The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways have started online applications for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026 — one of the biggest railway healthcare recruitments in recent years, with 590 vacancies across nine paramedical categories. The drive includes 365 Nursing Superintendent posts, 118 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) posts, 43 Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II posts and more. Candidates with post-wise professional qualifications can apply online through the RRB recruitment portal from 15 September 2026, with the last date to apply fixed as 14 October 2026 (11:59 PM). Selection will be through a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and medical examination. Read the complete Sarkari Naukri 2026 details — post-wise vacancies, eligibility, fees and important dates — below.

Quick Overview

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality: Candidate must be a citizen of India as per RRB norms.
• Educational Qualification: Post-wise professional qualification as specified in CEN 05/2026 — for example, a recognized nursing qualification for Nursing Superintendent and a pharmacy diploma/degree for Pharmacist posts. Check the detailed notification for your post’s exact requirement.
• Age Limit: 18 to 40 years (post-wise) as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for reserved categories per RRB rules.
• Important: Candidates must possess the prescribed qualification by 14 October 2026. Candidates awaiting the final result of the prescribed qualification should not apply.

Important Dates

How to Apply

1. Visit the RRB online application portal at rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website.
2. Select your preferred RRB carefully — the chosen RRB cannot be modified later.
3. Create an account and fill the online application form with personal, educational and professional details.
4. Upload your photograph, signature and required certificates in the prescribed format and size.
5. Pay the application fee online before 16 October 2026.
6. Submit the form before 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM. Use the correction window (17–26 October) if you need to fix any detail.
7. Save and take a printout of the final application for future reference.

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FAQs

Q1. How many vacancies are there in RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026?
A1. A total of 590 vacancies across 9 paramedical categories — Nursing Superintendent 365, Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 118, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II 43, Lab Assistant Gr II 31, Radiographer X-Ray Technician 25, ECG Technician 4, Optometrist 2, Dialysis Technician 1, and Audiologist & Speech Therapist 1.

Q2. What is the last date to apply?
A2. 14 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The fee can be paid up to 16 October 2026, and the correction window is open from 17 to 26 October 2026.

Q3. What is the application fee?
A3. ₹500 for general candidates (₹400 refunded after appearing in the CBT) and ₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Female/Transgender/EBC candidates.

Q4. What is the selection process?
A4. Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination. The CBT carries 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, with 1/3 negative marking per wrong answer.

Q5. Can I change my chosen RRB after applying?
A5. No. The RRB chosen during registration cannot be modified at any stage, so select it carefully.

Q6. Where do I apply?
A6. Only online at rrbapply.gov.in or through the regional RRB websites.

Note: Candidates are advised to read the official notification (CEN 05/2026) on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in carefully before applying, and follow Job Ready Portal for the latest Sarkari Naukri updates.