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