Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026. A total of 590 vacancies have been announced for various Paramedical Categories in Indian Railways. Candidates can check the important dates, post-wise vacancies, age limit, educational qualification, salary, selection process and official application links below.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Latest Update
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Important Dates & Application Fee
Important Dates
- Indicative Notice Date: 12 September 2026
- Application Start Date: 15 September 2026
- Last Date: 14 October 2026 (11:59 PM)
- Fee Payment Last Date: 16 October 2026
- Application Modification Window: 17–26 October 2026
- Scribe Details Window: 27–31 October 2026
- CBT Exam Date: To be announced
Application Fee
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹500
- Concessional Fee Categories: ₹250
- Refund for ₹500 fee category: ₹400 after appearing in CBT, subject to applicable bank charges.
- Refund for ₹250 fee category: ₹250 after appearing in CBT, subject to applicable bank charges.
- Payment Mode: Online
Concessional fee categories include SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities and Economically Backward Classes, as specified in the notification.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age limit varies according to the post. Age is calculated as on 01 January 2027.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 20–40 Years |
| Dialysis Technician | 20–33 Years |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade 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 Grade II | 18–33 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per the rules and conditions mentioned in the official notification.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Educational Qualification
Educational qualifications and professional registration requirements differ according to the post. Candidates must meet the prescribed qualification for the post they select.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 1 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 |
| Optometrist | 2 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 31 |
| Total | 590 |
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern
The recruitment process includes a Computer Based Test (CBT). Candidates should check the official CEN 05/2026 notification for the detailed post-wise examination scheme, subjects, question distribution, marks, duration and negative marking.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Salary
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | ₹44,900 |
| Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Level 6 | ₹35,400 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | ₹29,200 |
| ECG Technician | Level 4 | ₹25,500 |
| Optometrist | Level 4 | ₹25,500 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | Level 3 | ₹21,700 |
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The applicable selection and medical requirements are subject to the official notification and the post selected.
Documents Required for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
- Educational qualification certificates
- Identity and date-of-birth proof
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Professional registration or supporting documents, wherever required
- Other documents specified in the official notification
How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official RRB application portal.
- Open the CEN 05/2026 Paramedical recruitment application.
- Read the official notification and check post-wise eligibility.
- Complete the online application with the required details.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment options.
- Submit the application before 14 October 2026, 23:59 hours.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Important Instructions
- Read the complete CEN 05/2026 notification before applying.
- Check the qualification and age criteria for the selected post.
- Verify the RRB and Railway Zone-wise vacancy details in the official notification.
- Submit the online application before the closing date and time.
- Check official RRB websites for CBT dates and further updates.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Official Notification (CEN 05/2026) | Click Here |
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