Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways, Government of India has released the short employment notification for RRB Para Medical Staff Recruitment 2026 under CEN No. 05/2026. Through this recruitment, RRB will fill 560 Para-Medical category posts in various Railway Recruitment Boards across India.
The online application process is scheduled to start on 15 September 2026 and will continue until 14 October 2026. Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications can apply online through the official RRB portal.
Candidates can check the post details, vacancies, educational qualifications, age relaxation, salary, application fee and application process below.
RRB Para Medical Vacancy 2026
RRB has announced 560 vacancies for various Para-Medical posts. The recruitment includes several healthcare-related positions such as Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Pharmacist, Radiographer and Laboratory Assistant.
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways, Government of India |
| Advertisement No. | CEN No. 05/2026 |
| Category | Para-Medical Categories |
| Total Vacancies | 560 |
| Pay Scale | Level 3 to Level 7 of 7th CPC Pay Matrix |
| Application Mode | Online |
| RRB Guwahati Vacancies | To be updated |
RRB Para Medical Posts
The recruitment includes the following major posts:
- Nursing Superintendent
- Dialysis Technician
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician
- ECG Technician
- Laboratory Assistant Grade II
- Other Para-Medical posts as mentioned in the detailed notification
RRB Para Medical Salary 2026
Selected candidates will receive salary according to the post under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix.
The posts are placed between Level 3 and Level 7, along with other allowances as admissible under Railway rules.
RRB Para Medical Eligibility Criteria 2026
The educational qualification varies from one post to another. Candidates should check the qualification prescribed for the particular post before applying.
Nursing Superintendent
Candidates must have a Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after completing a 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from a school or institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
OR
Candidates with a B.Sc Nursing qualification are also eligible.
Certain concessions provided by the Indian Nursing Council for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives and B Grade Nurses may also be considered as per the applicable rules.
Dialysis Technician
Candidates should have:
- B.Sc qualification, and
- Diploma in Haemodialysis
OR
- B.Sc qualification with two years of satisfactory in-house training or experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution.
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II
Candidates should have a B.Sc degree with Chemistry as a main or optional subject.
They must also have either:
- One-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector, or
- One-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by NCVT.
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
Candidates should have 10+2 in Science or equivalent along with a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
OR
Candidates with a Bachelor of Pharmacy (B.Pharma) degree from a recognized university and registration as a Pharmacist are eligible.
Radiographer X-Ray Technician
Candidates should have 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry along with a 2-year Diploma in:
- Radiography
- X-Ray Technician, or
- Radio Diagnosis Technology
from a recognized institute.
Science graduates with the required diploma may be given preference as per the recruitment rules.
ECG Technician
Candidates should have 10+2 or a Science graduation along with a Certificate, Diploma or Degree in:
- ECG Laboratory Technology
- Cardiology
- Cardiology Technician, or
- Cardiology Techniques
The certificate should generally be of at least one-year duration.
Laboratory Assistant Grade II
Candidates should have 12th (10+2) in Science along with either:
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT), or
- Certificate course in Medical Laboratory Technology equivalent to DMLT.
The certificate course should meet the prescribed requirements regarding recognition, duration, full-time training and examination.
Candidates should refer to the detailed notification for the complete post-wise qualification requirements.
RRB Para Medical Age Limit 2026
The detailed post-wise age limit will be confirmed in the official notification. Candidates should check the prescribed age limit before submitting the application.
Age Relaxation
Upper-age relaxation will be available to eligible reserved categories as per Government of India rules.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC-NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD – UR & EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC/NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC & ST | 15 years |
RRB Para Medical Application Fee 2026
The application fee varies according to the candidate’s category.
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | ₹250 |
| Ex-Serviceman | ₹250 |
| Female | ₹250 |
| Transgender | ₹250 |
| Minorities | ₹250 |
| Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250 |
| Other Candidates | ₹500 |
The fee can be paid online through Internet Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
Application Fee Refund
Candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC categories will be eligible for a refund of ₹250, after deduction of applicable bank charges, on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
For other candidates, ₹400 will be refunded, after deduction of applicable bank charges, on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT.
RRB Para Medical Selection Process
The recruitment process will be conducted as per the selection procedure prescribed by RRB. Candidates should check the detailed notification for the complete selection stages, including the applicable CBT and other requirements.
How to Apply for RRB Para Medical Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official RRB website.
Steps to Apply
- Visit the official RRB recruitment portal.
- Open the CEN No. 05/2026 recruitment section.
- Click on the Online Application Form link.
- Complete the registration process.
- Enter your personal and educational details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and other documents.
- Pay the application fee according to your category.
- Check all the details carefully.
- Submit the application form.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
Candidates should make sure that all details entered in the application form are correct before final submission.
RRB Para Medical Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Starts | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 October 2026 |
Candidates are advised to complete the registration process well before the last date to avoid technical or payment-related issues.
RRB Para Medical Recruitment 2026 – Important WebLinks
| Online Application form | Visit Here |
| Notification Pdf | Visit Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |