Thumbnail: Viksit Haryana | RRB Paramedical Exam 2026 — 590 posts, CBT on 23 & 25 November 2026
Railway job aspirants have a big update to act on. The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the Computer Based Test (CBT) dates for the Paramedical Categories recruitment under CEN 05/2026 — the exam will be held on 23 and 25 November 2026. With 590 posts on offer, including 365 for Nursing Superintendent alone and starting basic pay of Rs 44,900 a month, this is one of the biggest railway medical recruitments of the year.
The application status link is already live on rrbapply.gov.in, so candidates can check right now whether their form was accepted. The admit card, however, has not been released yet — it will arrive about four days before the exam. Here is everything you need: exam dates, post-wise vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern and how to check your status.
RRB Paramedical Exam 2026 at a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Advertisement No. | CEN 05/2026 (Paramedical Categories) |
| Total vacancies | 590 |
| CBT exam dates | 23 and 25 November 2026 (tentative) |
| Exam city intimation | About 10 days before the exam |
| Admit card | About 4 days before the exam (expected around 19 November) |
| Application status | Live on rrbapply.gov.in |
| Selection process | CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Official portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
Who Benefits Most From This Recruitment?
The biggest gainers are nursing and paramedical-qualified youth. Nursing Superintendent alone has 365 posts for GNM or B.Sc Nursing holders, while Pharmacist has 118 posts for B.Pharmacy graduates. Lab Assistant, Radiographer, ECG Technician and Dialysis Technician posts need 10+2 (Science) with the relevant diploma. Starting basic pay ranges from Rs 21,700 to Rs 44,900 a month, with DA, HRA and railway medical benefits on top.
Post-Wise Vacancies — All 590 Posts
| Post | Vacancies | Age limit (as on 1 January 2027) | Pay level (basic pay) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 | 20–40 years | Level 7 (Rs 44,900) |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 118 | 20–35 years | Level 5 (Rs 29,200) |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | 43 | 18–33 years | Level 6 (Rs 35,400) |
| Lab Assistant Gr II | 31 | 18–33 years | Level 3 (Rs 21,700) |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 25 | 19–33 years | Level 5 (Rs 29,200) |
| ECG Technician | 4 | 18–33 years | Level 4 (Rs 25,500) |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 | 20–33 years | Level 6 (Rs 35,400) |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 1 | 21–30 years | Level 6 (Rs 35,400) |
| Optometrist | 2 | 18–33 years | Level 4 (Rs 25,500) |
| Total | 590 |
The notification states 590 total vacancies; the category-wise figures add up to 589 — candidates should rely on the official notification for the final figure.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released | 14 September 2026 |
| Online applications | 15 September – 14 October 2026 (closed) |
| Application status released | 12 November 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | About 10 days before the exam |
| Admit card | About 4 days before the exam |
| CBT | 23 and 25 November 2026 (tentative) |
How to Check Your Application Status
- Visit the official portal rrbapply.gov.in.
- Click the “Application Status” / “CEN 05/2026” link.
- Log in with your registration number and date of birth.
- The screen will show whether your form was accepted or rejected, along with the reason if rejected.
- If accepted, your exam city and admit card details will appear on the same portal in the coming days.
When Will the Admit Card Be Released?
The admit card has not been released yet. Under RRB practice, the e-call letter is issued about four days before the exam, so for the 23 November exam it is expected around 19 November. To download it, visit rrbapply.gov.in or your regional RRB website, log in with your registration number and date of birth, and take a coloured printout. Carry an original photo ID (Aadhaar, PAN or voter ID) to the exam centre.
What Is the Exam Pattern?
The CBT is a single-stage test — 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes. There is negative marking of one-third mark for every wrong answer.
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (post-specific subject) | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe get 120 minutes. Candidates who clear the CBT will be called for document verification and then the railway medical fitness test.
Eligibility and Age Limit
- Nursing Superintendent: certificate as a Registered Nurse and Midwife after a three-year GNM course from an Indian Nursing Council-recognised institution, or B.Sc Nursing.
- Pharmacist: Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) with registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- Health & Malaria Inspector: B.Sc with Chemistry plus a one-year Health/Sanitary Inspector diploma.
- Lab Assistant: 10+2 (Science) with a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT).
- Radiographer: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus a two-year diploma in Radiography.
- Age limits range from 18 to 40 years depending on the post (as on 1 January 2027). Relaxation: SC/ST 5 years, OBC-NCL 3 years, PwBD 10–15 years, as per central government rules.
Important Links
- Application status and admit card: rrbapply.gov.in
- RRB official website: rrbcdg.gov.in
- Regional RRB portal: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
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Next Action
Check your application status now on rrbapply.gov.in, and keep your registration number and date of birth ready — the exam city slip is expected about ten days before the exam and the admit card about four days before it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. When is the RRB Paramedical CBT 2026?
A1. As per the RRB notice dated 18 October 2026, the CBT is tentatively scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026. Check your admit card or city slip for your exact date and centre.
Q2. When will the RRB Paramedical admit card be released?
A2. The admit card has not been released yet. It is expected about four days before the exam — around 19 November for the 23 November exam — on rrbapply.gov.in.
Q3. How many vacancies are there in RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026?
A3. There are 590 vacancies in total, including 365 Nursing Superintendent and 118 Pharmacist posts.
Q4. How do I check my application status?
A4. Log in at rrbapply.gov.in and open “Application Status” — it shows whether your form was accepted or rejected.
Q5. Is there negative marking in the RRB Paramedical CBT?
A5. Yes, one-third mark is deducted for every wrong answer. The test has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes.
Sources: RRB CEN 05/2026 notification (rrbcdg.gov.in / rrbapply.gov.in); exam schedule notice dated 18 October 2026; Testbook, CareerPower, FreeJobAlert, 9curry.
