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RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – CEN 05/2026

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About This Recruitment

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

Railway Recruitment Boards have announced recruitment for various paramedical posts under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 05/2026.

Total Vacancies

590

Paramedical Posts

Application Start
15 September 2026

Online application

Last Date
14 October 2026

Up to 11:59 PM

Recruitment Overview
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
Candidates must check the official CEN 05/2026 notification for post-wise eligibility, age limits, vacancies, medical standards and RRB-wise vacancy distribution.

Eligibility

Educational Qualification and Eligibility Post-wise eligibility criteria
Educational and technical qualifications differ for each paramedical post.

Applicants must possess the prescribed qualification for the selected post, which may include:

  • Relevant nursing qualification and registration for Nursing Superintendent.
  • Relevant diploma or degree in the applicable paramedical discipline.
  • Required professional registration or certification wherever applicable.
  • Qualification completed on or before the closing date prescribed in the notification.
Candidates must verify the exact post-wise qualification and registration requirements from Annexure-A of the official CEN 05/2026 notification.

Age Limit

Age Limit Post-wise age criteria

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
Check the exact age limit and crucial date for the selected post in the official notification.

Vacancy Details

RRB Paramedical Vacancy Details Total 590 vacancies
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
The detailed RRB-wise, railway-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution should be verified in the official CEN 05/2026 notification.

Application Fee

Application Fee Online payment
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.

Exam Pattern

Computer Based Test Pattern Single-stage 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
Indicative Question Distribution
  • Professional Ability: 70 questions
  • General Awareness: 10 questions
  • General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning: 10 questions
  • General Science: 10 questions
Candidates should verify the final post-wise CBT instructions in the official CEN 05/2026 notification.

Selection Process

Selection Process Recruitment stages
  1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. Document Verification
  3. Medical Examination

Candidates are shortlisted according to the prescribed merit, eligibility and recruitment rules. Medical standards depend on the post.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
How many vacancies are announced?

A total of 590 paramedical vacancies are announced under CEN 05/2026.

When does the application process start?

The online application process starts on 15 September 2026.

What is the last date to apply?

The last date is 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.

What is the application fee?

The fee is ₹500 for applicable candidates and ₹250 for eligible concession categories.

What is the selection process?

The selection process includes CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.

What is the pay level?

The posts carry Pay Levels 3 to 7, depending on the designation.

Has the CBT date been announced?

The CBT date is to be announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards.

Where can candidates apply?

Candidates can apply through the official RRB application portal .

Application Instructions

How to Apply Online Application procedure
  1. Visit the official RRB website or RRB application portal.
  2. Open the CEN 05/2026 paramedical recruitment application link.
  3. Create an account or log in using the required details.
  4. Select the eligible post and preferred RRB.
  5. Enter personal, educational and other required details.
  6. Upload the required documents, photograph and signature.
  7. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
  8. Submit the application form.
  9. Download and save the completed application for future reference.
Aadhaar details, name and date of birth should match the prescribed identity and educational records.

Important Instructions

Important Instructions Before applying
  • Read the official CEN 05/2026 notification carefully.
  • Check post-wise educational and technical qualifications.
  • Verify the applicable age limit and medical standards.
  • Select the RRB and post carefully.
  • Submit the application before 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
  • Keep a copy of the application and payment receipt.
  • Use only official RRB websites for updates.

Post Details

Posts Included in the Recruitment Various paramedical positions
  • Nursing Superintendent
  • Dialysis Technician
  • Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II
  • Audiologist & Speech Therapist
  • Pharmacist
  • Radiographer / X-Ray Technician
  • ECG Technician
  • Optometrist
  • Laboratory Assistant Grade

Salary Details

Salary and Pay Scale 7th CPC Pay Matrix

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.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification: Post-wise educational and technical qualifications as prescribed in CEN 05/2026

  • Post-wise age limit, generally 18–40 years depending on the post
  • Computer Based Test, Document Verification and Medical Examination
  • Post-wise qualification as prescribed in the official notification
  • Online

Age limit varies according to the post. Relaxation is applicable as per government rules.

Important Dates

Application Start Date 15 September 2026

Online application begins

Last Date to Apply 14 October 2026

Online application closes at 11:59 PM

Last Date for Application Fee Payment 16 October 2026

Fee payment deadline

Modification Window Start Date 17 October 2026

Application modification window

Modification Window End Date 26 October 2026

Last date for application modification

Scribe Details Submission Start Date 27 October 2026

For eligible candidates requiring a scribe

Scribe Details Submission End Date 31 October 2026

Last date for scribe details submission

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