The Railway Board has officially sanctioned 600 vacancies across 9 paramedical categories for the upcoming Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) recruitment drive by Indian Railways. This upcoming drive marks a significant increase from the 434 vacancies and 7 categories offered in CEN 03/2025, introducing two new specialized roles to support medical healthcare infrastructure under Indian Railways.
Eligible candidates aspiring to build a career with the national transporter can apply online via the official portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in or reference updates on https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Overview
Candidates can review the key parameters of the 2026 recruitment notification through the summary table below:
| Parameters | Details |
|---|---|
| Board | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Vacancies | 600 (approved) |
| No. of Categories | 9 |
| Advt. No. | To be Notified |
| Posts | Various Paramedical Staff posts |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Registration Dates | To be Announced |
| Level of Exam | National level |
| Selection process | Computer-Based Test (CBT) Document Verification Medical Examination |
| Salary | Varies post-wise |
| Official website | https://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/ & https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
Important Dates
| Events | Dates |
|---|---|
| Notification | Will be Released Soon |
| Start Date To RRB Paramedical Apply Online | -- |
| Last Date To Apply Online | -- |
| Last Date to Pay Application Fee | -- |
| Modification Dates for corrections in the Application Form | -- |
RRB Paramedical Categories and Vacancy Distribution
The 600 available openings are distributed across various technical and clinical domains. For targeted application preparation, you can check specific profile routes such as Nursing Superintendent.
RRB Paramedical Categories Checklist
- Nursing Superintendent
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
- Dialysis Technician
- ECG Technician
- Laboratory Assistant Grade II
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III
- Optometrist
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 372 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 120 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III | 43 |
| Dialysis Technician | 01 |
| ECG Technician | 04 |
| LAB Assistant Grade II | 31 |
| Radiographer/X-ray Technician | 25 |
| Optometrist | 02 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 02 |
| Total | 600 |
Educational Qualifications Required
Aspirants must meet specific academic requirements based on their preferred post before applying.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Candidates must have passed 3 years course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of Nursing or other institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council OR B.Sc Nursing and Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife |
| Dialysis Technician | Candidates must have passed B.Sc., plus (a) Diploma in Haemodialysis or (b) two years satisfactory in-house Training / Experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution (proof to be attached) |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III | B.Sc. having studied Chemistry as Main / Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry while undertaking thecourse. Plus (a) One year Diploma of Health / Sanitary Inspector OR (b) One year National Trade Certificate(NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labourand Employment, Government of India, New Delhi. |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 10+2 in Science or its equivalent, with Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized institution and registered asPharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (OR) Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) |
| Radiographer X-ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography / X Ray Technician / Radio diagnosisTechnology (2 years course) from recognized Institute. Science graduates with Diploma in Radiography / XRay Technician / Radio diagnosis Technology (2 years course) shall be preferred. |
| ECG Technician | 10+2 / Graduation in Science having Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology / Cardiology/ Cardiology Technician / Cardiology Techniques of a reputed institution |
| LAB Assistant Grade II | 12th (10+2 stage) in Science plus (a) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) (OR) (b) CertificateCourse in Medical Lab. Technology at par with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) |
Age Limit Requirements
The minimum age requirement is 18 years, while the upper age limit is generally capped at 35 years, varying by specific post from 18 to 40 years.
Age Limit Checklist
- Minimum Age - 18 years
- Maximum Age - 35 years
| Posts | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 20 to 40 years |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III | 18 to 33 years |
| Dialysis Technician | 20 to 33 years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 20 to 35 years |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 19 to 33 years |
| ECG Technician | 18 to 33 years |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | 18 to 33 years |
Application Fee Structure & Refund Policy
Application Fee Categories Checklist
- UR/OBC*: Rs. 500/-
- SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBDs/Transgender**: Rs. 250/-
| Categories | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR/OBC* | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBDs/Transgender** | Rs. 250/- |
*Note: The application fee is eligible for a refund only for candidates who successfully appear for the RRB Paramedical CBT.
Selection Structure & Exam Pattern
The selection structure consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by formal Document Verification and a mandatory Medical Examination. Candidates can also review RRB Paramedical Staff Nurse Previous Year Question Papers - Check Here for strategic preparation.
Selection Process Checklist
- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
The CBT exam duration is 90 minutes with 100 total questions and 100 total marks. A negative marking scheme of 0.25 marks per incorrect answer applies, while unanswered questions incur no penalty. Normalization of marks is applied if the exam is conducted across multiple sessions.
| SNo. | Sections | No. of Questions | Total Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Professional Ability | 70 | 70 | 90 minutes |
| 2. | General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| 3. | General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and reasoning | 10 | 10 | |
| 4. | General Science | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
For deeper insight into core topics, applicants can check out the RRB Paramedical Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 - Check Here guide.
Syllabus Topics to Prepare
| Sections | Topics to Prepare |
|---|---|
| General Awareness | Knowledge of Current affairs Culture and history of India including freedom struggle Environmental issues concerning India and the World General scientific and technological developments etc. Indian Economy Indian geography Indian Polity and constitution |
| Reasoning and General Intelligence | Analogy Series Coding and Decoding Mathematical Operation Blood Relation Syllogism Number Puzzle Venn Diagrams Data Interpretation and Sufficiency Conclusions and Decision Making Classification Direction and Distance Statement and Reasoning |
| Arithmetic Ability | Number systems BODMAS Decimals Fractions Ratio and Proportion LCM and HCF Percentages Mensuration Time and Work Time and Distance Simple and Compound Interest Profit and Loss Algebra Geometry Trigonometry Elementary Statistics Square Root Age Calculations Calendar & Clock Pipes & Cistern |
| General Science (Physics & Chemistry) | Laws of motion Units and measurements Thermal properties of matter Gravitation Wave Optics Kinetics Work, energy, and power Physical world Oscillations Ray optics and optical instruments Mechanical properties of solids Thermodynamics Motion in a straight line Nuclei Motion in a plane Systems of particles and rotational motion Mechanical properties of fluids Moving charges and magnetism Electric charges and fields Electrostatic potential and capacitance Electromagnetic induction Current electricity Magnetism and Matter Dual nature of radiation and matter Alternating current Atoms Electromagnetic waves Semiconductor electronics Waves The s – block elements Communication systems Organic chemistry-some basic principles and techniques and hydrocarbons P-block elements – group 14 (carbon family) Solutions Surface chemistry Thermodynamics Chemical equilibrium and acids-bases Hydrogen and its Compounds Atomic structure D and f block elements & coordination compounds Classification of elements and periodicity in properties Environmental chemistry Biomolecules Solid state States of matter: gasses and liquids Chemistry in everyday life Stoichiometry General principles of metallurgy Organic compounds containing c, h, and o P- block elements group 13 (boron family) P-block elements Chemical bonding and molecular structure Electrochemistry and chemical kinetics Haloalkanes and Haloarenes Polymers Organic compounds containing nitrogen |
| Life Sciences | Molecules and their Interaction Relevant to Biology Cellular Organization Fundamental Processes Cell Communication and Cell Signaling Developmental Biology Inheritance Biology The diversity of Life Forms Ecological Principles Evolution and Behavior System Physiology – Plant System Physiology – Animal Applied Biology Methods in Biology |
Salary and Pay Scale Structure
Initial pay ranges from Rs. 25,500/- (Pay Level 4) to Rs. 44,900/- (Pay Level 7) based on the 7th CPC guidelines.
| Posts | PayLevel (as per 7th CPC) | Initial Pay |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 7 | Rs. 44900/- |
| Dialysis Technician | 6 | Rs. 35400/- |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III | 6 | Rs. 35400/- |
| Laboratory Superintendent Grade III | 6 | Rs. 35400/- |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 5 | Rs. 29200/- |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 5 | Rs. 29200/- |
| ECG Technician | 4 | Rs. 25500/- |
What to Do Next
Once you have reviewed the vacancy distribution and verified your eligibility criteria, prepare your scanned documents, educational certificates, and registration credentials. Keep a close watch on the official portal for the activation of online registration links, and begin your preparation using the prescribed syllabus sections.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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