RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2026: 590 Posts Notified under CEN 05/2026
Good news for nursing, pharmacy and lab professionals aiming for a stable government job. The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released CEN 05/2026 to fill 590 paramedical vacancies across India. The notification covers nine posts, from Nursing Superintendent at Pay Level 7 to Lab Assistant Grade II at Pay Level 3.
Online applications opened on 15 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 14 October 2026 (23:59 hours). If you meet the eligibility criteria, do not wait for the last day.
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RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
- Organisation: Railway Recruitment Boards (Ministry of Railways)
- Notification: CEN 05/2026 (Paramedical Categories)
- Total vacancies: 590
- Mode of application: Online only
- Selection process: CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination
- Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
- Online application starts: 15 September 2026
- Last date to apply: 14 October 2026 (23:59 hours)
- Last date for fee payment: 16 October 2026
- Correction window (with fee): 17 October to 26 October 2026
- Scribe details window: 27 October to 31 October 2026
Post-wise Vacancies, Salary and Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2027.
Nursing Superintendent: 365 posts, Pay Level 7, starting pay Rs. 44,900, age 20 to 40 yearsHealth and Malaria Inspector Grade II: 43 posts, Pay Level 6, starting pay Rs. 35,400, age 18 to 33 years
Lab Assistant Grade II: 31 posts, Pay Level 3, starting pay Rs. 21,700, age 18 to 33 years
Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 25 posts, Pay Level 5, starting pay Rs. 29,200, age 19 to 33 years
ECG Technician: 4 posts, Pay Level 4, starting pay Rs. 25,500, age 18 to 33 years
Optometrist: 2 posts, Pay Level 4, starting pay Rs. 25,500, age 18 to 33 years
Dialysis Technician: 1 post, Pay Level 6, starting pay Rs. 35,400, age 20 to 33 years
Audiologist and Speech Therapist: 1 post, Pay Level 6, starting pay Rs. 35,400, age 21 to 30 years
Category-wise, the 590 vacancies are split as UR 255, SC 106, ST 69, OBC 113 and EWS 46. There are also 49 posts for Ex-Servicemen and PwBD vacancies for locomotor (28) and hearing impairment (11) categories. These numbers are provisional and may change as per railway requirements.
Educational Qualification
- Nursing Superintendent: 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery course recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or B.Sc Nursing.
- Pharmacist: B.Pharm or Pharm.D from a recognised university, with registration under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus a 2-year diploma in Radiography, X-Ray Technician or Radiodiagnosis Technology.
- Lab Assistant Grade II: 12th (Science) with DMLT or an equivalent medical lab technology course. B.Sc Medical Lab Technology is also accepted.
- Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II: B.Sc with Chemistry, plus a 1-year Health/Sanitary Inspector diploma or NTC.
- Dialysis Technician: B.Sc with a diploma in Haemodialysis, or two years of in-house training or experience in haemodialysis.
- Audiologist and Speech Therapist: BASLP with registration from the Rehabilitation Council of India.
- ECG Technician: 10+2 or a science graduate with a certificate, diploma or degree (minimum one year) in ECG or cardiology techniques.
- Optometrist: B.Sc Optometry or a 3 to 4 year Ophthalmic Technician diploma, with council registration.
Important: You must hold the qualification on or before 14 October 2026. Candidates waiting for final results cannot apply.
Age Relaxation
Upper age relaxation is available as per government rules: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and 10 years for PwBD (UR/EWS). Ex-Servicemen, serving railway employees, and widowed, divorced or judicially separated women also get relaxation. If you qualify under more than one category, you get the highest single relaxation, not a combined total.
Application Fee
- General and other candidates: Rs. 500. On appearing in the CBT, Rs. 400 is refunded after bank charges.
- SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC: Rs. 250. The full amount is refunded after bank charges on appearing in the CBT.
Payment is online only (net banking, debit/credit card or UPI). Refunds go only to an Aadhaar-seeded bank account, so check your Aadhaar-bank linking in advance.
Selection Process
Selection has three stages: a Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV) and a Medical Examination.
CBT Exam Pattern
- Total questions: 100 (single-stage CBT)
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe)
- Professional Ability: 70 questions
- General Awareness: 10 questions
- General Arithmetic, Intelligence and Reasoning: 10 questions
- General Science: 10 questions
- Negative marking: one-third mark deducted for every wrong answer
Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST. Candidates are shortlisted RRB-wise for DV and medical examination in a 1:1 ratio to the vacancies, strictly on merit.
How to Apply Online
- Visit the official RRB website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- If you already have an account from earlier RRB notifications, log in with the same credentials. New candidates must first create an account. Details entered here, including mobile number and email ID, cannot be changed later.
- Authenticate your identity through DigiLocker or Aadhaar for smoother verification later.
- Choose only one RRB and fill in your post and zone preferences.
- Capture your live photograph as instructed (dark, non-white clothing, no cap, mask or glasses) and upload your signature in JPG/JPEG format (30 KB to 49 KB).
- SC/ST candidates who want a free train travel pass must upload their certificate as a PDF under 400 KB.
- Submit the form and pay the fee online. Your application is accepted only after fee payment is confirmed.
- Official Notification - Click here
Key Points to Remember
- Applying to more than one RRB leads to rejection of all applications and possible debarment from future RRB exams.
- Enter your name, parents' names and date of birth exactly as in your 10th certificate.
- Corrections after submission cost Rs. 250 each time and are allowed only from 17 to 26 October 2026.
- Keep your mobile number and email active throughout the recruitment. RRBs will not change them at any stage.
- Meet the medical standard for your post, as no alternative appointment is given if you are medically unfit.
- Do not trust agents who promise railway jobs for money. Selection is purely on merit, and updates appear only on the official RRB website.
Final Words
The RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2026 offers a strong opportunity for nurses, pharmacists, lab technicians and radiographers to build a secure career in Indian Railways. With 7th CPC pay levels and job security, it is well worth applying. Read the official CEN 05/2026 notification carefully, keep your documents ready and submit your application well before 14 October 2026.
Disclaimer: Vacancy numbers are provisional and may change. Always verify details on the official RRB website before applying.
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