Government Job Salary Comparison 2025: Banking vs SSC vs Railway

Salary is a major factor in choosing which exam to target. Here's a comprehensive comparison under the 7th Pay Commission.

Banking Sector

IBPS Clerk: Rs. 30,000-35,000 (in-hand). IBPS PO: Rs. 45,000-52,000. SBI PO: Rs. 52,000-58,000. RBI Assistant: Rs. 36,000-42,000. RBI Grade B: Rs. 77,000-85,000.

SSC Sector

SSC MTS: Rs. 22,000-25,000. SSC CHSL (LDC): Rs. 25,000-28,000. SSC CGL (Tax Inspector): Rs. 45,000-55,000. SSC CGL (Auditor): Rs. 35,000-40,000.

Railway

Group D: Rs. 22,000-25,000. NTPC (Station Master): Rs. 42,000-48,000. NTPC (Goods Guard): Rs. 35,000-40,000.

Insurance

LIC Assistant: Rs. 35,000-40,000. LIC AAO: Rs. 50,000-58,000. GIC Officer: Rs. 55,000-65,000.

Key Insight

Consider total compensation, not just basic salary. Banking and LIC offer the best perks (housing, medical, pension). SSC CGL offers the widest variety of posts. Railway offers unique benefits like free travel passes.