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RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online Started for 590 Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist and More Posts
RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 : Job Overview
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| Organization Name | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 590 (All RRBs) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via unified RRB website |
| Job Location | Amritsar, Punjab |
| Last Updated | 23 Sep 2026 |
RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 : Important Dates & Timelines
Note: Age and eligibility are reckoned as on 01.01.2027 . Details entered in "Create an Account" (mobile number, email ID) and the chosen RRB cannot be modified at any stage.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 12 September 2026 |
| Opening of Online Application | 15 September 2026 |
| Closing Date for Online Application | 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2026 |
| Modification Window (with fee) | 17 October 2026 – 26 October 2026 |
| Scribe Details Submission Window | 27 October 2026 – 31 October 2026 |
| CBT Dates | To be notified on the RRB website |
Posts, Pay, Age & Qualification
Nursing Superintendent: Registered Nurse & Midwife (3-yr GNM course) or B.Sc. Nursing Dialysis Technician: B.Sc. + Diploma in Haemodialysis, or 2 yrs experience/in-house training Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II: B.Sc. (Chemistry) + 1-yr Diploma/NTC in Health/Sanitary Inspector Audiologist & Speech Therapist: BASLP, registered with Rehabilitation Council of India Pharmacist (Entry Grade): B.Pharm or Pharm.D, registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 10+2 (PCM/PCB) + 2-yr Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technology, or equivalent B.Sc. ECG Technician: 10+2/Graduation in Science + Certificate/Diploma in ECG/Cardiology Technology Optometrist: B.Sc. Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3–4 yrs), registered with the concerned council Lab Assistant Gr. II: 12th (Science) + Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (min. 1 yr), or B.Sc. MLT Note: Fu
| Post | Initial Pay | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | ₹44,900 ( Pay Level 7) | 20–40 | 365 |
| Dialysis Technician | ₹35,400 ( Pay Level 6) | 20–33 | 1 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | ₹35,400 ( Pay Level 6) | 18–33 | 43 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | ₹35,400 ( Pay Level 6) | 21–30 | 1 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | ₹29,200 ( Pay Level 5) | 20–35 | 118 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | ₹29,200 ( Pay Level 5) | 19–33 | 25 |
| ECG Technician | ₹25,500 ( Pay Level 4) | 18–33 | 4 |
| Optometrist | ₹25,500 ( Pay Level 4) | 18–33 | 2 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | ₹21,700 | 18–33 | 31 |
| Grand Total | 590 |
RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution
Note: This gives RRB-wise totals only; the post-wise and category-wise (UR/SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) breakup for each RRB is in Annexure B of the official CEN. A candidate can apply to only one RRB .
| Rrb | Vacancies | Rrb 3 | Vacancies 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 7 | Malda | 28 |
| Ajmer | 11 | Mumbai | 61 |
| Bengaluru | 18 | Muzaffarpur | 19 |
| Bhopal | 21 | Patna | 21 |
| Bhubaneswar | 5 | Prayagraj | 33 |
| Bilaspur | 18 | Ranchi | 21 |
| Chandigarh | 6 | Secunderabad | 71 |
| Chennai | 65 | Siliguri | 19 |
| Gorakhpur | 33 | Jammu-Srinagar | 6 |
| Guwahati | 29 | Kolkata | 98 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 590 |
Age Limit & Relaxation
Age limits are reckoned as on 01.01.2027 and vary by post (see the post table above, 18–40 years depending on post). Note: Relaxations are not cumulative - a candidate eligible on more than one ground gets only the maximum applicable relaxation. SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against UR vacancies get no age relaxation.
| Category | 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 (UR/EWS) | 3 years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL) | 6 years (after deducting service length) |
| Ex-Servicemen (SC/ST) | 8 years (after deducting service length) |
Examination Fee
Fee is payable online only (net banking/debit/credit card/UPI). Refunds are credited only to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account and only to candidates who attend the CBT.
| Category | Fee | Refund On Appearing In CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All other candidates | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded (minus bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | Full ₹250 refunded (minus bank charges) |
Selection Process - CBT Pattern
Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for scribe assistance). Objective, multiple-choice, single-stage CBT; negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL & SC 30%, ST 25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD where vacancies remain unfilled). Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (RRB-wise, 1:1) are called for Document Verification based on CBT merit. DV is followed by a Medical Examination as per the post's medical standard (B1/C1/C2); medically unfit candidates get no alternative post. Final empanelment is based on CBT merit, subject to DV and medical fitness; selection does not itself confer a right to appointment.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Documents Required (at Document Verification)
Matriculation/10th certificate (for name and date of birth proof) Educational/technical/professional qualification certificates as per the post applied for Caste/community certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), in the prescribed Annexure format, where reservation is claimed EBC/Minority community certificate, where fee concession is claimed PwBD disability certificate (Form V/VI) and UDID, where applicable Ex-Servicemen discharge/employment certificate, where applicable Aadhaar card (for identity and fee refund linkage) NOC from present employer, for candidates already in Government/PSU service Two sets of self-attested photocopies of all original documents
Important Conditions
Vacancies are provisional and may increase, decrease, or become nil depending on the Railway Administration's requirements. Candidates waiting for final results of the prescribed qualification are NOT eligible to apply. Free Sleeper Class train travel is admissible only to SC/ST candidates (if opted) for CBT/DV/Medical Examination stages. Selected candidates are ordinarily posted to the Railway/Zone of first appointment; transfer requests are not entertained until 5–10 years of service. Selection by RRB does not confer any right to appointment - the RRB only recommends candidates; the Zonal Railway issues the actual offer. Any use of unfair means, impersonation, or false information leads to lifetime debarment from all RRB/RRC examinations and possible legal action. Banned items (mobile phones, calculators, watches, etc.) are not allowed inside the examination centre; only the e-call let
RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 : How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1Visit the unified RRB website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and navigate to the CEN 05/2026 application link.
- 2Create an Account (or use existing RRB login credentials from earlier CENs) with a valid personal mobile number and email ID - these cannot be changed later.
- 3Authenticate identity via DigiLocker/Aadhaar for smoother verification at later stages (recommended).
- 4Choose only one RRB and give your order of preference for posts/Railway Zones within that RRB.
- 5Capture a live photograph via webcam/phone camera as instructed (no pre-existing photo uploads allowed).
- 6Upload your signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB) and, if claiming SC/ST free travel, the SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB).
- 7Choose your CBT medium of examination (English, Hindi, or one of 13 regional languages).
- 8Pay the examination fee online (net banking/card/UPI) to complete submission.
- 9Use the modification window (17–26 October 2026, ₹250 fee) if corrections are needed - except to Create-an-Account details or chosen RRB.
RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 : Important Links & Notification PDF
RRB Paramedical (590 (All RRBs) Posts) Expert Analysis
Ye notification fresh medical graduates aur nursing students ke liye ek golden chance hai, kyunki RRBs ka recruitment process transparent aur nationwide hota hai. Punjab me vacancy ka concentration high hai, isliye local aspirants ko edge mil sakti hai.
Who Should Apply RRB Paramedical (590 (All RRBs) Posts)
Agar aapki age 18-28 saal ke beech hai, 10+2 ke baad B.Sc Nursing ya Diploma in Medical Lab Technology complete kiya hai, to aap is post ke liye perfect candidate hain.
RRB Paramedical (590 (All RRBs) Posts) Preparation Tips
CBT ke liye speed aur accuracy par focus karein – daily mock tests lein aur time management practice karein. General Awareness me railway related current affairs aur basic medical terminology ko revise karein.
RRB Paramedical (590 (All RRBs) Posts) Salary Insights
Rs 21,700-69,100 ki salary entry level par Indian Railways ke other paramedical posts se behtar hai, aur seniority ke saath allowances aur pension benefits bhi milte hain, jo long‑term growth ke liye accha hai.
RRB Paramedical (590 (All RRBs) Posts) Job Profile
Paramedical staff ko railway hospitals, health units aur emergency services me patient care, lab tests aur first aid duties karni hoti hain. Experience ke saath senior medical officer ya supervisor banne ke chances bhi hote hain.
RRB Paramedical (590 (All RRBs) Posts) Selection Strategy
CBT me quantitative aptitude, reasoning aur medical knowledge ke sections ko equal weightage de. Weak areas ko identify kar ke targeted practice karein, aur last me time bound full length mock test se stamina build karein.
RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 : Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is RRB CEN 05/2026?
It is a Centralised Employment Notification issued by the Railway Recruitment Boards for the recruitment of various Paramedical categories, covering 9 posts and 590 vacancies across all RRB zones.
How many vacancies are there in RRB CEN 05/2026?
There are 590 total vacancies: Nursing Superintendent (365), Pharmacist Entry Grade (118), Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II (43), Radiographer X-Ray Technician (25), Lab Assistant Gr. II (31), ECG Technician (4), Optometrist (2), Dialysis Technician (1), and Audiologist & Speech Therapist (1).
What is the last date to apply for RRB CEN 05/2026?
The closing date for online application submission is 14.10.2026 (23:59 hrs); the last date for fee payment is 16.10.2026.
What is the age limit for RRB CEN 05/2026 posts?
Age limits vary by post, ranging from 18–33 years to 20–40 years as on 01.01.2027, with relaxations up to 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST candidates.
What is the application fee for RRB CEN 05/2026?
The fee is ₹500 for general candidates (₹400 refundable) and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates (fully refundable), on appearing in the CBT.
What is the qualification required for RRB CEN 05/2026 posts?
Qualifications vary by post, ranging from 12th pass with a paramedical diploma (Lab Assistant, ECG Technician) to a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Audiology, or Optometry, along with relevant registration where required. Full post-wise details are in the Eligibility section above.
What is the selection process for RRB CEN 05/2026?
Selection is through a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 questions/100 marks with negative marking, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
What is the salary for RRB Paramedical posts under CEN 05/2026?
Initial pay ranges from ₹21,700 (Lab Assistant Gr. II, Level 3) to ₹44,900 (Nursing Superintendent, Level 7), as per the 7th CPC pay matrix.
How can I apply online for RRB CEN 05/2026?
Candidates must create an account on the unified RRB website (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in), select one RRB, fill the application with post/zone preferences, capture a live photo, upload documents, pay the fee, and submit before 14.10.2026.
Is there negative marking in the RRB CEN 05/2026 CBT?
Yes, there is negative marking of 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer in the CBT.
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