The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the detailed Centralised Employment Notice (CEN 05/2026) for the recruitment of various Paramedical Categories across Zonal Railways and Production Units. This recruitment drive aims to fill 590 vacancies for posts including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Radiographer, Lab Assistant, and other healthcare cadres. For the candidates eagerly awaiting this, the application process begins on 15/09/2026, and concludes on 14/10/2026. Here, you will find all job-related information, including important dates, total vacancies, application fees, eligibility criteria, age limits, salary, results, and more.
Feature
Details
Recruitment Authority
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
Notification Number
CEN No. 05/2026
Posts Offered
Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant, Health & Malaria Inspector, Radiographer, etc.
Total Vacancies
590 Posts
Application Mode
Online Only
Official Website
rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Important Dates
Online Applications Start
15/09/2026
Closing Date of Online Applications
14/10/2026
Last Date for Fee Payment
16/10/2026
Application Modification
17 October to 26 October 2026
Exam Date
To be notified later on official RRB portals
CBT Exam Date
To be notified later on official RRB portals
RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026: Age Limit
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027)
Age Relaxation
Nursing Superintendent: 20–40 Years.
ealth & Malaria Inspector Gr. II, ECG Technician, Optometrist And, Lab Assistant Gr. II: 18–33 Years.
Dialysis Technician: 20–33 Years.
Audiologist & Speech Therapist: 21–30 Years.
Pharmacist (Entry Grade): 20–35 Years.
Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 19–33 Years.
SC / ST Candidates: 5 Years
OBC (NCL): 3 Years
PwBD Candidates: 10 Years (UR/EWS), 13 Years (OBC-NCL), 15 Years (SC/ST)
Mode: Online payment via Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI
Refund Mechanism: Refund is processed only for candidates who physically appear in the CBT and is credited directly to the candidate’s linked bank account.
Nursing Superintendent: Level-7(Rs. 44,900/-).
Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II, Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Level-6(Rs. 35,400/-).
GNM OR B.Sc. Nursing And Certificate as Registered Nurse & Midwife.
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
118
Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) ORDoctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D).
Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II
43
B.Sc. having studied Chemistry as a Main/Optional subject PLUS (a) 1-year Diploma of Health/Sanitary Inspector OR (b) 1-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector (NCVT).
Radiographer X-Ray Technician
25
10+2 with Physics and Chemistry PLUS 2-year Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology
Lab Assistant Gr. II
31
2th (10+2) in Science PLUS Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or minimum 1-year recognized full-time certificate course in MLT, or B.Sc. MLT.
ECG Technician
04
10+2 / Graduation in Science PLUS minimum 1-year Certificate / Diploma / Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology or Cardiology Technician.
Dialysis Technician
01
B.Sc. PLUS Diploma in Haemodialysis or 2 years’ training/experience in haemodialysis work; or B.Sc. in Dialysis Technology/Renal Dialysis Technology.
Optometrist
02
B.Sc. in Optometry or 3–4 year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician, registered with the licensing body.
Audiologist & Speech Therapist
01
Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning
10
10
General Science (up to 10th CBSE Standard)
10
10
Total
100
100
How to Apply For RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026
First, you need to visit the official RRB website using any browser.
If you are already registered, you need to log in using your ID and password; if you do not have an ID and password, you must complete a new registration.
Choose CEN 05/2026 (Paramedical Categories) and select the single RRB you wish to apply for.
Fill in post and zonal preferences, professional qualifications, council registration details, and correspondence address.
Capture your live photograph and upload your scanned signature and category documents.
Complete the fee payment through online banking or UPI and submit the application.
Save and print the completed application confirmation page for your records.
Q1. What is the last date to apply for RRB Paramedical Staff CEN 05/2026?
The online application window closes on October 14, 2026 (23:59 Hrs), with online fee payment open until October 16, 2026.
Q2. Can I apply to more than one RRB for paramedical posts?
No. A candidate must choose only one RRB.
Q3. Is there any interview or skill test in the selection process?
No. Final empanelment is based entirely on merit in the Single-Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Fitness examination.
