RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 – 590 Posts, Eligibility, Fee & Apply Online
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, have released Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 05/2026 for Paramedical Categories. A total of 590 vacancie...
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The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, have released Centralised Employment Notification CEN No. 05/2026 for Paramedical Categories. A total of 590 vacancies have been announced for Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist and Lab Assistant Grade II. The online application process will start from 15th September 2026 and the last date to apply is 14th October 2026 up to 11:59 PM. RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 Check the complete basic information for this job recruitment such as organization, post name, number of vacancies, salary range, age limit, and qualification requirements. This section helps candidates understand eligibility criteria and job details before proceeding with the application process.
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The table below contains the official CEN number and notification date released by the Railway Recruitment Boards for this recruitment process.
| Advertisement No. | CEN 05/2026 |
| Advertisement Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
Basic Details
Check the complete basic information for RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 including organization name, post details, vacancies, initial pay, qualification requirements, age limit and medical standard.
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Designation | RRB Paramedical Staff |
| Total Vacancies | 590 |
| Salary | From ₹44,900 |
| Qualifications | Depending on Post |
| Age Limit | 18 - 40 Years (Age relaxation applicable as per government rules) |
Important Dates
Check all important recruitment dates including notification, application start date, last date, fee payment, modification window, scribe details submission and CBT schedule.
| Notification Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Admit Card Date | Will be informed soon |
| Answer Key Date | Will be informed soon |
| Exam Date | Will be informed soon |
| Result Date | Will be informed soon |
Vacancy Details
Check the post-wise vacancy distribution announced in RRB CEN 05/2026 for the Paramedical Categories.
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 |
| Dialysis Technician | 01 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 01 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 04 |
| Optometrist | 02 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 31 |
Eligibility Criteria
Check the post-wise eligibility details, educational qualifications, and other requirements mentioned in the official recruitment notification.
| Post Name | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Registered Nurse & Midwife with 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery from an INC-recognized institution OR B.Sc Nursing. |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc with Diploma in Haemodialysis or prescribed in-house haemodialysis training/experience; specified Dialysis/Renal Dialysis Technology qualifications are also accepted. |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | B.Sc with Chemistry as Main/Optional subject plus one-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector OR one-year NTC in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by NCVT. |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | BASLP from a recognized University and registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) with required Pharmacy Act registration OR Pharm.D with required registration. |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus a 2-year prescribed Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology or equivalent qualification specified in CEN 05/2026. |
| ECG Technician | 10+2 or Science graduation with the prescribed certificate/diploma/degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology, Cardiology Technician or Cardiology Techniques. |
| Optometrist | B.Sc Optometry OR prescribed Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician with registration with the concerned Council/Licensing Body. |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 12th/10+2 Science with DMLT or qualifying Medical Laboratory Technology course at par with DMLT, subject to prescribed recognition and training conditions. |
Application Fee
Check the category-wise application fee and refund rules for RRB CEN 05/2026.
| All Candidates | ₹500/-; ₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT, after applicable bank charges. |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minority / EBC | ₹250/-; refundable after appearing in CBT, after applicable bank charges. |
| Payment Mode | Online payment through the methods available on the RRB application portal. |
Selection Process
Candidates will be shortlisted through various stages of the recruitment process conducted by the recruiting authority.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination / Medical Fitness
- Final Empanelment
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Important Links
Find all important recruitment links including official notification, online application form, admit card, answer key, and result updates released by the recruiting authority.
| Official Notification | Download Notification |
| Apply Online | Apply Online |
| Admit Card | Save post to get notification when available |
| Answer Key | Save post to get notification when available |
| Result | Save post to get notification when available |
How to Apply
Follow the step-by-step application process carefully before submitting the online application form for this recruitment.
- Visit the official RRB website
- Select CEN No. 05/2026 Paramedical Categories
- Create or use your existing RRB account and complete OTP verification
- Select one RRB and fill the online application form carefully
- Upload the required documents
- Pay the applicable application fee online
- Submit and download the final application form for future reference
Documents Upload Guidelines
Candidates must upload the required documents in the prescribed size and format mentioned in the official notification to avoid rejection of the application form.
| Photograph Size | Live photograph |
| Signature Size | Min : 30 KB - Max : 49 KB |
| SC/ST Certificate (For Candidates Requesting Free Train Travel Pass) |
The document must be in PDF format only. File size should be less than 400 KB. |
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