RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Apply for 590 Posts

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 notification under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026. The recruitment covers 590 paramedical vacancies across various posts in Indian Railways.

The RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 apply online process started on September 15, 2026. Eligible applicants can submit the RRB Paramedical application form until October 14, 2026, while the fee payment window will remain open until October 16, 2026.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The table below covers the main details of the recruitment, including the notification number, vacancies, application dates, selection process and official website.

The detailed notification was released on September 14, 2026. The Computer Based Test date has not been announced yet and will be notified separately by the RRBs.

RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2026

The RRB Paramedical vacancy 2026 covers nine different paramedical posts. Nursing Superintendent has the highest number of vacancies, followed by Pharmacist (Entry Grade).

The initial pay ranges from INR 21,700 to INR 44,900, depending on the post and pay level. The vacancy figures are subject to the requirements of the respective Railway administrations.

RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2026

The educational qualification for RRB Paramedical posts varies according to the position. Applicants must possess the prescribed qualification and registration, wherever applicable, by the cutoff date mentioned in CEN 05/2026.

Some major requirements include:

• Nursing Superintendent: B.Sc Nursing or relevant GNM qualification with the required nursing registration.
• Pharmacist (Entry Grade): Prescribed pharmacy qualification and registration under the applicable rules.
• Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II: Relevant science qualification with the prescribed health/sanitary qualification.
• Radiographer/X-Ray Technician: Relevant radiography qualification.
• Other posts: Relevant diploma or degree in the respective paramedical field.

The age limit is also post-specific and is calculated as on January 1, 2027. It ranges from 18 to 40 years depending on the post, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories.

RRB Paramedical Application Fee 2026

Applicants must pay the prescribed fee while submitting the online application. The fee can be paid through online payment methods specified by RRB.

The applicable refund is provided after appearing in the CBT, subject to the conditions mentioned in the recruitment notification.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

The selection process consists of three major stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

The CBT will be followed by document verification for shortlisted applicants. Those who meet the prescribed medical standards will be considered for the subsequent recruitment process. The CBT is a single-stage examination for these paramedical posts.

How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

Applicants can follow these steps to submit the RRB Paramedical application form:

1. Visit the official RRB website.
2. Open the CEN 05/2026 Paramedical Categories recruitment link.
3. Register using the required details.
4. Fill in the personal, educational and professional information.
5. Select the applicable RRB and post preferences.
6. Upload the required documents and photograph/signature.
7. Pay the application fee in INR.
8. Submit the application form.
9. Download and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Applicants should check the eligibility requirements for their selected post before submitting the form. Only one application to one RRB is permitted under the recruitment notice.

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