Posted: 30 Sep 2026 | Updated: 30 Sep 2026
Railway Recruitment Boards have notified 590 paramedical posts under CEN 05/2026, including Nursing Superintendent (365), Pharmacist (118) and seven other categories. Selection is through a single-stage CBT followed by document verification and medical examination. Candidates may apply to only one RRB — multiple applications lead to rejection of all applications and debarment.
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
|---|---|
| Post Name | RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) – Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist & Other Posts |
| Total Posts | 590 (Nursing Superintendent 365, Pharmacist 118, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II 43, Lab Assistant Gr II 31, Radiographer 25, ECG Technician 4, Optometrist 2, Dialysis Technician 1, Audiologist & Speech Therapist 1) |
| Qualification | Post-wise professional qualification — e.g. B.Sc Nursing/GNM with Registered Nurse certificate (Nursing Superintendent); pharmacy diploma/degree (Pharmacist); relevant diploma/degree for other paramedical categories. Apply to only one RRB. |
| Age Limit | Post-wise 18–40 years as on 01.01.2027 (e.g. Nursing Superintendent 20–40) Check your age → |
| Application Fee | ₹500 (Gen/OBC/EWS — ₹400 refunded after appearing in CBT); ₹250 (SC/ST/PwBD/ESM/Female/Transgender/EBC — fully refunded after CBT) |
| Starting Date | 15 Sep 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Oct 2026 (11:59 PM); fee payment till 16 Oct; correction window 17–26 Oct 2026 |
| Link | Open | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Apply Online | Open → | Last date to apply: 14 Oct 2026 (11:59 PM); fee payment till 16 Oct; correction window 17–26 Oct 2026 |
| Official Website / Notification | Open → | Verify all details here |
| Age Calculator (free tool) | Open → | Check your age against the limit above |
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Kul 590 posts — Nursing Superintendent 365, Pharmacist 118 aur 7 aur paramedical categories.
Single-stage CBT — 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes; uske baad DV aur medical. Negative marking lagti hai (rate official CEN 05/2026 me confirm karen).
Nahi — sirf ek RRB me apply karen; multiple applications par sabhi reject ho jayengi aur debar bhi ho sakte hain.
Haan — CBT me appear karne par ₹500 me se ₹400 aur ₹250 wala fee poora refund hota hai.
The last date to submit the online application for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) – Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist & Other Posts is 14 Oct 2026 (11:59 PM); fee payment till 16 Oct; correction window 17–26 Oct 2026, as per the official notification issued by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways. Candidates should apply well before the deadline to avoid last-minute server issues.
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways has announced a total of 590 (Nursing Superintendent 365, Pharmacist 118, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II 43, Lab Assistant Gr II 31, Radiographer 25, ECG Technician 4, Optometrist 2, Dialysis Technician 1, Audiologist & Speech Therapist 1) vacancies for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) – Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist & Other Posts. Category-wise vacancy distribution is available in the official notification.
The age limit for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 (CEN 05/2026) – Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist & Other Posts is Post-wise 18–40 years as on 01.01.2027 (e.g. Nursing Superintendent 20–40). Age relaxation for OBC, SC, ST and PwD candidates applies as per government rules. Check the official notification for the cut-off date.
You can apply online through the official website of Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways. The Apply Online link is given above on this page. Read the official notification carefully before filling the form.