The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), under the Ministry of Railways, has announced a short‑notice recruitment for 560 para‑medical posts across its regional boards in 2026. The online application window is open from 15 September to 14 October 2026.
Vacancy Overview
| Post Category | Sample Posts |
|---|---|
| Para‑Medical Category | Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II, Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer X‑Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Laboratory Assistant Grade II, etc. |
Total posts: 560. The number of vacancies under RRB Guwahati is yet to be released. Pay will follow Level 3 to Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with applicable allowances.
Eligibility and Age Relaxation
The general age limit for para‑medical posts is not specified in the current notice; it will be clarified once the detailed notification is issued. The following table shows the relaxation granted to reserved categories:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC‑NCL | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD – UR & EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD – OBC/NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD – SC & ST | 15 years |
Educational Qualifications
- Nursing Superintendent: Registered Nurse and Midwife with a 3‑year General Nursing and Midwifery course from an Indian Nursing Council recognised institution, or B.Sc. Nursing.
- Dialysis Technician: B.Sc. plus either a Diploma in Haemodialysis or two years of satisfactory in‑house training/experience in haemodialysis at a reputed institute (proof required).
- Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II: B.Sc. with Chemistry as main/optional subject, plus either a one‑year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspection or an NTC in Health Sanitary Inspection from the National Council for Vocational Training.
- Pharmacist (Entry Grade): 10+2 Science or equivalent and a Diploma in Pharmacy registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948; alternatively a B.Pharma degree with registration under the same act.
- Radiographer X‑Ray Technician: 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry plus a two‑year Diploma in Radiography/X‑Ray Technology from a recognised institute. Science graduates with such a diploma are preferred.
- ECG Technician: 10+2 or graduation in science with a certificate/diploma/degree in ECG Laboratory Technology, Cardiology or related field (minimum one year duration). Open and distance learning programmes from universities approved by the UGC are accepted.
- Laboratory Assistant Grade II: 12th Science plus either a Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or an equivalent certificate course of at least one year, completed full‑time with successful examination. Recognised institutions and UGC approval apply.
Application Fee Structure
| Category | Fee (₹) |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/PwBD | 250 |
| Ex‑Serviceman | 250 |
| Female | 250 |
| Transgender | 250 |
| Minorities | 250 |
| EBC (Economically Backward Class) | 250 |
| Others | 500 |
Payment can be made online via Internet Banking, Debit/Credit Card or UPI. The fee is refundable after appearing in the first stage Computer‑Based Test (CBT) – ₹250 for the categories listed above and ₹400 for others (note: the table shows ₹500 for “Others”; this discrepancy is noted below).
How to Apply
- Visit the RRB official portal.
- Scroll to the Important Web‑Links section and click on Online Application Form.
- Fill in personal, educational and contact details as requested.
- Upload a passport‑sized photograph, signature and any other required documents.
- Pay the examination fee according to your category.
- Submit the form and print the confirmation for future reference.
Important Dates
- Application start: 15 September 2026
- Application end: 14 October 2026
Key Web‑Links
| Link Type | URL |
|---|---|
| Online Application Form | Open on 15 Sep 2026 |
| Official Notification | Open on 15 Sep 2026 |
| Official RRB Website | Indian Railways Portal |
FAQs (Short)
- When does the online application open? 15 September 2026.
- When is the last date to apply? 14 October 2026.
- How many posts are available? 560.