Railway Recruitment Board — Ministry of Railways
The Railway Recruitment Board has issued an official recruitment notification for Paramedical Staff (Various Categories), announcing a total of 600 vacancies located in All India. To be eligible, applicants must hold Varies by post (Details to be provided in official CEN) and be within the prescribed age limit of Not specified in approval letter; to be announced in official CEN, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. Selected candidates will receive an approved pay scale of 7th Pay Commission Pay Levels 3 to 7. The selection procedure comprises To be announced in official CEN. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Post Name | Paramedical Staff (Various Categories) |
|---|---|
| Total Vacancies | 600 |
| Qualification | Varies by post (Details to be provided in official CEN) |
| Age Limit | Not specified in approval letter; to be announced in official CEN |
| Salary | 7th Pay Commission Pay Levels 3 to 7 |
| Application Fee | To be announced |
| Selection Process | To be announced in official CEN |
Cut-off Date: 03 Oct 2026 — Candidates must be between 18 to 27 years (General category). Category-wise relaxation and exact DOB boundaries are shown below.
| Category | Min Age | Max Age | Relaxation | DOB Must Be Between |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| General (UR) | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 04 Oct 1999 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| EWS | 18 yrs | 27 yrs | — | 04 Oct 1999 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 18 yrs | 30 yrs | +3 yrs | 04 Oct 1996 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 04 Oct 1994 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 18 yrs | 32 yrs | +5 yrs | 04 Oct 1994 to 03 Oct 2008 |
| PwD (General) | 18 yrs | 37 yrs | +10 yrs | 04 Oct 1989 to 03 Oct 2008 |
Prescribed Age: 18–27 Years (As on 03 Oct 2026)
The Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, has officially approved the recruitment of 600 personnel across nine distinct paramedical categories for the 2026 cycle. This approval, documented in the Railway Board letter dated 22.07.2026 (Ref: 2026/E(MPP)/25/13/Paramedical), authorizes the recruitment process to be initiated by the respective Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
The approved positions span various pay scales under the 7th Central Pay Commission. The following table summarizes the distribution of the 600 vacancies:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 7 | 372 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 5 | 120 |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Gr. II | 6 | 43 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | 3 | 31 |
| Radiographer X-ray Technician | 5 | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 | 4 |
| Dialysis Technician | 6 | 1 |
| Optometrist | 4 | 2 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 6 | 2 |
Based on the Annual Calendar for RRB Recruitments 2026 released on 05.12.2025, the paramedical category selection process is scheduled for the July–September 2026 window. While the draft CEN (Centralized Employment Notification) proposal was scheduled for July 2026, the specific dates for application, examination, and final notification release are yet to be announced by the official RRB authorities.
The Railway Board has approved the vacancies for the July–September 2026 cycle. The exact date for the release of the CEN will be updated by the RRBs on their official websites.
No, the final eligibility criteria regarding age and educational qualifications will be detailed in the official CEN. Candidates should monitor the official RRB websites for the latest updates.
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