RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released a notification for the recruitment of various Paramedical posts under the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026. Eligible candidates can apply online through official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
Through this recruitment, aspirants can apply for jobs that is technical, practical, and purposeful. This is a great opportunity for Candidates who have done graduation in pharmacy, diploma in radiography or have qualification like bachelor’s degree in science.
The Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026 was released on September 14, 2026. Interested candidates have filled the application form for various paramedical posts from September 15, 2026, to October 14, 2026.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 03/2025 |
| Post Name | Health & Malaria Inspector Grade 2, Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist, Lab Assistant Grade II |
| Total Vacancies | 590 |
| Job Location | All India |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Salary | Pay Level 3 to 7 (Varies Post-Wise) |
| Official Websites | rrbapply.gov.in |
Important Dates
Candidates, who filled the application form for the Health & Malaria Inspector Grade 2, Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist, Lab Assistant Grade II posts under CEN 05/2026 can find the details about the important dates in the section given below:
| Events | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Full Notification Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Opening Date of Application Forms | September 15, 2026 |
| Last Date for applying Online | October 14, 2026 |
| Last Date for Application Fee | October 16, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Opens | October 17, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Closes | October 26, 2026 |
| Application Status Out | Updated soon |
| Computer-Based Test Date | Updated soon |
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit
- RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Posts: The age limit criteria for the candidates are given below:
| Post Name | Age Limit |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade 2 | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
| Nursing Superintendent | The candidate should be between 20 and 40 Years |
| Dialysis Technician | The candidate should be between 20 and 33 Years |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | The candidate should be between 21 and 30 Years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | The candidate should be between 20 and 35 Years |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | The candidate should be between 19 and 33 Years |
| ECG Technician | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
| Optometrist | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | The candidate should be between 18 and 33 Years |
Vacancy
The number of vacancies released by the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) for the paramedical posts under CEN 05/2026 is as follows:
| Post Name | Number of posts |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade 2 | 43 |
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 |
| Dialysis Technician | 01 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 01 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 04 |
| Optometrist | 02 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 31 |
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Education Qualification
Candidates must confirm they fulfil all the qualifying criteria before applying for this position. However, the authority has depicted the requirements for eligibility conditions as follows:
| Category | Educational Qualification |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc with a a) diploma in Haemodialysis or 2 years of satisfactory in-house Training / Experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution |
| Nursing Superintendent | B.Sc Nursing OR Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed 3 years course in General Nursing and Midwifery |
| Optometrist | B.Sc in Optometry OR Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician + Council registration |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 12th with Physics and Chemistry plus Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis technology (2 years) OR Science graduates with Diploma (preferred) |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | B.Sc in Speech Therapy + 2 years experience OR Diploma in Speech Therapy (2 years) + 3 years experience |
| ECG Technician | 12th/Graduation in Science + Certificate/Diploma in ECG Laboratory Technology (1 to 2 years) + 1 year experience |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 12th with Science (Physics and Chemistry) OR Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) |
| Pharmacist Entry Grade | 12th in Science OR Diploma in Pharmacy OR Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II | B.Sc in Medical Technology (Laboratory) OR Equivalent OR B.Sc in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Life Science (Non-Medical) + Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) |
Application Fees
| Category | Fees |
|---|---|
| Gen/ OBC/ EWS | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ ST/ PWD | Rs. 250/- |
| Mode of Payment | Online |
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Selection Procedure
The selection process of the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 will determine the applicants for the CEN 05/2026 posts. As mentioned earlier, candidates must be qualified at every level to be appointed to the posts. The process given below:
- Phase 1: Computer-based online test
- Phase 2: Document Verification and Medical Examination
- Phase 3: Final Selection List
RRB Paramedical CBT Exam Pattern
The exam pattern of the computer-based test for the Paramedical posts consists of four sections which are Professional ability, General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General science, and General Awareness. Each question is of 1 mark. The complete exam pattern is given below:
| Sections | Total No. of Questions | Total Marks |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Arithmetic | 10 | 10 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Professional ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Remember
- The total exam duration is 90 minutes.
- Minimum marks criteria for different categories: UR – 40%, EWS – 40%, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
- Negative marking: one-third
How to apply for RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 Online Form
Follow the steps given in the below section:
- First of all, Download the Official Notification of CEN 05/2026.
- Confirm your eligibility from the official notification of RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026.
- Go to Official website (rrbapply.gov.in).
- If you are not a registered user, first of all make your account.
- After registration, login to your account using the login credentials.
- Select the CEN 05/2026 and fill the complete form for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026.
- Upload the relevant documents.
- Before submitting, check all the details carefully and submit the form.
Important Links
| RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Notification | Notification in English |
| RRB Official Website | Click here |
| Check other updates | RRB Railway |