RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 (CEN 04/2024)
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Timeline
- Online applications17 Aug 2024 – 16 Sept 2024, 23:59 · Official notice, p.2
- Correction window17 Sept 2024 – 26 Sept 2024 · Official notice, p.2
- Bank Account Update for Fee Refund16 Sept 2026 – 3 Oct 2026, 23:55 · RRB application portal: https://www.rrbapply.gov.in · Official notice, p.1Final opportunity to rectify Bank Account details for failed fee refunds.
- Part Panel (Category No. 01)21 Sept 2026 · RRB Ahmedabad · Official notice, p.13 OBC candidates empanelled for Nursing Superintendent.
- 3rd Document Verification (round 3)30 Sept 2026, 10:00 · RRB Malda · Railway Recruitment Board, Malda · Official notice, p.1Candidates must upload documents on https://oirms-ir.gov.in/rrbdv/ 10 days before DV date.
- Additional Document Verification7 Oct 2026, 13:30 · RRB Chennai · Railway Recruitment Board Chennai, No.5, Dr. P.V. Cherian Crescent Road, Egmore, CHENNAI - 600 008 · Official notice, p.1For Cat No.1 (Nursing Superintendent) and Cat No.5 (Field Worker)
- Medical Examination8 Oct 2026 · RRB Chennai · Nominated Railway Hospitals located in the jurisdiction of RRBs · Official notice, p.1Next day of DV. Candidates have to pay the prescribed medical fee of Rs.24/-.
- Additional Document Verification (ADV-5) (round 5)12 Oct 2026, 09:30 · RRB Ahmedabad · Railway Recruitment Board, Opp. GCS Hospital, Near DRM office, Amadupura, Ahmedabad - 382 345 · Official notice, p.1For Nursing Superintendent post (02 candidates).
- Block Date for 3rd Document Verification (round 3)12 Oct 2026, 10:00 · RRB Malda · Railway Recruitment Board, Malda · Official notice, p.1For candidates who failed to appear on the scheduled date.
- Block Date for Absentee Candidates (round 5)Latest22 Oct 2026, 09:30 · RRB Ahmedabad · Railway Recruitment Board, Opp. GCS Hospital, Near DRM office, Amadupura, Ahmedabad - 382 345 · Official notice, p.1Candidates must send intimation of non-reporting by mail on the scheduled date and bring documentary proof on the block date.
- Medical ExaminationDate not announced yet · RRB Malda · Nominated Railway Hospital located in the jurisdiction of RRBs · Official notice, p.1Subsequent to DV. Candidates have to come prepared to stay for four to five days.
- Medical Examination Appeal Submission Window EndDate not announced yet · RRB Kolkata · Office of Chairman, Railway Recruitment Board/Kolkata · Official notice, p.1Appeal must be submitted by speed post or in person latest by 18:00 hrs on 16.11.2026 along with DD of Rs. 1000/-
What changed
- 28 Sept 2026: bank account update end date (candidates with failed fee refund transactions) changed from 28-09-2026 @ 23:55 hrs to 03-10-2026 @ 23:55 hrs · official notice
Posts and vacancies
| Post | Pay level | Qualification | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dietician (Level 7) | Level 7 | B Sc (Science Graduate) with Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics (one year course) from a recognized institution plus 3 months internship training in a hospital. (OR) B.Sc Home Science + M.Sc Home Science (Food and Nutrition) from a recognised institution. | 5 |
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed 3 years course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of Nursing or other institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (OR) B.Sc Nursing. | 713 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Level 6 | Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognized University and must be registered with Rehabilitation Council of lndia (RCl). | 4 |
| Clinical Psychologist | Level 6 | Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology / Social Psychology from a recognized University. | 7 |
| Dental Hygienist | Level 6 | (a) Degree in Science (Biology) from a recognized university or equivalent AND (b) Diploma / Certificate Course (2 years) in Dental Hygiene from an institute recognized by Dental Council of India AND (c) Registered with Dental Council of India as Dental Hygienist AND (d) Two years experience as Dental Hygienist. | 3 |
| Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | B.Sc., plus (a) Diploma in Haemodialysis (OR) (b) two years satisfactory in-house Training / Experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution (proof to be attached). | 20 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III | Level 6 | B.Sc. having studied Chemistry as Main / Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry while undertaking the course. Plus (a) One year Diploma of Health / Sanitary Inspector (OR) (b) One year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, New Delhi. | 126 |
| Laboratory Superintendent | Level 6 | B.Sc with Bio-Chemistry / Micro Biology / Life science / B.Sc with Chemistry and Biology as main or as optional / subsidiary subjects or eqivalent plus Diploma in Medical Lab technology (DMLT) or equivalent (OR) B.Sc in Medical Technology (Laboratory) from a recognized institution. | 27 |
| Perfusionist | Level 6 | B.Sc with Diploma in Perfusion Technology (OR) B.Sc and Three years experience in Cardio Pulmonary Pump Technician in Reputed Recognised Hospital. | 2 |
| Physiotherapist Grade II | Level 6 | (i) Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy from a recognized University and (ii) Two years practical experience in Physiotherapy from the Government / Private Hospital with atleast one hundred beds. | 20 |
| Occupational Therapist | Level 6 | 10+2 with Science and Diploma / Degree in Occupational Therapy | 2 |
| Cath Laboratory Technician | Level 6 | B.Sc and Diploma from a reputed Cardiac Lab in Cardiac Professional Cath Lab work or two years house training / experience in a reputed Cardiac Cath LABORATORY. | 2 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | 10+2 in Science or its equivalent, with Diploma in Pharmacy from recognized institution and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (OR) Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized University or equivalent and Registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act,1948. | 246 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography / X Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology (2 years course) from recognized Insitute. Science graduates with Diploma in Radiography / X Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology (2 years course) shall be preferred. | 64 |
| Speech Therapist | Level 5 | (i) B.Sc and Diploma in Audio and Speech Therapy (ii) 2 years experience in the related field. | 1 |
| Cardiac Technician | Level 4 | Higher Secondary (10+2) in Science and certificate course or Diploma in Cardiology Lab Investigations consisting of ECG, Holter and TMT. Candidate trained in Echocardiography is preferable | 4 |
| Optometrist | Level 4 | B.Sc in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (the course should be of 3 to 4 years duration). The candidate should have Registration with the concerned Council / Licensing body. | 4 |
| ECG Technician | Level 4 | 10+2 / Graduation in Science having Certificate/Diploma/ Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technician / Cardiology Techniques of a reputed institution. | 13 |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | Level 3 | 12th (10+2 stage) in Science plus (a) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) (OR) (b) Certificate Course in Medical Lab. Technology at par with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) subject to the fulfilment of (i) The course has been done from the institution which is recognized by a University or Technicial Board of State Government/Central Government authority; (ii) The duration of the course is at least 01 year; (iii) During the course the candidate should have done the training on full time basis; and (iv) At the end of the course, there should be system of examination which has been successfully passed by the candidate. | 94 |
| Field Worker | Level 2 | 12th (10+2 stage) in Science with Biology or Chemistry | 19 |
Who can apply
- Age 18–36 on 1 Jan 2025
- Upper age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer) +3 years, PwBD and others as per the notice; only the highest one applies
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Fee
- ₹500 (general)
- ₹250 for SC, ST, EBC, PwBD, women, minorities, transgender, ex-servicemen
Official documents
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Notification and changes
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