Railway RRB Paramedical Staff CEN 05/2026: 590 Posts, Apply Before 14 October 2026
RRB Paramedical Staff CEN 05/2026 : Short Details
| Notification No. | 05/2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Indian Railways |
| Post Name | Paramedical Staff (various categories) |
| Total Vacancy | 590 Posts |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 05/2026 |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in (RRB Regional Websites) |
Railway Recruitment Boards have released the Paramedical Staff recruitment under CEN 05/2026 for 590 posts. The online application has started on 15 September 2026 and candidates can apply up to 14 October 2026. The application covers multiple paramedical categories including Nursing Superintendent, Radiographer, Pharmacist and others.
Important Dates
| Online Apply Start Date | 15 September 2026 |
| Online Apply Last Date | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date For Fee Payment | 16 October 2026 |
| Correction Window | 17 – 26 October 2026 |
| Exam Date | Will Be Notified Later |
| Admit Card | Before the Examination |
| Result Date | Will Be Updated Here Soon |
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹ 500/- |
| SC / ST / EBC | ₹ 250/- |
| All Category Female | ₹ 250/- |
Age Limit (as on 01 January 2027)
| Minimum Age (as on 01 January 2027) | 18 Years |
| Maximum Age (as on 01 January 2027) | 40 Years (post wise) |
The maximum age is post wise up to 40 years. Note the age reckoning date of 01 January 2027. Age relaxation is provided as per RRB rules.
Educational Qualification
[‘Nursing Superintendent’, ‘A certificate as a Registered Nurse and Midwife after passing a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of nursing or other institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or a B.Sc Nursing degree.’, ‘The Indian Nursing Council has laid down certain special concessions for this post.’]
[‘Other Paramedical Categories’, ‘The post-wise qualification for Radiographer, Pharmacist, Physiotherapist, OT Assistant, Lab Technician, Dental Hygienist and other categories is given in the official CEN 05/2026 notification.’]
Please read the official CEN 05/2026 notification for the complete post-wise and category-wise qualification, and the category-wise post distribution.
Selection Process
- CBT examination
- Document verification
- Medical examination
How To Apply Online
- Visit the official RRB website at rrb.indianrailways.gov.in or rrbapply.gov.in
- Read the notification for CEN 05/2026 and check the post distribution for your region
- Register on the RRB apply portal
- Fill in the online application form and pay the fee online
- Submit the form before 14 October 2026 and pay the fee by 16 October 2026
Important Links
| Apply Online (RRB Apply) | Click Here |
| Paramedical Categories (Official PDF) | Click Here |
| RRB Regional Websites | Click Here |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the last date to apply for RRB Paramedical Staff CEN 05/2026?
The last date to submit the application is 14 October 2026, and the fee payment deadline is 16 October 2026.
How many posts are there?
There are 590 posts for Paramedical Staff under CEN 05/2026.
What is the application fee and is any amount refunded?
₹500/- for General, OBC and EWS; ₹250/- for SC, ST, EBC and all category female candidates. ₹400/- will be refunded to General and OBC candidates, and ₹250/- to other candidates, after appearing in the Stage I exam.
What is the qualification for Nursing Superintendent?
A certificate as a Registered Nurse and Midwife after a 3-year GNM course from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or a B.Sc Nursing degree.
What is the age limit?
Age as on 01 January 2027: minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years post wise, with relaxation as per RRB rules.
Important Notes
- This is CEN 05/2026, which is a different cycle from other Railway Recruitment Board advertisements. Do not mix it with other CEN numbers.
- The fee refund is an important benefit — a part of the fee is returned to your bank account after you appear in the Stage I examination.
- The form deadline (14 October) and the fee deadline (16 October) are different dates.
- The post distribution is region and category wise, so check your regional RRB notification for the posts applicable to you.