RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) short notice out for 560 posts of Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Dialysis Technician & more. Apply online from 15 September to 14 October 2026 at rrbapply.gov.in. Check eligibility, age limit, application fee, salary and selection process here.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026): 560 Vacancies, Apply Online from 15 September – Eligibility, Age Limit, Fee & Salary Details
Last Updated: 08 September 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Paramedical Recruitment 2026 short notice has finally been released under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026, announcing 560 tentative vacancies across various Paramedical categories including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Dialysis Technician, ECG Technician, Lab Assistant Grade II, Radiographer X-Ray Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, Optometrist and Audiologist & Speech Therapist. Online applications for RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 will open on 15 September 2026 and close on 14 October 2026 at the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
This RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 detailed guide covers the RRB Paramedical vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, educational qualification, application fee, selection process, exam pattern, salary and how to apply online — including specific notes for candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
RRB Paramedical Short Notice 2026 Out – What It Means
RRB has issued this notification as an “Indicative Notice,” which means it is meant only to inform candidates in advance so they can prepare their documents and educational certificates. The Detailed CEN No. 05/2026, containing post-wise vacancy break-up, exact age limits, qualification details and syllabus, is expected to be published on the common RRB website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in around 10–12 September 2026. Until the detailed CEN is out, all terms, conditions, eligibility criteria and procedures mentioned in this short notice — and reconstructed here from the previous cycle’s pattern — remain provisional.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Overview
Before applying, candidates should understand the complete recruitment framework at a glance. The table below summarises the key highlights of RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 based on the official short notice and the pattern followed in the previous CEN 03/2025 cycle.
| RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) – Key Highlights | |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Govt. of India |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 05/2026 |
| Notice Type | Indicative / Short Notice (Detailed CEN awaited) |
| Post Name | Various Paramedical Categories (9 posts) |
| Total Vacancies | 560 (Tentative, All RRBs) |
| Pay Level (7th CPC) | Level 3 to Level 7 |
| Age Limit | Post-wise, reckoned as on 01.01.2027 (exact bands awaited) |
| Educational Qualification | Post-wise (Diploma/Degree in respective paramedical discipline) |
| Application Mode | Online only |
| Application Start Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Selection Process | CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final Merit List |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Paramedical Important Dates 2026
Candidates should note the following dates carefully. The full schedule for CBT, document verification and medical examination will be released later through the respective RRB websites.
| Event | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Short Notice Release Date | 08 September 2026 (as reported) |
| Detailed Notification (CEN 05/2026) Expected | 10–12 September 2026 (Tentative) |
| Start Date to Apply Online | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Application Fee Payment Last Date | Expected shortly after closing date (to be confirmed) |
| Modification Window | To be announced with detailed CEN |
| CBT Exam Date | To Be Announced (TBA) |
RRB Paramedical Vacancy Details 2026 – Post-wise List
RRB has announced a total of 560 posts across 9 Paramedical categories to be filled through this recruitment. However, the exact post-wise and RRB-zone-wise vacancy break-up has not been released yet — only the grand total of 560 is confirmed at this stage.
| S. No. | Post Name | Pay Level | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | Awaited |
| 2 | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | Awaited |
| 3 | Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | Level 6 | Awaited |
| 4 | Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | Awaited |
| 5 | Radiographer X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | Awaited |
| 6 | ECG Technician | Level 4 | Awaited |
| 7 | Lab Assistant Grade II | Level 3 | Awaited |
| 8 | Optometrist (New post) | Level 4 | Awaited |
| 9 | Audiologist & Speech Therapist (New post) | Level 6 | Awaited |
| Total | All 9 Posts | — | 560 |
For Reference Only – Last Year’s Vacancy Pattern (CEN 03/2025)
To help candidates understand how vacancies were historically distributed, here is last year’s post-wise data from CEN 03/2025 (434 total vacancies). This is NOT the current year’s data and is shown only for reference and planning purposes.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay (₹) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 7 | 44,900 | |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 5 | 29,200 | |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 6 | 35,400 | |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 3 | 21,700 | |
| Dialysis Technician | 6 | 35,400 | |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 5 | 29,200 | |
| ECG Technician | 4 | 25,500 | |
| Grand Total | — | — | 560 |
RRB Paramedical Age Limit 2026
Note: Exact date-of-birth cut-offs for CEN 05/2026 will be confirmed in the detailed notification, reckoned as on 01.01.2027. The age bands (number of years) below follow the pattern used in CEN 03/2025 and are expected to remain the same, only the reckoning year will shift.
| Post | Age Band (Expected) |
|---|---|
| Lab Assistant Grade II, ECG Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 18 – 33 years |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 19 – 33 years |
| Dialysis Technician | 20 – 33 years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 20 – 35 years |
| Nursing Superintendent | 20 – 40 years |
| Optometrist, Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Awaited |
Age Relaxation (As per Extant RRB Rules)
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3 to 8 years (category-wise, after deducting service length) |
| Widowed / Divorced / Judicially Separated Women (not remarried) | Up to 35–40 years depending on category |
RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification
Educational qualification requirements are post-specific. Based on the pattern followed in the previous RRB Paramedical CEN, the expected qualifications for each post are listed below. Candidates must possess the required qualification from a recognised Board/University/Institute as on the closing date of the application.
| Post | Minimum Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Certificate as Registered Nurse & Midwife (3-year GNM course) from a recognised institution, OR B.Sc Nursing |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc with Diploma in Haemodialysis, OR B.Sc with 2 years’ supervised experience in Haemodialysis at a reputed institution |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | B.Sc with Chemistry as a subject, plus 1-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector or equivalent National Trade Certificate (NTC) |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 10+2 with Science plus Diploma in Pharmacy (registered under Pharmacy Act, 1948), OR Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician (2-year course); Science graduates with the diploma preferred |
| ECG Technician | 10+2/Graduation in Science with Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology or Cardiology Technician (minimum 1 year) |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 12th with Science (Physics & Chemistry) plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) |
| Optometrist (New post – unconfirmed) | Expected: B.Sc in Optometry, OR Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3–4 years) with Council registration |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist (New post – unconfirmed) | Not yet specified — likely to be similar to B.Sc/Diploma in Speech & Hearing/Audiology with relevant clinical experience |
RRB Paramedical Medical Standards 2026
All shortlisted candidates must qualify a mandatory Medical Fitness Test conducted by the Railway Administration. Visual acuity is one of the most important medical fitness parameters for Railway service.
| Medical Standard | Vision & Fitness Requirement | Typically Applicable To |
|---|---|---|
| B-1 | Distant Vision 6/9, 6/12 with/without glasses; Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6; must pass Colour, Binocular, Night & Mesopic vision tests | Dialysis Technician, Radiographer X-Ray Technician |
| C-1 | Distant Vision 6/12, 6/18 with/without glasses; Near Vision Sn 0.6, 0.6 | Nursing Superintendent, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, ECG Technician |
| C-2 | Distant Vision 6/12, nil with/without glasses; Near Vision Sn 0.6 combined | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
RRB Paramedical Application Fee 2026
The application fee must be paid online while submitting the form. Applications without the prescribed fee will be summarily rejected.
| Category | Application Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC-NCL / EWS (all candidates not covered below) | ₹500/- | ₹400/- (after bank charges) |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | ₹250/- | ₹250/- (after bank charges) |
Fee can be paid only through online modes — net banking, debit/credit card or UPI. Only candidates who actually appear for the CBT are eligible for the partial fee refund.
RRB Paramedical Selection Process 2026
Selection for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 will be made through the following stages, in line with the standard RRB recruitment process:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) – Single stage objective exam
- Document Verification (DV) – Conducted RRB-wise at 1:1 ratio of vacancies based on CBT merit
- Medical Fitness Test – As per the medical standard applicable to the chosen post
- Final Merit List / Empanelment – Based on CBT marks, subject to DV and medical fitness
The minimum qualifying marks in CBT (as per the previous cycle’s norms) are: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC/SC – 30%, ST – 25%. A relaxation of up to 2 marks may be given for PwBD candidates where a full panel cannot otherwise be formed.
RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026
The CBT will be conducted for 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates availing scribe facility) with 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions, each carrying 1 mark, with negative marking of 1/3rd for every wrong answer.
| Subject | Number of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Post-specific) | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
The CBT will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional languages, including Telugu, allowing AP and Telangana candidates to attempt the exam in their preferred language.
How to Apply Online for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
Once the detailed CEN 05/2026 is released and the application link goes live on 15 September 2026, candidates can apply by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of your chosen RRB (see Important Links section below).
- Click on the CEN No. 05/2026 – RRB Paramedical Recruitment “Apply Online” link.
- First-time users must “Create an Account” with a valid personal mobile number and active email ID — these details cannot be changed later, so enter them carefully.
- Log in using your registration credentials and fill in personal, educational and category details.
- Upload the required documents — live photograph (captured through webcam/mobile camera at the time of filling the form) and scanned signature as per specifications.
- Select your post preferences within your chosen RRB and Railway zone.
- Pay the applicable application fee online via debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI.
- Review all entries carefully and submit the form — no corrections are allowed after final submission except through the paid modification window.
Documents Required for RRB Paramedical Application
- Live photograph captured during the online application (pre-existing photos are not accepted)
- Scanned signature in running handwriting, black ink on white paper, in JPG/JPEG format (30–49 KB)
- Educational/technical qualification certificates and mark sheets
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS/EBC) in the prescribed format, where applicable
- PwBD disability certificate and UDID, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge/employment certificate, where applicable
- SC/ST certificate in PDF (under 400 KB) for candidates requesting free train travel pass for CBT/DV/Medical Exam
- A valid original photo ID (Aadhaar, Voter ID, PAN, driving licence, passport, etc.) for the exam day
RRB Paramedical Salary 2026 – Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed under the 7th Pay Commission pay matrix, with the initial basic pay depending on the post and pay level, ranging approximately between ₹21,700 and ₹44,900 per month, excluding allowances such as DA, HRA and Travel Allowance.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Basic Pay (₹) |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | 44,900 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II / Dialysis Technician / Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Level 6 | 35,400 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) / Radiographer X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | 29,200 |
| ECG Technician / Optometrist | Level 4 | 25,500 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | Level 3 | 21,700 |
Note for Andhra Pradesh & Telangana Candidates
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
| Link | Website |
|---|---|
| Common Application Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
| Common RRB Notification Portal | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| RRB Secunderabad (AP & Telangana) | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. Is the detailed notification released for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
No, only the short/indicative notice (CEN 05/2026) has been released so far. The detailed notification is expected around 10–12 September 2026.
Q2. What is the last date to apply online for RRB Paramedical posts?
The last date to submit the online application is 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs).
Q3. When will the RRB Paramedical online application start?
The online application process will begin on 15 September 2026 on rrbapply.gov.in.
Q4. How many vacancies are there under RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
A total of 560 tentative vacancies will be filled across 9 Paramedical categories, including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Dialysis Technician and others.
Q5. Is the short notice for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 officially released?
Yes, RRB has released the short/indicative notice for CEN 05/2026; the detailed CEN is awaited.
Q6. What is the CEN number for this recruitment?
This recruitment is being conducted under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026.
Q7. What is the application fee for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
₹500/- for General/OBC-NCL/EWS candidates (₹400 refundable on appearing in CBT) and ₹250/- for SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC candidates (fully refundable on appearing in CBT).
Q8. What is the selection process for RRB Paramedical posts?
Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, a Medical Fitness Test, and preparation of a Final Merit List/Empanelment.
Q9. Is there negative marking in the RRB Paramedical CBT?
Yes, 1/3rd mark is deducted for every wrong answer in the Computer Based Test.
Q10. Can candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana apply for this recruitment?
Yes, this is an All-India recruitment. AP and Telangana candidates can apply and commonly opt for RRB Secunderabad for exam centres closer to home, though any RRB can be chosen.
Q11. What is the minimum educational qualification required?
It varies by post, ranging from 10+2 with a relevant diploma (e.g., DMLT, ECG Technology) to a Bachelor’s degree such as B.Sc Nursing or B.Pharma. See the Eligibility Criteria section above for post-wise details.
Q12. What is the salary for RRB Paramedical posts?
Selected candidates will draw an initial basic pay between approximately ₹21,700 and ₹44,900 per month under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, depending on the post, plus applicable allowances.
The RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 short notice is an excellent opportunity for candidates holding paramedical qualifications — including nursing, pharmacy, lab technology, radiography and related fields — to secure a government job in Indian Railways. Candidates from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana preparing for paramedical and healthcare-sector government jobs should start organising their certificates and Aadhaar-linked documents now, since the application window is expected to open shortly. Keep checking this page — it will be updated immediately once the detailed CEN 05/2026 is released with the official vacancy break-up, exact age limits and confirmed qualifications for all 9 posts.