The Railway Board has approved 600 vacancies across 09 para-medical categories under a new Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) to be issued in 2026. As per the Railway Board letter dated 22.07.2026, Nursing Superintendent carries the highest share with 372 posts, followed by Pharmacist (Entry Grade) with 120 posts. The formal CEN with eligibility, application dates, and fee details is yet to be released by RRBs.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Notification Reference
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Issuing Authority | Ministry of Railways, Railway Board |
| Letter No. | 2026/E(MPP)/25/13/Paramedical |
| Subject | Approved vacancies of Para-medical categories to be notified in 2026 |
| Date of Issue | 22.07.2026 |
| Addressed To | General Manager (P), All Zonal Railways and PUs |
| Basis of Approval | Assessment of vacancies done by Zonal Railways/PUs in the Indent Management module of HRMS, examined by Railway Board |
| Approval Notification | RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 |
| RRB Calendar 2026 | Check Here |
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under Railway Board |
| Notification Type | Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) - Para-medical categories, 2026 |
| Total Approved Vacancies | 600 |
| Number of Categories | 09 |
| Application Mode | Not yet specified (expected online, per standard RRB practice) |
| Official Website | rrbapply.gov.in and respective Zonal RRB websites |
| CEN Notification Status | Not yet released - vacancies approved for future notification |
What the Approval Covers
According to the letter issued by the Ministry of Railways, Railway Board, the vacancy assessment submitted by Zonal Railways and PUs was examined at the Board level before being cleared. The competent authority has now approved these numbers for a Centralized Employment Notification covering para-medical staff, one of the recurring recruitment streams under Indian Railways' Medical Department.
RRB Paramedical 2026 Vacancy Details (600 Posts)
The table below lists the post-wise approved vacancies and corresponding pay levels for the 09 para-medical categories cleared by the Railway Board.
| SN | Post Name | Pay Level | Approved Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dialysis Technician | 6 | 01 |
| 2 | ECG Technician | 4 | 04 |
| 3 | Lab Assistant Gr. II | 3 | 31 |
| 4 | Nursing Superintendent | 7 | 372 |
| 5 | Pharmacist (Entry grade) | 5 | 120 |
| 6 | Radiographer X-ray Technician | 5 | 25 |
| 7 | Health and Malaria Inspector Gr. II | 6 | 43 |
| 8 | Optometrist | 4 | 02 |
| 9 | Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 6 | 02 |
| Total | 600 | ||
Expected CEN Timeline (As per Annual Calendar for RRB Recruitments 2026)
The Railway Board's Annual Calendar for RRB Recruitments 2026 (issued vide letter No. 2024/E(RRB)/25/38 dated 05.12.2025) places Para-medical Categories in the July–September 2026 recruitment cycle. The stage-wise schedule for this cycle is given below.
| Stage | Scheduled Period |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Assessment upto | 30.09.2027 |
| Assessment of Vacancies in OIRMS | May–June 2026 |
| Indenting of Vacancies in OIRMS after approval | June–July 2026 |
| Proposal for Draft CEN | July 2026 |
This schedule indicates that the draft CEN proposal for para-medical categories falls in July 2026, in line with the vacancy approval letter dated 22.07.2026. The exact CEN release date, application start date, and last date to apply have not yet been announced and will be updated once RRBs issue the official notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Not specified in the Railway Board approval letter. Post-wise educational qualification and age limit criteria will be published in the official CEN by the Railway Recruitment Boards. Candidates are advised to refer to the previous RRB Paramedical CEN No. 03/2025 pattern as an indicative reference only, and rely solely on the upcoming official notification for confirmed eligibility.
Pay Level and Salary Structure
The Railway Board approval letter specifies the 7th Pay Commission pay level for each post. Actual initial pay, allowances, and salary structure will be detailed in the official CEN.
| Post Name | Pay Level |
|---|---|
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | 3 |
| ECG Technician / Optometrist | 4 |
| Pharmacist (Entry grade) / Radiographer X-ray Technician | 5 |
| Dialysis Technician / Health and Malaria Inspector Gr. II / Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 6 |
| Nursing Superintendent | 7 |
How to Apply
The application process has not yet started, as the official CEN for these 600 para-medical vacancies has not been released. Once notified, candidates are expected to apply online through rrbapply.gov.in or the respective Zonal RRB website. This section will be updated with step-by-step application instructions upon official release.
Important Instructions
- This is a vacancy approval communication from the Railway Board, not the final recruitment notification (CEN).
- The 600 vacancies across 09 para-medical categories are approved for future notification in 2026.
- Candidates should wait for the official CEN from RRBs before applying, as eligibility, age limit, fee, and application dates are not yet released.
- Regularly check rrbapply.gov.in and respective Zonal RRB websites for the official CEN release.
- Vacancy numbers are subject to change at the time of final CEN publication.
Where This Fits in the Recruitment Calendar
The timing lines up with the Railway Board's Annual Calendar for RRB Recruitments 2026, released in December 2025, which places para-medical categories in the July–September recruitment window. Under that calendar, the draft CEN proposal for para-medical posts was scheduled for July 2026, right around when this vacancy approval came through. That suggests the Railway Recruitment Boards are on track to move toward a formal notification in the near term, though no CEN number, application dates, or eligibility details have been made public yet.
What Happens Next
This letter is an internal approval of vacancy numbers, not the recruitment notification itself. Candidates interested in these posts will need to wait for the Railway Recruitment Boards to release the actual CEN, which will spell out educational qualifications, age limits, application fees, the selection process, and how to apply. Given the scale of the Nursing Superintendent and Pharmacist openings, this is expected to be a closely watched recruitment cycle once the CEN is out.
Aspirants are advised to keep an eye on rrbapply.gov.in and the websites of their respective Zonal Railway Recruitment Boards for the official notification and further updates.
