Railway Recruitment Board Announces 590 Paramedical
Category Vacancies Under CEN 05/2026
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the official
notification for the recruitment of various Paramedical Categories in the
Indian Railways under Centralised Employment Notification CEN 05/2026.
This recruitment drive offers a total of 590 vacancies across nine
different paramedical posts, including Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis
Technician, Pharmacist, Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician,
Optometrist, and Lab Assistant Grade II. Eligible candidates can submit their
online applications from September 15, 2026, to October 14, 2026.
Recruitment Summary
|
Particulars |
Details |
|
Organization |
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Indian
Railways |
|
Notification No. |
CEN 05/2026 |
|
Post Name |
Various Paramedical Categories |
|
Total Vacancies |
590 Posts |
|
Application Mode |
Online |
|
Opening Date of Online Application |
September 15, 2026 |
|
Closing Date for Online Application |
October 14, 2026 |
|
Last Date for Fee Payment |
October 16, 2026 |
|
Official Website |
Vacancy Details
|
Post Name |
Posts |
Initial
Pay |
|
Nursing Superintendent |
365 |
₹44,900 |
|
Dialysis Technician |
01 |
₹35,400 |
|
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II |
43 |
₹35,400 |
|
Audiologist & Speech Therapist |
01 |
₹35,400 |
|
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
118 |
₹29,200 |
|
Radiographer X-Ray Technician |
25 |
₹29,200 |
|
ECG Technician |
04 |
₹25,500 |
|
Optometrist |
02 |
₹25,500 |
|
Lab Assistant Grade II |
31 |
₹21,700 |
|
Total |
590 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The RRB Paramedical Posts Recruitment 2026 has different educational and
technical qualification requirements for each post. Candidates must possess the
prescribed qualification from a recognized institution/university on or before
the closing date of the online application, i.e., October 14, 2026.
Candidates awaiting the final result of the prescribed qualification are not
eligible to apply.
1. Nursing Superintendent
- Must
possess a Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after passing
a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a School of Nursing
or another institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council
- Alternatively,
candidates possessing B.Sc Nursing are also eligible
- Candidates
obtaining the prescribed qualification under the special concessions laid
down by the Indian Nursing Council for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives,
and B Grade Nurses will also be eligible
2. Dialysis Technician
- Must
possess a B.Sc. along with either:
- Diploma
in Haemodialysis; OR
- Two
years of satisfactory in-house Training/Experience in Haemodialysis work
in a reputed institution, with proof attached
- B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques, B.Sc. in
Dialysis Technology, and B.Sc. in Renal Dialysis Technology are
also eligible qualifications
3. Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II
- Must
possess a B.Sc. degree having studied
Chemistry as the Main or Optional subject
- In
addition, must possess either:
- One-year
Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector; OR
- One-year
National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by
the National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour and
Employment, Government of India, New Delhi
4. Audiologist & Speech Therapist
- Must
possess a Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from
a recognized University
- Must
also be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
5. Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
- Must
possess a Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) from a Central
or State Government recognized University or Institute and must be
registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
- Alternatively,
candidates possessing a Doctor of Pharmacy from a recognized
University and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 are
also eligible
6. Radiographer X-Ray Technician
- Must
possess 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry along with a Diploma in
Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology of 2 years
duration from a recognized Institute
- Science
graduates with a 2-year Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray
Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology shall be preferred
- Other
eligible qualifications include:
- B.Sc. Medical Technology in Radiography
- B.Sc. Medical Radiography and Imaging
Technology
- B.Sc. (Radiography)
- B.Sc. in Medical Imaging Technology
- B.Sc. in Radiological & Image
Techniques
- 2-Year
Diploma in Radiation Technology
- 10+2
with Physics and Chemistry and Degree of Bachelor in Radiation Technology
7. ECG Technician
- Must
possess 10+2/Graduation in Science along with a Certificate/Diploma/Degree
in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology, Cardiology Technician, or
Cardiology Techniques from a reputed institution
- The
certificate should be of a minimum duration of one year
- Recognition
provisions for qualifications obtained through Open and Distance Learning
mode from eligible institutions approved by the University Grants
Commission are specified
8. Optometrist
- Must
possess either:
- B.Sc. in Optometry; OR
- Diploma
in Ophthalmic Technician (3 to 4 years duration)
- Must
also have Registration with the concerned Council/Licensing Body
9. Lab Assistant Grade II
- Must
possess 12th (10+2 stage) in Science along with either:
- Diploma
in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT); OR
- Certificate
Course in Medical Laboratory Technology at par with DMLT
- For
the certificate course, the course should be from an institution
recognized by a University or Technical Board of the State
Government/Central Government authority, should be of at least one year
duration, should have been completed on a full-time basis, and should
include a system of examination which has been successfully passed by the
candidate
- Candidates
possessing 12th in Science along with a Degree of Bachelor of Science
Medical Lab Technology are also eligible
Age Limit (As on January 1, 2027)
|
Post Name |
Age Limit |
|
Nursing Superintendent |
20 to 40 Years |
|
Dialysis Technician |
20 to 33 Years |
|
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade 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 Grade II |
18 to 33 Years |
Age relaxation is applicable as per Government rules.
Application Fee
The examination fee for RRB Paramedical Posts Recruitment 2026 is
payable online only through internet banking, debit card, credit card, or UPI.
|
Category |
Fee |
Refund |
|
All Candidates |
₹500/- |
₹400/- will be refunded after appearing in
CBT, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
|
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwD/Female/Transgender/Minority/Economically
Backward Class (EBC) |
₹250/- |
₹250/- will be refunded after appearing in
CBT, after deduction of applicable bank charges |
Note: Only candidates who appear in the CBT will receive the applicable
refund. EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS.
Selection Process
The selection process includes:
- Computer
Based Test (CBT)
- Document
Verification
- Medical
Examination
How to Apply Online
- Visit
the official RRB website and access the online application link for
CEN 05/2026
- Create
an account using a valid personal mobile number and active email ID.
Candidates who have already created an account for previous RRB CENs
should use the same login credentials
- Enter
the required personal, educational, and other details carefully. Details
entered during the account creation process, including mobile number and
email ID, cannot be changed later
- Candidates
are advised to authenticate their identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar
during account creation
- Select
only one RRB and provide the required preference for eligible posts
and Railway Zones
- Select
the examination medium. The CBT will be available in English, Hindi,
and 13 regional Indian languages including Odia
- Complete
the online application form and carefully check all details before
submission
- Complete
the online examination fee payment through internet banking, debit/credit
card, or UPI
- The
application will be accepted only after confirmation of successful fee
payment
- During
the application process, a live photograph of the candidate will be
captured through webcam or the front camera of a mobile phone. A
pre-existing photograph should not be photographed and submitted
- Upload
the candidate's signature in the prescribed format. SC/ST
candidates seeking free railway travel facility must also upload the
required SC/ST certificate
- Submit
the application before the closing date and keep the application details
and payment confirmation for future reference
Note: Multiple applications to different RRBs or multiple applications
to the same RRB will lead to rejection and may result in disqualification from
the recruitment process.
Important Dates
|
Event |
Date |
|
Date of Indicative Notice in Employment News |
September 12, 2026 |
|
Opening Date of Online Application |
September 15, 2026 |
|
Closing Date for Online Application |
October 14, 2026 (up to 23:59 hours) |
|
Last Date for Application Fee Payment |
October 16, 2026 |
|
Application Modification Window |
October 17, 2026 to October 26, 2026 |
|
Scribe Details Submission Window |
October 27, 2026 to October 31, 2026 |
|
CBT Date |
To Be Communicated Through Official RRB
Website |
Important Links
|
Link
Description |
Link |
|
Apply Online (Registration/Login) |
|
|
Official Notification |
|
|
Official Website |
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