Junior Engineer in Railways is at level 6 of pay matrix. Their basic pay starts at 35400 plus DA (now 12%) plus other allowances. After one promotion they become SSE (Senior Section Engineer) at level 7. Both JE and SSE are group C posts in Railways. But the most attracting feature of JE in Railways is AC-II tier privilege passes. They also get free medical facilities and good government accommodation within railway premises.

-Rajeev Ranjan