RRB Paramedical (CEN 05/2026): 590 Vacancies, Apply 15 September to 14 October
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Railways invited online applications for nine paramedical categories under CEN 05/2026, with 590 vacancies in total. The form closes on 14 October 2026 at 11:59 pm.
At a glance
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Total vacancies | 590 |
| Last date | 14 October 2026 |
| Status | Open |
| Application fee | ₹500 for all candidates (₹400 refunded on appearing in the CBT, after bank charges) |
| Reduced fee | ₹250 for SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, women, transgender, minority and EBC candidates (refunded on appearing in the CBT, after bank charges) |
| Modification fee | ₹250 each time |
| Age as on | 1 January 2027 |
| Negative marking | One-third of the marks for each wrong answer in the CBT |
| Posts | Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health and Malaria Inspector Gr II, Audiologist and Speech Therapist, Pharmacist, Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist, Lab Assistant Gr II |
Important dates
| Indicative notice | 12 September 2026 |
|---|---|
| Applications open | 15 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 14 October 2026 (11:59 pm) |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 October 2026 |
| Modification window (paid) | 17 to 26 October 2026 |
| Scribe details | 27 to 31 October 2026 |
Details
The notification covers nine posts: Nursing Superintendent (365 vacancies, the largest), Pharmacist (118), Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II (43), Lab Assistant Grade II (31), Radiographer X-Ray Technician (25), ECG Technician (4), Optometrist (2), Dialysis Technician (1) and Audiologist and Speech Therapist (1). The total of 590 is the grand total printed in the notification.
You can choose only one RRB and give your preferences for railway zones and posts. Age is counted as on 1 January 2027, and each post has its own limits (for example 20 to 40 years for Nursing Superintendent and 18 to 33 for Lab Assistant). The notification warns that vacancies are provisional and can change, and that eligibility is checked in detail only at document verification.
The detailed CEN, with post parameters, the RRB and zone-wise vacancy table and the syllabus, is on the unified RRB website. Dates for the computer-based test will be announced there.
Always confirm the final details in the official notification.
How to apply
- Open the unified RRB website and read CEN 05/2026 fully.
- Create an account and choose your RRB (it cannot be changed later).
- Fill in the form, pick zone and post preferences, and upload the documents.
- Pay the fee online by 16 October and keep the receipt.
- Use the paid modification window if you need to correct details other than the account form and chosen RRB.
This post is a plain-language summary prepared by Pratiyogita Kosh from public information. We are not the conducting body. Please verify all dates, eligibility and fees on the official website before you apply.