RRB Recruitment 2026: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) released an official notification for the recruitment of Paramedical Staff (Various Categories) posts under CEN 05/2026. There are 560 vacancies.
Candidates who have completed their GNM / B.Sc Nursing, D.Pharm / B.Pharm, DMLT, Diploma in Radiography, or other prescribed paramedical qualification are eligible to apply for these posts. Candidates can apply online through the official website www.rrbapply.gov.in from 15 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026.
RRB Recruitment 2026 Full Details:
| Organization Name: | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Job Category: | Railway Jobs |
| Post Name : | Paramedical Staff (Various Categories) |
| Vacancy: | 560 |
| Job Location: | All India |
| Apply Mode: | Online |
| Start Date: | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date: | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Official Website: | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
Vacancy Details:
● Nursing Superintendent –
● Pharmacist (Entry Grade) –
● Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II –
● Lab Assistant Grade II –
● Radiographer / X-Ray Technician –
● ECG Technician –
● Optometrist –
● Audiologist & Speech Therapist –
● Dialysis Technician –
Eligibility Criteria:
● Nursing Superintendent –
Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed the 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, OR B.Sc Nursing with a certificate as a Registered Nurse and Midwife.
Age Limit: 20 to 40 years (as on 01/01/2027)
● Pharmacist (Entry Grade) –
Educational Qualification: 10+2 in Science or its equivalent with Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognised institution and registration as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, OR Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm).
Age Limit: 20 to 35 years (as on 01/01/2027)
● Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II –
Educational Qualification: B.Sc with Chemistry as a main or optional subject, plus one year Diploma of Health / Sanitary Inspector OR one year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health & Sanitary Inspector awarded by the National Council for Vocational Training.
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (as on 01/01/2027)
● Lab Assistant Grade II –
Educational Qualification: 12th (10+2 stage) in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT), OR a Certificate Course in Medical Laboratory Technology at par with DMLT.
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (as on 01/01/2027)
● Radiographer / X-Ray Technician –
Educational Qualification: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and a two-year Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radio Diagnosis Technology from a recognised institute. Science graduates with the said diploma shall be preferred.
Age Limit: 19 to 33 years (as on 01/01/2027)
● ECG Technician –
Educational Qualification: 10+2 or graduation in Science having Certificate / Diploma / Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technician / Cardiology Techniques from a reputed institution.
Age Limit: 18 to 33 years (as on 01/01/2027)
● Dialysis Technician –
Educational Qualification: B.Sc plus Diploma in Haemodialysis OR two years satisfactory in-house training / experience in haemodialysis work in a reputed institution (proof to be attached).
Age Limit: 20 to 33 years (as on 01/01/2027)
Age Relaxation:
● SC/ ST: +5 years
● OBC: +3 years
● PwBD (Gen/ EWS): +10 years
● PwBD (SC/ ST): +15 years
● PwBD (OBC): +13 years
● Ex-Servicemen: As per Govt. Policy
Salary Details:
● Nursing Superintendent – Pay Level 7 – Rs 44,900/- per month (initial basic pay)
● Pharmacist (Entry Grade) – Pay Level 5 – Rs 29,200/- per month (initial basic pay)
● Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II – Pay Level 6 – Rs 35,400/- per month (initial basic pay)
● Lab Assistant Grade II – Pay Level 3 – Rs 21,700/- per month (initial basic pay)
● Radiographer / X-Ray Technician – Pay Level 5 – Rs 29,200/- per month (initial basic pay)
● ECG Technician – Pay Level 4 – Rs 25,500/- per month (initial basic pay)
● Optometrist – Pay Level 4 – Rs 25,500/- per month (initial basic pay)
● Audiologist & Speech Therapist – Pay Level 5 – Rs 29,200/- per month (initial basic pay)
● Dialysis Technician – Pay Level 6 – Rs 35,400/- per month (initial basic pay)
Selection Process
● Computer-Based Test (CBT)
● Document Verification (DV)
● Medical Examination
Application Fee:
● SC/ST/PwBD/Women – Rs 250/- (refunded in full after appearing in the CBT)
● Others – Rs 500/- (Rs 400/- refunded after appearing in the CBT)
Apply Procedure:
● Candidates will be required to apply online through the RRB website: www.rrbapply.gov.in. Applications will be accepted from 15 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026.
Dates to remember
● Start date to send the application form: 15 Sep 2026
● Last date to send the application form: 14 Oct 2026
Important Links
| RRB Official Website | Click Here |
| RRB Paramedical Staff Short notice | Click Here |
| RRB Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| RRB Application Form PDF | Click Here |
