Railway
RRB Paramedical 2026
RRB Paramedical 2026 is expected to release To be announced vacancies; exam dates will be announced on the official website.
Railway Recruitment Boards
Mode
Online
Level
Diploma / Graduate
Vacancies
To be announced
Fee
₹500 (General/OBC/EWS), ₹250 (SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minorities)
Last updated: July 4, 2026
Key dates
Notification (CEN)
To be announced
Application Start Date
To be announced
Application Last Date
To be announced
CBT Exam
H2 2026 (Dates Awaited)
Document Verification
TBD
Quick Summary
RRB Paramedical 2026 is a Railway Recruitment Boards exam that fills healthcare support posts including Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant/Technician, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Health Inspector and Dietician within Indian Railways hospitals and health units. Eligibility depends on the specific post, generally requiring a relevant Diploma or Degree such as B.Sc Nursing/GNM for Staff Nurse, Pharmacy Diploma/Degree with state registration for Pharmacist, or DMLT/BMLT for Lab Technician, along with the applicable professional registration. Selection is conducted through a single-stage Computer Based Test weighted heavily toward Professional Ability along with General Awareness, Arithmetic, Reasoning and General Science, followed by Document Verification and, for some posts, a skill or medical fitness test. The application fee is ₹500 for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹250 for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Women/Minority candidates, with vacancy numbers and exact dates to be confirmed once the official CEN notification is released.
Eligibility
- Educational qualification varies by post: Staff Nurse requires B.Sc Nursing or GNM Diploma with valid registration from Indian Nursing Council/State Nursing Council
- Pharmacist requires Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy with valid registration under the Pharmacy Act
- Lab Assistant/Technician requires Diploma or Degree in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT/BMLT) from a recognised institute
- Other posts like Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Dietician and Health Inspector require relevant Diploma/Degree plus applicable registration or experience
- Age limit: generally 18 to 33 years (post-dependent) as on the notified date, with standard age relaxation for reserved categories
Syllabus
- Professional Ability (subject-specific knowledge based on the post applied for, carrying the highest weightage)
- General Awareness on current affairs, sports, and general knowledge
- General Arithmetic covering number system, percentage, ratio, and basic calculations
- General Intelligence and Reasoning including analogies, series, and logical deduction
- General Science based on 10th-standard level physics, chemistry, and biology
- General English/Hindi language basics for select posts
Exam Pattern
- Single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) of objective multiple-choice questions
- CBT is typically of 90-120 minutes duration with negative marking of 1/3 mark per wrong answer
- Professional Ability section carries the maximum weightage (around 70% of total marks) followed by General Awareness, Arithmetic, Reasoning and General Science
- Document Verification (DV) for candidates shortlisted based on CBT merit
- Skill Test/Typing Test or medical fitness examination for specific posts where applicable
Exam overview
RRB Paramedical recruitment fills vital healthcare support posts across Indian Railways, including Staff Nurse, Pharmacist, Lab Assistant/Technician, Radiographer, Physiotherapist, Health/Sanitary Inspector, Dietician and ECG Technician, who serve in Railway hospitals, health units and divisional medical centres nationwide.
This recruitment suits candidates holding nursing, pharmacy, medical lab technology or allied health science qualifications and looking for a stable, pensionable government healthcare career with structured pay, medical benefits and promotional avenues within Railway health services.
Preparation tip
Start with the syllabus topics listed above, then practice timed mock tests and revise previous year questions weekly.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Official Website
https://indianrailways.gov.in