RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026, Notification PDF Out, 590 Vacancies, Apply Online, Dates (CEN 05/2026)

RRB Paramedical Recruitment: If you’ve been waiting for a solid healthcare opening in the railways, the RRB Paramedical Staff Notification 2026 that just dropped on September 14th is kind of a big deal—packing roughly 590 vacancies across roles like Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, and Lab Assistant—and honestly, watching the application window open right away on the 15th just gives me mild anxiety thinking about the portal traffic, but hey, if you’ve got the chops and match the criteria, you might as well dive in before the rush gets messy.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment

It blows my mind that the Railway Authority just dropped a massive 590 vacancies for the 2026-27 RRB Paramedical recruitment—covering everything from Nursing Superintendents and Pharmacists to Lab Assistants and Audiologists—and half of us are probably still scrambling just to find where we left our old graduation certificates.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Details

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 Recruitment
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

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RRB Paramedical Apply Online 2026-27

If you’re eyeing those RRB paramedical gigs this year, you’ve got from September 15th till October 14th, 2026, to get your act together over at rrbapply.gov.in—though knowing our usual procrastination levels, waiting till the last minute is just asking the server gods to crash right in your face.

Filling out personal info, scanning every tiny certificate we always misplace, and dealing with fee payments is honestly a bureaucratic headache, but just grind through it early, submit the thing, and for the love of everything sanity-saving, print out that confirmation page so you don’t panic later.

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

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RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026

Check the Railway Nursing Superintendent Vacancy for Zone Wise and Category Wise in the table below:

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 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 Pharmacist Vacancy 2026

A total of 118 Vacancy has been announced for Railway Pharmacist Post. Check the below table for complete information:

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

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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</strong> 2</td> 31

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

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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

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

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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

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).

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

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How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?

Applying for the RRB Paramedical 2026-27 recruitment can honestly feel like navigating a bureaucratic maze, but it’s totally doable if you take it one messy step at a time. Here is the unfiltered rundown on how to get through it without pulling your hair out:

  • Head over to the official portal: Kick things off by dragging yourself to gov.in or your specific regional RRB site—though fair warning, these government servers love testing our patience.
  • Hunt down the right link: Look for the “RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026-27” banner right on the homepage, usually buried somewhere you least expect it.
  • Survive the registration trap: Punch in your mobile number, email, and basic info to sign up, and brace yourself for the endless stream of OTPs.
  • Log in for real: Grab that clunky, system-generated Registration Number and password to finally get inside the dashboard.
  • The paperwork marathon: Carefully fill out your life story—personal info, academic scores, post preferences, and category choices. Try not to zone out here.
  • Photo and signature gymnastics: Upload your passport photo and signature while stressing over whether the file size and pixel dimensions will trigger an error.
  • The dreaded fee payment: Hand over your hard-earned cash via UPI, Net Banking, or cards, and pray the gateway doesn’t time out while processing.
  • The paranoia check: Use the preview tool to double-check every single field because fixing typos later is basically a nightmare.
  • The final click: Hit submit, breathe a massive sigh of relief, and immediately download or print that confirmation sheet before your browser crashes.

FAQs

Is the RRB Paramedical notification 2026 released?

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

Where can candidates complete the RRB Paramedical apply online process?

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

What are the RRB Paramedical educational qualifications needed to apply?

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.

 

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