RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 - Highlights
- Organization Name : Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Post Name : Paramedical Staff
- Job Type : Central Govt
- Recruitment Type : Direct
- Advt No : CEN 05/2026
- Vacancies : 590
- Job Location : Across India
- Salary : Rs.21,700 - Rs.44,900 (Per Month)
- Mode of Application : Online
- Application Start : 15.09.2026
- Last Date : 14.10.2026
Job Details Descriptions
Important Dates : RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
- Starting Date to Apply : 15 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply : 14 October 2026
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment : 16 October 2026
- Application Modification Window : 17 October 2026 to 26 October 2026
- Scribe Details Submission : 27 October 2026 to 31 October 2026
- Nursing Superintendent : 365
- Dialysis Technician : 01
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II : 43
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist : 01
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade) : 118
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician : 25
- ECG Technician : 04
- Optometrist : 02
- Lab Assistant Grade II : 31
- Ahmedabad : 07
- Ajmer : 11
- Bengaluru : 18
- Bhopal : 21
- Bhubaneswar : 05
- Bilaspur : 18
- Chandigarh : 06
- Chennai : 65
- Gorakhpur : 33
- Guwahati : 29
- Jammu-Srinagar : 06
- Kolkata : 98
- Malda : 28
- Mumbai : 61
- Muzaffarpur : 19
- Patna : 21
- Prayagraj : 33
- Ranchi : 21
- Secunderabad : 71
- Siliguri : 19
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Salary Details : RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
- Nursing Superintendent : Pay Level 7 - ₹44,900 (Per Month)
- Dialysis Technician : Pay Level 6 - ₹35,400 (Per Month)
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II : Pay Level 6 - ₹35,400 (Per Month)
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist : Pay Level 6 - ₹35,400 (Per Month)
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade) : Pay Level 5 - ₹29,200 (Per Month)
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician : Pay Level 5 - ₹29,200 (Per Month)
- ECG Technician : Pay Level 4 - ₹25,500 (Per Month)
- Optometrist : Pay Level 4 - ₹25,500 (Per Month)
- Lab Assistant Grade II : Pay Level 3 - ₹21,700 (Per Month)
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) : RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
- Nursing Superintendent : 20–40
- Dialysis Technician : 20–33
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II : 18–33
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist : 21–30
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade) : 20–35
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician : 19–33
- ECG Technician : 18–33
- Optometrist : 18–33
- Lab Assistant Grade II : 18–33
- SC/ST : 05 years
- OBC-NCL : 03 years
- PwBD UR/EWS : 10 years
- PwBD OBC-NCL : 13 years
- PwBD SC/ST : 15 years
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Qualification : RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
1. Nursing Superintendent
- Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after passing a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of Nursing or other institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council; OR B.Sc Nursing.
- Candidates who obtained the prescribed qualification through special concessions applicable to Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives and B Grade Nurses are also eligible.
- B.Sc. plus: Diploma in Haemodialysis; OR Two years' satisfactory in-house Training/Experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution, with proof.
- B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques, Dialysis Technology or Renal Dialysis Technology are also eligible.
- B.Sc. with Chemistry as a Main/Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry; plus: One-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector; OR
- One-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by NCVT, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
- Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognised University.
- Registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) is required.
- Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) from a Central or State Government recognised University/Institute and registration as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948; OR
- Doctor of Pharmacy from a recognised University/Institute and registration as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry; and
- Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology of 2 years from a recognised Institute.
- Several relevant B.Sc./degree qualifications in Radiography, Medical Imaging Technology and Radiation Technology are also recognised as specified in the notification.
- 10+2 / Graduation in Science with Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology, Cardiology Technician or Cardiology Techniques from a reputed institution.
- Certificate should be of a minimum duration of one year.
- B.Sc. in Optometry; OR
- Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician of 3–4 years duration.
- Registration with the concerned Council/Licensing body is required.
- 12th (10+2) in Science plus: Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT); OR Certificate Course in Medical Lab Technology equivalent to DMLT, subject to the conditions specified in the notification.
- The course must satisfy the prescribed recognition, duration, full-time training and examination requirements.
- 12th Science plus B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology is also eligible.
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Application Fee : RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
- General Category : ₹500 (Out of ₹500, ₹400 will be refunded, after applicable bank charges, to candidates who appear for the CBT.
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC Candidates : ₹250 (The ₹250 fee will be refunded, after applicable bank charges, to candidates who appear for the CBT)
Pay the Examination Fee through Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking.
Selection Process : RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
The recruitment process includes:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification (DV) → Medical Examination (ME) → Empanelment/Appointment
CBT Exam Pattern
Examination Medium
The CBT will be available in:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
|
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 |
- Duration: 90 minutes
- PwBD/PWD candidates eligible for scribe facility: 120 minutes
- Objective multiple-choice questions
- Four options for each question
- One correct answer
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark for every wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR/EWS – 40%
- OBC-NCL/SC – 30%
- ST – 25%
Examination Medium
The CBT will be available in:
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu.
Candidates must select their examination medium while filling the online application. Questions will be displayed in the selected language and English.
Medical Examination
Candidates shortlisted for Document Verification must pass the prescribed medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration.
The notification specifies B-1, C-1 and C-2 medical standards, including prescribed distance vision, near vision and other visual requirements. Candidates who fail the prescribed medical standard will not be considered for empanelment and no alternative appointment will be provided.
Syllabus
The professional syllabus differs according to the post.
It includes subjects such as:
- Nursing
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Nutrition
- Pharmacology
- Dialysis
- Health & Sanitary Inspection
- Audiology and Speech Therapy
- Pharmacy
- Radiography
- ECG/Cardiology
- Optometry
- Medical Laboratory Technology
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How to Apply : RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
If you are interested and found yourself eligible for Paramedical Staff, click on the apply online link given below. Then, find the appropriate option and fill up the form. You can apply online from 15 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026.
Follow the steps given below to Apply Online
- Open the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in
- Find the Paramedical Staff Job Notification in the “Recruitment / Career / Advertising Menu” and click on it.
- Download the official notification from the link provided at the end.
- Read the Full Notification. carefully and check your eligibility criteria.
- Visit the Online Official Online Application / Registration link below.
- Fill in the required details correctly without any mistakes.
- Upload all required documents in the format and size mentioned in the notification.
- Finally, after verifying that the registered details are correct, then submit.
- Next, if Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) requires an application fee, make the payment as per the notification mode. Otherwise, go to the next step.
- Take a printout of it and keep it safe
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How many vacancies are available in RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
- A total of 590 vacancies have been notified under CEN 05/2026 for various Paramedical categories.
- The last date to submit the online application is 14 October 2026 up to 23:59 hours.
- The recruitment includes Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Pharmacist, Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist and Lab Assistant Grade II.
- The highest initial pay listed is ₹44,900 per month for Nursing Superintendent, under Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC.
- The age limit varies by post. The notification specifies age ranges from 18–33 years up to 20–40 years, calculated as on 1 January 2027. Age relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories.
- The fee is ₹500 for most candidates and ₹250 for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and eligible EBC candidates. Refund is applicable to candidates who appear in the CBT, after applicable bank charges.
- The selection process consists of Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification and Medical Examination, followed by empanelment/appointment subject to the prescribed conditions.
- Yes. 1/3 of the marks allotted to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- No. Candidates can choose only one RRB. Multiple applications to different RRBs or the same RRB will lead to rejection and may result in debarment from future RRB/RRC examinations.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official RRB website for application updates, CBT dates, e-call letters, results and other recruitment notices.
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