Paramedical Categories (CEN 05/2026): Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Radiographer and others
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
The RRBs have notified 590 paramedical posts under CEN 05/2026. The largest are Nursing Superintendent (365), Pharmacist (118), Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II (43) and Lab Assistant Gr II (31); there are also Radiographer, ECG Technician, Optometrist, Dialysis Technician and Audiologist posts. The last date to apply online is 14 October 2026 (11:59 pm).
Eligibility
- Qualification
- Post-wise professional qualifications (for example nursing, pharmacy, laboratory or radiography courses) as given in Annexure A of the CEN.
- Age limit
- Age as on 01.01.2027 differs by post: Nursing Superintendent 20–40, Pharmacist 20–35, most others 18–33; relaxation for reserved categories.
- Pay
- Pay Level 3 to 7: initial pay ₹21,700 (Lab Assistant) to ₹44,900 (Nursing Superintendent).
Important dates
- Notification
- 14 September 2026
- Applications open
- 15 September 2026
- Last date
- 14 October 2026
- Exam
- Fee payment till 16.10.2026; correction window 17–26.10.2026.
Quick answers
What is the last date to apply for Paramedical Categories (CEN 05/2026): Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Radiographer and others?
The last date is 14 October 2026, as per the official notification of Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs).
How many vacancies are there in Paramedical Categories (CEN 05/2026): Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, Radiographer and others?
590 posts are notified.
What is the age limit?
18–40 years. Age as on 01.01.2027 differs by post: Nursing Superintendent 20–40, Pharmacist 20–35, most others 18–33; relaxation for reserved categories.
What qualification is needed?
Post-wise professional qualifications (for example nursing, pharmacy, laboratory or radiography courses) as given in Annexure A of the CEN.
How do I apply?
Apply only on the official website linked on this page. RochakDuniya does not take applications or fees.
RochakDuniya is not a recruiting agency. Details are taken from the official notification; if anything differs, the official notification is final.