RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 590 Posts (Detailed Notification Out)

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, have officially published the detailed notification for the recruitment of various Paramedical Category posts (CEN No. 05/2026). An official total of 590 vacancies has been announced across all RRB zones. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications strictly through the online mode via the centralized RRB portal (rrbapply.gov.in) starting from 15th September 2026 to 14th October 2026. Read below for detailed information regarding post-wise vacancies, eligibility criteria, the application fee, the selection process, and crucial Aadhaar verification instructions.

1. RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Overview

2. Important Dates for CEN 05/2026

3. Application Fee & Refund Rules

The application fee must be paid online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. A portion of the fee will be refunded to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account upon appearing in the Computer Based Test (CBT).

4. Vacancy Details & Pay Scale (590 Posts)

5. Age Limit (As on 01.01.2027)

• Age Relaxations: SC/ST candidates get a 5-year relaxation, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates get a 3-year relaxation, and PwBD candidates get up to 10-15 Years of relaxation as per government rules.

6. Educational Qualifications

Note: Candidates awaiting final results of the prescribed educational qualification are NOT eligible to apply.

7. Selection Process & Exam Pattern

The selection for RRB Paramedical posts will be based on the following three stages:

• Computer Based Test (CBT): Single-stage objective-type exam of 90 minutes. It will consist of 100 questions covering Professional Ability (70 Marks), General Awareness (10 Marks), General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning (10 Marks), and General Science (10 Marks). There is a negative marking of 1/3rd mark for every wrong answer.
• Document Verification (DV): Candidates will be shortlisted for DV RRB-wise at a 1:1 ratio of the vacancies based on their CBT merit.
• Medical Examination (ME): Candidates must pass the strict Railway Medical Standards (B-1, C-1, C-2 as prescribed) to ensure fitness for the post.

8. How to Apply Online (Important Aadhaar Instructions)

Candidates must adhere to strict Aadhaar guidelines to avoid delays during scrutiny:

• Aadhaar Verification: It is highly recommended to authenticate your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar during the "Create an Account" process.
• Data Matching: The Name and Date of Birth in the Aadhaar card MUST match perfectly with the details in the 10th Class passing certificate.
• Biometrics Update: Update your Aadhaar with the latest photograph and biometrics (Fingerprint & Iris) before filling out the online application.

Application Steps:

1. Visit the new centralized RRB application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in.
2. Click on "Apply" and choose "Create an Account" (If already registered for previous 2024/2025/2026 CENs, log in with the same credentials).
3. Select the Paramedical Recruitment CEN 05/2026 option and choose your RRB Zone carefully. (You can apply to ONLY ONE RRB).
4. Fill out all academic, personal, and category details meticulously.
5. Upload a scanned copy of your signature. Live Photo Capture: The portal will capture a live image of the candidate; pre-existing photos cannot be uploaded.
6. Pay the application fee online and download the final submitted application form.

9. Important Official Links