The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) is hiring for 590 Paramedical Staff positions. These roles are essential for providing critical healthcare and medical support across the vast railway network. Candidates interested in joining the Indian Railways through this recruitment drive can find detailed information about the examination process, available categories, and the selection stages here.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Exam Date
Posted 20 Oct 2026Updated 20 Oct 2026CEN 05/2026
Total Vacancies
590
Exam Date
23 Nov
Status
Notification Out
Recruitment status
Admit card out
Exam on 23 Nov 2026
- Notification14 Sept
- Applications Open15 Sept
- Applications Closed14 Oct
- Admit Card Out23 Nov
- Exam23 Nov
About RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Board
- Advertisement No.
- CEN 05/2026
- Post Name
- Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist (Entry Grade) and 7 more
- Job Location
- All India
- Who Can Apply
- Candidates from anywhere in India
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
Vacancy Breakdown
Nursing Superintendent
365
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
118
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II
43
Laboratory Assistant Grade II
31
Radiographer / X-Ray Technician
25
ECG Technician
4
Optometrist
2
Dialysis Technician
1
Audiologist and Speech Therapist
1
Total590
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | 31 |
| Radiographer / X-Ray Technician | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 |
| Optometrist | 2 |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 |
| Audiologist and Speech Therapist | 1 |
| Grand Total | 590 |
Selection Process
- 1Computer-Based Test (CBT)
100 objective multiple-choice questions of 100 marks in 90 minutes; one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for each wrong answer.
- 2Document Verification
- 3Medical Examination
Exam Pattern
90 MinutesComputer-Based TestNegative: One-third of the marks assigned to a question deducted for each wrong answer
Professional Ability
70 questions · 70 marks
General Awareness
10 questions · 10 marks
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning
10 questions · 10 marks
General Science
10 questions · 10 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 | — |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | — |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 | — |
| General Science | 10 | 10 | — |
Important Details
- The CBT dates of 23 and 25 November 2026 are tentative.
- Candidates cannot choose their examination date; the concerned RRB allots the date, shift and centre.
- The exam city intimation slip shows only the allotted city and date and is not a substitute for the admit card.
- PwBD candidates using a scribe facility get 120 minutes.
- Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is carried out at the examination centre.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
UR / EWS
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 40%
OBC-NCL
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30%
SC
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 30%
ST
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 25%
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC-NCL | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the exam city intimation slip enough to enter the exam centre?
No. The city intimation slip only tells you the allotted city and date. You must carry the e-call letter (admit card) along with the prescribed identification documents.
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