RRB Paramedical (CEN 05/2026)
● APPLICATIONS CLOSED · CBT 23 & 25 NOV 2026 CONDUCTED BY RRBLast updated — Oct 2026 · checked against the official Railway Recruitment Boards notification
Railway paramedical recruitment under CEN 05/2026 (Detailed CEN dated 14 September 2026) covers 590 posts across categories like Nursing Superintendent (365), Pharmacist (118), Health & Malaria Inspector (43), Lab Assistant (31), Radiographer X-Ray Technician (25), ECG Technician, Optometrist, Dialysis Technician and Audiologist & Speech Therapist in Indian Railways. Online applications ran from 15 September to 14 October 2026 and are now closed. The CEN itself prints no CBT dates — RRB's official tentative-schedule notice dated 18 October 2026 sets the CBT on 23 and 25 November 2026. Previous cycle (reference): CEN 03/2025 had 434 posts and its CBT was held from 11 to 13 March 2026.
RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 — Key Dates
From the official CEN 05/2026 notification and RRB's tentative CBT schedule notice (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in).
| Notification | CEN 05/2026 · Detailed CEN dated 14 Sep 2026 |
|---|---|
| Online applications | 15 Sep – 14 Oct 2026 (closed) |
| Fee payment last date | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Application modification window | 17 – 26 Oct 2026 |
| Total vacancies | 590 posts (all categories) |
| CBT exam dates (tentative) | 23 & 25 Nov 2026 |
| Result / document verification | As notified on regional RRB websites |
The CBT dates above are from RRB's official "Tentative Schedule of CBT for Paramedical Categories under CEN 05/2026" notice dated 18 Oct 2026 — the CEN booklet itself does not print CBT dates. RRB announces city intimation and admit cards only on official RRB websites — never pay any site for "exam date" information. Previous cycle: CEN 03/2025 (434 posts), CBT held 11–13 Mar 2026.
RRB Paramedical Eligibility
In plain words — every category has its own qualification in the CEN annexure.
Each post (Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Lab Technician and others) has its own essential qualification, age limit and medical standard printed in CEN 05/2026. For example, Nursing Superintendent (365 posts, Pay Level 7, initial pay ₹44,900) needs B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with 3 years' experience, with age 20–40 years. Age limits for the other categories are as printed in the CEN annexure. Check your category's row in the CEN before assuming eligibility.
- Qualification is post-specific — see the CEN 05/2026 annexure
- Nursing Superintendent age limit: 20–40 years (CEN 05/2026); other categories as printed in the CEN annexure
- Railway medical fitness standards apply per category
RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern
Single-stage CBT for all categories (CEN 05/2026 scheme).
| Subject | Questions |
|---|---|
| Professional ability (your subject) | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| Total | 100 questions · 100 marks · 90 minutes |
Negative marking: 1 mark deducted per wrong answer. Shortlisting for document verification is on CBT merit, followed by the Railway medical examination.
RRB Paramedical Syllabus — What to Study
70% of the paper is your professional subject — prepare it at your diploma/degree level.
Professional Ability (70 Qs)
- Your category subject — Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiography, Lab technology etc. at the qualifying-course level
General Sections (30 Qs)
- General Awareness (10)
- Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning (10)
- General Science (10)
RRB Application — Portal & Fee Facts
RRB applications run on the common RRB application portal. Fee below is from CEN 05/2026; photo/signature specifications are printed in the CEN booklet.
How to Apply for RRB Paramedical
Applications for CEN 05/2026 closed on 14 Oct 2026. What happens next:
- 1Application modification window: 17–26 Oct 2026 (fee-payment last date was 16 Oct 2026)
- 2Download the city intimation and admit card from your regional RRB website before the CBT
- 3Appear in the single CBT (100 questions, 90 minutes) — tentatively on 23 & 25 Nov 2026 as per RRB's official tentative-schedule notice
- 4Check the shortlist for document verification on your regional RRB website
- 5Complete document verification with original certificates
- 6Undergo the Railway medical examination for your category
- 7Final panel/merit is published by the RRB after DV and medical fitness
Documents Required — With Sizes
Application-stage set — originals are verified at document verification after the CBT.
- Recent photograph and scanned signature — as per CEN spec
- Qualifying degree / diploma certificate for your category
- Registration certificate — where applicable (Nursing / Pharmacy councils)
- Experience certificate — where the category requires it
- Class 10 certificate — date-of-birth proof
- Category / EWS / PwBD certificate — if claimed
- Photo ID — Aadhaar / PAN / Passport
RRB Paramedical — Frequently Asked Questions
What is the RRB Paramedical CBT date for CEN 05/2026?
RRB's official tentative-schedule notice dated 18 Oct 2026 sets the CEN 05/2026 CBT on 23 and 25 November 2026. The CEN booklet itself prints no CBT dates, so treat these as tentative until the city intimation/admit card is released on your regional RRB website.
How many vacancies are in RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026?
590 posts across all paramedical categories, including 365 Nursing Superintendent, 118 Pharmacist (Entry Grade), 43 Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II, 31 Lab Assistant Gr II and 25 Radiographer X-Ray Technician posts. The category-wise and RRB-wise breakup is in the CEN 05/2026 annexure.
What is the RRB Paramedical exam pattern?
A single CBT of 100 questions in 90 minutes: Professional Ability 70, General Awareness 10, Arithmetic/Intelligence/Reasoning 10 and General Science 10. One mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
What is the RRB Paramedical application fee?
₹500 for all candidates, of which ₹400 is refunded on appearing in the CBT. For reserved-category candidates (SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities and EBC) the fee is ₹250, refunded on appearing in the CBT less bank charges. (CEN 05/2026.)
What is the age limit for RRB Nursing Superintendent?
20–40 years under CEN 05/2026. The post carries Pay Level 7 with initial pay of ₹44,900. Age limits for other categories are as printed in the CEN annexure.
Can I still apply for RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026?
No. Online applications opened on 15 Sep 2026 and closed on 14 Oct 2026 (23:59); only the application modification window (17–26 Oct 2026) remains for those who already applied. The next paramedical cycle will be a new CEN.
What was the previous RRB Paramedical cycle?
CEN 03/2025 — 434 posts in total (272 Nursing Superintendent), with the CBT held from 11 to 13 March 2026. This page now covers the current cycle, CEN 05/2026.
Where do I download the RRB Paramedical admit card?
From your regional RRB website / the RRB application portal, after the city intimation is released. RRB never charges for admit cards — download only from official RRB domains.