RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026)

The Railway Recruitment Boards have notified Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026 for 590 Paramedical category posts in Indian Railways. Posts include Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant, Health & Malaria Inspector, Radiographer and more, and online applications are open until October 14, 2026.

Important Dates

Event Date
Application Start Date September 15, 2026
Last Date to Apply Online October 14, 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment October 16, 2026
Form Correction Window October 17-26, 2026
CBT Exam Date Notify Soon
Admit Card Before the exam

Application Fee

Category Fee
General / OBC / EWS ₹500
SC / ST / EBC / All Female ₹250
Refund after appearing in CBT (General / OBC) ₹400
Refund after appearing in CBT (Other categories) ₹250

Payment Mode: Fees can be paid online using Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS or Cash Card / Mobile Wallet.

Age Limit (As on January 1, 2027)

  • Minimum Age: 18 years
  • Maximum Age: 40 years (differs from post to post, see the table below)
  • Age relaxation is admissible as per Railway rules.

Vacancy Details

Post Name Total Posts Age Limit Eligibility
Nursing Superintendent 365 20-40 years Registered Nurse & Midwife (3-year course) or B.Sc. Nursing
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 118 20-35 years B.Pharma or Pharm.D, registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II 43 18-33 years B.Sc. with Chemistry + 1-year Diploma/NTC in Health Sanitary Inspector
Lab Assistant Grade II 31 18-33 years 12th (Science) with DMLT/Certificate in MLT, or B.Sc. MLT
Radiographer X-Ray Technician 25 19-33 years 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry) + 2-year Diploma in Radiography
ECG Technician 4 18-33 years 10+2 or Graduation + Certificate/Diploma/Degree (min. 1 year) in ECG/Cardiology
Optometrist 2 18-33 years B.Sc. Optometry or 3-4 year Ophthalmic Technician Diploma, with registration
Dialysis Technician 1 20-33 years B.Sc. + Diploma in Haemodialysis or 2 years in-house training
Audiologist & Speech Therapist 1 21-30 years B.Sc. (BASLP) with RCI registration
Total 590

Educational Qualification

Each paramedical post has its own qualification, ranging from 10+2 with a technical diploma to a professional degree such as B.Pharma, B.Sc. Nursing or BASLP, along with registration with the relevant council where applicable. Check the post-wise eligibility above and the official CEN for complete details.

Selection Process

  1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
  2. Document Verification
  3. Medical Examination

How to Apply

  • Visit the RRB online application portal.
  • Create an account or log in with your existing credentials.
  • Choose CEN 05/2026 and select your preferred RRB and post(s).
  • Fill in personal, educational and professional details.
  • Upload your photograph, signature and required certificates.
  • Pay the fee and submit the form; keep a printout safely.

Essential Links

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Apply Online Click Here
Download Notification Click Here
Official Website Click Here