RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026: CEN 05/2026 Notification Out for 560 Posts

Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the upcoming RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2026 under CEN No. 05/2026 for various Paramedical Category posts. The latest notice provides for 560 tentative vacancies and the online application process is scheduled to begin from 15 September 2026, with applications expected to remain open until 14 October 2026.

The recruitment covers multiple healthcare and paramedical positions in Indian Railways. The exact post-wise vacancy distribution and eligibility requirements are to be governed by the detailed CEN. Available information identifies posts/categories such as Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant, Radiographer and other paramedical positions. The pay levels for the various paramedical posts can range from Pay Level 3 to Pay Level 7, depending on the post.

For example, the Nursing Superintendent post is associated with Pay Level 7, with a starting basic pay of ₹44,900. For this post, qualifications include GNM or prescribed B.Sc./Post-Basic B.Sc./M.Sc. Nursing qualifications, subject to the detailed notification.

The recruitment process is expected to include a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification and applicable medical examination. Candidates should carefully check the detailed CEN before submitting an application because eligibility, post-wise vacancies, medical standards, reservation provisions and other conditions may differ between posts.

Candidates preparing for Railway paramedical examinations should keep their educational certificates, professional registration documents, photograph, signature and other required documents ready before the application window opens.