RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026): Complete Guide & Application Process
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official recruitment notification (CEN 05/2026) for various Paramedical Staff positions across Indian Railways. Eligible candidates looking for career opportunities in healthcare and medical services within the railway sector can submit their applications online through the official candidate portal.
Total Vacancies
A total of 590 vacancies have been announced across 9 paramedical posts. The breakdown by category/post is detailed below:
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027) |
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 | Level 7 (₹44,900) | 20 – 40 years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 | Level 5 (₹29,200) | 20 – 35 years |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 | Level 6 (₹35,400) | 18 – 33 years |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | 31 | Level 3 (₹21,700) | 18 – 33 years |
| Radiographer / X-Ray Technician | 25 | Level 5 (₹29,200) | 19 – 33 years |
| ECG Technician | 04 | Level 4 (₹25,500) | 18 – 33 years |
| Optometrist | 02 | Level 4 (₹25,500) | 18 – 33 years |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 01 | Level 5 (₹29,200) | 21 – 30 years |
| Dialysis Technician | 01 | Level 6 (₹35,400) | 20 – 33 years |
Application Last Date & Key Schedules
| Event | Date / Timeline |
| Detailed Notification Release Date | September 14, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 15, 2026 |
| Application Last Date | October 14, 2026 (up to 11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Online Fee Payment | October 16, 2026 |
| Application Form Correction Window | October 17 – October 26, 2026 |
Application Fees
| Candidate Category | Fee Amount | Exam Appearance Refund* |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 refunded after appearing in CBT |
Note on Fee Refund: The refund (minus bank charges) will be directly processed into the bank account specified during online registration after appearing in the Computer-Based Test (CBT).
Educational Qualification Details
Qualifications vary based on the specific post applied for:
- Nursing Superintendent:
- 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from an INC-recognized institution OR B.Sc. Nursing.
- Must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with the state/national council.
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade):
- Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) OR Pharm.D from a recognized university/institute, registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II:
- B.Sc. with Chemistry as a subject + 1-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector OR National Trade Certificate in Health Sanitary Inspector (NCVT).
- Laboratory Assistant Grade II:
- 10+2 with Science stream + Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) OR B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology.
- Radiographer / X-Ray Technician:
- 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry + 2-year Diploma in Radiography / Radiodiagnosis Technology OR B.Sc. in Radiography / Medical Imaging Technology.
- ECG Technician:
- 10+2 Science / Graduation in Science + Certificate / Diploma / Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology or Cardiology Techniques.
- Optometrist:
- B.Sc. in Optometry OR 3-to-4-year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician with registration with the concerned state council.
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist:
- Bachelor in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) + registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
- Dialysis Technician:
- B.Sc. + Diploma in Haemodialysis / Renal Dialysis Technology OR 2 years of certified in-house training/experience in haemodialysis.
Documents Required List
Ensure clear scannable soft copies of the following documents are available before starting the application form:
- Live Web Camera Photograph: Captured directly through the application portal as per given guidelines.
- Scanned Signature: Dark ink signature on white paper (JPG/JPEG format).
- Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate: Proof of birth date and candidate name.
- Class 12th (10+2) Certificate & Marksheets.
- Essential Qualification Certificate: Degree/Diploma certificates and semester marksheets (GNM, B.Sc Nursing, B.Pharm, DMLT, BASLP, etc.).
- Council Registration Certificate: Nursing, Pharmacist, Optometry, or RCI registration certificates wherever applicable.
- Category Certificate (If applicable): SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS in the prescribed Central Railway format.
- PwBD / Ex-Servicemen Certificates (If applicable).
- Valid ID Proof: Aadhaar Card (mandatory for biometric authentication/verification), Voter ID, Passport, or Driving License.
- Active Bank Account Details: Account Number, Account Holder Name, and IFSC Code for fee refund processing.
