Railway Recruitment Boards have announced recruitment for various paramedical posts under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 05/2026.
Paramedical Posts
Online application
Up to 11:59 PM
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
|---|---|
| Centralised Employment Notice | CEN 05/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 590 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Pay Level | Level 3 to Level 7 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Applicants must possess the prescribed qualification for the selected post, which may include:
The age limit varies according to the post. The reported post-wise age range is generally between 18 and 40 years.
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | Varies by post |
| Maximum Age | Varies by post |
| Age Relaxation | As per applicable government rules |
| S. No. | Post | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Superintendent | 365 |
| 2 | Dialysis Technician | 7 |
| 3 | Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 |
| 4 | Pharmacist | 118 |
| 5 | Radiographer / X-Ray Technician | 25 |
| 6 | ECG Technician | 4 |
| 7 | Optometrist | 2 |
| 8 | Laboratory Assistant Grade | 31 |
| 9 | Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 1 |
| Total | 590 | |
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General / Other Applicable Candidates | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Women / PwBD / Eligible Concession Categories | ₹250 |
Refund of the applicable examination fee is subject to the conditions mentioned in the official notification and appearing in the CBT.
| Examination Type | Computer Based Test |
|---|---|
| General Duration | 90 minutes |
| Duration for Eligible PwBD Candidates with Scribe | 120 minutes |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | One-third mark for each incorrect answer |
Candidates are shortlisted according to the prescribed merit, eligibility and recruitment rules. Medical standards depend on the post.
A total of 590 paramedical vacancies are announced under CEN 05/2026.
The online application process starts on 15 September 2026.
The last date is 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
The fee is ₹500 for applicable candidates and ₹250 for eligible concession categories.
The selection process includes CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.
The posts carry Pay Levels 3 to 7, depending on the designation.
The CBT date is to be announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Candidates can apply through the official RRB application portal .
The posts are placed in Pay Levels 3 to 7, depending on the designation.
| Pay Level | Basic Pay Range |
|---|---|
| Level 3 | ₹21,700 onwards |
| Level 4 | ₹25,500 onwards |
| Level 5 | ₹29,200 onwards |
| Level 6 | ₹35,400 onwards |
| Level 7 | ₹44,900 onwards |
Exact pay level and allowances depend on the selected post and applicable Railway rules.
Qualification: Post-wise educational and technical qualifications as prescribed in CEN 05/2026
Age limit varies according to the post. Relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
Online application begins
Online application closes at 11:59 PM
Fee payment deadline
Application modification window
Last date for application modification
For eligible candidates requiring a scribe
Last date for scribe details submission
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