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| Recruiting authority | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
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| Last successful check | 15 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 14 Oct 2026 |
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- Updated September 23, 2026 12:56 PM
- by Sivasankari Sekar Officially Verified
- Applications closed on 14 October 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- RRB Paramedical Staff Exam Date 2026 Out - Check CBT Schedule PDF at rrb.indianrailways.gov.inPosted 20 Oct 2026
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Posts, Pay, Age & Qualification
Minimum Qualification (summary)
- Nursing Superintendent: Registered Nurse & Midwife (3-yr GNM course) or B.Sc. Nursing
- Dialysis Technician: B.Sc. + Diploma in Haemodialysis, or 2 yrs experience/in-house training
- Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II: B.Sc. (Chemistry) + 1-yr Diploma/NTC in Health/Sanitary Inspector
- Audiologist & Speech Therapist: BASLP, registered with Rehabilitation Council of India
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade): B.Pharm or Pharm.D, registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 10+2 (PCM/PCB) + 2-yr Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technology, or equivalent B.Sc.
- ECG Technician: 10+2/Graduation in Science + Certificate/Diploma in ECG/Cardiology Technology
- Optometrist: B.Sc. Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3–4 yrs), registered with the concerned council
- Lab Assistant Gr. II: 12th (Science) + Diploma/Certificate in Medical Laboratory Technology (min. 1 yr), or B.Sc. MLT
RRB-wise Vacancy Distribution
Age Limit & Relaxation
- Age limits are reckoned as on 01.01.2027 and vary by post (see the post table above, 18–40 years depending on post).
Selection Process - CBT Pattern
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for scribe assistance).
- Objective, multiple-choice, single-stage CBT; negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC-NCL & SC 30%, ST 25% (relaxable by 2 marks for PwBD where vacancies remain unfilled).
- Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (RRB-wise, 1:1) are called for Document Verification based on CBT merit.
- DV is followed by a Medical Examination as per the post's medical standard (B1/C1/C2); medically unfit candidates get no alternative post.
- Final empanelment is based on CBT merit, subject to DV and medical fitness; selection does not itself confer a right to appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the unified RRB website rrb.indianrailways.gov.in and navigate to the CEN 05/2026 application link.
- Create an Account (or use existing RRB login credentials from earlier CENs) with a valid personal mobile number and email ID - these cannot be changed later.
- Authenticate identity via DigiLocker/Aadhaar for smoother verification at later stages (recommended).
- Choose only one RRB and give your order of preference for posts/Railway Zones within that RRB.
- Capture a live photograph via webcam/phone camera as instructed (no pre-existing photo uploads allowed).
- Upload your signature (JPG/JPEG, 30–49 KB) and, if claiming SC/ST free travel, the SC/ST certificate (PDF, under 400 KB).
- Choose your CBT medium of examination (English, Hindi, or one of 13 regional languages).
- Pay the examination fee online (net banking/card/UPI) to complete submission.
- Use the modification window (17–26 October 2026, ₹250 fee) if corrections are needed - except to Create-an-Account details or chosen RRB.
Documents Required (at Document Verification)
- Matriculation/10th certificate (for name and date of birth proof)
- Educational/technical/professional qualification certificates as per the post applied for
- Caste/community certificate (SC/ST/OBC-NCL/EWS), in the prescribed Annexure format, where reservation is claimed
- EBC/Minority community certificate, where fee concession is claimed
- PwBD disability certificate (Form V/VI) and UDID, where applicable
- Ex-Servicemen discharge/employment certificate, where applicable
- Aadhaar card (for identity and fee refund linkage)
- NOC from present employer, for candidates already in Government/PSU service
- Two sets of self-attested photocopies of all original documents
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Q2. How many vacancies are there in RRB CEN 05/2026?
- There are 590 total vacancies: Nursing Superintendent (365), Pharmacist Entry Grade (118), Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II (43), Radiographer X-Ray Technician (25), Lab Assistant Gr. II (31), ECG Technician (4), Optometrist (2), Dialysis Technician (1), and Audiologist & Speech Therapist (1).
Q4. What is the age limit for RRB CEN 05/2026 posts?
- Age limits vary by post, ranging from 18–33 years to 20–40 years as on 01.01.2027, with relaxations up to 15 years for PwBD-SC/ST candidates.
Q5. What is the application fee for RRB CEN 05/2026?
- The fee is ₹500 for general candidates (₹400 refundable) and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minorities/EBC candidates (fully refundable), on appearing in the CBT.
Q6. What is the qualification required for RRB CEN 05/2026 posts?
- Qualifications vary by post, ranging from 12th pass with a paramedical diploma (Lab Assistant, ECG Technician) to a Bachelor's degree in Nursing, Pharmacy, Audiology, or Optometry, along with relevant registration where required. Full post-wise details are in the Eligibility section above.
Q7. What is the selection process for RRB CEN 05/2026?
- Selection is through a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 questions/100 marks with negative marking, followed by Document Verification and a Medical Examination.
Q8. What is the salary for RRB Paramedical posts under CEN 05/2026?
- Initial pay ranges from ₹21,700 (Lab Assistant Gr. II, Level 3) to ₹44,900 (Nursing Superintendent, Level 7), as per the 7th CPC pay matrix.
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