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Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II vs Pharmacist

Side by side on pay, work, transfers and growth — so you can rank your preferences with confidence.

Pay level

Pay Level 6Pay Level 5

Starting in-hand

₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand₹48,000–₹56,000 in-hand

Group

Group CGroup C

Exam

RRB ParamedicalRRB Paramedical

Qualification

GraduateITI / Diploma

Age limit

18–3320–35

Field work

highlow

Stress (1–5)

32

Transfers

zone or regionzone or region

First promotion

Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-I (5–8 years)Pharmacist Grade II / Senior Pharmacist (6–10 years)

Choose Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II if…

  • ✓ Level 6 pay with supervisory responsibility
  • ✓ Posted at large stations
  • ✓ Visible results from your work

Choose Pharmacist if…

  • ✓ Level 5 pay with railway benefits for diploma holders
  • ✓ Regular hours at most units
  • ✓ Age limit of 35