divisional commercial manager/Deputy chief commercial manager

Senior divisional operational manager/Deputy chief operations manager

 

Senior administrative grade

Rs.37,400-67,000 + Grade Pay Rs.10,000

Chief commercial manger/Chief claims officer

Chief operational manager/Chief freight

Executive director

Higher administrative grade

Rs.67000-3%-79000

Chief commercial manager

Chief operations manager

Additional member/Additional advisor

Higher Administrative Grade +

Rs.80000

 

 

Member (Traffic)

Indian Railway Traffic Service Salary Perks and Allowance

Indian Railway Traffic 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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Indian Railway Traffic Service Salary FAQs

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