Government jobPay Level 2Group CNon‑gazetted
Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Railways)
लेखा लिपिक सह टंकक (रेलवे)
Pay Level 2 post via RRB NTPC (12th level) — checking bills and maintaining accounts in railway accounts offices.
Indian Railways (Accounts Department) · Ministry of Railways · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹32,000–₹37,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- RRB NTPC
- Qualification
- 12th pass
- Age limit
- 18–30 years
- Transfers
- Within your allotted zone/region
- Work hours
- Regular office hours; busier at month-end and year-end
- Probation
- As per railway rules
Estimated in-hand / month
₹33,876
Gross ₹37,260 · CTC ≈ ₹5.0 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Railways) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Checking salary, travelling allowance and contractor bills
- Posting entries in accounts registers and the accounting system
- Reconciling station earnings and expenditure statements
- Processing provident fund and settlement cases
- Typing statements and correspondence
A typical day
You sit in a divisional or workshop accounts office checking bills against rules and sanction orders, entering them in the system and passing them to the senior for payment. Month-end and March closing are busy; otherwise the work is steady. You must pass the department's Appendix-II exam to move into the Accounts Assistant grade, so many juniors study for it alongside work.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Railways) (joining)
Pay Level 2
₹32,000–₹37,000 in-hand
Junior Accounts Assistant
After passing the Appendix-II departmental exam, typically 3–6 years · Level 5 · via departmental exam
₹48,000–₹56,000 in-hand
Accounts Assistant / Senior Section Officer (Accounts)
Further exams and service · via departmental exam
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Railway Recruitment Boards
- 1.CBT-1
- 2.CBT-2
- 3.Typing skill test
- 4.Document verification
- 5.Medical examination
Eligibility: Class 12 pass (50% marks required for unreserved and OBC candidates in recent notifications). Typing proficiency in English or Hindi on a computer is required. Age 18–30. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, plus relaxations for ex-servicemen and railway staff, as per the notification.
Physical standards: Medical standard C-2.
The good
- Clear exam-based promotion ladder in the accounts cadre
- Day job in headquarters towns
- Little public dealing
The hard parts
- Level 2 starting pay
- Promotion depends on passing departmental exams
- Monotonous checking work
Postings
You apply to one Railway Recruitment Board and are posted in the zone or production unit attached to it, then to a division within that zone. Inter-zone transfer is possible only on request or mutual exchange, with loss of seniority. Accounts offices are at zonal and divisional headquarters and workshops.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Railways)?+
Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Railways) is a Pay Level 2 post with a starting basic pay of ₹19,900. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹32,000–₹37,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Railways)?+
Class 12 pass (50% marks required for unreserved and OBC candidates in recent notifications). Typing proficiency in English or Hindi on a computer is required. Age: 18–30 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, plus relaxations for ex-servicemen and railway staff, as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Accounts Clerk cum Typist (Railways)?+
RRB NTPC (Railway Recruitment Boards).
Do I need a commerce background?+
No. Any Class 12 pass candidate can apply; accounting rules are taught in training.
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Sources
- RRB CEN 06/2025 (NTPC Graduate) and CEN 07/2025 (Undergraduate) — official page
- Railway Recruitment Boards — official portal
- Indian Railways — official website
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.