Laboratory Assistant Grade-II (Railways)
प्रयोगशाला सहायक ग्रेड-II (रेलवे)
Pay Level 3 post in railway hospital laboratories via RRB Paramedical — collecting samples and running routine tests.
Indian Railways (Medical Department) · Ministry of Railways
Exam
RRB Paramedical
Qualification
ITI / Diploma
Age limit
18–33 years
Transfers
Within your allotted zone/region
Work hours
Hospital day hours, with emergency or shift duty at larger hospitals
Probation
As per railway rules
Estimated in-hand / month
₹38,268
Gross ₹41,940 · CTC ≈ ₹5.6 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Laboratory Assistant Grade-II (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
- Collecting blood and other samples from patients
- Running routine haematology, biochemistry and urine tests
- Preparing slides and reagents
- Recording and reporting results
- Cleaning and maintaining lab equipment
A typical day
Mornings are the rush: outpatients queue for sample collection and you draw blood, label tubes and start the analysers. By midday you are entering results and preparing reports for the pathologist to sign. Emergency samples from the wards come at any time. The work is repetitive and needs care, since a mislabelled sample can harm a patient.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Laboratory Assistant Grade-II (Railways) (joining)
Pay Level 3
₹36,000–₹43,000 in-hand
Laboratory Assistant Grade-I / Lab Technician
6–10 years · Level 5 · via dpc
₹48,000–₹56,000 in-hand
Laboratory Superintendent
Further 8–12 years · Level 6 · via dpc
₹57,000–₹67,000 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.Computer-based test
- 2.Document verification
- 3.Medical examination
Eligibility: Class 12 in Science plus a diploma or certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, as specified in the notification. 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 B-1.
The good
- ✓ Railway job for lab-technology diploma holders
- ✓ Mostly day duty
- ✓ Hospital postings in towns
The hard parts
- – Level 3 pay
- – Very few vacancies
- – Exposure to infectious samples
Postings
Railway hospitals are at zonal and divisional headquarters, with smaller health units at larger stations and colonies. 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.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Laboratory Assistant Grade-II (Railways)?+
Laboratory Assistant Grade-II (Railways) is a Pay Level 3 post with a starting basic pay of ₹21,700. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹36,000–₹43,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Laboratory Assistant Grade-II (Railways)?+
Class 12 in Science plus a diploma or certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology, as specified in the notification. 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 Laboratory Assistant Grade-II (Railways)?+
RRB Paramedical (Railway Recruitment Boards).
Is a B.Sc. required?+
Check the post parameters in the notification. The qualification is built around Class 12 science plus a recognised medical laboratory technology course.
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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.