Paramedical recruitment (RRB) 2026: 590 Vacancies for Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist & Other Posts

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RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released CEN 05/2026 for 590 Paramedical vacancies across all RRBs. Posts include Nursing Superintendent (365), Health & Malaria Inspector (343), Pharmacist (118), Lab Assistant (31), Dialysis Technician (30), Radiographer (25), ECG Technician (4), Optometrist (2), and Audiologist (1).

Online applications start from 15 September 2026 and close on 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs). Candidates must possess prescribed educational qualifications as on the closing date. Age limit varies post-wise (18–40 years as on 01.01.2027). Selection will be based on Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. Exam fee is ₹500 (₹250 for SC/ST/Female/EBC/PwBD/ExSM) with refund on appearing in CBT.

Paramedical recruitment 2026: IMPORTANT DATES

Event	Date
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News	12 September 2026
Opening Date of Online Application	15 September 2026
Closing Date for Submission of Online Application	14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs)
Last Date for Application Fee Payment	16 October 2026
Modification Window (Corrections with Fee)	17 October 2026 to 26 October 2026

RRB Recruitment Advt. CEN 05/2026: POST WISE VACANCY DETAILS

Cat. No.	Post Name	Pay Level	Total Vacancies
1	Nursing Superintendent	Level 7	365
2	Dialysis Technician	Level 6	30
3	Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II	Level 6	343
4	Audiologist & Speech Therapist	Level 6	1
5	Pharmacist (Entry Grade)	Level 5	118
6	Radiographer X-Ray Technician	Level 5	25
7	ECG Technician	Level 4	4
8	Optometrist	Level 4	2
9	Lab Assistant Gr. II	Level 3	31
	Grand Total (All RRBs)		590

AGE LIMIT (AGE AS ON 01.01.2027)

• Minimum age: 18 Years
• Maximum age 40 Years

AGE RELAXATION

• SC & ST Candidates: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years
• Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS): 3 Years (after deduction of length of service from age)
• Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL): 6 Years (after deduction of length of service from age)
• Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST): 8 Years (after deduction of length of service from age)
• PwBD – UR & EWS: 10 Years
• PwBD – OBC (NCL): 13 Years
• PwBD – SC & ST: 15 Years

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RRB PARAMEDICAL RECRUITMENT 2026: EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

• Nursing Superintendent:
  • Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed 3 years course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of Nursing or other institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council
  • OR B.Sc. Nursing
  • Note: Indian Nursing Council ki special concessions ke through qualification paane wale candidates bhi eligible hain.
• Dialysis Technician:
  • B.Sc. plus
    • (a) Diploma in Haemodialysis
    • OR
    • (b) Two years satisfactory in-house Training / Experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution
  • Note: B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques / B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology / B.Sc. in Renal Dialysis Technology bhi eligible hain.
• Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II:
  • B.Sc. having studied Chemistry as Main / Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry
  • Plus
    • (a) One year Diploma of Health / Sanitary Inspector
    • OR
    • (b) One year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, New Delhi.
• Audiologist & Speech Therapist:
  • Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognized University
  • Must be registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
• Pharmacist (Entry Grade):
  • Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) from a Central or State Government recognized University or Institute
  • Must be registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
  • OR
  • Doctor of Pharmacy from a Central or State Government recognized University or Institute and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
• Radiographer X-Ray Technician:
  • 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry
  • Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology (2 years course) from recognized Institute
  • Note: B.Sc. Medical Technology in Radiography / B.Sc. Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology / B.Sc. (Radiography) / B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology / B.Sc. in Radiological & Image Techniques / 2 Year Diploma in Radiation Technology / 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Degree of Bachelor in Radiation Technology bhi eligible hain.
• ECG Technician:
  • 10+2 / Graduation in Science having Certificate / Diploma / Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technician / Cardiology Techniques of a reputed institution
  • Note: Certificate should be a minimum of one year duration and above.
• Optometrist:
  • B.Sc. in Optometry
  • OR Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (course should be of 3 to 4 years duration)
  • Must have Registration with the concerned Council / Licensing body.
• Lab Assistant Gr. II:
  • 12th (10+2 stage) in Science
  • Plus
    • (a) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
    • OR
    • (b) Certificate Course in Medical Lab. Technology at par with DMLT (subject to conditions: recognized institution, minimum 1 year duration, full-time training, and successful examination)

SALARY/ STIPEND

• Nursing Superintendent: Level 7, Initial Pay – ₹44,900
• Dialysis Technician: Level 6, Initial Pay – ₹35,400
• Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II: Level 6, Initial Pay – ₹35,400
• Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Level 6, Initial Pay – ₹35,400
• Pharmacist (Entry Grade): Level 5, Initial Pay – ₹29,200
• Radiographer X-Ray Technician: Level 5, Initial Pay – ₹29,200
• ECG Technician: Level 4, Initial Pay – ₹25,500
• Optometrist: Level 4, Initial Pay – ₹25,500
• Lab Assistant Gr. II: Level 3, Initial Pay – ₹

PARAMEDICAL RECRUITMENT (RRB) 2026: EXAM PATTERN

Subjects	No. of Questions	Marks for each Section
Professional Ability	70	70
General Awareness	10	10
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total	100	100

SELECTION PROCESS

• Candidates need to submit only one online application through the official RRB website.
• Computer Based Test (CBT): CBT will be conducted for all notified posts.
  • Total Questions: 100
  • Total Marks: 100
  • Duration: 90 Minutes (120 Minutes for PwBD/Scribe eligible candidates)
  • Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer
• Shortlisting for Document Verification (DV):
  • Candidates will be shortlisted for DV at a ratio of 1:1 of vacancies based on CBT merit.
  • Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC-NCL – 30%, SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
  • Relaxation of up to 2 marks for PwBD candidates.
• Document Verification (DV):
  • Shortlisted candidates must appear for DV with all original documents.
  • Documents to be verified: Educational Qualification, Age, Caste/Category, Medical Fitness, etc.
• Medical Examination (ME):
  • After DV, candidates must pass the medical fitness test conducted by the Railway Administration.
  • Appointment will be subject to meeting the prescribed medical standards.
• Empanelment:
  • Final selection will be based on CBT marks, successful completion of DV, and Medical Examination.
  • Railway Zone/Unit will be allotted based on merit and candidate’s preference.

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APPLICATION FEE DETAILS

Category	Fee	Refund (on appearing in CBT)
All Candidates (UR/OBC/EWS/General)	Rs. 500	Rs. 400
SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC	Rs. 250	Rs. 250

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IMPORTANT LINKS

Particulars	Link
Official RRB Website (Unified)	Visit Now
Apply Online Link	Apply Now
Download Notification PDF (CEN 05/2026)	Download now

DISCLAIMER

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)

1. How many vacancies are there in RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
There are 590 vacancies under CEN 05/2026 for various paramedical posts.

2. What is the age limit for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
The age limit varies by post and is calculated as on 01 January 2027. It ranges from 18 to 40 years depending on the post.

3. What are the important dates for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
Online applications start on 15 September 2026 and the last date is 14 October 2026.

4. What is the RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026?
The CBT will have 100 questions for 100 marks with a duration of 90 minutes.

5. What subjects are included in the RRB Paramedical CBT?
The exam includes Professional Ability, General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Science.

6. Is there negative marking in RRB Paramedical Exam 2026?
Yes. 1/3 mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.

7. What is the selection process for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment process includes CBT, Document Verification and Medical Examination.