Railway RRB Paramedical Categories (CEN 05/2026) Online Form 2026 (560 Posts)

Railway & Medical Job CEN 05/2026 (560 Vacancies - Notice Released) 📅 Posted Date: 08 September 2026 | 02:30 PM 🌐 SarakariHub.com
Government of India, Ministry of Railways (Railway Recruitment Boards - RRB)
Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026 - Paramedical Categories

Short Information :

Government of India, Ministry of Railways (Railway Recruitment Boards - RRBs) has released the Centralised Employment Notice (CEN No. 05/2026) for recruitment of 560 vacancies in Paramedical Categories including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant Grade-II, Radiographer, Health & Malaria Inspector, and ECG Technician across Zonal Railways. Online registration will begin on 15/09/2026.

Important Dates
Official Notice Release08/09/2026
Online Application Begins15/09/2026
Last Date for Online Apply14/10/2026 (11:59 PM)
Last Date for Fee Payment14/10/2026
Application Correction Window15/10/2026 to 24/10/2026
Computer Based Test (CBT) DateNovember / December 2026
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS₹500/- (₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT)
SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC₹250/- (₹250 refunded after appearing in CBT)
Refund PolicyThe examination fee refund will be credited back to the bank account after deducting bank transaction charges upon appearing in CBT
Payment ModeOnline via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card, UPI
Age Limit Details
  • Nursing Superintendent: 20 to 40 Years
  • Pharmacist: 20 to 35 Years
  • Lab Assistant Grade-II: 18 to 33 Years
  • Radiographer / ECG Technician: 19 to 33 Years
  • Age Calculation Date: 01/01/2027
  • Age Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC-NCL: 3 Years, PwBD: 10 Years as per Railway rules
Vacancy Details & Eligibility Criteria Total : 560 Posts (Across Indian Railway Zones)
Post Name Pay Level Initial Pay Educational Qualification
Nursing Superintendent Level 7 ₹44,900/- PM General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) 3-year course or B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institution + Registration as Registered Nurse and Midwife with State Nursing Council.
Pharmacist Level 5 ₹29,200/- PM 10+2 in Science or equivalent + 2-year Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or B.Pharm from an institution recognized by Pharmacy Council of India + Registration as Pharmacist.
Lab Assistant Grade-II Level 3 ₹21,700/- PM 12th (10+2) in Science with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT).
  • Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT): 100 Objective MCQs duration 90 minutes. Sections: Professional Ability (70 marks), General Awareness (10 marks), General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning (10 marks), General Science (10 marks). Negative marking of 1/3rd mark for incorrect answers.
  • Document Verification (DV) & Medical Examination: Candidates called based on CBT merit for verification and medical fitness assessment by Railway Medical Authorities.
How to Fill Online Application Form
  1. Visit the official unified RRB portal at rrbapply.gov.in.
  2. Create an account or login with existing RRB registration credentials.
  3. Select advertisement CEN 05/2026 (Paramedical Categories) and choose your preferred participating Railway Zone.
  4. Provide personal details, educational marksheets, council registration numbers, and permanent address.
  5. Upload passport photograph (white background) and scanned signature in prescribed formats.
  6. Pay the examination fee via online payment gateway.
  7. Submit the application and print the confirmation page for your records.
Some Useful Important Links
Link Description Action / Direct Link
Apply Online (RRB Apply Portal) Link Active 15/09/2026
Download Official Notice (PDF) Download Notice
Indian Railways Recruitment Portal indianrailways.gov.in
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q. How many total posts are notified in RRB Paramedical 2026?
Ans. 560 vacancies across various Paramedical categories in Indian Railways.
Q. What is the starting date for RRB Paramedical online application?
Ans. Online registration opens on 15 September 2026 and closes on 14 October 2026.
Q. What is the syllabus weightage for Professional Ability?
Ans. The Professional/Technical subject carries 70 out of 100 total marks in the CBT.