Government jobPay Level 6Group CNon‑gazetted
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways)
स्वास्थ्य एवं मलेरिया निरीक्षक ग्रेड-II (रेलवे)
Pay Level 6 post via RRB Paramedical — sanitation, food safety and disease control at stations and railway colonies.
Indian Railways (Medical Department) · Ministry of Railways · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹57,000–₹67,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- RRB Paramedical
- Qualification
- Graduate
- Age limit
- 18–33 years
- Transfers
- Within your allotted zone/region
- Work hours
- Day hours with early starts; some shift duty at big stations
- Probation
- As per railway rules
Estimated in-hand / month
₹60,736
Gross ₹66,600 · CTC ≈ ₹8.9 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Supervising cleaning of stations, trains and railway colonies
- Inspecting food stalls, pantry cars and water quality
- Anti-mosquito and pest control measures
- Managing sanitation staff and cleaning contracts
- Checking contractors' bills and reporting on hygiene standards
A typical day
Your day starts with a round of the station: platforms, toilets, waiting halls and water points, then the food stalls, taking samples where needed. You manage a team of cleaners and one or more cleaning contracts, and passenger complaints about dirt reach you directly through social media and the helpline. In colonies you organise fogging and drain cleaning. Much of the job is walking and supervising.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways) (joining)
Pay Level 6
₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-I
5–8 years · Level 7 · via dpc
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Chief Health Inspector
Further 8–12 years · Level 7 · via dpc
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Railway Recruitment Boards
- 1.Computer-based test
- 2.Document verification
- 3.Medical examination
Eligibility: B.Sc. with Chemistry as a main or optional subject, plus a one-year diploma of Health or Sanitary Inspector or a one-year NCVT National Trade Certificate in Health Sanitary Inspector. Age 18–33. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, plus relaxations for ex-servicemen and railway staff, as per the notification.
Physical standards: Medical standard C-1.
The good
- Level 6 pay with supervisory responsibility
- Posted at large stations
- Visible results from your work
The hard parts
- Blamed for every cleanliness complaint
- Managing contractors and labour is difficult
- Needs a specific degree-plus-diploma combination
Postings
You apply to one Railway Recruitment Board and are posted in the zone or production unit attached to it. Inter-zone transfer is possible only on request or mutual exchange, with loss of seniority. Posts are at major stations, hospitals and railway colonies.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways)?+
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways) is a Pay Level 6 post with a starting basic pay of ₹35,400. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹57,000–₹67,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways)?+
B.Sc. with Chemistry as a main or optional subject, plus a one-year diploma of Health or Sanitary Inspector or a one-year NCVT National Trade Certificate in Health Sanitary Inspector. Age: 18–33 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, plus relaxations for ex-servicemen and railway staff, as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-II (Railways)?+
RRB Paramedical (Railway Recruitment Boards).
Is malaria work the main job?+
No. Despite the name, most of the work is station and colony sanitation and food safety.
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.