Railway job aspirants, your wait is over. The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the examination schedule for the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026, and the Computer Based Test (CBT) will be held on November 24 and 25, 2026. The recruitment drive under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026 aims to fill 590 tentative vacancies across various paramedical categories in the Ministry of Railways.
The announcement, made this week, has set off a flurry of activity among candidates who applied during the September-October window. With just over a month left before the exam, preparation has now shifted into high gear. Here is everything you need to know about the exam, the posts on offer, and what comes next.
Exam schedule and key details
The CBT will be conducted on two days, November 24 and 25, in multiple shifts across exam centres in India. The test will be computer based, and candidates will need to carry their admit cards along with a valid photo identity proof to the centre. The RRBs are expected to release the city intimation slips and admit cards a few days before the exam, and candidates should keep a close watch on the official website.
The recruitment notification for this drive was released on September 8, 2026, and the online application window opened on September 15. It closed on October 14 at 11:59 pm, so no fresh applications can be submitted now. If you applied in time, your focus should be entirely on the syllabus and mock tests now.
- Recruiting authority: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
- Notification: CEN No. 05/2026
- Total vacancies: 590 (tentative)
- Exam mode: Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Exam dates: November 24 and 25, 2026
- Pay levels: Level 3 to Level 7 under the 7th Central Pay Commission
- Official website: rrb.indianrailways.gov.in
Posts and eligibility
The 590 vacancies span several paramedical categories. The advertised posts include Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Lab Assistant, ECG Technician, Health and Malaria Inspector, and Dialysis Technician. Each post carries its own educational qualification, from nursing and pharmacy degrees to diplomas in radiography and lab technology, so candidates were required to match their qualification to the post at the time of applying.
The prescribed age range for applicants is 18 to 40 years, calculated as of January 1, 2027, with age relaxation for reserved categories as per government rules. Pay levels range from Level 3 to Level 7, which makes these posts among the better-paid paramedical openings in the public sector this year.
Selection process: three stages
Getting selected will take more than clearing the CBT. The selection process has three stages:
- Stage 1: Computer Based Test. The online objective exam covering the relevant paramedical syllabus, scheduled for November 24 and 25.
- Stage 2: Document verification. Candidates who qualify will have their educational certificates, identity documents and category certificates verified.
- Stage 3: Medical examination. The final hurdle is a fitness test as per railway medical standards, since several of these posts involve physically demanding hospital duties.
How to prepare in the final weeks
With the exam a little over a month away, smart revision matters more than new topics. Focus on the post-specific syllabus first, because the technical section carries the most weight. Railway exams are known for testing fundamentals, so revise core subjects like anatomy, pharmacology basics, lab procedures and first aid protocols depending on your post. Take at least two full-length mock tests every week in CBT mode to build speed and accuracy, and analyse every mistake. Previous year RRB paramedical papers are excellent practice material for understanding the question pattern.
Also, start organising your documents now. Gather your degree or diploma certificates, mark sheets, caste or category certificates and identity proof in one folder, so the document verification stage does not catch you off guard later.
FAQs
When is the RRB Paramedical CBT 2026?
The Computer Based Test will be held on November 24 and 25, 2026.
How many vacancies are there?
The recruitment drive covers 590 tentative vacancies across paramedical categories under CEN 05/2026.
Can I still apply for RRB Paramedical 2026?
No. The application window closed on October 14, 2026. Only candidates who applied in time can appear for the CBT.
What is the selection process?
The process has three stages: Computer Based Test, document verification and medical examination.
Where can I check exam updates?
All official updates, admit cards and schedules are published on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
The RRB Paramedical exam is one of the biggest railway recruitment events of the year for healthcare professionals, and the November dates give candidates a clear, fixed target. Stay focused, revise smart, and keep checking the official portal for the admit card announcement. Good luck.
