RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Apply Now 590 Vacancies Eligibility, Fee and Exam Pattern

Short Information: RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Notification and online application for CEN 05/2026 (Paramedical Category). The online registration link for RRB Recruitment 2026 under CEN 05/2026 opened on September 15, 2026. Candidates wishing to apply for the RRB Paramedical Category recruitment can apply for 590 vacancies across roles such as Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician, Lab Assistant, and other positions listed under CEN 05/2026. RRB Recruitment 2026 Application Status: The deadline to apply online for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 is October 14, 2026 (until 11:59 PM), while the last date for fee submission is October 16, 2026.

The window for making corrections to submitted online applications is from October 17 to October 26, 2026.

The Railway Board has not yet announced the date for the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for the RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 recruitment. Check the post-wise educational qualifications, age limits, and medical standards here. The direct application link is provided below.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Overview

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Important Dates

These dates are given in the CEN 05/2026 notification.

Application Fee : RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

The examination fee depends on the candidate’s category.

The fee must be paid online only through internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI. Candidates who do not appear in the CBT will not receive the applicable fee refund.

Candidates claiming EBC fee concession must note that EBC is different from OBC and EWS. For the EBC concession, the required valid document must be available on or before the application closing date.

Age Limit and Relaxation

The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027. The basic age range varies from post to post, with the notification specifying limits between 18 and 40 years depending on the category of post.

Upper-age relaxation includes:

• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST
• Additional provisions apply to eligible Ex-Servicemen, Railway staff and certain other categories.

Age relaxation is not cumulative. Where a candidate is eligible for more than one relaxation, the maximum applicable relaxation is allowed as per the notification.

RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2026: Post-Wise Details

The recruitment covers nine paramedical categories. Nursing Superintendent has the highest number of vacancies at 365, followed by Pharmacist (Entry Grade) with 118 vacancies. The total number of vacancies across all RRBs is 590.

The vacancies are provisional and may be increased or decreased according to the requirements of the concerned Railway administrations. Detailed RRB-wise and Railway/Zone-wise distribution is provided in Annexure B.

RRB Paramedical Eligibility 2026

The educational qualification differs according to the post. Candidates must possess the required qualification from a recognised institution by the application closing date, 14 October 2026.

Nursing Superintendent

Candidates must have a Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after passing a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from a school of Nursing or institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or B.Sc Nursing.

Dialysis Technician

Required qualification is B.Sc plus either a Diploma in Haemodialysis or two years of satisfactory in-house training/experience in haemodialysis work in a reputed institution. Certain B.Sc programmes in Dialysis/Renal Dialysis Technology are also accepted as equivalent.

Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II

Applicants need a B.Sc with Chemistry as a main or optional subject, along with either a one-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector or a one-year NTC in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by NCVT, Ministry of Labour and Employment.

Audiologist & Speech Therapist

A Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognised university is required, along with registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).

Pharmacist (Entry Grade)

Candidates must have a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) from a recognised university/institute and registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. A Doctor of Pharmacy with the required registration is also accepted.

Radiographer X-Ray Technician

The qualification is 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus a two-year Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology from a recognised institute. Several specified degree/diploma qualifications in radiation technology and medical imaging are also listed as acceptable equivalents.

ECG Technician

Candidates need 10+2 or Graduation in Science along with a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology, Cardiology Technician or Cardiology Techniques from a reputed institution. The certificate must have a minimum duration of one year.

Optometrist

The notification accepts B.Sc in Optometry or a Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician, with the diploma course having a duration of three to four years. Registration with the concerned council/licensing body is also required.

Lab Assistant Grade II

Candidates need 12th/10+2 in Science plus either a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or an eligible certificate course in Medical Lab Technology of at least one year. The notification also accepts B.Sc Medical Lab Technology with 10+2 Science as an equivalent qualification.

How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates should apply through the unified official RRB website.

Steps to apply:

1. Visit the official RRB website.

1. Open the CEN 05/2026 Paramedical recruitment section.
2. Create an account if required.

1. Candidates who already created an account during earlier RRB CENs of 2024/2025/2026 should use the same account credentials.
2. Select only one RRB and provide eligible post/railway-zone preferences.
3. Enter personal, educational and category details carefully.
4. Complete the required live photograph and signature process.
5. Upload the required documents.
6. Pay the applicable examination fee online.
7. Submit the application and keep the registration/application details safely for future use.

The notification warns that the details entered while creating the account, including the mobile number and email ID, cannot be modified later. The chosen RRB also cannot be changed.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Selection Process

The recruitment process broadly follows these stages:

1. Online application
2. Computer Based Test (CBT)
3. Document Verification (DV)
4. Medical Examination
5. Empanelment/allotment as applicable

Shortlisting for Document Verification is based on CBT merit and the number of vacancies. Candidates called for DV must produce their original documents along with the required photocopies.

Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed medical standard for their opted post. A candidate found medically unsuitable for the opted post will not be given an alternative appointment.

Important Link RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026

The selection process includes a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification. RRB may conduct additional CBTs if required.

The CBT will contain 100 objective questions for 100 marks and will normally be of 90 minutes duration. PwBD/PWD candidates eligible for the scribe facility will get 120 minutes.

There will be negative marking of one-third mark for every wrong answer.

Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST. The notification also contains a provision for relaxation for PwBD candidates in case of shortage against reserved vacancies.

Post-Wise Syllabus

The professional section is based on the prescribed syllabus for the respective post. For example, the Nursing Superintendent syllabus covers subjects such as Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Nursing Foundations, Pharmacology, Pathology, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research and Management of Nursing Services.

For other posts, the syllabus is specific to the profession. It includes dialysis and kidney diseases for Dialysis Technician, food and nutrition and sanitation for Health & Malaria Inspector, pharmacy subjects for Pharmacist, radiology and radiation safety for Radiographer, cardiovascular investigations for ECG Technician, and optometry-related subjects for Optometrist.

FAQs for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

Latest Article

1. KVS NVS Tier 2 Result 2026
2. CTET December Exam Date 2026
3. UPESSC Principal Admit Card 2026
4. SSC Selection Post Phase XIV Admit Card 2026
5. Raman Kant Munjal Scholarship 2026-27
6. Jharkhand Home Guard Recruitment 2026
7. RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
8. RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
9. RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026