The Railway Recruitment Board will soon release the notification for recruitment of paramedical staff under the Indian Railway against a total number of 600 vacancies; refer to the table below to check the post-wise number of vacancies.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Nursing Superintendent | 372 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 120 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 31 |
| Radiographer/X-Ray Technician | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 |
| Optometrist | 2 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 2 |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 |
| Total | 600 |
Eligibility Criteria
The eligibility criteria to apply for the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 are available below in terms of educational qualification and age limit. Refer to the table below to check if you are eligible to submit an application form.
| Post Name | Educational Qualification | Age Limit |
| Nursing Superintendent | B.Sc. Nursing or GNM (3-year Diploma) with registration as a Nurse & Midwife | 20–40 years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 10+2 (Science) + Diploma in Pharmacy/B.Pharm with Pharmacy Council registration | 20–35 years |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II | B.Sc. (Chemistry) + Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector or equivalent | 18–33 years |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 12th (Science) with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) | 18–33 years |
| Radiographer/X-Ray Technician | 10+2 (Physics & Chemistry) + Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technology | 19–33 years |
| ECG Technician | 10+2 (Science) + Diploma/Certificate in ECG Technology/Cardiology Technician | 18–33 years |
| Optometrist | Degree/Diploma in Optometry from a recognised institution | 18–33 years |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Bachelor’s Degree in Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology (BASLP) or equivalent | 21–33 years |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc. or Diploma in Dialysis Technology | 20–33 years |
If you are above the upper age limit, you can claim relaxation for 3 years if you belong to OBC-NCL or 5 years if you belong to SC or ST. There’s an additional age relaxation for 10 years for the person with a benchmark disability.
Application Fee
In order to apply for the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026, it is mandatory that you pay the application fee. Refer to the table below to check what you have to pay in order to submit an application for any paramedical position.
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 |
| SC / ST | ₹250 |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | ₹250 |
| Ex-Servicemen | ₹250 |
| Female | ₹250 |
| Transgender | ₹250 |
| Minorities & Economically Backward Class (EBC) | ₹250 |
Notably, the application form is fully refundable for the aspirants who need to pay ₹250. Candidates who are required to deposit the amount of ₹500 will get only ₹400 as a refund. To pay the application fee, you can use a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI. The due date to do so is set to be the same as the application form submission deadline.
Selection Process
The selection process for the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 consists of three stages, which include a computer-based test, document verification, and medical examination. Notably, the Railway Recruitment Board will prepare the final selection list based on the candidates’ performance only in the first stage of the selection process.
Application Form
The application form for the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 is all set to be available for four weeks after the release of the notification brochure. The Railway Recruitment Board hasn’t confirmed when the window to apply will be available; it is most likely that it will be available in September 2026 and last until October 2026.
They will make the application form available for recruitment of paramedical staff under the Indian Railways at https://rrbapply.gov.in/. To apply, first you have to register and then log in with your user ID and password. They will accept your application form only if you have provided all the details accurately, so make sure to provide all the details and documents correctly.