Railway Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under CEN 05/2026 notification, inviting online applications from eligible Indian Nationals for 590 posts in various Para-Medical categories. The online application process for RRB CEN 05/2026 Paramedical Categories is currently open and candidates can submit their applications through the official RRB website, rrbapply.gov.in until October 14, 2026. Get complete details on RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 here.
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Railway Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have been released the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 Notification for recruitment to various posts under the Paramedical Categories. The recruitment aims to fill 590 vacancies for the positions of Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer X-Ray Technician, Lab Assistant and more. Candidates who have the required eligibility criteria can fill out the RRB Paramedical application form from September 15, 2026 to October 14, 2026. Interested candidates are advised to must read the RRB Paramedical 2026 Notification including eligibility criteria, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, and application procedure.
Railway Paramedical Categories Notification 2026
The official Railway Paramedical Notification 2026 for 590 vacancies of Paramedical Categories against CEN 5/2026 has been released on the official website of the board. The notification provides complete details about the vacancy breakup, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, application process, selection process, and other important information. Candidates can download the official notification PDF by clicking on the link which is given below here.
Railway Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 - Overview
*Organisation: Indian Railways
*Recruitment Authority: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
*Notification Number: CEN 05/2026
*Post Name: Paramedical Categories
*Total Vacancies: 590
*Category: Railway Jobs
*Mode of Application: Online
*Application Dates: 15th September 2026 to October 2026
*Selection Process: Written Exam, Document Verification
*Official Website: https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/bhubaneswar
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
Candidates should keep track of the following important dates related to the Railway RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026:
- Indicative Notice in Employment News: 12th September 2026
- Detailed Notification Released Date: 14th September 2026
- Online Application Starts: 15th September 2026
- Last Date to Submit Online Application: 14th October 2026 up to 11:59 PM
- Last Date for Application Fee Payment: 16th October 2026
- Modification Window: 17th October to 26th October 2026
- Scribe Details Submission: 27th October to 31st October 2026
Railway RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced a total of 590 vacancies across 9 different posts in various pay levels. Candidates can check the post-wise vacancy details below.
1. Nursing Superintendent: 365 Posts
2. Dialysis Technician: 01 Post
3. Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II: 43 Posts
4. Audiologist & Speech Therapist: 01 Post
5. Pharmacist (Entry Grade): 118 Posts
6. Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 25 Posts
7. ECG Technician: 04 Posts
8. Optometrist: 02 Posts
9. Lab Assistant Grade II: 31 Posts
Railway Paramedical Staff Eligibility Criteria 2026
The candidates who apply online for the RRB Paramedical Category Recruitment 2026 need to fulfill the eligibility criteria prescribed by the RRB. The age limit and educational qualification of the candidate varies according to the post for which one has applied for.
RRB Paramedical Post-wise Educational Qualification 2026
The educational qualification for each post under RRB CEN 05/2026 Paramedical Categories is different. Candidates should check the post-wise requirements carefully before applying.
- Nursing Superintendent: Registered Nurse & Midwife with 3-year GNM course recognized by INC or B.Sc. Nursing.
- Dialysis Technician: B.Sc. with Diploma in Haemodialysis or 2 years’ in-house training/experience in haemodialysis.
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II: B.Sc. with Chemistry plus 1-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector or NTC in Health Sanitary Inspector.
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Bachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) with RCI registration.
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade): Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) or Pharm.D., with registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus 2-year Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology.
- ECG Technician: 10+2/Graduation in Science plus Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology or related field of at least 1-year duration.
- Optometrist: B.Sc. in Optometry or 3–4 year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician, with registration with the concerned authority.
- Lab Assistant Grade II: 12th in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or equivalent 1-year certificate course.
RRB Paramedical Staff Age Limit 2026
The age limit for RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 varies according to the post. The prescribed age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.
- Nursing Superintendent: 20 to 40 years
- Dialysis Technician: 20 to 33 years
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II: 18 to 33 years
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist: 21 to 30 years
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade): 20 to 35 years
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 19 to 33 years
- ECG Technician: 18 to 33 years
- Optometrist: 18 to 33 years
- Lab Assistant Grade II: 18 to 33 years
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST Candidates: 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 deducting the length of military service
- Ex-Servicemen – OBC (NCL): 6 years after deducting the length of military service
- Ex-Servicemen – SC/ST: 8 years after deducting the length of military service
- Serving Railway Group C/erstwhile Group D Staff/Substitutes with at least 3 years of service: Up to 40 years for UR/EWS, 43 years for OBC (NCL), and 45 years for SC/ST
- Widowed, Divorced or Judicially Separated Women (not remarried): Up to 35 years for UR/EWS, 38 years for OBC (NCL), and 40 years for SC/ST
Railway RRB Para Medical Categories Application Form 2026
The RRB Paramedical Categories application form 2026 has been made available on 15th September 2026 at rrbbbs.gov.in or rrbapply.gov.in. The candidates will be able to apply online for the exam until the last date which is up to 14th October, 2026. Candidates must take a note that they can apply to only one RRB.
How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
Interested applicants can apply in online mode through the official website after following the steps given below-
Step 1- Visit the Official RRB Website: Go to the official website of the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB).
Step 2- Navigate to Recruitment Section: Look for the link related to RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026.
Step 3- Select Your RRB Zone: Choose the specific RRB zone you wish to apply for.
Step 4- Registration: Complete the registration by providing basic details such as name, email address, and mobile number. After registration, a unique registration number and password will be sent to your registered email and mobile.
Step 5- Fill Out the Application Form: Log in using your registration number and password.
Step 6- Fill in the application form with accurate personal details, educational qualifications, and other required information.
Step 7- Upload Required Documents: Upload scanned copies of necessary documents, including your photograph and signature, as specified in the notification.
Step 8- Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee online through various methods such as debit/credit cards, net banking, or UPI.
Step 9- Submit Your Application: Review all details entered in the application form carefully.
Step 10- Print Confirmation Page: After submission, download and print the confirmation page for future reference.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 - Application Fee
- General / EWS / OBC-NCL: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 will be refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.)
- SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Ex-Servicemen / Minority / EBC: Rs. 250 (The full Rs. 250 will be refunded after appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.)
Railway Paramedical Categories Selection Process 2026
The selection process for Railway Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026 will consist of a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Selection Stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination
Railway RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026
The Single Stage CBT will be an objective-type examination consisting of 100 questions carrying 100 marks. The examination will have a duration of 90 minutes, while eligible PwBD/PWD candidates using the scribe facility will get 120 minutes.
Exam Pattern:
- Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Type of Questions: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
- Total Questions: 100
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Duration for eligible PwBD/PWD candidates with scribe: 120 minutes
- Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
Subject-Wise Exam Pattern
- Professional Ability: 70 Questions – 70 Marks
- General Awareness: 10 Questions – 10 Marks
- General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning: 10 Questions – 10 Marks
- General Science: 10 Questions – 10 Marks
- Total: 100 Questions – 100 Marks
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC (NCL): 30%
- SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
Railway Paramedical Categories Salary 2026
The basic pay and Pay Level for the various paramedical posts under RRB Recruitment 2026 are as follows:
- Nursing Superintendent: Pay Level-7 | Initial Pay: Rs. 44,900 per month
- Dialysis Technician: Pay Level-6 | Initial Pay: Rs. 35,400 per month
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II: Pay Level-6 | Initial Pay: Rs. 35,400 per month
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Pay Level-6 | Initial Pay: Rs. 35,400 per month
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade): Pay Level-5 | Initial Pay: Rs. 29,200 per month
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician: Pay Level-5 | Initial Pay: Rs. 29,200 per month
- ECG Technician: Pay Level-4 | Initial Pay: Rs. 25,500 per month
- Optometrist: Pay Level-4 | Initial Pay: Rs. 25,500 per month
- Lab Assistant Grade II: Pay Level-3 | Initial Pay: Rs. 21,700 per month
Important Links:
- Notification PDF (English): Click Here
- Notification PDF (Hindi): Click Here
- Apply Online Link: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
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