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Section Controller vs Station Master

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

Section ControllerStation Master

Pay level

Pay Level 6Pay Level 6

Starting in-hand

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

Group

Group CGroup C

Exam

RRB Section ControllerRRB NTPC

Qualification

GraduateGraduate

Age limit

20–3318–33

Field work

lowlow

Stress (1–5)

54

Transfers

zone or regionzone or region

First promotion

Chief Controller (8–15 years)Station Superintendent (8–15 years)

Choose Section Controller if…

  • ✓ Level 6 pay with a posting at divisional headquarters
  • ✓ Central role in train operations
  • ✓ No outdoor or wayside duty

Choose Station Master if…

  • ✓ Highest pay level in RRB NTPC
  • ✓ You are in charge of the station during your shift
  • ✓ Quarters are commonly available at stations