RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 — CEN 05/2026
Railway Recruitment Boards have notified 590 vacancies across nine paramedical categories. Check the post-wise vacancies, qualifications, age limits, fees and selection process below.
Application status as of 17 October 2026: The notified application deadline was 14 October 2026. The scheduled modification window is 17–26 October 2026 for eligible submitted applications. This correction window does not reopen fresh applications.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting authority | Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways |
| Notification | CEN 05/2026 — Paramedical Categories |
| Total vacancies | 590 across all RRBs |
| Number of post categories | 9 |
| Application mode | Online through the official RRB portal |
| Age reference date | 1 January 2027 |
| Qualification reference date | 14 October 2026 |
| Selection | CBT, document verification and prescribed medical examination |
| Initial basic pay | ₹21,700 to ₹44,900 per month, depending on post |
Important Dates
| Event | Notified date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 12 September 2026 |
| Online application opens | 15 September 2026 |
| Application deadline | 14 October 2026, 23:59 hours |
| Fee payment deadline for submitted applications | 16 October 2026 |
| Application modification window | 17–26 October 2026 |
| Scribe details submission window | 27–31 October 2026 |
| CBT date | To be communicated through the official RRB website |
Post-wise Vacancies and Age Limits
| Post | Vacancies | Age in years* | Pay level | Initial basic pay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 | 20–40 | 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 | 20–33 | 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 | 18–33 | 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 1 | 21–30 | 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 | 20–35 | 5 | ₹29,200 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 25 | 19–33 | 5 | ₹29,200 |
| ECG Technician | 4 | 18–33 | 4 | ₹25,500 |
| Optometrist | 2 | 18–33 | 4 | ₹25,500 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 31 | 18–33 | 3 | ₹21,700 |
| Total | 590 | — | — | — |
*Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027. These are the base age limits before applicable relaxation. Vacancies are provisional. Consult Annexure B for RRB-wise, railway-wise and reservation-wise distribution.
Educational Qualifications
| Post | Qualification summary |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Registered Nurse and Midwife certificate after the prescribed three-year GNM course from an Indian Nursing Council-recognised institution, or B.Sc. Nursing. The concessions specified in Annexure A also apply. |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc. with a Diploma in Haemodialysis, or two years of satisfactory in-house training/experience in haemodialysis at a reputed institution. Specified B.Sc. degrees in Dialysis Techniques, Dialysis Technology or Renal Dialysis Technology are also accepted. |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | B.Sc. with Chemistry as a main/optional subject, plus a one-year Health/Sanitary Inspector diploma or the specified one-year NCVT National Trade Certificate in Health Sanitary Inspector. |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognised university, with Rehabilitation Council of India registration. |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) or Doctor of Pharmacy from a recognised university/institute, with registration as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus a recognised two-year diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology. Annexure A also lists acceptable equivalent degree and diploma routes. |
| ECG Technician | 10+2 or graduation in Science with a certificate, diploma or degree in the specified ECG/Cardiology disciplines from a reputed institution. A certificate must be at least one year in duration. |
| Optometrist | B.Sc. in Optometry or a three-to-four-year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician, with registration with the concerned council/licensing body. |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 10+2 Science with DMLT, or the specified equivalent Medical Laboratory Technology certificate meeting recognition, duration, full-time training and examination conditions. 10+2 Science plus B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology is also accepted. |
Candidates must have obtained the prescribed qualification by 14 October 2026. Applicants awaiting final results are ineligible. The table is a summary; Annexure A governs exact course titles, equivalent qualifications, registration and other conditions.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Upper-age relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD — UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD — OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD — SC/ST | 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen and other eligible categories | As specified in paragraph 5.2 of the notification |
Relaxation requires the prescribed supporting certificates and is subject to the notification’s conditions. Where multiple relaxation provisions apply, the maximum eligible relaxation is used; relaxations are not added together.
Application Fee and Refund
| Candidate category | Fee | Refund after attending CBT |
|---|---|---|
| Candidates outside the concessional categories | ₹500 | ₹400, after applicable bank charges |
| SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and eligible EBC candidates | ₹250 | ₹250, after applicable bank charges |
The refund depends on attendance in the CBT. Economically Backward Class (EBC) fee concession is distinct from OBC and EWS reservation and requires the specified evidence.
Selection Process
1. Computer Based Test
- Objective test with 100 questions for 100 marks.
- 90 minutes; 120 minutes for eligible PwBD/PwD candidates entitled to the scribe facility.
- One-third mark deducted for each wrong answer.
2. Document Verification
- Shortlisting is based on CBT merit and eligibility.
- Candidates equal to the notified vacancies are ordinarily called for DV.
- Original qualification, age and applicable category documents are required.
3. Medical Examination
- The prescribed medical standard varies by post.
- Final empanelment requires successful DV and medical fitness.
- Appointment remains subject to certificate and antecedent verification.
Application and Correction Guidelines
Only one application to one RRB is permitted. Eligible candidates could enter preferences for notified posts and railway zones within that RRB. Multiple applications can lead to rejection and debarment.
For the scheduled correction period, use the application link provided on the official RRB website. Each modification occasion attracts a non-refundable ₹250 fee. Details entered in “Create an Account” and the chosen RRB cannot be changed. Keep a copy of the submitted application and payment records.
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Official Notification
Download CEN 05/2026 — Official English Notification | Official RRB updates
Source: Railway Recruitment Boards, CEN 05/2026. Information checked on 17 October 2026. Read the detailed notification and subsequent RRB notices for applicable conditions and updates.
