RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – 590 Vacancies

- Centralized recruitment notification (CEN 05/2026) for 9 paramedical posts across all RRB zones.
- 590 total vacancies distributed across 9 distinct paramedical roles, including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer, ECG Technician, Optometrist, and Lab Assistant Grade II.
- Open to candidates with qualifications ranging from 10th pass with a diploma to Bachelor’s degrees in Nursing, Pharmacy, or allied paramedical fields.
- Single-stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination for selection.
- Online application process from 15 September 2026 to 14 October 2026 (23:59 hrs).
- Application fee: ₹500 for General/OBC candidates (₹400 refundable), ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC (fully refundable).
- Age limits vary by post, ranging from 18–33 years to 20–40 years as of 1 January 2027.
- Salary ranges from ₹21,700 (Lab Assistant Gr. II) to ₹44,900 (Nursing Superintendent) as per the 7th CPC pay matrix.

- Educational qualifications vary by post (e.g., B.Sc. Nursing for Nursing Superintendent, B.Sc. Pharmacy for Pharmacist, 10+2 with Diploma for Lab Assistant Gr. II).
- Candidates must possess prescribed qualifications from recognized institutions by 14 October 2026 (awaiting results are not eligible).
- Medical standards apply as per the post-specific requirements (e.g., vision, hearing, physical fitness).
- Age limits as of 1 January 2027 (varies by post, e.g., 20–40 for Nursing Superintendent, 18–33 for Lab Assistant Gr. II).
- Age relaxations for SC/ST (5 years), OBC (3 years), Ex-Servicemen (3–8 years), PwBD (10–15 years), and others as per government norms.

- Single Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT) of 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe facility).
- 100 objective-type questions (4 options, 1 correct answer) with negative marking (1/3 mark deducted for wrong answers).
- CBT sections: Professional Ability (70 questions), General Awareness (10), General Arithmetic/Intelligence (10), General Science (10).
- Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC/SC, 25% for ST (relaxable for PwBD candidates).
- Shortlisting for Document Verification at a 1:1 ratio of vacancies based on CBT merit.
- Document Verification followed by Medical Examination for final selection.

All

- Educational certificates (mark sheets, degree/diploma certificates, registration proof if applicable).
- Age proof (Matriculation/SSLC certificate).
- Caste/Category certificate (if applicable, e.g., SC/ST/OBC/EWS).
- Disability certificate (for PwBD candidates).
- Ex-Servicemen certificate (if applicable).
- Passport-sized photograph (live capture via webcam/mobile camera).
- Signature (scanned and uploaded).
- Aadhaar card (for fee refund and verification).

General/OBC candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refundable on appearing in CBT).
SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates: ₹250 (fully refundable on appearing in CBT).