The Railway Recruitment Board has issued a short notice for its 2026-27 Paramedical Recruitment cycle, announcing 560 vacancies across nine categories, including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, and Radiographer. The notification, released on September 8 under Advertisement No. CEN 05/2026, is available as a PDF on the official RRB website.
Interested candidates will be able to submit online applications between September 15 and October 14, 2026. However, a discrepancy has emerged: while earlier reports indicated 600 posts, the short notice lists only 560, with the board asking aspirants to await the detailed notification for final clarity.
RRB Paramedical 2026: Vacancy Breakdown By Post
| Post / Category | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 372 |
| Pharmacist Entry Grade | 120 |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II | 43 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 31 |
| Radiographer / X-Ray Technician | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 |
| Optometrist | 2 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 2 |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 |
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026-27: Selection Process:
Candidates will go through a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by Document Verification (DV) and a Medical Examination, before final selection to Railway paramedical posts.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026-27: How To Apply?
1. Visit rrbapply.gov.in or the regional RRB website
2. Register using mobile number, email, and basic details
3. Log in with the system-generated Registration Number and Password
4. Fill in academic scores, post preferences, and category choices
5. Upload photo and signature as per specifications
6. Pay the application fee online
7. Preview and verify all details before final submission
8. Download and print the confirmation page for records
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What's Next
The detailed RRB Paramedical notification, expected on September 14, 2026, will clarify the exact category-wise vacancy count and other exam-related specifics ahead of the application window opening.