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Railway Goods Guard Salary, Job Profile and Career Growth

Railway Goods Guard Salary, Job Profile & Career Growth

Railway jobs are a dream of lakhs of candidates as they offer a good pay scale along with perks and benefits. Indian Railway is the fourth largest network of railroads in the world requiring a huge workforce to take care of its infrastructure and maintenance. To keep up with this requirement, the Railway Recruitment Board recruits Railway Goods Guards at Pay Level 5 to ensure the smooth functioning of the Indian Railways. Read this article to get complete information about the Railway Goods Guard Salary, Job Profile and career growth opportunities along with the updated salary structure as per the 7th pay commission.

Railway (RRB NTPC) Goods Guard Vacancy & Initial Pay

The initial pay for Railway Goods Guard is 29,200. After the training is completed, candidates can avail their usual salary along with allowances.

RRB NTPC goods guard Initial pay

Level in 7th CPC

Initial Pay (Rs.)

Total Vacancies (All RRBs)

5 29200 To be announced

Railway Good Guard Salary as per 7th Pay Commission

The total in-hand salary for the Railway goods guard will be approximately Rs. 49,420 including the allowances as per the 7th pay commission. This salary will be applicable after completing the training of 45 days in respective Zonal training institutes.

Railway Goods Guard In Hand Salary
1
Basic Pay
Rs. 29,200/-
2 DA (Currently 50% Of Basic Pay) 14,600/-
3 Travel Allowance (Fixed Currently) 2700/-
4 HRA ( Varies according to Place –  Minimum 10% of basic ) 2920/-
Total In Hand Salary Rs. 49,420/-

Job Profile of Goods Guard

Goods Guard post has a defined work profile and is a job of a strenuous nature. The job description of a good guard includes:
  • To get the Vehicle Guidance (VG) which is a written document including the information about the number of wagons, load tonnage of individual wagons, their tare weight, and total tonnage.
  • To conduct checks on the entire train in order to ensure any loose ends that might threaten its smooth running.
  • To ensure brake continuity with the Loco Pilot and its smoothness. He makes sure that the train has sufficient brake power
  • To sign the Brake Power certificate (BPC) after ensuring its mobility
  • To monitor the formation while it is in motion for any abnormalities.
  • Prepare various train reports. viz., Combined Train Reports, Late Arrival Reports
  • To identify and address minor troubles experienced during the movement of the train along with the Loco Pilot or Assistant Loco Pilot.
  • No fixed timings of work
  • To monitor the functioning of the vehicle
  • To conduct checks for loose ends in the train
  • To identify and address minor issues while the train is moving
  • To ensure brake continuity
  • Works with the Station Master and communicates information about the arrival and departure of trains, etc.

Railway Goods Guard Allowances

There are also many more things a candidate gets in the service as Allowances. They have been mentioned below.

  • Dearness Allowances
  • Travel Allowances
  • House Rent Allowances
  • Running Allowances: this allowance is given on the basis of the monthly kilometre of the run.
  • Medical Allowances etc.

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Goods Guard Educational Qualifications

For the RRB NTPC Goods Guard post, the minimum educational qualification required is a graduate degree.

Goods Guard Age Limit

The age of the candidates at the time of applying for the RRB recruitment must be between 18 to 33 years.

RRB NTPC Goods Guard Medical Standards

The medical standards required to be eligible for this post are A2. Candidates must satisfy the medical criteria given below.

Sl.
No
Medical
standard
General
fitness
Visual acuity
1 A-2 Physically
fit in all
respects
  • Distant Vision: 6/9, 6/9 without glasses (No fogging test).
  • Near Vision: Sn 0.6, 0.6 without glasses and ]
  • Must pass the test for Colour Vision, Binocular Vision, Night Vision and Myopic vision.

Goods Guard Selection Process

The selection for Goods Guard is done through the RRB NTPC examination. It will include 4 stages with 2 online CBTs followed by a typing skill test and Document verification.

  • 1st Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • 2nd Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Computer-Based Aptitude Test
  • Document Verification/Medical Examination.

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FAQs

What is the basic pay for Railway goods guard?

The basic pay is Rs. 29,500 for Railway goods guard as per 7th Pay Commission along with perks and allowances.

What is the work or job profile of guard in railway?

The Goods Guard recruited under RRB NTPC plays a crucial role in ensuring the safe and efficient movement of trains in the Indian Railways.

Does the RRB NTPC 2024 Goods Guard have opportunities for career growth?

Yes, the RRB NTPC Goods Guards can get promoted as Passenger Guard and as rise as high as the Chief Controller.

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