About Post: RRB Paramedical CBT Exam Date 2026 :- The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the Computer Based Test (CBT) dates for the Paramedical Categories under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) 05/2026. Candidates who applied for 590 posts can now plan for the examination, which will be held on 23 and 25 November 2026. The exam-date notice is dated 18 October 2026.
RRB Paramedical CBT Exam Date 2026: The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have issued the CBT exam-date update under CEN 05/2026 for Paramedical Categories. The CBT examination will be held on 23 November 2026 and 25 November 2026. This is a stage update for candidates who have already applied under CEN 05/2026; it is not a fresh application. The original application window ran from 15 September 2026 to 14 October 2026 (Last Date). Candidates should keep their registration details ready and check the official RRB portal for their exam city, date and shift details as and when released. Please note: the official RRB portal (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) could not be reached when this post was prepared (connection reset), so candidates should re-verify the notice from the official portal before acting on this update.
The Short Information & Overview
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Paramedical Categories |
| Centralised Employment Notice | CEN 05/2026 |
| Total Posts | 590 |
| Stage | Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam-Date Notice Date | 18 October 2026 |
| CBT Exam Dates | 23 and 25 November 2026 |
| Application Begin | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online | 14 October 2026 |
| Official RRB Portal | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
Application Fee & Important Dates
| Important Dates | Application Fee |
| Application Begin: 15 September 2026 Last Date for Apply Online: 14 October 2026 Last Date Pay Exam Fee: 16 October 2026 Correction Date: 17-26 October 2026 Exam-Date Notice: 18 October 2026 CBT Exam: 23 and 25 November 2026 Admit Card: Before Exam (as per subsequent RRB notice) |
General / OBC / EWS: Rs. 500/- SC / ST / PH: Rs. 250/- All Category Female: Rs. 250/- After appearing in the Stage I Exam, General / OBC / EWS fee refund: Rs. 400/- SC / ST / PH / Female refund: Rs. 250/- Pay the examination fee through E-Challan, Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. |
Post Name & Qualification
| Post Name | Qualification & Age Limit |
| Nursing Superintendent | B.Sc Nursing OR GNM Course Certificate as Registered Nurse. Age Limit: 20-40 Years |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc with Diploma in Haemodialysis OR 2 Year Satisfactory in House Training. Age Limit: 20-33 Years |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | B.Sc with Chemistry as Main / Optional Subject, with 1 Year Diploma of Health / Sanitary Inspector OR equivalent as per notification. Age Limit: 18-33 Years |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Bachelor Degree in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP). RCI Registration Required. Age Limit: 21-30 Years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic). Age Limit: 20-35 Years |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology. Age Limit: 19-33 Years |
| ECG Technician | 10+2 / Graduation in Science with Certificate / Diploma / Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology / Cardiology. Age Limit: 18-33 Years |
| Optometrist | Bachelor Degree B.Sc in Optometry OR Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician. Age Limit: 18-33 Years |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | 10+2 in Science with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT). Age Limit: 18-33 Years |
More eligibility details: Read the official CEN 05/2026 notification before relying on any summary.
Total Post
Total Posts: 590 Paramedical Categories posts under CEN 05/2026.
Category Wise
| RRB Zone | UR | EWS | OBC | SC | ST | Total |
| RRB Ahmedabad | 06 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 01 | 07 |
| RRB Ajmer | 06 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 02 | 11 |
| RRB Bengaluru | 07 | 01 | 05 | 04 | 01 | 18 |
| RRB Bhopal | 11 | 02 | 03 | 05 | 0 | 21 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 03 | 0 | 01 | 0 | 01 | 05 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 12 | 02 | 02 | 02 | 0 | 18 |
| RRB Chandigarh | 03 | 0 | 0 | 02 | 01 | 06 |
| RRB Chennai | 19 | 05 | 19 | 13 | 09 | 65 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 15 | 03 | 04 | 06 | 05 | 33 |
| RRB Guwahati | 12 | 02 | 07 | 04 | 04 | 29 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 01 | 0 | 01 | 02 | 02 | 06 |
| RRB Kolkata | 40 | 10 | 12 | 20 | 16 | 98 |
| RRB Malda | 13 | 02 | 04 | 07 | 02 | 28 |
| RRB Mumbai | 29 | 03 | 12 | 13 | 04 | 61 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 09 | 02 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 19 |
| RRB Patna | 05 | 01 | 04 | 07 | 04 | 21 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 17 | 03 | 05 | 06 | 02 | 33 |
| RRB Ranchi | 10 | 0 | 05 | 03 | 02 | 21 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 28 | 08 | 18 | 08 | 09 | 71 |
| RRB Siliguri | 09 | 02 | 05 | 02 | 01 | 19 |
| RRB Thiruvananthapuram | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA | NA |
Note: RRB Ranchi figures are reproduced as published; its category figures sum to 20 against a published zone total of 21. Candidates should verify the zone-wise distribution from the official CEN 05/2026 notification.
Age Limit
Age Limit as on 01/01/2027: Minimum Age: 18-21 Years (Post Wise). Maximum Age: 30-40 Years (Post Wise). Age relaxation extra as per the Railway Recruitment Board RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment Rules and the CEN 05/2026 notification. The post-wise age limits are given in the Post Name & Qualification table above.
Salary
Salary is as prescribed post-wise in CEN 05/2026 and as applicable under the Railway pay structure for the respective Paramedical post. Because the 9 posts carry different qualifications and pay levels, no single salary figure applies to all posts. Candidates should check the pay level for their post in the official CEN 05/2026 notification.
Selection Process
The selection process under CEN 05/2026 includes the Computer Based Test (CBT), which will be held on 23 and 25 November 2026. Candidates who qualify in the CBT will proceed to the further stages prescribed in the official CEN 05/2026 notification. Candidates should follow the official RRB portal for the admit card / exam city details and the next-stage instructions.
What Candidates Should Do Next
1. Keep your Registration Number and Date of Birth ready. 2. Check the official RRB portal for exam city, date and shift details. 3. Download the admit card as soon as the RRB releases it. 4. Carry the admit card and a valid photo ID to the examination centre.
Important Links
| Download CEN 05/2026 Notification | Click Here |
| Official RRB Portal | Click Here |
| RRB Apply Portal | Click Here |
| Join WhatsApp Channel | Click Here |
| Join Telegram Channel | Click Here |
Related RRB Posts
RRB JE CBT 1 Admit Card 2026
RRB Technician Admit Card 2026
RRB NTPC Graduate Recruitment 2026
FAQs – RRB Paramedical CBT Exam Date 2026
Q1. When is the RRB Paramedical CBT exam in 2026?
The CBT examination under CEN 05/2026 will be held on 23 and 25 November 2026.
Q2. When was the RRB Paramedical exam-date notice issued?
The exam-date notice is dated 18 October 2026.
Q3. How many Paramedical posts are there under CEN 05/2026?
590 posts.
Q4. What was the last date to apply online for RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026?
14 October 2026. This CBT date post is a stage update for candidates who have already applied.
Q5. What is the age limit for RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026?
Age limit as on 01/01/2027 is post-wise: minimum 18-21 years and maximum 30-40 years, with relaxation as per RRB rules.
Disclaimer: Candidates should verify all details from the official RRB portal and the CEN 05/2026 notification before acting on this update. The official RRB portal could not be reached when this post was prepared, so re-check the official notice for any change.