RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 — 560 Posts, CEN No. 05/2026

This is an indicative notice, not the full advertisement. It names the number of posts, the pay range and the likely application dates so candidates can get their documents ready. Everything that decides eligibility — the post-wise vacancy split, the qualifications, the age limit, the medical standard and the fee — will be set out in the detailed CEN No. 05/2026, which the Railway Recruitment Boards will publish on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. Read that document before you apply. This post is filed under Job, and we will update it and post the admit card and result under Admit Card and Result as the recruitment moves forward.

For candidates in Assam, this is one of the larger railway openings of the year. RRB paramedical posts in the North East fall under RRB Guwahati, which recruits for the Northeast Frontier Railway zone. You apply to the RRB of your choice on the same portal and compete on that RRB's own merit list — there is no separate Assam quota, but choosing RRB Guwahati keeps your posting within the region if you are selected.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details

The indicative notice puts the total at 560 posts of Paramedical Categories across all Railway Recruitment Boards, without breaking the figure down. RRB paramedical recruitment normally covers posts such as Staff Nurse, Health & Malaria Inspector, Pharmacist, Lab Superintendent and Assistant, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, ECG Technician, Dietician, Perfusionist and Cath Lab Technician, among others. The exact list of posts, the number under each, and the RRB-wise and community-wise split will appear in the detailed CEN. Treat 560 as a starting figure — RRB has revised paramedical vacancy counts through corrigenda in past cycles.

The notice states only the band — Pay Level 3 to Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC matrix. It does not map individual posts to levels; the detailed CEN will do that. Dearness allowance, house rent allowance, transport allowance and the other railway allowances are paid on top of the basic pay for the level.

RRB Paramedical Eligibility 2026

The indicative notice does not state the qualification, the age limit or the medical standard. All three are marked "as per Detailed CEN". What the notice does confirm:

• Age is reckoned as on 1 January 2027. The upper and lower limits, and the relaxations for reserved categories, will be in the detailed CEN. Once it is out, you can check where you stand with our age calculator using that reference date.
• Qualifications for paramedical posts are diploma or degree level in the relevant discipline — for example a B.Sc Nursing or a diploma in nursing with state council registration for Staff Nurse, or a pharmacy diploma or degree with registration for Pharmacist. The detailed CEN lists the exact qualification and any registration requirement for each post.
• Medical standard is "as per Detailed CEN" and varies by post.
• Aadhaar verification is advised at the application stage. RRB asks that the name and date of birth on your Aadhaar match your class 10 certificate exactly, and that your Aadhaar carries a recent photo and current biometrics before you fill the form. Sorting this out early avoids delays at document scrutiny later.

How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

Applications are accepted online only, through the common portal at rrbapply.gov.in. There is no offline form. Once the detailed CEN is published and the window opens:

1. Go to rrbapply.gov.in and register with your name, date of birth, mobile number and email. If you applied for an earlier RRB exam such as RRB JE or the Group D CEN, use the same account.
2. Verify your primary details against Aadhaar when the portal prompts you.
3. Choose CEN No. 05/2026, select the paramedical post and the RRB you are applying to, and fill in your qualification and category details.
4. Upload your photograph and signature to the size and format the portal specifies. Our resize image tool sets a scan to the exact pixel size the form asks for, and compress PDF brings a certificate under the upload limit. Both run in your browser and nothing you load leaves your phone.
5. Pay the application fee online. The fee and the categories exempt from it will be in the detailed CEN; RRB usually refunds part of the fee to eligible candidates who appear in the first stage.
6. Submit and save the confirmation page. A correction window normally opens after the closing date — check the CEN for its dates.

Documents Required for RRB Paramedical Application

• Class 10 certificate for date of birth
• Diploma or degree certificate and marksheets in the relevant paramedical discipline
• State council or board registration certificate, where the post requires one
• Category certificate — SC, ST, OBC-NCL, EWS or PwBD — in the current format, if claiming reservation or fee relief
• Aadhaar card, with name and date of birth matching the class 10 certificate
• Passport-size photograph and signature, scanned to the portal's specification

RRB Paramedical Selection Process

RRB paramedical selection is normally decided by a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and a medical examination for shortlisted candidates. There is no interview. The detailed CEN No. 05/2026 will confirm the exam pattern, the marking scheme, the negative marking and the qualifying marks for each category. This post will be updated with the CBT date and the admit card link once RRB releases them.

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More central government vacancies are listed under Job. Beware of touts and agents — RRB recruitment is free of any charge beyond the official application fee, and no one can influence selection.