Short Detail:
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) has announced RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026 for total 590 posts. Candidates who want to apply for Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Radiographer, ECG Technician and other paramedical posts can submit their online application form from 15/09/2026 to 14/10/2026, if they meet the post-wise eligibility criteria. CEN 05/2026 provides the complete vacancy distribution, age limits, qualifications, salary, medical standards, and CBT pattern.
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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026
Advt No.: CEN 05/2026
Important Dates
- Application Start Date: 15/09/2026
- Last Date To Apply: 14/10/2026 (11:59 PM)
- Last Date Of Fee Payment: 16/10/2026
- Form Correction Date: 17/10/2026 to 26/10/2026
- Scribe Details Window: 27/10/2026 to 31/10/2026
- Admit Card Date: Not Available
- Exam Date: Not Available
Application Fees
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC: ₹250/-
- Fee Refund: ₹400 from the ₹500 fee and full ₹250 concessional fee after appearing in CBT, after bank charges
- Application Modification Fee: ₹250/- per occasion (Non-refundable)
- Pay the fee online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI.
Age Limit
Age As On Date: 01/01/2027
- Minimum Age: Post-wise (See eligibility teable)
- Maximum Age: Post-wise (See eligibility teable)
- Extra age relaxation is applicable under RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026 rules.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 Years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen – UR / EWS | 3 Years after deducting defence service from age |
| Ex-Servicemen – OBC (NCL) | 6 Years after deducting defence service from age |
| Ex-Servicemen – SC / ST | 8 Years after deducting defence service from age |
| PwBD – UR / EWS | 10 Years |
| PwBD – OBC (NCL) | 13 Years |
| PwBD – SC / ST | 15 Years |
| Serving Group C and former Group D Railway staff with at least 3 years’ service | Upper age up to 40 Years (UR/EWS), 43 Years (OBC-NCL), or 45 Years (SC/ST) |
| Quasi-administrative Railway staff | Length of service or 5 Years, whichever is less |
| Widowed, divorced, or judicially separated women who have not remarried | Upper age up to 35 Years (UR/EWS), 38 Years (OBC-NCL), or 40 Years (SC/ST) |
Vacancy Details
Total Posts: 590
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 255 |
| EWS | 46 |
| OBC (NCL) | 113 |
| SC | 106 |
| ST | 69 |
| Total | 590 |
Eligibility Details
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Posts | Age Limit | Educational and Technical Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Superintendent | 365 | 20–40 Years | Candidates need B.Sc Nursing, or a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery course. Registration as a Nurse and Midwife is required. |
| 2 | Dialysis Technician | 01 | 20–33 Years | Candidates need B.Sc with a Diploma in Haemodialysis, or two years of satisfactory in-house haemodialysis training or experience from a reputed institution. B.Sc in Dialysis Technology or Techniques is also accepted. |
| 3 | Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 | 18–33 Years | Candidates need B.Sc with Chemistry as a main or optional subject. They must also hold a one-year Diploma in Health or Sanitary Inspection, or a one-year NCVT National Trade Certificate in Health Sanitary Inspector. |
| 4 | Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 01 | 21–30 Years | A Bachelor in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognized university is required. Registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India is also necessary. |
| 5 | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 | 20–35 Years | Candidates need a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) or Pharm.D from a recognized institution. They must be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. |
| 6 | Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 25 | 19–33 Years | Candidates must pass 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and complete a two-year Diploma in Radiography, X-Ray Technician, or Radiodiagnosis Technology. Relevant science graduates with the required diploma or B.Sc Radiography are also accepted. |
| 7 | ECG Technician | 04 | 18–33 Years | Candidates need 10+2 or Graduation in Science along with at least a one-year Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology, or related technician techniques. |
| 8 | Optometrist | 02 | 18–33 Years | Candidates need B.Sc in Optometry, or a three-to-four-year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician. Registration with the concerned council or licensing body is required. |
| 9 | Lab Assistant Grade II | 31 | 18–33 Years | Candidates must pass 10+2 in Science and hold DMLT or an equivalent full-time Medical Lab Technology certificate of at least one year. B.Sc MLT is also accepted. |
RRB and Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| RRB Name | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RRB Ahmedabad | 06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 07 |
| RRB Ajmer | 06 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 11 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 07 | 01 | 05 | 04 | 01 | 18 |
| RRB Bhopal | 11 | 02 | 03 | 05 | 0 | 21 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 03 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 01 | 05 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 12 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 0 | 18 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 03 | 0 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 06 |
| RRB Chennai | 19 | 05 | 19 | 13 | 09 | 65 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 15 | 03 | 04 | 06 | 05 | 33 |
| RRB Guwahati | 12 | 02 | 07 | 04 | 04 | 29 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 01 | 0 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 06 |
| RRB Kolkata | 40 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 98 |
| RRB Malda | 13 | 02 | 04 | 07 | 02 | 28 |
| RRB Mumbai | 29 | 03 | 12 | 13 | 04 | 61 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 09 | 02 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 19 |
| RRB Patna | 05 | 01 | 04 | 07 | 04 | 21 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 17 | 03 | 05 | 06 | 02 | 33 |
| RRB Ranchi | 10 | 0 | 05 | 03 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 28 | 08 | 18 | 08 | 09 | 71 |
| RRB Siliguri | 09 | 02 | 05 | 02 | 01 | 19 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Total | 255 | 46 | 113 | 106 | 69 | 590 |
RRB Paramedical Categories: Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay | Medical Standard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | C1 |
| Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C1 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | B1 |
| ECG Technician | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | C1 |
| Optometrist | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | B1 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | B1 |
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RRB Paramedical Categories 2026: Selection Procedure & Exam Pattern
Selection Stages
- Single Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Railway Medical Examination
CBT Exam Pattern
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Computer Based Test with objective multiple-choice questions |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 90 Minutes; 120 Minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark for each wrong answer |
| Exam Languages | English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, and Urdu |
Section-Wise Question Distribution
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Post-Specific) | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science up to Class 10 CBSE level | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
The qualifying standard may be relaxed by up to two marks for PwBD candidates if there is a shortage. Candidates will be called for Document Verification in a 1:1 ratio of notified posts, based on merit.
RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026: Important Questions
How many posts are in RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
The detailed CEN 05/2026 confirms 590 posts across nine paramedical categories. Nursing Superintendent has the largest share with 365 posts, followed by Pharmacist (Entry Grade) with 118 posts.
What is the last date for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
Online applications close on 14/10/2026 at 11:59 PM. The fee can be paid up to 16/10/2026, while the correction window will remain available from 17/10/2026 to 26/10/2026.
What is the application fee for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
Most candidates need to pay ₹500, with ₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT. SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority, and EBC candidates pay ₹250, refundable after appearing in CBT, subject to bank charges.
What is the age limit for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
The minimum and maximum ages depend on the selected post. Post-wise limits range from 18 to 40 years as on 01/01/2027. Reserved categories can claim relaxation according to the detailed notification rules.
What qualification is needed for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
Qualifications differ by post and include Nursing, Pharmacy, Optometry, Radiography, Medical Laboratory Technology, ECG Technology, Audiology, and Health or Sanitary Inspection courses. Candidates must also meet any required professional registration condition.
What is the selection process for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
Selection has three stages: a single-stage Computer Based Test, Document Verification, and Railway Medical Examination. Candidates are shortlisted for document verification in a 1:1 ratio based on CBT merit.
Is there negative marking in RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
Yes. The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks and lasts 90 minutes. One-third mark is deducted for each incorrect answer. PwBD candidates using a scribe receive 120 minutes.