The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have commenced the online application process for 590 paramedical category vacancies under the latest recruitment drive. The posts include Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health and Malaria Inspector, Radiographer, ECG Technician, Optometrist and Lab Assistant, among others.

The application window opened on September 15, 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their forms until October 14, 2026. The deadline for completing the application fee payment is October 16, while the correction facility will be available from October 17 to October 26, 2026.
Candidates should carefully read the recruitment notification for the qualification, age, medical standards and other post-specific requirements before submitting the form.
The 590 vacancies have been distributed among nine paramedical posts. Nursing Superintendent accounts for the highest number of vacancies.
| Post | Vacancies |
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 |
| Health and Malaria Inspector | 43 |
| Audiologist and Speech Therapist | 1 |
| Pharmacist | 118 |
| Radiographer | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 |
| Optometrist | 2 |
| Lab Assistant | 31 |
| Total | 590 |
Candidates should select a post only after confirming that they meet its specific educational and professional eligibility requirements.
The recruitment timeline includes separate deadlines for registration, fee payment and corrections.
| Recruitment Activity | Date |
| Application Begins | September 15, 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | October 14, 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | October 16, 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | October 17-26, 2026 |
| CBT | To Be Announced |
The Computer-Based Test schedule will be communicated separately by the RRBs.
Selection will begin with a Computer-Based Test (CBT) followed by the prescribed subsequent recruitment formalities, including document verification and medical examination, wherever applicable.
The CBT will contain 100 objective questions carrying 100 marks. The normal examination duration will be 90 minutes, while eligible PwBD candidates using a scribe will get 120 minutes.
The paper will assess candidates in Professional Ability, General Awareness, General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning, and General Science.
There will be negative marking, with one-third of the marks assigned to a question deducted for every incorrect response.
Candidates are required to pay the prescribed fee while submitting the online application.
The fee is ₹500 for general applicants, whereas candidates belonging to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minority and Economically Backward Class categories are required to pay ₹250.
Payment can be completed through internet banking, debit card, credit card or UPI.
Eligible candidates can apply through the official RRB application portal.
Applicants should complete the registration process and provide their personal, educational and other required details. They must then select the relevant paramedical post, upload the required documents, complete the fee payment and submit the form.
Before final submission, candidates should verify all details, particularly their name, date of birth, category, educational qualification and post preference. A copy of the submitted application and payment confirmation should be retained for future use.
Candidates should regularly monitor the official RRB websites for updates on the CBT date, city intimation slip, e-call letter, examination instructions and subsequent stages.
The RRB Paramedical Categories Recruitment 2026 provides 590 opportunities across several healthcare-related positions in the Indian Railways. Candidates should rely on the official recruitment notification for the final eligibility conditions and other applicable rules.