RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026 for recruitment to various Para-Medical categories. A total of 590 vacancies are available across different RRBs and Railway Zones.
• Department: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
• Posts: Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, Audiologist & Speech Therapist, Pharmacist (Entry Grade) , Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist, Lab Assistant Grade II
• Total Vacancies: 590
• Eligibility:3-year General Nursing
• Age Limit: 18–40 years
• Last date: 14 October 2026
• Apply Fee: ₹250 to ₹500
• Salary: Level 3 to Level 7
• Job Location: All India
• Apply Mode: Online
POST-WISE VACANCIES
• 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
Grand Total: 590 Vacancies
IMPORTANT DATES
• Indicative Notice: 12 September 2026
• Online Application Starts: 15 September 2026
• Last Date to Apply: 14 October 2026, 23:59 Hours
• Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 October 2026
• Modification Window: 17–26 October 2026
• Scribe Details: 27–31 October 2026
• CBT Date: To be announced by RRB
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
• Nursing Superintendent: 3-year General Nursing & Midwifery course with Registered Nurse and Midwife certificate OR B.Sc Nursing.
• Dialysis Technician: B.Sc. + Diploma in Haemodialysis OR 2 years satisfactory in-house training/experience in Haemodialysis.
• Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II: B.Sc. with Chemistry + 1-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector OR 1-year NTC in Health Sanitary Inspector.
• Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) + RCI registration.
• Pharmacist: Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) + registration as Pharmacist OR Doctor of Pharmacy + registration.
• Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry + 2-year Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology. Other specified equivalent qualifications are also eligible.
• ECG Technician: 10+2/Graduation in Science + Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology/Cardiology-related field as prescribed.
• Optometrist: B.Sc. in Optometry OR 3–4 year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician + registration with concerned Council/Licensing body.
• Lab Assistant Grade II: 12th Science + DMLT or prescribed Medical Lab Technology certificate course; specified B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology qualification is also eligible.
AGE LIMIT
Age is calculated as on 01 January 2027:
• Nursing Superintendent: 20–40 years
• Dialysis Technician: 20–33 years
• Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II: 18–33 years
• Audiologist & Speech Therapist: 21–30 years
• Pharmacist: 20–35 years
• Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 19–33 years
• ECG Technician: 18–33 years
• Optometrist: 18–33 years
• Lab Assistant Grade II: 18–33 years
AGE RELAXATION
• SC/ST: 5 years
• OBC-NCL: 3 years
• PwBD: 10 years (UR/EWS), 13 years (OBC-NCL), 15 years (SC/ST)
• Ex-Servicemen: As per prescribed Railway rules.
• Other category-specific relaxations are applicable as mentioned in the notification.
SALARY
• Nursing Superintendent: Level 7 – ₹44,900
• Dialysis Technician/Health & Malaria Inspector/Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Level 6 – ₹35,400
• Pharmacist/Radiographer: Level 5 – ₹29,200
• ECG Technician/Optometrist: Level 4 – ₹25,500
• Lab Assistant Grade II: Level 3 – ₹21,700
Initial pay is as per the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
EXAM PATTERN
• Exam: Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Duration: 90 Minutes
• PwBD candidates eligible for Scribe: 120 Minutes
• Total Questions: 100
• Total Marks: 100
• Professional Ability: 70 Questions/70 Marks
• General Awareness: 10 Questions/10 Marks
• General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning: 10 Questions/10 Marks
• General Science: 10 Questions/10 Marks
• Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer
MINIMUM QUALIFYING MARKS
• UR/EWS: 40%
• OBC-NCL/SC: 30%
• ST: 25%
• PwBD candidates may receive the prescribed relaxation in case of shortage against reserved vacancies.
SYLLABUS
• General Arithmetic: Number System, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM/HCF, Ratio, Percentage, Mensuration, Time & Work, Time & Distance, Interest, Profit & Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Statistics, Age, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
• General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogy, Series, Coding-Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation, Conclusions, Decision Making, Classification, Directions, Statements and Arguments/Assumptions.
• General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture & History, Freedom Struggle, Polity & Constitution, Economy, Environment, Sports and Scientific/Technological Developments.
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to 10th Standard CBSE level.
SELECTION PROCESS
• Computer Based Test (CBT)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination
• Empanelment/Appointment as per merit, medical fitness, vacancy and other prescribed conditions
APPLICATION FEE
• General/Other Candidates: ₹500
– ₹400 will be refunded after appearing in CBT, after applicable bank charges.
• SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC: ₹250
– ₹250 will be refunded after appearing in CBT, after applicable bank charges.
• Fee payment is online only through Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI.
HOW TO APPLY: Online
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About: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India have announced 590 vacancies under CEN No. 05/2026 for various Para-Medical categories. The recruitment includes Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, Radiographer, Lab Assistant, ECG Technician, Optometrist, Dialysis Technician, and Audiologist & Speech Therapist posts.