RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 590 Vacancies (CEN 05/2026)

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have officially released the notification for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026. Under this recruitment drive, Indian Railways is inviting online applications from eligible medical and healthcare aspirants for 590 vacancies across various Paramedical categories, including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant, Radiographer, and Optometrist posts.

Online registration for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 opens on 15 September 2026, and candidates can submit their completed application forms through official regional RRB portals until 14 October 2026. Below is the complete information regarding vacancy distribution, key dates, salary scale, age relaxation rules, and step-by-step instructions to apply online.

📌 RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Overview

📅RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

📊 Vacancy Details, Pay Scale & Medical Standard

🎂 Age Limit & Upper Age Relaxation (As on 01 January 2027)

1. Category-Wise Date of Birth (DOB) Eligibility Cut-off:

2. Age Relaxation Scheme:

• SC & ST Candidates: 5 Years
• OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) Candidates: 3 Years
• Ex-Servicemen (UR & EWS): 3 Years (after deduction of service length)
• Ex-Servicemen (OBC-NCL): 6 Years (after deduction of service length)
• Ex-Servicemen (SC & ST): 8 Years (after deduction of service length)
• PwBD Candidates: UR/EWS: 10 Years | OBC-NCL: 13 Years | SC/ST: 15 Years
• Serving Group C & D Railway Staff (Min 3 years service): UR/EWS up to 40 Years | OBC-NCL up to 43 Years | SC/ST up to 45 Years

📝 Selection Process

The selection for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 consists of three stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): Single-stage objective multiple-choice exam assessing technical, general awareness, and science topics.
2. Document Verification (DV): Shortlisted candidates based on CBT merit will present original documents.
3. Medical Examination: Fitness evaluation as per prescribed medical standard codes (B1, C1, C2) in Railway Hospitals.

💻 How to Apply Online for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

1. Visit the unified RRB official website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or your respective regional RRB portal.
2. Select CEN 05/2026 Paramedical Categories and click on Create an Account / Apply Online.
3. Register using an active mobile number and email ID to obtain your registration details.
4. Log in and fill in personal details, educational qualifications, and select your chosen RRB zone.
5. Upload clear scanned copies of your photo, signature, and category certificates (if applicable).
6. Pay the online application fee before 16 October 2026.
7. Submit the form and save the confirmation printout for future reference.

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