RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2024, Apply for 1,376 Posts Starting August 17, 2024, Details Here

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the notification for the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024. This recruitment drive aims to fill 1,376 paramedical positions within Indian Railways. The application process will begin on August 17, 2024, and candidates can apply online until September 16, 2024. Those who are willing to register themselves for the position, are supposed to visit the official website of the authority; indianrailways.gov.in.

The majority of the vacancies are for Nurse positions, with a total of 713 slots available. Following this, there are significant openings for pharmacist roles, totaling 246 positions. Detailed eligibility criteria, selection procedures, and vacancy information are provided in the official notification PDF.

Selection Process and Exam Pattern:

The selection process for RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 comprises three stages: a Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and a Medical Fitness Test. The CBT assesses candidates' knowledge and skills relevant to their field. Those who pass the CBT will move on to DV, where they must present original documents to verify their eligibility.

After document verification, candidates will undergo a Medical Fitness Test. Only those who clear this test will be considered for the final merit list. The final merit list is based on performance in all three stages: CBT, DV, and medical fitness tests.

Exam Details:

The CBT for general candidates will last 90 minutes, while candidates with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) using the Scribe facility will have 120 minutes. The test includes 100 objective multiple-choice questions covering Professional Ability specific to the applied paramedical post, General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Science. Incorrect answers incur a penalty of one-third of the marks assigned to that question.

Salary and Eligibility Criteria:

The initial pay scales for various paramedical positions range from ₹21,700 to ₹44,900 per month as per the 7th Pay Commission guidelines. Candidates interested in applying must hold a degree in B.Sc Nursing or a related field from a recognized institute or have passed their 12th along with a DMLT Course from a recognized university.

The official notification also details the minimum and maximum age requirements for each position alongside the specific educational qualifications required.

Application Timeline:

The registration process will commence on August 17, 2024. Interested and eligible candidates can apply until September 16, 2024, to submit their applications online through the official RRB website.

A total of 1,376 vacancies have been announced across various posts for this recruitment drive. Candidates are advised to regularly check the official RRB notifications and website for any updates or changes in the selection process.
This recruitment offers an excellent opportunity for qualified individuals to secure paramedical positions within Indian Railways under attractive pay scales and benefits as per government norms.