---
title: "RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) – 590 Posts, Applications Closed"
url: "https://aijobalert.com/jobs/rrb-paramedical-recruitment-2026"
type: "Government recruitment"
organization: "Railway Recruitment Board"
category: "Railway"
application_status: "closed"
application_start: "15 Sept 2026"
application_last_date: "14 Oct 2026"
exam_date: "23 Nov 2026"
total_vacancies: 590
published: "2026-09-25T19:35:16.136Z"
updated: "2026-10-18T04:15:13.175Z"
last_verified: "2026-10-17T18:30:00.000Z"
---

# RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) – 590 Posts, Applications Closed

**Last date to apply:** 14 Oct 2026

## Official Links

- Applications closed on 14 Oct 2026
- [Notification PDF](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/cen-05-2026-pm-262799db.pdf)
- [Official Website](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/)

## Overview

The **Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)** have published Centralised Employment Notice **CEN 05/2026** for **590 paramedical posts** across Indian Railways. The biggest openings are **Nursing Superintendent (365)** and **Pharmacist (118)**.

The online form was open from **15 September to 14 October 2026 (11:59 PM)** and has closed. Candidates who applied can correct their form from **17 to 26 October 2026** by paying a modification fee of ₹250 (non-refundable) each time; details in the ‘Create an Account’ form and the chosen RRB cannot be changed. Each candidate could apply to only one RRB.

The [RRB notice of 18 October 2026](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/rrb-cen-05-2026-paramedical-cbt-schedule-18102026-db8a93ff.pdf) tentatively schedules the CBT for **23 and 25 November 2026**. The link to see your exam city and date (and the SC/ST Travel Authority) opens about 10 days before the exam on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, and e-call letters about 4 days before the exam date shown there. Selection is through a single computer-based test followed by document verification and a medical exam.

#### Official links

- [CEN 05/2026 detailed notification (PDF)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/cen-05-2026-pm-262799db.pdf)
- [RRB notice: tentative CBT schedule, CEN 05/2026 (18 October 2026)](https://aijobalert.com/documents/rrb/rrb-cen-05-2026-paramedical-cbt-schedule-18102026-db8a93ff.pdf)
- [RRB application portal (modification window) – rrbapply.gov.in](https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/)
- [Unified RRB website](https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/)

## Recruitment Details

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Total Vacancies | 590 posts |
| Qualification | B.Sc Nursing / GNM / B.Pharm / B.Sc / Diploma / 12th + DMLT (post-wise) |
| Age Limit | 18 – 40 years (as on 01 Jan 2027) — Age limits differ by post (see vacancy table). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD 10/13/15 years, Ex-Servicemen 3/6/8 years after deducting service. |
| Salary / Pay Scale | Initial pay ₹21,700 (Level-3) to ₹44,900 (Level-7) per month |
| Employment Type | Central Government Job (Indian Railways) |
| Job Location | All India |

## Important Dates

| Event | Date |
| --- | --- |
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Online application starts | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14 Oct 2026 — Up to 11:59 PM |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Modification window | 17 Oct 2026 — 17 to 26 October 2026, with modification fee |
| Scribe details window | 27 Oct 2026 — 27 to 31 October 2026 |
| Computer Based Test | 23 Nov 2026 — 23 and 25 November 2026 (tentative), RRB notice of 18 October 2026 |

## Application Fee

| Category | Fee |
| --- | --- |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in the CBT) |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | ₹250 (fully refunded after appearing in the CBT) |
| Modification of application | ₹250 per modification |

## Vacancy Details

| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Nursing Superintendent – Level-7, ₹44,900, age 20–40 | 365 | GNM (3-year) registered nurse & midwife, or B.Sc Nursing |
| Dialysis Technician – Level-6, ₹35,400, age 20–33 | 1 | B.Sc + Diploma in Haemodialysis or 2 years’ training |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II – Level-6, ₹35,400, age 18–33 | 43 | B.Sc with Chemistry + 1-year Health/Sanitary Inspector diploma or NTC |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist – Level-6, ₹35,400, age 21–30 | 1 | BASLP + RCI registration |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) – Level-5, ₹29,200, age 20–35 | 118 | B.Pharm (or Pharm.D) + registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician – Level-5, ₹29,200, age 19–33 | 25 | 10+2 (Physics, Chemistry) + 2-year Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray / Radiodiagnosis |
| ECG Technician – Level-4, ₹25,500, age 18–33 | 4 | 10+2 / Science graduate + ECG certificate, diploma or degree (at least 1 year) |
| Optometrist – Level-4, ₹25,500, age 18–33 | 2 | B.Sc Optometry or 3–4 year Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician + registration |
| Lab Assistant Grade II – Level-3, ₹21,700, age 18–33 | 31 | 12th Science + DMLT (at least 1 year) |

## Eligibility

| Detail | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Educational qualification | As given for each post in the vacancy table. You must hold it by 14 October 2026 – candidates awaiting results cannot apply. |
| Age limit | Post-wise, as on 1 January 2027 (lowest 18, highest 40 years). |
| One RRB only | Apply to only one RRB. Multiple applications lead to rejection of all of them. |
| Medical standard | Post-wise: B1, C1 or C2 as shown in the notice. |

## Selection Process

1. **Single-stage CBT** — 100 questions, 90 minutes (120 minutes for scribe-eligible PwBD); 1/3 negative marking.
2. **Document Verification** — Candidates equal to the number of vacancies are called, strictly on CBT merit.
3. **Medical Examination** — As per the medical standard of the post.

## RRB Paramedical CBT Pattern

| Section | Questions | Marks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| **Total** | **100** | **100** |

Time: 90 minutes. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL and SC 30%, ST 25%.

## RRB-wise Vacancies (CEN 05/2026)

| RRB | Posts |
| --- | --- |
| Ahmedabad | 7 |
| Ajmer | 11 |
| Bengaluru | 18 |
| Bhopal | 21 |
| Bhubaneswar | 5 |
| Bilaspur | 18 |
| Chandigarh | 6 |
| Chennai | 65 |
| Gorakhpur | 33 |
| Guwahati | 29 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 6 |
| Kolkata | 98 |
| Malda | 28 |
| Mumbai | 61 |
| Muzaffarpur | 19 |
| Patna | 21 |
| Prayagraj | 33 |
| Ranchi | 21 |
| Secunderabad | 71 |
| Siliguri | 19 |
| **Total** | **590** |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the last date for RRB Paramedical 2026?

Online applications closed on 14 October 2026 (11:59 PM), and the fee could be paid until 16 October 2026. Applicants can modify their form from 17 to 26 October 2026 for ₹250 per modification.

### When is the RRB Paramedical 2026 exam?

RRB’s notice of 18 October 2026 tentatively schedules the CBT for 23 and 25 November 2026. The exam city and date link opens about 10 days before the exam, and e-call letters about 4 days before. Bring your original Aadhaar card or a printout of your e-verified Aadhaar for biometric checks at the centre.

### How many posts are in RRB CEN 05/2026?

590 posts in 9 categories, including 365 Nursing Superintendent and 118 Pharmacist (Entry Grade).

### What is the salary of an RRB Nursing Superintendent?

Pay Level-7 with an initial pay of ₹44,900 per month.

### Can I apply to more than one RRB?

No. Only one application to one RRB is allowed; multiple applications are all rejected.

### Is the application fee refunded?

Yes, if you appear in the CBT: ₹400 of the ₹500 fee, or the full ₹250 for concession categories, minus bank charges.

### Is there negative marking in the RRB Paramedical CBT?

Yes, one-third of a mark is deducted for each wrong answer.

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