BSc radiology salary in India depends mostly on who employs you, and the only pay figures we can back with official documents come from government hospitals. An ESIC memorandum of 16 October 2025 places the Radiographer post at Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, and that level runs from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 a month.
Private hospitals and diagnostic centres set their own pay, and no official body publishes it. So this guide does not quote a private-sector number. It shows what government documents say, what moves a radiographer’s pay, and how to plan the four years before your first job.
What Government Documents Say About Radiographer Pay
| Post | Employer | Pay level | Pay range (₹ a month) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Radiographic/X-ray Technician | Government Medical College and Hospital, Chandigarh (draft recruitment rules, March 2024) | Level 4 | 25,500 to 81,100 |
| Radiographer | ESIC hospitals and medical colleges | Level 6 | 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
| Senior Radiographer | Central Institute of Psychiatry, Ranchi | Level 6 | 35,400 to 1,12,400 |
The ESIC memorandum sets the level for the Radiographer post. The Level 6 range is printed in the Central Institute of Psychiatry circular of 25 March 2022 for its Senior Radiographer post. The Chandigarh figures come from the minutes of a committee that drafted recruitment rules on 4 March 2024, so treat them as a guide to how that employer grades the post, not a rate card for every hospital.
These are pay-matrix figures, which are basic pay. Allowances are added on top and depend on where you are posted.
Some posts pay a consolidated monthly sum instead of a pay level. A recruitment notice from AIIMS Bathinda dated 28 February 2026 offered a Technician a consolidated salary of ₹40,000 a month, with no other allowances or benefits. It accepted a B.Sc in Radiological Imaging, a diploma in Radiological Imaging or a B.Sc in Emergency Medical Technology, along with the experience the notice sets. This is one government institute’s offer for one post, so read it as an example of a fixed monthly sum, not as a rate for private hospitals.
Qualifications differ by employer. The Senior Radiographer circular accepts a diploma with two years of radiography experience or a bachelor’s degree with one year. The Chandigarh draft rules accept a B.Sc. in Medical Technology (X-ray/Radiology) or Medical Radiation Technology, or a diploma with one year of experience. Read the qualification line in every notice before you plan around a post.
Private Hospitals and Diagnostic Centres
Private employers set pay by role, city, shift pattern and the scanner you run, and they do not publish pay bands. Job and salary websites list ranges, but none of them is checked against an official record, so we have left them out.
When you receive an offer, ask what the pay is for your exact role, whether it changes after a probation or training period, and whether shift or on-call work is paid separately.
What Moves a Radiographer’s Pay
- Employer. Government, trust, private hospital and diagnostic chain each pay in their own way.
- City. Pay and living costs both change from one city to another.
- Scanner skills. Hospitals that run CT and MRI scanners need technologists trained on them, so these skills widen the posts you can apply for.
- Experience. Government pay levels rise with years in service, and private employers usually value hands-on hours.
- Further study. A master’s takes two years after the bachelor’s, according to the UGC notification of 27 August 2026.
Jobs You Can Prepare For After BSc Radiology
The Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology (B.MRIT) covers radiographic techniques, CT, MRI, ultrasound and radiation safety. Graduates prepare for roles such as:
- Radiographer or X-ray technician
- CT technologist
- MRI technologist
- Ultrasound technologist
A radiologist is a different career. A radiologist is a medical doctor who completes MBBS and then specialises, so radiologist pay is a separate question. Our guide to the radiology course after 12th explains the two paths side by side.
How to Grow Your Pay Over Time
- Build skills in more than one modality, such as X-ray, CT and MRI, during your internship and first job.
- Read government and hospital notices regularly. Each one prints the pay level and the qualification it needs.
- Keep a record of your training hours and the scanners you have operated.
- Plan further study early if you want to move into teaching, research or senior technical roles.
BSc Radiology at Apollo Healthcare Academy
The UGC notification of 27 August 2026 lists B.MRIT as a four-year programme after 10+2. At the Academy the B.MRIT programme is open to students who have passed 10+2 with Science, and it includes hospital exposure and an internship. The degree is awarded by our partner universities, and the partner hospitals page lists where students train.
The programme fee is ₹2.5 lakh per annum. Please confirm the current fee with each institution once before you decide. Our guide to radiology course fees in India explains what to compare.
We give students job and placement support. It helps you prepare and connect with employers, but it does not guarantee a job.
Weigh the Cost Against the Pay Level
Before you decide, compare two things: the total cost of the programme and the pay level of the posts you want. Government notices print both the level and the qualification, so you can check them yourself. For private roles, speak to technologists already working in imaging and ask what trained staff are paid in your city.
If you want to compare radiology with another allied health career, read Lab Technician Salary in India.
Plan Your Next Step
If you are planning for the 2027 batch (2027-28), read about the Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology and follow the steps on the admissions page. You can also browse every course on the programmes page.
FAQs
What Is the BSc Radiology Salary in India?
There is no single official figure. Government hospitals publish pay levels: the ESIC Radiographer post is at Level 6 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, which runs from ₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400 a month. Private hospitals and diagnostic centres set their own pay and do not publish it.
What Is the BSc Radiology Salary per Month?
In government service the monthly figure depends on the post and the level. The Chandigarh draft rules place a Junior Radiographic/X-ray Technician at Level 4 (₹25,500 to ₹81,100), and ESIC and the Central Institute of Psychiatry place Radiographer and Senior Radiographer posts at Level 6 (₹35,400 to ₹1,12,400). The first figure in each range is the starting basic pay for that level, before allowances. For a fixed monthly sum, an AIIMS Bathinda notice of 28 February 2026 offered a Technician a consolidated salary of ₹40,000 a month, with a B.Sc in Radiological Imaging among the accepted qualifications.
What Is the Salary of a Radiographer in a Government Hospital?
At ESIC hospitals and medical colleges the Radiographer post is at Level 6 of the pay matrix, according to an office memorandum of 16 October 2025. Allowances are paid on top of the basic pay and depend on the posting.
What Is the Salary of a Radiology Technician?
Post titles such as radiology technician, X-ray technician and radiographer overlap between employers, so there is no single figure. Check the post name, the pay level and the qualification line in each notice.
Is BSc Radiology a Good Career?
It suits students who want a hands-on role in medical imaging. Before you decide, look at the pay level and qualification of the government posts you would apply for, ask private hospitals what they pay trained technologists in your city, and check how much hospital training the programme gives.
Are BSc Radiology Graduates Doctors?
No. A radiologist is a medical doctor who completes MBBS and then specialises. A BSc radiology graduate works as a technologist who operates imaging equipment, such as X-ray, CT, MRI and ultrasound. Our radiology course after 12th guide explains both paths.
Can I Work Abroad After BSc Radiology?
Many countries ask for their own exams, licensing or certification, so check the rules of the country you are interested in before you plan. We do not quote salaries for other countries.
What Is the MSc Radiology Salary?
We have not found an official pay figure that applies to every MSc graduate. A master’s takes two years after the bachelor’s, according to the UGC notification of 27 August 2026, and government notices print the pay level for each post.
Does Apollo Healthcare Academy Guarantee a Job After BSc Radiology?
No. We give students job and placement support. It helps you prepare and connect with employers, but it does not guarantee a job.
How Long Is the BSc Radiology Course at the Academy, and What Does It Cost?
The Bachelor of Medical Radiology and Imaging Technology is a four-year programme, and the programme fee is ₹2.5 lakh per annum. Please confirm the current fee with each institution once before you decide. The admissions page explains the steps for the 2027 batch (2027-28).
