Getting your salary slip every month used to mean visiting the accounts office, waiting in a queue, and collecting a printed copy. Today, every Indian Railways employee can download their salary slip instantly from the HRMS portal or RESS app — any time, from any device, for any past month.
This guide shows you exactly how to do it, with two methods: via the Railway HRMS web portal and via the RESS mobile app.
Method 1 — Download Salary Slip from HRMS Web Portal
- Open your browser and go to: hrms.indianrail.gov.in/HRMS
- Login with your HRMS ID and password. Enter the OTP received on your mobile.
- You are now on your HRMS dashboard. Look at the left sidebar menu.
- Click on ESS (Employee Self Service) to expand the menu.
- Under ESS, look for Salary / Pay Slip or Financial Details → Salary Slip.
- Click on it. A new page opens showing salary slip options.
- Select the Pay Period — choose the Month and Year for which you want the slip.
- Click View or Download.
- Your salary slip appears on screen as a PDF. Click Download to save it.
✅ Tip: You can download salary slips for any past month — not just the current month. Useful for loan applications, income proof, or tax filing.
Method 2 — Download Salary Slip from RESS Mobile App
RESS stands for Railway Employee Self Service. It is a separate mobile app developed by CRIS specifically for payroll and financial details. Many employees find RESS easier for salary slip downloads.
📱 What is RESS?
RESS (Railway Employee Self Service) is an official mobile app by CRIS — available on Android via Google Play Store. It shows salary details, NPS deductions, PF ledger, income tax projections, and digitally signed Form 16. It is separate from the main HRMS app.
- Download the RESS app from Google Play Store — search “RESS Railway Employee Self Service”.
- Register using your Employee Number, Mobile Number, and Date of Birth.
- An OTP is sent to your registered mobile. Enter it to complete registration.
- Login with your Employee Number and the password set during registration.
- On the app dashboard, tap Salary Details or Payslip.
- Select the financial year and month.
- Tap Download to save the salary slip as PDF.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I download salary slips for the last 2-3 years?
Yes. HRMS and RESS store salary slips for all past months. You can download slips going back several years by selecting the appropriate month and year.
Q: Is the downloaded salary slip a valid official document?
Yes. The salary slip downloaded from HRMS or RESS is an official document. RESS salary slips are digitally signed and can be used for home loans, visa applications, and income proof.
Q: Why is my salary slip not matching my actual bank credit?
There can be differences due to supplementary bills, recoveries, or loans deducted after the slip was generated. Check with your Pay Bill Clerk if there is a significant difference.
Q: Can I download salary slips on a mobile browser?
Yes. The HRMS portal works on mobile browsers. However, the RESS mobile app is more convenient for salary slip downloads.

