Railway RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 Recruitment: Apply Online for 590 Posts | Paramedical Categories
Latest Update (September 2026): Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have released the indicative notice for Paramedical Categories under CEN No. 05/2026 covering a total of 590 posts across all RRBs (detailed CEN; the indicative notice showed 560). Eligible candidates can apply online from 15/09/2026 to 14/10/2026 (23:59 hrs) through the official RRB application portal.
Official Notification PDF: RRB Official Notice Portal – CEN 05/2026 (detailed CEN on RRB websites)
Don't miss the last date: get every new job, admit card and result alert free. Join WhatsApp ChannelJoin TelegramImportant Dates – RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 | |
| Application Begin: | 15/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online: | 14/10/2026 upto 23:59 hrs |
| Last Date Pay Exam Fee: | 16/10/2026 |
| Correction Window (with fee): | 17/10/2026 to 26/10/2026 |
| Scribe Details Window: | 27/10/2026 to 31/10/2026 |
| Exam Date: | As per Schedule |
| Admit Card: | Before Exam |
| Age Limit Reckoning Date: | 01/01/2027 |
Application Fee | |
| General / OBC / EWS: | ₹500/- (₹400 refundable after appearing in Stage-I exam, as per typical RRB paramedical fee pattern summarised on the notice page) |
| SC / ST / PH: | ₹250/- (fully refundable after appearing in Stage-I, as summarised) |
| All Category Female: | ₹250/- (fully refundable after appearing in Stage-I, as summarised) |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
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Important Links | |
| Apply Online: | Apply Online – rrbapply.gov.in |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | RRB Official Notice Portal – CEN 05/2026 (detailed CEN on RRB websites) |
| Official Website: | Visit rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
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Vacancy Overview (Total: 590)
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay | Medical Standard | Age (as on 01/01/2027) | Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | C1 | 20–40 | 365 |
| Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 | 20–33 | 1 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C1 | 18–33 | 43 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 | 21–30 | 1 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 | 20–35 | 118 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | B1 | 19–33 | 25 |
| ECG Technician | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | C1 | 18–33 | 4 |
| Optometrist | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | B1 | 18–33 | 2 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | B1 | 18–33 | 31 |
| Grand Total (All RRBs) | 590 |
Source: detailed CEN 05/2026. The indicative notice of 12/09/2026 showed 560. RRB-wise and zone-wise distribution is in Annexure B of the detailed CEN. Vacancies are provisional.
Educational Qualification & Eligibility
| Post | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Paramedical Categories (various posts) | 10+2 / Certificate / Diploma / Degree in the related post / trade, as specified for each paramedical post in the detailed CEN 05/2026. Qualifications differ by post (nursing, technician, pharmacist, and other paramedical streams). |
Post-wise age limits (as on 01/01/2027) are shown in the vacancy table. Candidates should update Aadhaar so that name and date of birth match the 10th-class certificate 100%, with latest photo and biometrics, before filling the form. This is a regular Indian Railways recruitment (not contractual / outsourcing).
Age Limit (As on 01/01/2027)
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| Criteria | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18–21 years, depending on the post (see vacancy table) |
| Maximum Age | 30–40 years, depending on the post (Nursing Superintendent 40, Pharmacist 35, most others 33) |
Age relaxation extra as per Railway Recruitment Board Paramedical Categories rules, CEN 05/2026. Do not apply until you have read the detailed CEN age table for the specific post.
Selection Process
Selection typically includes an objective Computer Based Test. Detailed exam pattern, subjects, and marks will be specified in CEN 05/2026.
Shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates matching the online application and Aadhaar / 10th particulars.
Appointment is subject to the medical standard prescribed for the specific paramedical post in the detailed CEN.
The published notice is purely indicative. All terms shall be strictly as per detailed CEN No. 05/2026 and any corrigendum on official RRB websites. Beware of touts and job racketeers.
How to Apply Online – RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026
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RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- Indicative Notice: The current notice is indicative only. Read the detailed CEN 05/2026 on official RRB websites before applying.
- Official Portal Only: Apply only at rrbapply.gov.in. Beware of touts, brokers and job racketeers.
- Aadhaar Match: Update Aadhaar so name and DOB match the 10th certificate 100%, with latest photo and biometrics, before filling the form.
- Post-wise Qualification: Do not apply for a paramedical post unless you hold the exact certificate / diploma / degree listed in the detailed CEN.
- Fee Refund Rule: Typical RRB fee refunds apply only after the candidate appears in the Stage-I exam. Confirm in the detailed CEN.
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