How much salary to ticket collector in railways?

- Initial basic pay: ₹19,900

- Grade pay: ₹4,200

- Minimum Pay: ₹24,100

- Maximum Pay: ₹50,000

Allowances in addition to basic salary:

- Dearness Allowance (DA): 34% of the basic pay

- House Rent Allowance (HRA): Depending on the city or town of posting, HRA can vary from 8% to 27% of the basic pay

- Travel Concession: Free unlimited rail travel for self, dependent family members, and some other privileges based on the employee's pay scale.

- Other allowances: Uniform allowance, medical allowance, child education allowance, etc.

The total monthly gross compensation (including salary and allowances) can vary from approximately ₹35,000 to ₹75,000 depending on the location, tenure, and promotions within the pay band.

Promotion Prospects:

- Depending on performance, seniority, and departmental requirements, Ticket Collectors can move up the pay levels within Level Three and advance to Level Four and Level Five through departmental promotion exams and interviews.

These figures are subject to revisions based on the latest pay commissions, budget changes, and government policies, so it is advisable to refer to official railway websites or authoritative sources for the most current salary information.