RRB Paramedical Recruitment CEN 05/2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) have officially released the indicative notice for recruitment to various posts of Paramedical Categories under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026. This notification covers Various Posts of Paramedical Categories with a total of 560 tentative vacancies across all RRBs. The RRB Paramedical Recruitment CEN 05/2026 indicative notice has been released on 8 September 2026, and online applications will open from 15 September 2026, with the last date to apply online being 14 October 2026 up to 23:59 hrs.
This is a golden opportunity for candidates holding qualifications like Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiography, Laboratory Technology and other paramedical diplomas/degrees to join Indian Railways in Pay Level 3 to Pay Level 7. Since this is only an Indicative Notice at present, candidates are advised to keep all their educational and category certificates ready and regularly check the official RRB websites for the Detailed CEN before applying.
RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment CEN 05/2026 Overview
| Recruitment Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
| Department Name | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Post Name | Various Posts of Paramedical Categories |
| Advt. No. | CEN No. 05/2026 (RRB/RNC/Advt./CEN/05/2026) |
| Total Vacancy | 560 (All RRBs, Tentative) |
| Pay Level | Pay Level 3 to Pay Level 7 (7th CPC) |
| Notification Date | 08.09.2026 |
| Category | RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Notification |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 08.09.2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15.09.2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 14.10.2026, 23:59 hrs |
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- refundable on appearing in CBT) |
| SC / ST / ExSM / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | Rs. 250/- (refundable on appearing in CBT) |
| Mode of Payment | Online (Net Banking / Debit / Credit Card / UPI) |
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 is 18-40 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 01.01.2027. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
| Post Name | Vacancy | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Various Posts (Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Lab Assistant, ECG Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector, Dialysis Technician, etc.) | 560 | Varies Post Wise (Check Notification) |
RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Examination (ME)
How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of your chosen RRB or rrbapply.gov.in once the link is activated
- Create an Account using a valid personal mobile number and active email ID
- Log in with your credentials and fill the online application with personal and educational details
- Capture your live photograph and upload your scanned signature as per prescribed specifications
- Choose your preferred RRB, Railway Zones and posts carefully, as this cannot be changed later
- Pay the applicable examination fee online
- Submit the application and keep a copy of the confirmation for future reference
Important Links
| RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Short Notice | Short Notice |
| RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Detailed Notification PDF (Soon) | Notification |
| RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 OLD Notification PDF | Old Notification |
| RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Online Form Link (From 15.09.2026) | Apply Online |
| Railway Recruitment Boards Official Website | RRB |
