RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment
RRB Paramedical
The RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment exam is conducted by Railway Recruitment Boards for nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiography, dialysis, public-health and allied healthcare posts in Indian Railways. This hub covers eligibility, the CBT pattern, professional syllabus, notifications, admit cards, results and related recruitment updates.
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RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
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Eligibility Criteria
Post-specific nursing, pharmacy, paramedical, science or allied-health qualifications from recognized institutions, with registration where prescribed.
Educational and professional requirements differ by post. Applicants must hold the prescribed qualification by the closing date in the relevant recruitment notification; candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
Age Limit
18
Min. Age
40
Max. Age
Qualifications Required
- Post-specific nursing or midwifery qualification
- Post-specific pharmacy degree and registration
- Post-specific paramedical or allied-health degree/diploma
- Science qualification with the prescribed technical certificate or diploma
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| PwBD (UR/EWS) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
| Ex-Servicemen and eligible Railway staff | As prescribed in the current RRB notification |
The standard age range varies by post. Candidates should use the post-wise minimum and maximum ages and the cycle-specific cutoff date stated in the current notification.
Physical Standards
Candidates must satisfy the post-specific Railway medical standard. RRB paramedical posts may carry B1, C1 or C2 standards, and no alternative appointment is provided when a candidate is medically unsuitable for an opted post.
Selection Process
Selection normally consists of a single-stage Computer Based Test followed by Document Verification and the prescribed Railway Medical Examination. Final empanelment is based on CBT merit and successful completion of verification and medical fitness requirements.
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Objective test covering professional ability, general awareness, arithmetic, reasoning and general science. Merit for shortlisting is based on CBT marks.
Document Verification
Candidates shortlisted RRB-wise must produce original educational, professional, identity and category documents.
Medical Examination
Candidates must pass the Railway medical standard prescribed for the allotted paramedical post.
Final Empanelment
Empanelment is based on CBT merit, verified eligibility, medical fitness, preferences and available vacancies.
Exam Pattern
The standard single-stage CBT contains 100 objective questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes. Professional Ability carries 70 marks; the remaining 30 marks cover General Awareness, General Arithmetic with Reasoning, and General Science. One-third mark is deducted for each wrong answer.
Mode
CBT (Computer-Based)
Questions
100
Total Marks
100
Duration
90 minutes
Section-wise Breakdown
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration per Stage
Eligible candidates using a scribe receive compensatory time as prescribed by RRB.
Marking Scheme
- 1 mark for each correct answer.
- One-third (1/3) mark is deducted for every incorrect answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks are prescribed by community in each recruitment notification.
Exam Languages
English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu, Urdu
Salary & Pay Scale
Pay Level
7th CPC Pay Levels 3 to 7, depending on post
Basic Pay Range
₹21,700 – ₹44,900
Allowances Included
Career Growth & Promotions
Career progression depends on the appointed cadre, seniority, departmental rules, qualifying service and available promotional posts within Indian Railways.
Syllabus Overview
Professional Ability questions follow the discipline-specific syllabus for the selected post, including nursing, dialysis technology, health and sanitation, audiology, pharmacy, radiography, ECG technology, optometry or medical laboratory technology. Common sections cover arithmetic, reasoning, current affairs and general awareness, plus Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to Class 10 level.
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Frequently Asked Questions
It is a Railway Recruitment Board examination for nursing, pharmacy, laboratory, radiography, public-health and other allied paramedical posts in Indian Railways.
Selection normally includes a single-stage CBT, Document Verification, a post-specific Railway Medical Examination and final empanelment.
The CBT normally has 100 questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes, including 70 Professional Ability questions and 30 questions from common aptitude and science sections.
Yes. One-third of a mark is deducted for each incorrect answer.
Eligibility is post-specific and may require nursing, pharmacy, science or allied-health qualifications and professional registration. Candidates must check the current notification for the exact post requirements.