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RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

CEN No. 05/2026 – Paramedical Categories

590 Vacancies | Railway Recruitment Boards | Ministry of Railways

1. RECRUITMENT OVERVIEW

Recruiting Organisation: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
Ministry: Ministry of Railways, Government of India
Recruitment: RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026
Centralised Employment Notice: CEN No. 05/2026
Total Vacancies: 590
Application Mode: Online
Job Location: Indian Railways / Railway Zones as per vacancy and allotment
Selection Process: Single-Stage CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination
Exam Date: To be announced
Official Application Portal: RRB Apply Portal
Qualification Cut-off Date: Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification by the closing date of application.

2. IMPORTANT DATES

Event Date
Indicative Notice / Employment News 12 September 2026
Online Application Starts 15 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online 14 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
Last Date for Fee Payment 16 October 2026
Application Modification Window 17 October to 26 October 2026
Scribe Details Submission Window 27 October to 31 October 2026
CBT Exam Date To be announced
Admit Card / E-Call Letter To be announced

Important: Candidates should complete the application well before the last date instead of waiting until the final hours.

3. TOTAL VACANCIES – 590 POSTS

S.No. Post Name Pay Level Initial Pay Medical Standard Age Limit* Vacancies
1 Nursing Superintendent Level 7 ₹44,900 C1 20–40 years 365
2 Dialysis Technician Level 6 ₹35,400 B1 20–33 years 1
3 Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II Level 6 ₹35,400 C1 18–33 years 43
4 Audiologist & Speech Therapist Level 6 ₹35,400 B1 21–30 years 1
5 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) Level 5 ₹29,200 C2 20–35 years 118
6 Radiographer / X-Ray Technician Level 5 ₹29,200 B1 19–33 years 25
7 ECG Technician Level 4 ₹25,500 C1 18–33 years 4
8 Optometrist Level 4 ₹25,500 B1 18–33 years 2
9 Lab Assistant Grade II Level 3 ₹21,700 B1 18–33 years 31
TOTAL 590

*Age limits are calculated as prescribed in the notification, with the reference date being 1 January 2027.

Note: Vacancies are provisional and may be increased, decreased or become nil depending on the requirements of the Railway Administrations.

4. POST-WISE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

1. Nursing Superintendent

Candidates should have either:

The qualification must meet the conditions specified in the RRB notification and applicable nursing registration requirements.

Vacancies: 365
Pay Level: Level 7
Initial Pay: ₹44,900
Medical Standard: C1
Age: 20–40 years

2. Dialysis Technician

Candidates should possess the prescribed qualification in Dialysis Technology/Dialysis Techniques.

The notification provides routes including:

Vacancies: 1
Pay Level: Level 6
Initial Pay: ₹35,400
Medical Standard: B1
Age: 20–33 years

3. Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II

Candidates should have:

OR

Vacancies: 43
Pay Level: Level 6
Initial Pay: ₹35,400
Medical Standard: C1
Age: 18–33 years

4. Audiologist & Speech Therapist

Candidates should possess:

Vacancies: 1
Pay Level: Level 6
Initial Pay: ₹35,400
Medical Standard: B1
Age: 21–30 years

5. Pharmacist (Entry Grade)

Candidates should possess:

OR

The detailed notification’s registration requirements should be checked before applying.

Vacancies: 118
Pay Level: Level 5
Initial Pay: ₹29,200
Medical Standard: C2
Age: 20–35 years

6. Radiographer / X-Ray Technician

Candidates should possess:

Certain prescribed equivalent qualifications in medical radiography/imaging technology are also covered by the notification.

Vacancies: 25
Pay Level: Level 5
Initial Pay: ₹29,200
Medical Standard: B1
Age: 19–33 years

7. ECG Technician

Candidates should possess:

Where applicable, the prescribed certificate course must satisfy the minimum duration requirement specified in the notification.

Vacancies: 4
Pay Level: Level 4
Initial Pay: ₹25,500
Medical Standard: C1
Age: 18–33 years

8. Optometrist

Candidates should possess either:

OR

Registration with the concerned Council/Licensing Body is also required wherever prescribed.

Vacancies: 2
Pay Level: Level 4
Initial Pay: ₹25,500
Medical Standard: B1
Age: 18–33 years

9. Lab Assistant Grade II

Candidates should possess:

OR

B.Sc. Medical Laboratory Technology is also covered where it satisfies the prescribed requirements.

Vacancies: 31
Pay Level: Level 3
Initial Pay: ₹21,700
Medical Standard: B1
Age: 18–33 years

5. AGE LIMIT

The age limit varies according to the post.

Post Age as on 01 January 2027
Nursing Superintendent 20–40 years
Dialysis Technician 20–33 years
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II 18–33 years
Audiologist & Speech Therapist 21–30 years
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 20–35 years
Radiographer / X-Ray Technician 19–33 years
ECG Technician 18–33 years
Optometrist 18–33 years
Lab Assistant Grade II 18–33 years

Age Relaxation

Applicable relaxation is provided to eligible reserved/special categories according to Railway Recruitment Board and Government of India rules.

Common relaxations include:

Candidates should refer to the detailed CEN for the complete category-wise relaxation rules.

6. APPLICATION FEE

Candidate Category Fee Refund on Appearing in CBT
Other Candidates ₹500 ₹400
SC / ST ₹250 ₹250
Ex-Servicemen ₹250 ₹250
PwBD ₹250 ₹250
Female Candidates ₹250 ₹250
Transgender Candidates ₹250 ₹250
Minorities ₹250 ₹250
Economically Backward Classes (EBC) ₹250 ₹250

The applicable refund is subject to the conditions in the notification and is generally processed after the candidate appears in the CBT, after applicable bank/processing charges where specified.

Important: EBC is not the same as OBC or EWS. Candidates must satisfy the specific EBC conditions mentioned in the notification.

7. SELECTION PROCESS

The recruitment process consists of:

Stage 1 – Computer Based Test (CBT)

Candidates first appear for a Single-Stage Computer Based Test.

Stage 2 – Document Verification

Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT merit are required to produce their original certificates and other required documents.

Stage 3 – Medical Examination

Candidates must pass the prescribed Railway medical examination applicable to the post.

Final Empanelment

Final empanelment is based on CBT merit, fulfilment of eligibility conditions, successful document verification and prescribed medical fitness, subject to the applicable recruitment rules and vacancies.

There is no interview stage mentioned for this recruitment.

8. CBT EXAM PATTERN

The Single-Stage CBT consists of objective multiple-choice questions.

Subject Questions Marks
Professional Ability 70 70
General Awareness 10 10
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning 10 10
General Science 10 10
Total 100 100

Examination Duration

Negative Marking

Question Type

9. CBT SYLLABUS – GENERAL SECTIONS

General Awareness

Important areas include:

General Arithmetic

Important areas include:

General Intelligence & Reasoning

Important areas include:

General Science

Questions are generally based on the prescribed level and may cover:

10. PROFESSIONAL ABILITY

The Professional Ability section is related to the candidate’s selected paramedical profession.

Examples include:

Nursing Superintendent

Pharmacist

Lab Assistant

Radiographer / X-Ray Technician

Other Paramedical Posts

11. MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS

The prescribed minimum qualifying percentage is:

Category Minimum Qualifying Percentage
UR 40%
EWS 40%
OBC-NCL 30%
SC 30%
ST 25%

These are minimum qualifying marks, not the final recruitment cut-off.

Shortlisting for subsequent stages depends on CBT merit, vacancies, RRB-wise requirements and applicable reservation rules.

12. MEDICAL EXAMINATION

Candidates shortlisted for appointment must satisfy the medical standards prescribed for the respective post.

The medical standards vary by post, including:

The medical examination is conducted by the Railway medical authorities according to the requirements of the post.

Candidates should carefully check the medical requirements before applying, particularly where the post has specific vision or physical standards.

13. DOCUMENT VERIFICATION

Candidates called for Document Verification should be prepared to produce the required original documents.

Important documents may include:

Candidates should carry originals along with the required photocopies as instructed in the official notice.

14. APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates can apply online through the official RRB application system.

Step 1

Visit the official RRB application portal.

Step 2

Create an account / log in using the required details.

Step 3

Select the relevant RRB and recruitment notification.

Step 4

Select the eligible paramedical post/category.

Step 5

Enter personal details.

Step 6

Enter educational and professional qualification details.

Step 7

Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents in the prescribed format.

Step 8

Complete the application fee payment.

Step 9

Review all details carefully.

Step 10

Submit the application before the deadline.

Step 11

Download and save the submitted application/confirmation for future reference.

15. IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

16. RRB-WISE VACANCY DISTRIBUTION

The 590 vacancies are distributed among participating RRBs.

The detailed notification provides the RRB-wise and category-wise distribution in the vacancy annexure.

The total vacancies include positions under:

Candidates should refer to the detailed vacancy table before selecting their RRB/post preference.

17. CATEGORY-WISE TOTAL VACANCIES

The reported overall reservation distribution is:

Category Vacancies
UR 255
SC 106
ST 69
OBC-NCL 113
EWS 46
Total 590

Additional horizontal reservation provisions apply wherever specified in the notification.

18. SALARY / PAY LEVEL

The posts fall under Pay Levels 3 to 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission.

Post Pay Level Initial Pay
Nursing Superintendent Level 7 ₹44,900
Dialysis Technician Level 6 ₹35,400
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II Level 6 ₹35,400
Audiologist & Speech Therapist Level 6 ₹35,400
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) Level 5 ₹29,200
Radiographer / X-Ray Technician Level 5 ₹29,200
ECG Technician Level 4 ₹25,500
Optometrist Level 4 ₹25,500
Lab Assistant Grade II Level 3 ₹21,700

Other admissible allowances and benefits are governed by the applicable Railway/Government rules.

19. IMPORTANT POINTS FOR CANDIDATES

590 Vacancies

The recruitment covers 590 paramedical vacancies across nine categories.

Nursing Superintendent

Nursing Superintendent has the largest number of vacancies with 365 posts.

Pharmacist

Pharmacist (Entry Grade) has 118 vacancies.

Other Posts

The recruitment also includes:

Exam Date

The CBT examination date has not yet been announced and will be notified separately.

Medical Standards

Candidates should check the medical standard of their selected post before applying.

20. OFFICIAL / IMPORTANT LINKS

RRB Official Website:
https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/

RRB Apply Portal:
https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/

Candidates should use the official RRB websites/application portal for the final notification, application, corrigenda, admit card, city-intimation slip and examination updates.

21. IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER

This document is a simplified summary of RRB CEN No. 05/2026 – Paramedical Categories.

The official CEN and subsequent corrigenda/notices issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards are the final authority for:

Candidates should read the complete official notification before submitting an application.

Verification date: 30 September 2026

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