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RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026)
Railway Recruitment BoardsAll IndiaLast verified: 7 Oct 2026
Total Vacancies
590 Posts
Qualification
12th Pass
Apply Deadline
14 Oct 2026
Applications Closed
Exam Schedule
To be announced
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Source: OFFICIAL NOTIFICATION • Checked: 7 Oct 2026
Job Summary & Overview
The Railway Recruitment Board has announced 590 vacancies across 9 Para-medical categories under RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026.
OrganizationRailway Recruitment Boards
CategoryRailways
Typegovernment
Important Dates & Schedule
What's next
Correction window closes
26 Oct 2026
Applications open
15 Sep 2026
Last date to apply
14 Oct 2026
Last date for fee payment
16 Oct 2026
Correction window closes
Next
26 Oct 2026
| Event / Milestone | Date |
|---|---|
| Application Open Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Application Closing Date | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Application Correction Window Closes | 26 Oct 2026 |
Vacancy Details & Post Breakdown
Total Available Vacancies590 Posts
| Post Name | Vacancies | Pay Scale / Level |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 | Level 7 (Rs. 44,900) |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400) |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | 43 | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400) |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 1 | Level 6 (Rs. 35,400) |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200) |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 25 | Level 5 (Rs. 29,200) |
| ECG Technician | 4 | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500) |
| Optometrist | 2 | Level 4 (Rs. 25,500) |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | 31 | Level 3 (Rs. 21,700) |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limit
Educational Qualification
- Nursing Superintendent
- Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after completing a 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from a recognized school/institution or B.Sc. Nursing
- Dialysis Technician
- B.Sc. plus Diploma in Haemodialysis, or B.Sc. plus two years of satisfactory in-house training/experience in Haemodialysis work, or B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques, Dialysis Technology or Renal Dialysis Technology
- Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II
- B.Sc. with Chemistry as the main/optional subject, and One-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector or One-year National Trade Certificate in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by NCVT
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist
- Bachelor's degree in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognised university and registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
- Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) or Doctor of Pharmacy and registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician
- 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry, and Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology of two years
- ECG Technician
- 10+2/Graduation in Science along with a Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology, Cardiology Technician or Cardiology Techniques of a minimum one-year duration
- Optometrist
- B.Sc. in Optometry, or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician of 3 to 4 years duration with registration with the concerned Council/Licensing Body
- Laboratory Assistant Grade II
- 12th (10+2) in Science, and Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or Certificate course equivalent to DMLT or B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology
Age Limit Criteria
Age Range18 to 40 Years
Calculated as of: 1 Jan 2027
Age by post:
- Nursing Superintendent20 to 40
- Dialysis Technician20 to 33
- Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II18 to 33
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist21 to 30
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade)20 to 35
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician19 to 33
- ECG Technician18 to 33
- Optometrist18 to 33
- Lab Assistant Gr. II18 to 33
Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: +5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): +3 years
- PwBD - UR/EWS: +10 years
- PwBD - OBC (NCL): +13 years
- PwBD - SC/ST: +15 years
- Ex-servicemen (UR/EWS) 3 years after deduction of length of service
- Ex-servicemen (OBC-NCL) 6 years after deduction of length of service
- Ex-servicemen (SC/ST) 8 years after deduction of length of service
- Serving Railway Group C and erstwhile Group D staff with 3 years service up to 40 (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC-NCL), 45 (SC/ST) years of age
- Women who are widowed, divorced or judicially separated and not remarried up to 35 (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC-NCL), 40 (SC/ST) years of age
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Application Fee & Payment Modes
| Category | Fee Amount |
|---|---|
| General / OBC | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | ₹250 |
Exam Pattern
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Computer Based · 1 hr 30 min · 100 questions · 100 marks
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General science | 10 | 10 |
Negative marking: 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question
Duration is 120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are eligible for the Scribe facility. Shortlisting is subject to minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC (NCL) 30%, SC 30%, ST 25% (relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD in case of shortage).
As stated in the official notification. Check it for the final word.
Syllabus
Common for all posts
General Arithmetics20 topics
- Number systems
- BODMAS
- Decimals
- Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- 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 Intelligence and Reasoning15 topics
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagram
- Data Interpretation and Sufficiency
- Conclusions and Decision Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement - Arguments and Assumptions etc.
General Awareness8 topics
- Knowledge of Current affairs
- Indian geography
- culture and history of India including freedom struggle
- Indian Polity and constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental issues concerning India and the World
- Sports
- General scientific and technological developments etc.
General Science1 topic
- Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus)
Cat. 1 Nursing Superintendent
Professional ability18 topics
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Nutrition
- Biochemistry
- Nursing Foundations
- Psychology
- Microbiology
- Sociology
- Pharmacology
- Pathology
- Genetics
- Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatrics) -I
- Community Health Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
- Nursing Research & Statistics
- Management of Nursing Services and Education
Cat. 2 Dialysis Technician
Professional ability5 topics
- Anatomy
- Biochemistry & Pharmacology
- Physiology
- Introduction to Kidney diseases
- Principles and practice of Dialysis
Cat. 3 Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II
Professional ability4 topics
- Food & Nutrition
- Environmental Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering
- Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (Prevention and Control)
- Health and Death Statistics
Cat. 4 Audiologist & Speech Therapist
Professional ability13 topics
- Speech and Language development & disorders
- Basic Anatomy & Physiology related to Speech & Hearing
- Diagnostic & Rehabilitation Audiology
- Psychology related to Speech & Hearing
- Basic Acoustic
- Pathology of Hearing and Hearing System
- Phonetics + Phonology electives
- Speech Language diagnostics and therapeutics
- Paediatric Audiology
- Management of the Hearing Impaired
- Voice & Laryngectomy
- Hearing Conservation
- Aural Rehabilitation & Its Instrumentation
Cat. 5 Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
Professional ability37 topics
- Human Anatomy and Physiology
- Pharmaceutical Analysis
- Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry
- Remedial Biology/Remedial Mathematics
- Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry
- Biochemistry
- Pathophysiology
- Computer Applications in Pharmacy
- Environmental sciences
- Physical Pharmaceutics
- Pharmaceutical Microbiology
- Pharmaceutical Engineering
- Medicinal Chemistry
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry
- Industrial Pharmacy
- Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence
- Herbal Drug Technology
- Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics
- Pharmaceutical Biotechnology
- Quality Assurance
- Instrumental Methods of Analysis
- Pharmacy Practice
- Novel Drug Delivery System
- Biostatistics and Research Methodology
- Social and Preventive Pharmacy
- Pharma Marketing Management
- Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science
- Pharmacovigilance
- Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals
- Computer Aided Drug Design
- Cell and Molecular Biology
- Cosmetic Science
- Experimental Pharmacology
- Advanced Instrumentation Techniques
- Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals
Cat. 6 Radiographer X-Ray Technician
Professional ability14 topics
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
- Radiology Physics
- General Physics
- Radiation Physics & Physics of Diagnostic Radiology
- X-Ray Machines & Accessories
- Maintenance
- X-ray Film / Image processing Techniques (Dark Room Techniques)
- Clinical Radiography -Positioning
- Medical Ethics and patient care
- Principles of Medical Emergencies
- Equipments
- Techniques of modern Imaging Modalities
- Contrast & Special Radiography procedures
- Quality Control at Radiology & Radiation Safety
Cat. 7 ECG Technician
Professional ability7 topics
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases
- Basic Cardiovascular Investigations
- Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations
Cat. 8 Optometrist
Professional ability26 topics
- Physical and Geometrical Optics
- General Anatomy and General Physiology
- Ocular Anatomy and Ocular Physiology
- Basic Biochemistry
- Nutrition
- Principles of Lighting
- Hospital Procedures
- Optometric Optics
- Ocular Diseases
- Visual Optics
- Pharmacology
- Pathology and Microbiology
- Optometric Instruments
- Clinical Examination of Visual System
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinics
- Binocular vision
- Glaucoma
- Low Vision Aids
- Dispensing Optics
- Pediatric Optometry and Geriatric Optometry
- Contact Lens
- Law & Optometry and Occupational Optometry
- Systemic Diseases
- Epidemiology and Bio Statistics
- Public Health and Community Optometry
Cat. 9 Laboratory Assistant Grade II
Professional ability8 topics
- Anatomy
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
- Fundamentals of Medical laboratory Technology
- Microbiology
- Clinical biochemistry
- Pathology & Histopathology
- Haematology and Blood and bank
As listed in the official notification. Check it for the final word.
Preparation strategy, topic explanations, practice questions and paper analysis will be on LakshyaGyan.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step
- 1Visit the Official RRB Application Portal.
- 2Create an account using basic details and contact information.
- 3Select the applicable RRB and post/category after checking eligibility.
- 4Fill in the details exactly as mentioned in original documents.
- 5Complete the identity verification process.
- 6Upload photograph, signature, and other required documents.
- 7Pay the applicable fee online.
- 8Check fields before final submission and save the confirmation page.
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