RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, are recruiting for 590 vacancies in several paramedical categories under Centralised Employment Notification CEN 05/2026. The opportunity is intended for eligible nursing, pharmacy, radiography, laboratory and other allied-health candidates seeking work in Railway Zones across India.

Applications are to be submitted online from 15 September to 14 October 2026, with the application window closing at 11:59 PM on the final day. Candidates apply through the RRB online portal and are assessed through a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination; the merit list is based on CBT performance.

Important Dates

Vacancy Details

The notification lists 590 posts across nine paramedical categories. The table also shows the stated 7th CPC pay level, initial pay, medical standard and age range for each post. Age limits are assessed as of 1 January 2027; the category-specific upper-age limits are set out under Eligibility Criteria.

Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

Applicants need to meet the qualification for the particular post they select. The notification specifies the following essential qualifications:

Age Limit

The age limits below are calculated as of 1 January 2027. The permitted range differs by post and category; candidates should check the applicable upper limit for the post and their category.

The stated age relaxations are five years for SC/ST candidates and three years for OBC-NCL candidates. PwBD candidates receive 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST. Age relaxation for Ex-Servicemen is as per rules.

Application Fee

The application fee is non-refundable in the first instance, but the specified amount is refunded to candidates who appear in the CBT. The refund is conditional on attending the examination.

EBC refers to candidates whose annual family income is below INR 50000. Only candidates who attend the CBT are eligible for the applicable fee refund.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official RRB website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and use the recruitment application portal.
2. Create an account with the RRBs if you do not already have one. The notification advises using DigiLocker or Aadhaar to authenticate identity during account creation.
3. Sign in and complete the online application with accurate personal, educational and other required details.
4. Capture the live photograph as directed and upload your signature in JPG/JPEG format, between 30 KB and 49 KB.
5. Upload an SC/ST certificate in PDF format, under 400 KB, if required for the free train travel pass. Keep educational certificates and mark sheets, applicable caste/category or PwBD certificates, Ex-Servicemen documents if applicable, and a valid photo ID ready. Accepted photo ID examples include Voter ID, Aadhaar, Driving Licence, PAN Card and Passport.
6. Select an RRB and state your preferences for Railway Zones and posts.
7. Pay the examination fee online by the applicable deadline.
8. Review and submit the application, then save or print a copy for your records.

Submit the form by 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The separate fee-payment deadline is 16 October 2026; the correction window is 17–26 October, and scribe details can be submitted from 27–31 October 2026.

Salary & Pay Scale

These posts fall under Pay Levels 3 to 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission. The figures below are the initial pay amounts stated in the notification.

Selection Process

Selection consists of a Computer Based Test, Document Verification and a Medical Examination. The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks and lasts 90 minutes; PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe facility receive 120 minutes. The test distribution is shown below, and one-third of a mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.

Minimum qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC-NCL and SC, and 25% for ST candidates. Candidates are shortlisted for Document Verification at a 1:1 ratio against vacancies on the basis of CBT merit. Those called for verification must produce their original documents. The Railway Administration conducts the Medical Examination in accordance with the prescribed medical standards for the post. The final merit list is based on CBT performance.

Eligible candidates should review the detailed CEN 05/2026 notification and submit their application through the official RRB portal before the 14 October 2026 deadline.