RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026: Last Day Today to Apply for 590 Railway Posts

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are officially closing the registration window for the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 today, Wednesday, October 14, 2026. This recruitment exercise offers 590 specialized medical vacancies across healthcare establishments of Indian Railways nationwide. Healthcare and medical diploma or degree holders who meet the requisite criteria must complete their primary online registration before midnight today to avoid missing out on central government railway hospital appointments.

Applicants completing their digital submission before the deadline will be granted an extended window until Friday, October 16, 2026, to finalize the payment of their application fees.

Crucial Post-Wise Eligibility and Age Limits

Candidates submitting applications must verify that their professional qualifications and age brackets align with the technical specifications mandated for individual posts:

Educational Credentials:

Depending on the specific vacancy, candidates must hold recognized qualifications such as B.Sc. (Nursing), General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm/B.Pharm), Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT), or equivalent diplomas in radiography, ophthalmic technique, or speech pathology.

Age Demarcation: The benchmark age limit ranges from a minimum of 18 years to a maximum of 40 years, varying according to the seniority and pay level of the targeted cadre.

Statutory Age Relaxations: Upper age relaxations apply strictly in accordance with central government and railway establishment rules for SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), PwBD, and Ex-Servicemen categories.

Application Fee Structure and Mandatory Examination Refund Policy

The Railway Recruitment Board maintains a transparent two-tier fee payment and refund framework linked to candidate participation in the recruitment test:

General, OBC, and EWS Candidates: Required to deposit an upfront examination fee of ₹500 at the time of form submission.
SC, ST, PwBD, and All Female Candidates: Concessional fee set at ₹250.
Stage 1 CBT Refund Guarantee: Candidates who actually appear for the Stage 1 Computer-Based Test (CBT) will receive a direct refund to their bank accounts; ₹400 will be refunded to General/OBC/EWS candidates (after deducting banking transaction charges), while SC, ST, PwBD, and female candidates will receive a 100% full refund of ₹250.

Step-by-Step Application Process via rrbapply.gov.in

Aspirants can complete their registration and application process without intermediary costs by following this structured online sequence:

Step 1 - Access Official Recruitment Portal: Navigate directly to the centralized railway application website at rrbapply.gov.in.
Step 2 - Account Creation: Click on the "Apply" link on the homepage and select "Create an Account" by providing an active mobile number, valid email ID, and personal identification details.

Step 3 - Complete Online Application: Log into the candidate portal using registered credentials, select the preferred Railway Recruitment Board (RRB zone), fill in academic and professional marks, and upload scanned copies of photographs and signatures.

Step 4 - Category Fee Clearance: Pay the prescribed examination fee through net banking, debit/credit cards, or UPI by October 16, 2026.

Step 5 - Download Application Receipt: Verify all filled particulars, submit the application, and download a copy of the final confirmation form for subsequent recruitment and document verification stages.

Comprehensive Vacancy Breakdown: 590 Cadres Across Indian Railways

The 590 advertised posts are distributed across key clinical, diagnostic, and public health support positions:

Nursing Superintendent: 365 posts (the largest single recruitment cadre in this drive).

Pharmacist (Entry Grade): 118 posts.

Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III: 43 posts.

Lab Assistant Grade II: 31 posts.

Radiographer / X-Ray Technician: 25 posts.

ECG Technician:

04 posts.

Optometrist: 02 posts.

Dialysis Technician: 01 post.

Audiologist & Speech Therapist: 01 post.