Government jobPay Level 6Group CNon‑gazetted
Depot Material Superintendent (Railways)
डिपो सामग्री अधीक्षक (रेलवे)
Pay Level 6 railway post via RRB JE — managing receipt, storage and issue of materials in railway stores depots.
Indian Railways (Stores Department) · Ministry of Railways · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹57,000–₹67,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- RRB JE
- Qualification
- ITI / Diploma
- Age limit
- 18–33 years
- Transfers
- Within your allotted zone/region
- Work hours
- Regular day hours in most depots
- Probation
- Training followed by probation as per railway rules
Estimated in-hand / month
₹60,736
Gross ₹66,600 · CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Depot Material Superintendent (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
- Receiving, inspecting and accounting for materials from suppliers
- Storing stock safely and issuing it against indents
- Maintaining ledgers in the materials management system
- Stock verification and disposal of scrap
- Supervising depot staff and handling contracts for loading and transport
A typical day
You are in charge of a ward of a stores depot: thousands of items from bolts to brake blocks. The day is spent checking incoming consignments against purchase orders, clearing indents from sheds and depots, and updating the online system so stock figures match what is on the racks. Stock verifiers audit you regularly, and a shortage is your responsibility. It is mostly day duty within one depot.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Depot Material Superintendent (Railways) (joining)
Pay Level 6
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Chief Depot Material Superintendent
5–8 years · Level 7 · via dpc
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Group B officer (Assistant Materials Manager)
Through limited departmental exam · Level 8 · via departmental exam
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
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 (technical)
- 3.Document verification
- 4.Medical examination
Eligibility: Three-year diploma in engineering in any discipline. Degree holders in engineering are also eligible. Age 18–33. 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-1.
The good
- Level 6 pay with a regular day job
- Less emergency duty than other Junior Engineer categories
- Posted at depots in larger towns
The hard parts
- Personal accountability for stock shortages
- Few vacancies
- Less technical work than an engineer may want
Postings
You apply to one Railway Recruitment Board and are posted in the zone or production unit attached to it. Inter-zone transfer is possible only on request or mutual exchange, with loss of seniority. Stores depots are at workshops, sheds and divisional headquarters.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Depot Material Superintendent (Railways)?+
Depot Material Superintendent (Railways) is a Pay Level 6 post with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹57,000–₹67,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Depot Material Superintendent (Railways)?+
Three-year diploma in engineering in any discipline. Degree holders in engineering are also eligible. Age: 18–33 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 Depot Material Superintendent (Railways)?+
RRB JE (Railway Recruitment Boards).
Is DMS selected through the same exam as Junior Engineer?+
Yes. It is part of the RRB JE notification, with the same two computer-based tests.
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.