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Railway RRB CEN 05/2026 Paramedical Staff Recruitment (590 Posts) Exam Date & Admit Card 2026 Released, Check Now

RRB Paramedical Exam Date & Admit Card 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released the indicative notification for the recruitment of Paramedical Staff under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026. The recruitment drive includes 590 tentative vacancies across various paramedical posts under different RRBs. The indicative notice was released on 8 September 2026. The online application process started on 15 September 2026, and the last date to submit the application form was 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The RRB Paramedical Staff Exam 2026 is scheduled to be held on 23 and 25 November 2026.

RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 Overview

Recruitment OrganizationRailway Recruitment Boards (RRB)
Advt. No.CEN No. 05/2026 (RRB/RNC/Advt./CEN/05/2026)
Post NameVarious Posts of Paramedical Categories
Total Vacancy590 (All RRBs)
Pay LevelPay Level 3 to Pay Level 7 (7th CPC)
Job LocationAll India
Admit Card DateBefore Exam
Exam Date23 & 25 November 2026
CategoryRRB Paramedical Exam Date & Admit Card 2026
Official Websiterrb.indianrailways.gov.in

Important Dates

  • Starting Date: 15 September 2026
  • Last Date: 14 October 2026, up to 11:59 PM
  • Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 October 2026
  • Correction Window: 17 October to 26 October 2026
  • Admit Card Date: Before Exam
  • Exam Date: 23 & 25 November 2026

Application Fee

  • General / OBC / EWS: ₹500/-
  • SC / ST / EBC / ESM: ₹250/-
  • All Category Female Candidates: ₹250/-
  • Minorities / Third Gender: ₹250/-
  • Payment Mode: Online
  • Form Correction Fee: ₹250/-
  • Refund: General / OBC candidates will receive a refund of ₹400, while other eligible candidates will receive ₹250 in their bank account after appearing in the CBT examination.

Age Limit Details

The age limit varies according to the post:

  • Radiographer / X-Ray Technician: 19 to 33 years
  • Audiologist & Speech Therapist: 21 to 30 years
  • Nursing Superintendent: 20 to 40 years
  • Pharmacist (Entry Grade): 20 to 35 years
  • Dialysis Technician: 20 to 33 years
  • All Other Posts: 18 to 33 years
  • The age will be calculated as on 1 January 2027.
  • Age relaxation will be provided to eligible candidates as per the applicable rules.

Educational Qualification

Post NameQualification
Nursing SuperintendentB.Sc. Nursing or GNM with a certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife
Dialysis TechnicianB.Sc. with Diploma in Haemodialysis / two years of satisfactory in-house training or experience in haemodialysis work in a reputed institution or B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques / Dialysis Technology / Renal Dialysis Technology
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade IIB.Sc. with Chemistry and one-year Diploma in Health / Sanitary Inspector or one-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector from NCVT
Audiologist & Speech TherapistBachelor’s degree in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) and registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI)
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic)
Radiographer / X-Ray TechnicianDiploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology
ECG TechnicianDegree / Diploma in ECG Laboratory Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technician / Cardiology Techniques
OptometristB.Sc. in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician
Lab Assistant Grade II12th pass with Science and Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)

Vacancy Total : 590 Posts

Post NameVacancies
Nursing Superintendent365
Dialysis Technician01
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II43
Audiologist & Speech Therapist01
Radiographer / X-Ray Technician25
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)118
ECG Technician04
Lab Assistant Grade II31
Optometrist02

Pay Scale Details

  • Nursing Superintendent: Pay Level 7 – Initial Pay ₹44,900
  • Dialysis Technician: Pay Level 6 – Initial Pay ₹35,400
  • Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II: Pay Level 6 – Initial Pay ₹35,400
  • Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Pay Level 6 – Initial Pay ₹35,400
  • Pharmacist (Entry Grade): Pay Level 5 – Initial Pay ₹29,200
  • Radiographer / X-Ray Technician: Pay Level 5 – Initial Pay ₹29,200
  • ECG Technician: Pay Level 4 – Initial Pay ₹25,500
  • Optometrist: Pay Level 4 – Initial Pay ₹25,500
  • Lab Assistant Grade II: Pay Level 3 – Initial Pay ₹21,700

Selection Process

Candidates will be selected through the following stages:

  • Computer Based Test (CBT)
  • Medical Examination
  • Document Verification

Exam Pattern

  • Negative Marking : 1/3rd
  • Exam Mode : Online (CBT)
SubjectsQuestionsMarksDuration
Professional Ability707090 Minutes   
General Awareness1010
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning1010
General Science1010
Total10010090 Mins

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