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RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026, Notification PDF Out, 590: Overview

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026, Notification PDF Out, 590 Vacancies, Apply Online, Dates (CEN 05/2026) has been released. Check official dates, direct download link, step-by-step download guide, and exam rules. Verified by Prayaas Portal Exam Desk.

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Notification TitleRRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026, Notification PDF Out, 590 Vacancies, Apply Online, Dates (CEN 05/2026)
CategoryRecruitment
Sector / Exam BodyRailways
Region / StateAll India
StatusActive / Official Link Active
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Detailed Guide & Information

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the RRB Paramedical Staff Notification 2026 on 14th September at its official website. As per notice, a total of 590 new vacancies for the Paramedical Staff (Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Dialysis Technician, Optometrist and Audiologist & Speech Therapist). All the eligibile and interested candidates can fill the online application forms from 15th September. Candidates can check the eligibility, age limits & more in the below article.

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RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026-27 

The Railway Authority approved the vacancies for 9 paramedical categories like Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Dialysis Technician, Optometrist and Audiologist & Speech Therapist. For the year 2026-27, a total of 590 Vacancies for RRB Paramedical Recruitment has been announced. The exact post and zone wise vacancy is available in the detailed RRB Paramedical Staff Notification 2026 PDF (CEN 05/2026). The full notification PDF contains details of syllabus, exam pattern, regional vacancies & exact application deadlines.

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As per the released notification (Adv. no. CEN 05/2026), candidates can now fill out their online application forms between 15th September and 14th October 2026.

RRB Paramedical Full Notification 2026 PDF Out 

The RRB Paramedical Full Notification (CEN 05/2026) PDF has been released on 14th September by the Railway Recruitment Board at the official website http://rrbcdg.gov.in/.  All those candidates who are willing to take the upcoming recruitment examination can now check and download the short notification. The notice has all important details, such as the number of vacancies, RRB Paramedical apply online dates and much more. As the detailed notification released, we have shared a direct link to download the RRB Paramedical Full Notification 2026 PDF below:

RRB Paramedical Full Notification 2026 PDF (English): Click to Download

RRB Paramedical Full Notification 2026 PDF (Hindi): Click to Download

Railway Paramedical Recruitment CEN 05/2026 (Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant)

As per CEN 05/2026, the Railway Recruitment Board is recruiting for posts of Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Radiographer/X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Dialysis Technician, Optometrist and Audiologist & Speech Therapist. The recruitment selects qualified candidates for various medical & paramedical posts in Indian Railways. For more latest updates on the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 cycle, candidates are advised to carefully go through the table shared below:

RRB Paramedical Staff Notification 2026
Exam Name RRB Paramedical Staff
Conducting Body Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Posts Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Radiographer, etc.
RRB Paramedical Vacancy 590 Posts
Category Notification
Status Released
RRB Paramedical Short Notice 8th September
RRB Paramedical Staff Full Notification 2026 14th September
Apply Online Start Date 15th September
Last Date to Apply  14th October 2026
Age Limit 18 to 40 years (vary as per post)
Selection Process CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination
Official Website rrbcdg.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in

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RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2026 (Post Wise)

The total number of posts released under the RRB Paramedical vacancy notification has been sanctioned by the Railway Board. Candidates can also check detailed RRB Paramedical category-wise vacancies through the table shared below:

Post Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) Vacancies
Nursing Superintendent 20–40 years 365
Dialysis Technician 20–33 years 1
Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II 18–33 years 43
Audiologist & Speech Therapist 21–30 years 1
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 20–35 years 118
Radiographer X-Ray Technician 19–33 years 25
ECG Technician 18–33 years 4
Optometrist 18–33 years 2
Lab Assistant Gr. II 18–33 years 31
Grand Total 590

RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Bengaluru SWR 4 2 0 3 0 9
Bhopal WCR 9 1 0 3 2 15
Bhubaneswar ECoR 2 0 1 1 0 4
Bilaspur CR 1 1 0 1 1 4
Bilaspur SECR 6 0 0 1 1 8
Chennai SR 7 8 3 8 1 27
Gorakhpur NER 11 5 3 3 2 24
Guwahati NFR 8 3 2 4 1 18
Jammu-Srinagar NR 0 1 1 0 0 2
Jammu-Srinagar RCF 0 1 0 1 0 2
Kolkata ER 8 13 6 7 6 40
Kolkata METRO 0 0 0 1 0 1
Kolkata SER 16 7 6 2 2 33
Malda ER 6 4 1 2 1 14
Malda SER 2 1 0 1 0 4
Mumbai CR 13 8 1 8 3 33
Muzaffarpur ECR 6 1 2 4 2 15
Patna ECR 1 3 2 3 0 9
Patna RWP 1 0 0 0 0 1
Prayagraj BLW 2 1 0 2 1 6
Prayagraj NCR 7 1 0 1 1 10
Prayagraj NR 1 2 1 0 0 4
Ranchi ECR 4 1 1 3 0 9
Ranchi SER 1 1 1 0 0 4*
Secunderabad SCR 15 4 5 11 5 40
Secunderabad SCoR 6 1 1 4 1 13
Siliguri NFR 7 2 1 4 2 16
Total Vacancies 365

RRB Dialysis Technician Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Chennai SR 0 0 0 0 1 1
Total 0 0 0 0 1 1

RRB Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Bengaluru SWR 0 1 0 1 0 2
Bilaspur CR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Chennai SR 4 2 2 6 0 14
Gorakhpur NER 0 1 0 0 0 1
Guwahati NFR 0 1 0 1 0 2
Kolkata CLW 2 0 0 0 0 2
Kolkata ER 5 0 1 1 1 8
Malda ER 1 0 0 0 0 1
Mumbai CR 3 1 1 1 0 6
Patna ECR 0 0 1 0 0 1
Secunderabad SCR 2 1 1 0 0 4
Siliguri NFR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 19 7 6 10 1 43

RRB Audiologist & Speech Therapist Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Chandigarh NR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 1 0 0 0 0 1

RRB Pharmacist Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Ahmedabad WR 4 0 1 0 0 5
Ajmer NWR 2 1 2 1 0 6
Bengaluru SWR 2 1 1 1 1 6
Bhopal WCR 0 2 0 0 0 2
Bhubaneswar ECoR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Bilaspur CR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Bilaspur SECR 0 1 0 0 0 1
Chandigarh NR 2 2 1 0 0 5
Chennai SR 5 2 3 3 2 15
Gorakhpur NER 2 0 2 1 1 6
Guwahati NFR 3 0 2 0 1 6
Jammu-Srinagar RCF 0 0 1 0 0 1
Kolkata CLW 1 0 0 0 0 1
Kolkata ER 5 0 2 1 1 9
Malda ER 3 2 1 1 1 8
Malda SER 1 0 0 0 0 1
Mumbai CR 6 3 1 2 0 12
Muzaffarpur ECR 3 0 1 0 0 4
Patna ECR 0 3 1 1 1 6
Prayagraj BLW 2 0 0 1 0 3
Prayagraj NCR 2 0 1 0 0 3
Prayagraj NR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Ranchi ECR 2 1 0 1 0 4
Ranchi SER 3 0 0 1 0 4
Secunderabad SCR 2 1 1 0 1 5
Siliguri NFR 1 0 0 1 0 2
Total 54 19 21 15 9 118

RRB Radiographer X Ray Technician Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Ajmer NWR 2 0 0 0 0 2
Bengaluru SWR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Bhopal WCR 1 2 0 0 0 3
Bilaspur SECR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Chennai SR 0 0 1 1 0 2
Gorakhpur MCF 1 0 0 0 0 1
Kolkata ER 1 0 0 0 0 1
Kolkata SER 1 0 1 0 0 2
Mumbai CR 3 0 1 0 0 4
Patna ECR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Prayagraj BLW 1 0 0 0 0 1
Secunderabad SCR 2 1 1 1 1 6
Total 15 3 4 2 1 25

RRB ECG Technician Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Ahmedabad WR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Chennai SR 0 1 0 0 0 1
Guwahati NFR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Jammu-Srinagar RCF 1 0 0 0 0 1
Total 3 1 0 0 0 4

RRB Optometrist Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Patna ECR 1 1 0 0 0 2
Total 1 1 0 0 0 2

RRB Lab Assistant Grade II Vacancy 2026

RRB Railway Zone/PU UR SC ST OBC EWS Total
Ahmedabad WR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Ajmer NWR 2 0 0 1 0 3
Bhopal WCR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Bilaspur SECR 2 0 0 0 0 2
Chennai SR 3 0 0 1 1 5
Gorakhpur MCF 1 0 0 0 0 1
Guwahati NFR 0 0 0 2 0 2
Kolkata ER 1 0 0 0 0 1
Mumbai CR 4 1 0 1 0 6
Patna ECR 1 0 0 0 0 1
Prayagraj BLW 0 1 0 1 0 2
Prayagraj NCR 1 1 0 0 1 3
Secunderabad SCR 1 0 0 2 0 3
Total 18 3 0 8 2 31

RRB Paramedical Apply Online 2026-27

To apply for railway paramedical roles candidates must click on the active RRB Paramedical apply online link @rrbapply.gov.in or regional RRB websites. According to released notice, interested and eligible candidates can apply between 15th September and 14th October 2026 at the official website. The registration procedure includes personal verification, uploading scanned credentials, entering academic performance details & submitting the fee. Candidates are advised to apply well ahead of the final closing date to prevent portal delays caused by heavy server traffic. Keep a printout of the registration confirmation sheet after completing the application for future reference.

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How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?

The application process is digital. Complete the RRB Paramedical apply online form by following the steps provided as under

Step 1: Go to the official website @rrbapply.gov.in or regional RRB websites

Step 2: Click on “RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026-27” on the homepage

Step 3: Register using mobile no., email address & basic personal details

Step 4: Log in with the system-generated Registration No. & Password

Step 5: Fill in personal details, academic scores, post preferences & category choices

Step 6: Upload copies of the passport photo & signature in the given format & size

Step 7: Pay the application fee through online payment gateways like UPI, Net Banking, Cards

Step 8: Check all filled field details with the preview tool to verify accuracy of the data

Step 9: Submit the final application form & download/print the confirmation sheet

RRB Paramedical Application Form Fee 2026

Candidates must pay the application fee to finalize the registration under the RRB Paramedical 2026 notification. The fee structure is detailed below

Category Application Fee Refund Details
General / OBC Candidates ₹500 ₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT
SC / ST / PwD / Ex-Servicemen / Female / EWS ₹250 Full ₹250 refunded after appearing in CBT

Documents Required for RRB Paramedical Form?

Keep digital copies of the following documents ready prior to opening the application form

  • Recent passport-size photograph
  • Scanned candidate signature
  • Class 10th (Matriculation) Certificate for Date of Birth verification
  • RRB Paramedical educational qualifications certificates (Diploma/Degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, DMLT etc.)
  • Government-issued Photo ID Proof (PAN Card, Passport, Voter ID, Driving License)
  • Caste / Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS) if applicable
  • Registration Certificate from Nursing Council / Pharmacy Council (if applicable for post)
  • Valid Mobile Number & Email ID

Who is eligibile for RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment?

The official RRB Paramedical eligibility criteria describes the academic qualifications & age needed for registration

RRB Paramedical Educational Qualifications

The educational qualifications differ for each post because candidates must possess the relevant medical, nursing, pharmacy or technical qualification

Post Educational Qualification
Nursing Superintendent Certificate as a Registered Nurse and Midwife after passing a 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from a school/institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council, OR B.Sc. Nursing. Candidates qualifying under special concessions prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives and B Grade Nurses are also eligible.
Dialysis Technician B.Sc. plus either Diploma in Haemodialysis or 2 years of satisfactory in-house training/experience in Haemodialysis in a reputed institution. B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques, Dialysis Technology or Renal Dialysis Technology is also acceptable.
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II B.Sc. with Chemistry as a Main/Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry, plus either a 1-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector or a 1-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by NCVT, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India.
Audiologist & Speech Therapist Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognized university and registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) from a Central/State Government-recognized university or institute and registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, OR Doctor of Pharmacy with the same registration requirement.
Radiographer X-Ray Technician 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus a 2-year Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology from a recognized institute. Science graduates with the prescribed diploma are preferred. Equivalent qualifications such as B.Sc. Medical Technology in Radiography, B.Sc. Medical Radiography and Imaging Technology, B.Sc. Radiography, B.Sc. Medical Imaging Technology and other qualifications specified in the notification are also accepted.
ECG Technician 10+2/Graduation in Science with a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology, Cardiology Technician or Cardiology Techniques from a reputed institution. The certificate course must be of at least 1 year duration.
Optometrist B.Sc. in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician of 3–4 years duration, along with registration with the concerned Council/Licensing Body.
Lab Assistant Grade II 12th (10+2) in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or an equivalent Certificate Course in Medical Lab Technology of at least 1 year duration, completed full-time from a recognized institution. B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology with 10+2 Science is also accepted.

RRB Paramedical Age Limit

The age limit varies according to the post. Based on the current recruitment details the minimum age starts from 18 years while the maximum age can extend up to 40 years for certain posts

Post Age Limit
Nursing Superintendent 20 to 40 years
Dialysis Technician 20 to 33 years
Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II 18 to 33 years
Audiologist & Speech Therapist 21 to 30 years
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 20 to 35 years
Radiographer X-Ray Technician 19 to 33 years
ECG Technician 18 to 33 years
Optometrist 18 to 33 years
Lab Assistant Gr. II 18 to 33 years

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RRB Paramedical Age Relaxation 2026

Age relaxations will be provided for candidates belonging to reserved categories under Central Government rules:

Category Upper Age Relaxation
OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) 3 Years
SC / ST 5 Years
PwD (Unreserved) 10 Years
PwD (OBC-NCL) 13 Years
PwD (SC/ST) 15 Years
Ex-Servicemen As per Central Government Norms

RRB Paramedical Nationality

To apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026-27 applicants must have the following

  • Must be a Citizen of India OR
  • A subject of Nepal OR a subject of Bhutan OR
  • A Tibetan refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.

RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern

The RRB Paramedical Exam 2026 will be conducted as a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT). The exam will contain 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions for 100 marks. Candidates will get 90 minutes to complete the test, while eligible PwBD/PWD candidates using a scribe will get 120 minutes. There will be a negative marking of 1/3 mark for every incorrect answer.

Subject / Section Questions Marks Duration
Professional Ability (Post Specific Subject) 70 70 90 Minutes (1 Hour 30 Mins)
(120 Mins for eligible PwD candidates)
General Awareness 10 10
General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning 10 10
General Science 10 10
Total 100 100 90 Minutes

(Note: There will be a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer).

RRB Paramedical Syllabus 2026

The syllabus for RRB Paramedical 2026 Recruitment assesses technical domain knowledge & basic aptitudes

Section Topics
Professional Ability Post-specific core technical syllabus (Nursing, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Clinical Pathology, Radiography, Community Health, etc.).
General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning Number System, Decimals, LCM & HCF, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage, Time & Work, Analogies, Series, Coding & Decoding, Syllogism, Venn Diagrams.
General Awareness & Science Current Events, Indian History, Culture, Geography, Polity, General Science and Life Sciences (up to 10th CBSE level).

Check Out RRB Paramedical syllabus Here!

RRB Paramedical Selection Process 2026

The final selection for railway paramedical jobs is determined through a stage wise recruitment process

Stage Selection Process Details
Stage 1 Computer Based Test (CBT) A Single Stage CBT of 100 questions for 100 marks will normally be conducted. RRB may conduct additional CBT(s), if required.
Stage 2 Document Verification (DV) Candidates are shortlisted for DV based on CBT merit. Generally, candidates equal to the number of notified vacancies are called for document verification.
Stage 3 Medical Examination Candidates must pass the prescribed Railway Medical Fitness Test applicable to the post for which they are selected.
Stage 4 Final Empanelment Final empanelment is based on CBT merit, successful document verification, medical fitness and fulfilment of all eligibility conditions.

RRB Paramedical Salary 2026

Candidates appointed to various roles under RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 will receive pay scales as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) pay matrix. The salary details are as under

Post Pay Level (7th CPC) Initial Pay (₹)
Nursing Superintendent Level 7 ₹44,900
Dialysis Technician Level 6 ₹35,400
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II Level 6 ₹35,400
Audiologist & Speech Therapist Level 6 ₹35,400
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) Level 5 ₹29,200
Radiographer X-Ray Technician Level 5 ₹29,200
ECG Technician Level 4 ₹25,500
Optometrist Level 4 ₹25,500
Lab Assistant Grade II Level 3 ₹21,700

(Note: Gross salary includes DA, HRA, Transport Allowance & other post-specific railway medical perks).

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RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026-27 FAQs

Ques: Is the RRB Paramedical notification 2026 released?

Ans: The Railway Recruitment Board has released RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Notification for 590 posts on 14th September.

Ques: What is the prescribed RRB Paramedical age limit?

Ans: The RRB Paramedical age limit is between 18 to 33 years for most posts, 20 to 35 years for Pharmacist & 20 to 40 years for nursing superintendents, with upper age relaxations for reserved categories.

Ques: What are the RRB Paramedical educational qualifications needed to apply?

Ans: Candidates must have degrees or diplomas like GNM/B.Sc Nursing, D.Pharm/B.Pharm, DMLT or Sanitary Inspector certification based on the specific post applied for the exam.

Ques: Where can candidates complete the RRB Paramedical apply online process?

Ans: Candidates can fill the application form at rrbapply.gov.in or regional websites like @rrbcdg.gov.in.

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