The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), operating under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, has officially released the recruitment notification CEN 05/2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 590 vacancies for various paramedical roles across multiple railway zones nationwide.
Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal. Aspirants must carefully review the post-wise eligibility criteria, age limits, and educational requirements before proceeding with their online applications.
Overview
The RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 offers 590 openings for technical and medical healthcare professionals across India. The selection process primarily involves a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and a medical examination.
Important Dates
- Indicative Notice Date: 12 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 15 September 2026
- Closing Date to Apply Online: 14 October 2026
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 October 2026
- Application Correction Window: 17 October to 26 October 2026
- Scribe Details Submission Window: 27 October to 31 October 2026
Vacancy Details & Eligibility
The positions available under Advt No. CEN 05/2026 vary by educational requirements, spanning from secondary science diplomas to specialized bachelor’s degrees:
| Post Name | No. of Posts | Age Limit (as on 01-01-2027) | Educational Qualifications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 | 20 – 40 years | 3-year GNM course or B.Sc. Nursing with registration as Nurse and Midwife. |
| Dialysis Technician | 01 | 20 – 33 years | B.Sc. plus Diploma in Haemodialysis or 2 years in-house training/experience. |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | 43 | 18 – 33 years | B.Sc. with Chemistry plus 1-year Health/Sanitary Inspector Diploma/NTC. |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 01 | 21 – 30 years | BASLP degree with valid RCI registration. |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 | 20 – 35 years | Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) with registration. |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 25 | 19 – 33 years | 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry plus 2-year Radiography/X-Ray Technology Diploma. |
| ECG Technician | 04 | 18 – 33 years | 10+2/Graduation in Science with minimum 1-year Diploma/Certificate in ECG/Cardiology. |
| Optometrist | 02 | 18 – 33 years | B.Sc. in Optometry or 3-4 year Ophthalmic Technician Diploma with council registration. |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 31 | 18 – 33 years | 12th in Science plus DMLT or 1-year full-time Medical Lab Technology certificate. |
Application Fee
The application fees vary according to the applicant’s category, with partial refunds provided after appearing for the Computer-Based Test:
- General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after appearing in the CBT, after bank deductions).
- SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Minorities / EBC: ₹250 (Full ₹250 refunded after appearing in the CBT, after bank deductions).
How to Apply
- Navigate to the official RRB website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Create a new account or log in using credentials from previous RRB recruitments, authenticating via DigiLocker or Aadhaar.
- Fill out the ONLINE application form accurately with personal and academic details.
- Capture a live photograph directly through the portal and upload the required scanned documents, including signature and category certificates.
- Pay the prescribed application fee online before the deadline of 16 October 2026.
Source: govtjobguru.in
Analysis provided by the NewsFlow UPSC & CGPSC Desk.
