Candidates looking for a government job in the Indian Railways' paramedical category have a new recruitment opportunity. The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced recruitment for posts including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health and Malaria Inspector, Dialysis Technician, Lab Assistant and other paramedical positions.

According to the supplied report, the recruitment is being conducted under CEN 05/2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications online until October 14, 2026.

Candidates with nursing, pharmacy, medical laboratory, radiography and other relevant paramedical qualifications can check the post-specific eligibility requirements before applying.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Key Details

The source identifies the recruiting organisation as the Railway Recruitment Board and the notification as CEN 05/2026. Applications are to be submitted online, while the selection process consists of a Computer-Based Test (CBT), document verification and medical examination.

There is, however, a discrepancy in the supplied report regarding vacancies. Its headline and main body state that recruitment is being conducted for 590 posts, while a later summary section mentions 560 posts. Candidates should therefore check the official CEN 05/2026 notification for the authoritative post-wise vacancy count before applying.

Which Posts Are Included?

The recruitment covers several paramedical positions. The source lists Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II, Audiologist and Speech Therapist, Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer/X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Optometrist and Lab Assistant Grade II.

The report says Nursing Superintendent accounts for the largest number of vacancies, followed by Pharmacist (Entry Grade), although the supplied text does not provide a complete post-wise vacancy table.

Age Limit for Different Posts

The age requirement varies depending on the position.

These age ranges are the post-specific limits stated in the supplied source.

Age Relaxation for Reserved Categories

Eligible reserved-category candidates can also receive age relaxation.

The source states that SC/ST candidates get five years of relaxation, while OBC Non-Creamy Layer candidates get three years.

For PwBD candidates, the relaxation is 10 years for UR/EWS, 13 years for OBC-NCL and 15 years for SC/ST candidates.

Different provisions are also listed for ex-servicemen, eligible serving railway staff and widowed, divorced or legally separated women who have not remarried.

Candidates should check the detailed notification to determine how the applicable relaxation is calculated in their individual case.

Educational Qualification for Nursing Superintendent

Candidates applying for the Nursing Superintendent position must have the prescribed nursing qualification.

According to the source, applicants need a Registered Nurse and Midwife certificate based on a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course or a B.Sc Nursing qualification.

Qualification for Pharmacist

For Pharmacist (Entry Grade), candidates must have a B.Pharm or Pharm.D qualification and be registered as a pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948, as stated in the source.

Applicants should make sure their registration and educational credentials satisfy the requirements prescribed for the post.

Eligibility for Other Paramedical Posts

For Dialysis Technician, the source specifies a B.Sc along with a diploma in Haemodialysis, or the prescribed two years of hands-on haemodialysis experience/training.

Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II applicants need a B.Sc with Chemistry along with the specified one-year diploma or NTC in Health/Sanitary Inspector.

Audiologist and Speech Therapist applicants require a bachelor's qualification in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) and RCI registration.

For Radiographer/X-Ray Technician, the source requires 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry along with a two-year diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician.

ECG Technician applicants need 10+2 in Science or graduation along with the prescribed certificate, diploma or degree in ECG Lab Technology or Cardiology Technician.

Optometrist candidates require a B.Sc in Optometry or the specified three-to-four-year diploma in Ophthalmic Technician, along with registration with the relevant council.

Lab Assistant Grade II candidates need 10+2 in Science and a diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or an equivalent certificate course, according to the report.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

According to the source, candidates will go through three major stages:

Computer-Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination

Clearing the CBT alone will therefore not guarantee final appointment. Candidates shortlisted at the relevant stages will also have to satisfy document and medical requirements.

How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026

Candidates can complete the application process online. The source provides the following procedure:

1. Visit the official RRB application portal.
2. Find the CEN 05/2026 – Paramedical Categories recruitment link.
3. Create an account using a valid personal mobile number and active email address.
4. Log in with the generated credentials.
5. Authenticate identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar where applicable/recommended.
6. Enter personal, educational and category information carefully.
7. Select an RRB and provide the required post/zone preferences.
8. Capture a live photograph according to the instructions; the source says a pre-existing photograph is not allowed.
9. Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.
10. SC/ST candidates applying for the free train travel facility should upload the relevant certificate in PDF format.
11. Pay the applicable application fee online.
12. Submit the application and save the confirmation page for future reference.

Last Date to Apply

According to the source, the last date for submitting the online application is October 14, 2026.

Candidates should avoid waiting until the final day because technical issues, payment failures or incomplete document uploads could create problems close to the deadline.

Before submitting the form, applicants should carefully verify their name, date of birth, educational details, category, selected RRB and post preferences.

Important Point for Candidates

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 offers opportunities across nursing, pharmacy, diagnostics and other healthcare-related roles in the Railways. However, eligibility is different for every post, so candidates should not apply solely on the basis of a general paramedical qualification.

The supplied source also contains conflicting vacancy totals—590 in the headline and main description versus 560 in its summary. Applicants should therefore rely on CEN 05/2026 and subsequent official RRB notices for the final vacancy count, application fee, detailed post-wise vacancies, reservation rules and any amendments.

Disclaimer: Recruitment dates, vacancies and eligibility conditions may be revised by the Railway Recruitment Board. Candidates should verify all details from the official notification before submitting an application.

I kept the conflicting vacancy figures clearly flagged rather than changing the source data without confirmation.