UPSC SCRA Salary 2023
Apr 14, 2023, 16:45 IST
The Special Class Railway Apprentice (SCRA) exam is held by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in India once a year and marks the beginning of the recruitment process for the Indian Railways. It is one of the most sought-after exams in the country due to its attractive salary package, benefits and job assurance.
The salary also has additional perks like bonuses and incentives. The salary increases with extra increments based on the qualifying examination results, grade and length of service.
SCRA trainees are also eligible for medical benefits and overtime benefits in addition to their salary. They receive leave facilitation and a pensionable service period. This makes the trainees ready for competitive examinations and for further professional success.
Further, certain allowances are also given based on the destinations of service, ranging from Outer Area Allowance, Hard Area Allowance or Risk and Hardship Allowance.
These salary packages make the SCRA trainees highly sought after. Overall, the salary package and benefits associated with the SCRA exam are quite attractive, making it a popular choice for those wishing to join the Indian Railway Service in a technical supervisory role. These benefits further drive the importance of the SCRA exam, as applicants can look forward to excellent salary and benefits packages upon appointment.
SCRA Career
Upon completion of the course, SCRA candidates, are posted in the Indian Railway Service of Mechanical Engineers as Assistant Mechanical Engineers (AME). After being posted directly as an Indian Railways Group A officer, they rapidly make their way up the ladder to become senior administrators.
Salary of SCRA
| Years | Stipend per month |
| First Year | INR 9100 |
| Second Year | INR 9100 |
| Third Year | INR 9400 |
| Fourth Year (For First six months) | INR 9400 |
| (For the last six months) | INR 9700 |
| Appointed as Assistant Mechanical Engineer |
INR 1.6 Lakhs to INR 14.0 Lakhs (per annum) (Depending on experience) |
Other Benefits
| Benefit | Details |
| Leave | The Special Class Railway Apprentices (SCRAs) may be granted leave with a full stipend for a period of one month in any year of their apprenticeship. |
| Medical facilities | All Special Class Apprentices are eligible for free medical care at railway hospitals and dispensaries on the same basis as railway employees. |
| Traveling facilities | Per year, there are two sets of Passes and six sets of Privilege Ticket Orders (PTOs) valid all through the Indian Railways. |
- A Special Class Apprentice traveling between headquarters as part of their training is entitled to a daily allowance for the period covered by the trip.
- Trainees at the Railway Staff College, Baroda, will be entitled to daily allowances at full rates throughout their training.
- Upon successfully completing four years of training, Special Class Apprentices receive a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering. This degree is recognized by the AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. What is the average salary after completing SCRA training?
Ans. The average salary lies in the range of Rs. 1.6 lakhs to Rs. 14 lakhs after the completion of SCRA training.
Q2. How many seats are there in the SCRA exam?
Ans. The vacancy for the SCRA exam 2023 is yet to be announced. However, there was a total of 42 vacancies for the year 2022.
Q3. Which post is given after SCRA?
Ans. The apprentices get the post of Assistant Mechanical Engineer (AME) in the Indian Railways after the completion of SCRA training.
Q4. Can a 12th pass apply for SCRA?
Ans. Yes, a candidate with more than 45% marks in class 12th can apply for the SCRA 2023.
Q5. What is SCRA exam eligibility?
Ans. Anyone with more than 45% in 10+2 and in between the age of 17-21 (as on 1st of January 2023) is eligible to apply for the SCRA examination 2023.
Q6. What is SCRA's salary?
Ans. The SCRA candidates receive a monthly stipend lying in the range of Rs. 9100 to Rs. 9700, depending on the years spent in training.
