RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: 590 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary & Exam Pattern

🚆 RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Railway Recruitment Boards under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026. The recruitment covers various healthcare-related posts including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Radiographer, ECG Technician, Optometrist and Laboratory Assistant.

The detailed recruitment information lists 590 vacancies across nine paramedical categories. The online application process started on 15 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM.

⚠️ Important: An earlier indicative notice mentioned 560 tentative vacancies. The detailed CEN information subsequently increased the total to 590 posts. Candidates should rely on the detailed CEN and official RRB updates rather than older vacancy figures.

📋 RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Overview

The CBT date has not been announced in the detailed information currently available. Candidates should therefore not rely on unofficial examination dates.

🏥 RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2026

The current post-wise vacancy position is as follows:

The vacancy distribution is further divided among RRBs, Railway Zones and reservation categories. The notification states that vacancies are provisional and can change according to Railway requirements.

🎓 Educational Qualification

Eligibility depends on the post selected. Some important examples are:

• Nursing Superintendent: B.Sc Nursing or the prescribed General Nursing and Midwifery qualification with the required registration.

• Dialysis Technician: Prescribed B.Sc/Diploma/experience qualification in dialysis-related fields.

• Health & Malaria Inspector: Prescribed science qualification with the required health/sanitary inspector qualification.

• Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Bachelor-level qualification in Audiology/Speech-Language Pathology with required professional registration.

• Pharmacist: Prescribed pharmacy qualification and registration under the applicable Pharmacy Act requirements.

• Radiographer: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus the prescribed radiography/X-Ray qualification.

• ECG Technician: Prescribed Science/ECG/Cardiology-related qualification.

• Optometrist: B.Sc in Optometry or prescribed ophthalmic technician qualification with registration where applicable.

• Laboratory Assistant Grade II: 10+2 Science with the prescribed DMLT/medical laboratory qualification.

Candidates must check the exact post parameters before applying because qualifications and registration requirements differ from one post to another.

🎂 Age Limit

The age is calculated with reference to 1 January 2027, and the limit varies according to the post.

The broad range is 18 to 40 years, with specific limits shown in the vacancy table above. Applicable age relaxation is available to eligible reserved and other categories according to the recruitment rules.

💰 Application Fee

The refund is linked to appearing in the CBT and applicable bank charges may be deducted. Candidates should carefully select their category while completing the application.

💵 RRB Paramedical Salary 2026

The initial basic pay depends on the post:

• Nursing Superintendent – ₹44,900, Level 7

• Dialysis Technician – ₹35,400, Level 6

• Health & Malaria Inspector – ₹35,400, Level 6

• Audiologist & Speech Therapist – ₹35,400, Level 6

• Pharmacist – ₹29,200, Level 5

• Radiographer – ₹29,200, Level 5

• ECG Technician – ₹25,500, Level 4

• Optometrist – ₹25,500, Level 4

• Laboratory Assistant – ₹21,700, Level 3

Other admissible government allowances and benefits are applicable according to Railway rules.

📝 Selection Process

The RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of:

1️⃣ Computer Based Test (CBT)
Candidates first appear for the prescribed online examination.

2️⃣ Document Verification (DV)
Candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT performance are called for verification of original documents.

3️⃣ Medical Examination
Candidates must satisfy the medical standard prescribed for their particular post.

Final appointment is subject to fulfilment of all applicable eligibility, document and medical requirements.

📚 RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2026

The detailed CEN information provides a single-stage CBT pattern of 100 questions for 100 marks.

⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes
♿ Eligible PwBD candidates using the scribe facility receive the applicable compensatory time.
❌ Negative marking: 1/3 mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Candidates should give special attention to the Professional Ability section because it accounts for 70% of the paper.

📅 Important Dates

🖥️ How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps carefully:

Step 1: Visit the official RRB recruitment/application portal.

Step 2: Open the link for CEN 05/2026 – Paramedical Categories.

Step 3: Create your account or log in using the required registration details.

Step 4: Select the applicable RRB and carefully check the post parameters.

Step 5: Enter your personal, educational and professional-registration details.

Step 6: Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format.

Step 7: Pay the applicable examination fee online.

Step 8: Carefully review the complete application before final submission.

Step 9: Submit the application and save the confirmation/details.

📌 Tip: Do not wait until the last day. Check your name, date of birth, qualification, category and chosen RRB carefully before submitting the form.

📄 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready, as applicable:

• Aadhaar/valid identity document

• 10th certificate

• Educational qualification certificates

• Professional qualification certificate

• Nursing/Pharmacy/other registration certificate, where applicable

• Category certificate, if applicable

• EWS/OBC-NCL certificate, where applicable

• PwBD certificate, if applicable

• Ex-serviceman documents, where applicable

• Recent photograph

• Signature

• Active mobile number and email ID

The exact document requirements should be checked against the detailed CEN before submission.

📊 Previous RRB Paramedical Recruitment: Vacancies & Cut-Off

Looking at previous recruitment cycles helps candidates understand how vacancy numbers can change.

CEN 03/2025 – Latest Completed Application Cycle

The previous RRB Paramedical recruitment under CEN 03/2025 had 434 vacancies across seven categories. These included 272 Nursing Superintendent, 105 Pharmacist, 33 Health & Malaria Inspector and other paramedical posts.

The CBT was conducted from 11 to 13 March 2026, and RRBs subsequently published results and cut-offs for candidates shortlisted for Document Verification and Medical Examination.

For example, the official RRB Chandigarh CEN 03/2025 cut-off document shows a Category No. 1, NR, UR cut-off of 81.14478 marks for candidates shortlisted for DV. Cut-offs differed according to RRB, railway unit, post and category, so this figure should not be treated as a universal RRB Paramedical cut-off.

CEN 04/2024 – Earlier Cycle

The earlier CEN 04/2024 Paramedical recruitment carried 1,376 vacancies, considerably more than the 434 vacancies in CEN 03/2025. This shows why candidates should always check the vacancy table for the current CEN rather than assuming that every cycle will have the same number of posts.

👥 How Many Forms Were Filled?

RRB has published application-status information for CEN 03/2025, but a single consolidated all-India number of submitted applications was not found in the official sources reviewed for this article. Therefore, NAUKRIDOOT does not publish an unverified “total forms filled” figure.

This is important because many websites publish estimated application numbers without clearly identifying their source.

🎯 RRB Paramedical Cut-Off 2026: What Candidates Should Know

The 2026 cut-off for CEN 05/2026 does not exist yet, because the CBT for the current recruitment has not been conducted.

Previous cut-offs can be used only as a reference. The actual cut-off can vary depending on:

• Number of vacancies

• Number of candidates appearing

• Difficulty level of the examination

• Normalisation

• RRB/railway unit

• Post

• Category

• Number of candidates shortlisted for DV

Therefore, candidates should not confuse minimum qualifying marks with the final shortlisting cut-off.

🔎 Why NAUKRIDOOT Is Useful for Job Seekers

At NAUKRIDOOT.COM, the aim should be simple: make government-job information easier to understand without replacing the official notification.

For recruitment articles, candidates should look for:

✅ Original explanations instead of copied paragraphs
✅ Official notification and application sources
✅ Clearly marked confirmed and tentative information
✅ Vacancy and eligibility tables
✅ Previous recruitment data for comparison
✅ Important dates in one place
✅ Direct access to official updates
✅ No invented vacancy, salary or cut-off figures

For important recruitment decisions, candidates should always cross-check the final information with the official RRB notification. NAUKRIDOOT can help simplify the information, while the official RRB notification remains the final authority.

🔗 Important Links

⚠️ Important: Admit-card and result links should only be activated on NAUKRIDOOT after the corresponding official RRB link is live.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many vacancies are there in RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?

The detailed CEN 05/2026 information lists 590 paramedical vacancies across nine posts.

2. What is the last date for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?

The last date to submit the online application is 14 October 2026 up to 11:59 PM.

3. What is the RRB Paramedical exam date?

The CBT examination date has not yet been announced in the current recruitment information.

4. What is the salary of an RRB Nursing Superintendent?

The Nursing Superintendent post carries Pay Level 7 with an initial pay of ₹44,900 under the 7th CPC pay structure.

5. Is there negative marking in the RRB Paramedical CBT?

Yes. The CBT includes a 1/3-mark deduction for each incorrect answer.

6. How many questions are asked in the RRB Paramedical CBT?

The examination consists of 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks, with 70 questions from Professional Ability and 10 questions each from General Awareness, Arithmetic/Reasoning and General Science.

7. How many Nursing Superintendent vacancies are available?

There are 365 Nursing Superintendent vacancies under CEN 05/2026.

✅ Conclusion

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 under CEN 05/2026 offers 590 vacancies across nine healthcare-related categories. The application window is open from 15 September to 14 October 2026, while the CBT date will be announced separately.

Candidates should check their post-specific qualification, age, professional registration and medical requirements before applying. Since vacancy numbers and recruitment schedules can change, always use the latest official RRB notice as the final source of information.

For simplified updates, vacancy details, previous recruitment data, admit cards and results, keep checking NAUKRIDOOT.COM along with the official RRB websites.