Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have announced the RRB Paramedical CBT exam dates for 2026 under CEN No. 03/2025. The computer-based examination for recruitment to 434 paramedical vacancies is scheduled to be conducted from March 11 to March 13, 2026, for candidates who successfully submitted their applications.
Applicants should download the official exam schedule and monitor their respective regional RRB portals for city intimation slips, shift details and e-call letters. Admission to the examination will remain provisional and subject to verification of eligibility.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Laboratory Assistant and other paramedical posts |
| Total Vacancies | 434 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | August 9, 2025 |
| Last Date | September 8, 2025 |
| Exam Date | March 11 to March 13, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that city intimation and admit card release dates may be notified separately. The city slip generally provides advance information about the examination city, while the e-call letter contains the reporting time, shift, centre address and examination instructions.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility requirements vary depending on the paramedical category selected by the candidate. Applicants must satisfy the post-specific educational, registration and age conditions prescribed in the detailed recruitment notification.
Educational Qualification
- Candidates must have passed Class 12 with the relevant science subjects, wherever required.
- A diploma, degree or professional qualification in the relevant discipline—such as Nursing, Pharmacy, Medical Laboratory Technology, Radiography or Dialysis Technology—is required for the applicable post.
- Nursing candidates should possess the prescribed nursing qualification and valid registration with the competent council.
- Pharmacist applicants must hold the required pharmacy qualification and registration under the applicable rules.
- Qualifications must be obtained from a recognised board, university or institution by the specified eligibility cut-off date.
Age Limit
- The minimum age generally ranges from 18 to 20 years, depending on the post.
- The upper age limit generally ranges from 33 to 40 years for different paramedical categories.
- Age relaxation is applicable to SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under government rules.
- The date for determining age eligibility will be the cut-off specified in the detailed notification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: Rs. 500.
- SC, ST, PwBD, ex-servicemen, female, transgender, minority and economically backward class candidates: Rs. 250.
- The applicable portion of the examination fee is refundable after the candidate appears in the CBT, subject to deduction of bank charges and fulfilment of the prescribed conditions.
Selection Process
The RRB Paramedical recruitment process is expected to include the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test: Candidates will take an objective examination covering professional ability, general awareness, arithmetic, reasoning and general science.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational certificates, category documents, professional registration and identity proof.
- Medical Examination: Candidates clearing document verification must meet the medical fitness standards prescribed by the Railways for the allotted post.
Final empanelment will depend on CBT merit, document verification, medical fitness and vacancy availability. RRBs do not conduct an interview for these posts.
How to Apply
The online application window has closed. The following steps describe the application and current candidate-login process:
- Visit the official RRB portal and select the regional Railway Recruitment Board used while applying.
- Open the link for RRB Paramedical Recruitment, CEN No. 03/2025.
- During the application period, candidates were required to create an account using an active mobile number and email address.
- Complete the form with personal, educational, professional registration and category details exactly as recorded in official certificates.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required documents in the prescribed format and pay the applicable fee online.
- Existing applicants should now log in with their registration credentials to check the application status, city intimation slip and e-call letter.
- Download the admit card when released and carry a printed copy, original photo identification and any other required documents to the examination centre.
Candidates must rely only on notices published through official RRB portals. The date, shift and centre printed on the e-call letter should be checked carefully, as requests for a change are generally not accepted.
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FAQs
1. When will the RRB Paramedical CBT 2026 be conducted?
The computer-based test is scheduled from March 11 to March 13, 2026.
2. How many vacancies are available under RRB Paramedical recruitment?
The recruitment drive covers 434 vacancies across various paramedical categories.
3. When will the RRB Paramedical admit card be released?
The exact release date is yet to be confirmed. Candidates should check their regional RRB portal regularly for the city slip and e-call letter.
