The RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 under CEN 05/2026 is not just about Pharmacist posts. The Railway Recruitment Board has announced a total of 590 vacancies across nine paramedical categories, covering Nursing, Pharmacy, Laboratory Technology, Radiography, and more. Here is the complete post-wise breakdown, with official sources and authentication links for every aspirant. 📌 RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026: All Posts at a Glance Post Name Vacancies Pay Level Initial Pay Nursing Superintendent 365 Level 7 ₹44,900 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 118 Level 5 ₹29,200 Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II 43 Level 6 ₹35,400 Lab Assistant (Gr-II) 31 Level 3 ₹21,700 Radiographer / X-Ray Technician 25 Level 5 ₹29,200 ECG Technician 04 Level 4 ₹25,500 Optometrist 02 Level 4 ₹25,500 Dialysis Technician 01 Level 6 ₹35,400 Audiologist & Speech Therapist 01 Level 6 ₹35,400 Total 590 Level 3–7 — Source: CEN 05/2026 detailed notification 🩺 Post-Wise Eligibility Details 1. Nursing Superintendent (365 Posts) This is the largest recruitment category in this cycle. Qualification: 3-year GNM course with Registered Nurse and Midwife certificate, OR B.Sc Nursing Age Limit: 20–40 years (as on January 1, 2027) Pay Level: 7 (Initial Pay ₹44,900) Medical Standard : C1 2. Pharmacist (Entry Grade) (118 Posts) Critical note: D.Pharm is no longer eligible as per the revised qualification standards. Qualification: B.Pharm or Pharm.D with registration under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 Age Limit: 20–35 years Pay Level: 5 (Initial Pay ₹29,200) Medical Standard : C2 3. Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II (43 Posts) Qualification: B.Sc with Chemistry as Main/Optional subject plus 1-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector OR 1-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector Age Limit: 18–33 years Pay Level: 6 (Initial Pay ₹35,400) 4. Lab Assistant Gr-II (31 Posts) Qualification: 12th (10+2) in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or equivalent certificate course of minimum 1-year duration Pay Level: 3 (Initial Pay ₹21,700) Medical Standard : B1 5. Radiographer / X-Ray Technician (25 Posts) Qualification: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus 2-year Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology (or equivalent B.Sc Degree ) Age Limit: 19–33 years Pay Level: 5 (Initial Pay ₹29,200) 6. ECG Technician (04 Posts) Qualification: 10+2 / Graduation in Science along with Certificate / Diploma / Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology, or Cardiology Techniques (minimum 1-year duration) Pay Level: 4 (Initial Pay ₹25,500) 7. Optometrist (02 Posts) Qualification: B.Sc in Optometry OR Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3 to 4 years course duration) with registration in the concerned Council/Licensing Body Age Limit: 18–33 years Pay Level: 4 (Initial Pay ₹25,500) 8. Dialysis Technician (01 Post) Qualification: B.Sc plus Diploma in Haemodialysis OR B.Sc with 2 years of satisfactory in-house training/experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution OR B.Sc in Dialysis Technology Pay Level: 6 (Initial Pay ₹35,400) 9. Audiologist & Speech Therapist (01 Post) Qualification: Bachelor's degree in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) and registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI) Age Limit: 21–30 years Pay Level: 6 (Initial Pay ₹35,400) 🗓️ Important Dates (Same for All Posts) Event Date Notification Release September 14, 2026 Online Application Starts September 15, 2026 Last Date to Apply October 14, 2026 (23:59 hrs) Last Date for Fee Payment October 16, 2026 Application Correction Window October 17–26, 2026 Scribe Details Submission October 27–31, 2026 CBT Exam Date To be announced Source: CEN 05/2026 detailed notification 🖥️ Common Exam Pattern for All Posts All paramedical posts follow the same CBT structure: Total Questions: 100 Total Marks: 100 Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD with scribe) Negative Marking: 1/3 mark deduction per wrong answer Section Questions Marks Professional Ability (post-specific) 70 70 General Awareness 10 10 General Arithmetic & Reasoning 10 10 General Science 10 10 Total 100 100 Source: CEN 05/2026 🔗 Official Sources & Authentication Links This is the most critical section. Always rely on official RRB sources for verified information. Primary Official Sources Source Link What You'll Find RRB Official Application Portal rrbapply.gov.in Online application, CEN 05/2026 notification PDF, corrigendums Indian Railways Official Website indianrailways.gov.in Recruitment section, official notifications Ministry of Railways ( RBE Notifications ) indianrailways.g
