RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has released the official notification Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026 to fill 590 vacancies for various Paramedical Category posts including Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist, and Lab Assistant Grade II across all RRBs and Railway Zones in India. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online from 15.09.2026 to 14.10.2026 (23:59 hrs).
Candidates must have the requisite educational/technical qualification as on the closing date and are advised to go through Annexure A (Post Parameters) and Annexure B (RRB & Zone-wise vacancy details) before applying, since only ONE application per candidate is permitted across all RRBs.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) Overview
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| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Job category | Central Govt Jobs |
| Post Name | Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist, Lab Assistant Gr. II |
| Total Vacancies | 590 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | All Railway Zones/Units across India (RRB & Zone-wise allotment) |
| Salary | ₹21,700 – ₹44,900 (Pay Level 3 to 7, 7th CPC) |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News | 12.09.2026 |
| Opening Date of Online Application | 15.09.2026 |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Application | 14.10.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Application Fee Payment | 16.10.2026 |
| Modification Window (with modification fee) | 17.10.2026 to 26.10.2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 27.10.2026 to 31.10.2026 |
| Exam Date (CBT) | To be notified later on official RRB website |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500/- (₹400/- refunded on appearing in CBT, after deducting bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250/- (₹250/- refunded on appearing in CBT, after deducting bank charges) |
| Payment Mode | Online only — Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI |
Note: Refund applicable only to candidates who attend the CBT; no refund for incomplete/rejected/non-submitted applications.
Age Limit
(As on 01.01.2027; varies by post)
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years (for posts with 18-33 age band); ranges from 18 to 21 years depending on post |
| Maximum Age | 40 Years (Nursing Superintendent); ranges from 30 to 40 years depending on post |
Post-wise Age Limit
| Post Name | Age Band |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 20–40 years |
| Dialysis Technician | 20–33 years |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr 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 Gr. II | 18–33 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | 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 (UR & EWS) | 3 years (after deduction of length of service) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deduction of length of service) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST) | 8 years (after deduction of length of service) |
| Serving Group C / erstwhile Group D Railway Staff (min. 3 yrs service) — UR & EWS | Up to 40 years of age |
| Serving Group C / erstwhile Group D Railway Staff — OBC (NCL) | Up to 43 years of age |
| Serving Group C / erstwhile Group D Railway Staff — SC & ST | Up to 45 years of age |
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (UR & EWS) | Up to 35 years of age |
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (OBC-NCL) | Up to 38 years of age |
| Widowed/Divorced/Judicially Separated Women (SC & ST) | Up to 40 years of age |
Note: If eligible on more than one ground, only the maximum applicable relaxation is granted (not cumulative). SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies are not eligible for age relaxation.
Educational Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Registered Nurse and Midwife certificate (3-year General Nursing and Midwifery course) from a recognized institution OR B.Sc. Nursing |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc. plus Diploma in Haemodialysis OR 2 years satisfactory in-house training/experience in Haemodialysis work (B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques/Technology/Renal Dialysis Technology also acceptable) |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | B.Sc. with Chemistry as Main/Optional subject plus 1-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector OR 1-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognized University, registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) or Doctor of Pharmacy from a recognized University/Institute, registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry plus 2-year Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology (Science graduates with the diploma preferred; equivalent B.Sc. degrees also accepted) |
| ECG Technician | 10+2/Graduation in Science with Certificate/Diploma/Degree (minimum 1 year) in ECG Laboratory Technology/Cardiology/Cardiology Technician/Cardiology Techniques |
| Optometrist | B.Sc. in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3–4 year course), registered with the concerned Council/Licensing body |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | 12th (10+2) in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or equivalent Certificate Course (minimum 1 year, full-time, recognized institution) |
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay (₹) | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 7 | 44,900 | 365 |
| Dialysis Technician | 6 | 35,400 | 01 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | 6 | 35,400 | 43 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 6 | 35,400 | 01 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 5 | 29,200 | 118 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 5 | 29,200 | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 | 25,500 | 04 |
| Optometrist | 4 | 25,500 | 02 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | 3 | 21,700 | 31 |
| Grand Total | 590 |
RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution (All Posts Combined)
| RRB | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total | Ex-SM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Ajmer | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Bengaluru | 7 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
| Bhopal | 11 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 21 | 2 |
| Bhubaneswar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bilaspur | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
| Chandigarh | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Chennai | 19 | 13 | 9 | 19 | 5 | 65 | 7 |
| Gorakhpur | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 33 | 3 |
| Guwahati | 12 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 29 | 2 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kolkata | 40 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 98 | 8 |
| Malda | 13 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 28 | 3 |
| Mumbai | 29 | 13 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 61 | 6 |
| Muzaffarpur | 9 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 2 |
| Patna | 5 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 21 | 2 |
| Prayagraj | 17 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 33 | 2 |
| Ranchi | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 1 |
| Secunderabad | 28 | 8 | 9 | 18 | 8 | 71 | 7 |
| Siliguri | 9 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 19 | 2 |
| All RRB Grand Total | 255 | 106 | 69 | 113 | 46 | 590 | 49 |
PwBD vacancies (across all RRBs): VI–0, LD–28, HI–11, MD–0; Backlog PwBD: LD–1. Full RRB & Railway Zone-wise, post-wise vacancy breakup is available in Annexure B of the official notification.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — Single Stage, 100 objective-type questions, 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates using scribe)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (as per prescribed medical standards — B1, C1, or C2 depending on post)
- Empanelment based on merit in CBT, subject to successful DV and medical fitness
CBT Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Negative marking: 1/3rd mark deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC(NCL)/SC – 30%, ST – 25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD candidates in case of shortage against reserved vacancies).
Salary Details
| Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Dialysis Technician | 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 5 | ₹29,200 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 5 | ₹29,200 |
| ECG Technician | 4 | ₹25,500 |
| Optometrist | 4 | ₹25,500 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | 3 | ₹21,700 |
How to Apply RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
- Visit the official unified RRB website https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/
- Navigate to the webpage of your chosen RRB and locate CEN 05/2026
- Create an account (or log in using existing RRB CEN account credentials) with a valid personal mobile number and email ID
- Authenticate identity via DigiLocker/Aadhaar during account creation for smoother verification
- Fill in the online application form with post/zone preferences and all required details carefully
- Capture a live photograph (webcam/mobile) as per instructions — pre-existing photos are not accepted
- Upload scanned signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB) and SC/ST certificate (if claiming free travel pass, PDF, <400 KB)
- Pay the prescribed examination fee online through Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI
- Submit the application and retain the confirmation received via SMS/email
- Use the modification window (17.10.2026–26.10.2026) if corrections are needed, on payment of ₹250/- per occasion
Required Documents
- Live photograph captured during application (no pre-existing photo)
- Scanned signature as per prescribed specifications
- SC/ST Certificate (for those opting for free train travel pass)
- Educational/technical/professional qualification certificates
- Proof of Date of Birth (Matriculation/SSLC/10th certificate)
- Caste/Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) in prescribed format
- PwBD Certificate of Disability (Form V/VI) and UDID, if applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge/employment certificate, if applicable
- NOC from current employer (for those in Government/PSU service)
- Valid original Photo ID for examination day (Aadhaar/Voter ID/PAN/Passport/Driving Licence)
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Notification PDF (CEN 05/2026) | Click Here |
| Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
