Rojgar Jobalerts.com Latest Update: The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB Paramedical Staff Exam Date 2026 for the CEN 03/2025 recruitment. According to the latest notice, the Computer Based Test (CBT) is scheduled to be held from 10 to 12 March 2026. This recruitment drive aims to fill 434 vacancies for various Paramedical Staff posts across Indian Railways. This comprehensive guide provides verified details about the exam schedule, vacancy details, admit card, selection process, and refund policy.
Tentative Exam Dates: 10, 11, 12 March 2026
Recruitment Notice: CEN 03/2025 (Paramedical Staff)
Total Vacancies: 434 Posts (Multiple Categories)
Admit Card: To be released before exam on regional RRB websites.
| Event | Date | Remarks / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Official Notification Release (CEN 03/2025) | Not Mentioned in Official Sources | As per reference: August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 August 2025 | Application Window Opened |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 18 September 2025 | Application Closed |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 20 September 2025 | Payment Window Closed |
| Edit/Modify Application Form | 21 - 30 September 2025 | Correction Window Closed |
| Application Status Release | 09 December 2025 | Released |
| CBT Exam Dates (Tentative) | 10, 11, 12 March 2026 | Official Tentative Schedule Released |
| Admit Card Release | Before Exam | Will be announced by respective RRBs |
| CBT Result Date | Not Mentioned | Will be announced after exam |
| Document Verification & Medical | Not Mentioned | Final stage after CBT |
| Recruitment Parameter | Official Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Authority | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Advertisement Number | CEN – 03/2025 |
| Post Name | Paramedical Staff (Various Categories) |
| Total Vacancies | 434 Posts |
| Job Location | Across all Indian Railway Zones & Hospitals |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Official Application Portal | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
| Exam Date Notice PDF | Released by RRB Bhopal (Tentative Schedule) |
| Post Name | Total Vacancies | Educational Qualification (As per CEN 03/2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Part of 434 | GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) / B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institute. |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Part of 434 | Degree or Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution. Must be registered with Pharmacy Council. |
| Radiographer (X-Ray Technician) | Part of 434 | Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology from a recognized institute. |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade-II | Part of 434 | B.Sc. with Chemistry and 01 Year Diploma in Health / Sanitary Inspector. |
| Lab Assistant Grade-II | Part of 434 | Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) from a recognized institute. |
| Dialysis Technician | Part of 434 | B.Sc. and Diploma in Hemodialysis from a recognized institute. |
| ECG Technician | Part of 434 | Degree or Diploma in ECG Laboratory Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technician / Cardiology Techniques. |
| Total (All Posts) | 434 | Category-wise and post-wise detailed vacancy breakdown is available in the original CEN 03/2025 notification PDF. |
Note: The exact number of vacancies for each specific post and category-wise distribution should be verified from the original CEN 03/2025 notification PDF.
| Category | Application Fee (Payable) | Refund Amount | Net Fee After Refund |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS Candidates | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 400/- (after appearing in Stage I) | ₹ 100/- |
| SC / ST / EBC Candidates | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 250/- (after appearing in Stage I) | ₹ 0/- |
| All Category Female Candidates | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 250/- (after appearing in Stage I) | ₹ 0/- |
Payment Mode: Online through Debit Card, Credit Card, Internet Banking, IMPS, Cash Card, or Mobile Wallets.
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 40 Years (Post-wise variations may apply as per official notification)
Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Central Government rules for SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and other categories. The exact details of age relaxation are provided in the original CEN 03/2025 notification PDF.
Candidate must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee who came to India before 01 January 1962, or a person of Indian origin migrated from specific countries with the intention of permanent settlement.
The selection for the various Paramedical Staff posts involves the following stages:
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Single stage objective type examination. The syllabus will be based on the relevant paramedical trade/qualification and general awareness.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates who qualify the CBT will be called for verification of all original certificates and documents.
- Medical Examination: Final selection is subject to passing the prescribed medical standards for the respective railway paramedical post.
Expected Pattern (Based on Previous Years):
- Professional/Technical Knowledge: Questions from the relevant paramedical field (e.g., Nursing, Pharmacy, Radiography, Lab Technology, etc.).
- General Awareness: Current affairs, Indian history, geography, polity, sports, important days, etc.
- General Intelligence & Reasoning: Analogies, classification, series, coding-decoding, puzzles, etc.
- Arithmetic/Mathematics: Basic numerical ability up to 10th standard level.
Candidates should prepare thoroughly from their core professional subjects as mentioned in their educational qualification.
- Visit the official RRB website of your region (e.g., RRB Chennai, RRB Mumbai, RRB Bhopal, etc.) or the common portal rrbapply.gov.in.
- Look for the link: "CEN – 03/2025: Paramedical Staff Admit Card / City Intimation Slip".
- Click on the link and enter your login credentials: Registration Number and Date of Birth/Password.
- Your exam city details and admit card will be displayed on the screen.
- Verify all details carefully: Name, Roll Number, Exam Date, Time, Venue, and Instructions.
- Download the admit card and take 2-3 printouts. Also carry a valid photo ID proof (original) to the exam centre.
- For Exam: RRB Paramedical Admit Card 2026, Original Photo ID Proof (Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card, etc.).
- For Document Verification (if qualified):
- 10th & 12th Class Mark Sheets & Certificates
- Professional Qualification Certificates (GNM/B.Sc Nursing, Diploma/Degree in Pharmacy, DMLT, etc.)
- Registration Certificate with respective council (e.g., Nursing Council, Pharmacy Council)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) issued by competent authority
- PwBD Certificate / Ex-Serviceman Certificate (if applicable)
- Domicile Certificate (if required)
- Recent passport-size photographs
- Printout of the online application form
The Paramedical Staff in Indian Railways plays a vital role in providing healthcare services to railway employees and their families. It is a respected technical job within the Railway Health Services with opportunities for promotion and specialization.
Approximate Salary (7th CPC): The pay scale varies for different posts but generally falls within Level-2 to Level-5 of the 7th CPC Matrix (Rs. 19,900 - Rs. 63,200). The initial monthly in-hand salary for most posts is approximately Rs. 25,000 - Rs. 35,000 including various allowances (DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, etc.).
Benefits: Job security, pension under NPS, medical facilities for self and family, leave travel concession (LTC), railway quarters (subject to availability), group insurance, and numerous other benefits as per railway service rules.
Ans: The tentative RRB Paramedical CBT exam dates are 10, 11, and 12 March 2026 as per the latest official notice.
Ans: A partial fee refund is provided after appearing in the CBT. General/OBC/EWS candidates get ₹400 back, and SC/ST/EBC/Female candidates get ₹250 back, reducing the net fee significantly.
Ans: There are a total of 434 vacancies for various Paramedical Staff posts under CEN 03/2025.
Ans: The selection involves a single Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Ans: The general age limit is 18 to 40 years as of 01 January 2026, with relaxation for reserved categories.
Ans: The exam is Computer Based Test (CBT), which means it will be conducted online at designated exam centers.
Ans: The admit card is expected to be released 2-3 weeks before the exam, likely in late February 2026.
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