RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have come out with a fresh job notification for candidates from the medical and paramedical background. This notification, officially called CEN No. 05/2026, opens the door for 590 vacancies spread across nine different paramedical posts such as Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Lab Assistant, ECG Technician, Optometrist and more.

Candidates who hold a recognised diploma, degree or certificate in a paramedical field and meet the age criteria can apply online from 15 September 2026. This is a golden opportunity for medical professionals looking for a stable, well-paying government job with Indian Railways. Below, we have broken down every important detail of this recruitment — from eligibility and fees to the exam pattern and application steps — so that you don’t have to dig through the lengthy official PDF yourself.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Overview

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Important Dates

Key Dates to Remember

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Application Fee

Fee Structure

How to Pay

The fee can only be paid online through net banking, debit card, credit card or UPI. No offline payment mode such as challan is accepted for this recruitment. Candidates should remember that the refund is credited only to those who actually appear for the CBT — if you pay the fee but skip the exam, the amount will not come back.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Age Limit

Age Limit as on 01 January 2027

Age Relaxation

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Vacancy Details (Category Wise)

Post Wise Vacancy Breakup

Category Wise Vacancy Distribution (All India)

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Education Qualification

Post Wise Eligibility

• Nursing Superintendent: Registered Nurse & Midwife qualification (3-year course) recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or B.Sc Nursing.
• Dialysis Technician: B.Sc along with a Diploma in Haemodialysis, or two years of hands-on Haemodialysis experience in a recognised institution.
• Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II: B.Sc with Chemistry, plus a one-year Diploma or National Trade Certificate in Health/Sanitary Inspector.
• Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Bachelor’s degree in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP), registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India.
• Pharmacist (Entry Grade): Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or Doctor of Pharmacy, registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
• Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry plus a 2-year Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technology, or an equivalent B.Sc.
• ECG Technician: 10+2 or Graduation with a Certificate/Diploma in ECG/Cardiology Technology.
• Optometrist: B.Sc in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician, registered with the relevant council.
• Lab Assistant Gr II: 10+2 in Science with a Diploma or Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT).

Note: The educational qualification must be completed on or before the closing date of the application, i.e. 14 October 2026.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Selection Process

The recruitment will be carried out in the following stages:

Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT)

A single-stage online exam consisting of objective type multiple-choice questions will be conducted. Candidates need to clear the minimum qualifying marks based on their category.

Stage 2: Document Verification (DV)

Candidates shortlisted from the CBT — equal to the number of vacancies — will be called for document verification, where all original certificates need to be produced.

Stage 3: Medical Examination (ME)

Since these are paramedical posts, candidates must clear the prescribed medical fitness standard (B1, C1 or C2 depending on the post) conducted by Railway doctors.

Minimum Qualifying Marks in CBT

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Salary & Pay Scale

Apart from the basic pay, selected candidates will also get Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance and other benefits admissible to central government / Railway employees as per the 7th Pay Commission.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Exam Pattern

CBT Exam Structure

Key Points to Note

• Duration of the exam is 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe).
• Negative marking of 1/3rd mark is applicable for every wrong answer.
• Questions will be objective type with four options, only one correct.
• The paper is available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | Documents Required

Before starting the online application, keep the following documents ready:

• A valid personal mobile number and active email ID
• Scanned signature (JPG format, 30–49 KB, black ink on white paper)
• SC/ST certificate in PDF (only if applying for free railway travel pass)
• Aadhaar card or DigiLocker details for identity verification
• Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/EBC), wherever applicable
• Disability certificate, for PwBD candidates
• A live photograph, which is captured directly through the application portal (no need to upload an old photo)

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 | How to Apply

Step by Step Application Process

1. Visit the official RRB website – rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
2. Find the link for CEN 05/2026 Paramedical Categories and click on “Create an Account.”
3. Register using a valid mobile number and email ID (these details cannot be changed later, so fill them carefully).
4. Log in with the newly created account and fill in the online application form with personal, educational and category details.
5. Choose your preferred RRB, Railway zone and post/category order of preference.
6. Capture a live photograph through the webcam/mobile camera as instructed, and upload your scanned signature.
7. Pay the examination fee online through net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
8. Recheck all the details carefully and submit the final application.
9. Download or save a copy of the application confirmation for future reference.

Previous Post >>