Before applying for Railway Protection Force, aspirants should know the RPF Salary and job profile. A career in the Railway Protection Force (RPF) offers a competitive salary, fast career growth, attractive perks, and high job satisfaction. The RPF Officers are a security force under Indian Railways which is responsible for safeguarding the railway passengers and property. Keep reading the article which highlights the RPF Salary Structure post-7th Pay Commission.
Railway Protection Force Salary
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) established in 1957 is a security force under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, appointed with the task of protecting railway passengers, infrastructure, and railway property. With over 65,000 RPF Officers, it is one of the largest security forces in India, contributing significantly to the smooth functioning of the railway network.
Railway Protection Force Salary Structure
The Railway Protection Force (RPF) is headed by an IPS Officer in the rank of Director-General (DG), supported by officers selected through the UPSC CSE Exam 2025. The Railway Protection Force Salary Structure and pay scale structure are as follows:
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Railway Protection Force Salary Structure |
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Rank |
Designation |
Pay Level (Basic Pay) |
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Director-General |
Director-General |
Rs.225000 |
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Additional Director General |
Additional Director General |
Rs.205400 |
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Inspector General |
Principal Chief Security Commissioner |
Rs.144200 |
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Deputy Inspector General |
Director of RPF Academy/Chief Security Commissioner |
Rs.131100 |
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Senior Commandant |
Deputy Chief Security Commissioner/Senior Divisional Security Commissioner/Divisional Security Commissioner |
Rs. 78800 |
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Commandant |
Commanding Officer/Staff Officer/Security Commissioner |
Rs. 67700 |
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Assistant Commandant |
Assistant Security Commissioner |
Rs. 56100 |
Railway Protection Force Salary Perks and Allowance
Railway Protection Force Officers also hold various benefits in addition to their salary packages.Each promotion leads to an increase in their basic salary, and they receive additional perks and allowances such as:
- Provident fund or commonly known as P.F.
- Overtime Allowance
- Ration Allowance and
- Dress Allowance
- Gratuity
- Monthly Pension (After retirement )
- Medical facilities
- Pass and Privilege Ticket Orders
- Dress Allowance
- Night Duty Allowance
- Educational assistance
- Ration Allowance and
- Traveling and transfer allowance
- Other financial matters
Last updated on January, 2026
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