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Pointsman 'B' vs Station Master

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

Pay level

Pay Level 1Pay Level 6

Starting in-hand

₹29,000–₹33,000 in-hand₹57,000–₹67,000 in-hand

Group

Group CGroup C

Exam

RRB Group DRRB NTPC

Qualification

10th passGraduate

Age limit

18–3318–33

Field work

highlow

Stress (1–5)

34

Transfers

zone or regionzone or region

First promotion

Pointsman (3–6 years)Station Superintendent (8–15 years)

Choose Pointsman 'B' if…

  • ✓ Less heavy labour than track maintenance
  • ✓ Works closely with operating staff, with departmental routes to Train Manager
  • ✓ Railway benefits

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