The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are recruiting for 590 Paramedical posts under CEN No. 05/2026 — Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Radiographer and more. The last date to submit the online application is 14 October 2026 (11:59 PM) at rrbapply.gov.in. Fees for submitted forms can be paid until 16 October, and corrections can be made from 17 to 26 October 2026.
Selection is through a single computer-based test (CBT) of 100 questions, followed by document verification and medical. The CBT date will be announced on the RRB websites. Pay ranges from Level 3 (₹21,700) to Level 7 (₹44,900).
RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 — Overview
| Item | Details |
|---|
| Recruiting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (all RRBs) |
| Notice | CEN No. 05/2026 — Paramedical Categories |
| Total posts | 590 (the indicative notice of 12 Sep said 560) |
| Pay | Level 3 to Level 7 (₹21,700 – ₹44,900 initial pay) |
| Age | Post-wise, between 18 and 40 years as on 1 January 2027 |
| Selection | Single CBT → Document verification → Medical |
| Last date | 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Apply at | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Indicative notice (Employment News) | 12 September 2026 |
| Online application opened | 15 September 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 14 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment (submitted forms) | 16 October 2026 |
| Correction window (with modification fee) | 17 – 26 October 2026 |
| Scribe details for eligible candidates | 27 – 31 October 2026 |
| CBT | To be announced on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
In the correction window you cannot change the details in the "Create an Account" form or your chosen RRB. After 26 October no change requests are accepted.
Post-wise Vacancy, Pay and Age
| Post | Pay level (initial pay) | Age (1 Jan 2027) | Posts |
|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 7 (₹44,900) | 20–40 | 365 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 5 (₹29,200) | 20–35 | 118 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | 6 (₹35,400) | 18–33 | 43 |
| Lab Assistant Gr II | 3 (₹21,700) | 18–33 | 31 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 5 (₹29,200) | 19–33 | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 (₹25,500) | 18–33 | 4 |
| Optometrist | 4 (₹25,500) | 18–33 | 2 |
| Dialysis Technician | 6 (₹35,400) | 20–33 | 1 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 6 (₹35,400) | 21–30 | 1 |
| Total | | 590 |
RRBs with the most posts: Kolkata 98, Secunderabad 71, Chennai 65, Mumbai 61. Nearby boards for Uttarakhand candidates: RRB Prayagraj 33, RRB Gorakhpur 33, RRB Chandigarh 6. You can apply to only one RRB.
Eligibility
| Post | Minimum qualification |
|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Registered Nurse & Midwife with 3-year GNM from an INC-recognised institution, or B.Sc. Nursing |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | B.Pharm (Allopathic) or Pharm.D, and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | B.Sc. with Chemistry + 1-year Health/Sanitary Inspector diploma (or NTC) |
| Lab Assistant Gr II | 10+2 Science + DMLT (or equivalent certificate course) |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry + 2-year Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician (B.Sc. Radiography etc. also accepted) |
| ECG Technician | 10+2 / Science graduate with certificate/diploma/degree (at least 1 year) in ECG / Cardiology technology |
| Optometrist | B.Sc. Optometry or 3–4 year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician, with council registration |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc. + Diploma in Haemodialysis or 2 years' haemodialysis training/experience (B.Sc. Dialysis Technology also accepted) |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | BASLP, registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India |
You must hold the qualification by 14 October 2026. Age relaxation applies as per rules for SC/ST, OBC (NCL), ex-servicemen and other categories.
Exam Pattern (Single CBT)
| Section | Questions / marks |
|---|
| Professional ability (subject of the post) | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
- 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible scribe candidates).
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC (NCL) and SC 30%, ST 25%.
- Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called for document verification, strictly on CBT merit.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund after appearing in CBT |
|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 |
| SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minorities, EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 |
Refunds are made only to candidates who appear in the CBT, less bank charges.
How to Apply
- Go to rrbapply.gov.in and create an account (or log in). Verify your name and date of birth with Aadhaar — they must match your Class 10 certificate exactly.
- Choose your RRB and the posts you are eligible for, and fill in the form.
- Capture a live photo and upload the documents asked for.
- Submit by 14 October, 11:59 PM, and pay the fee by 16 October.
- Use the correction window (17–26 October) only if you need to fix a mistake.
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