The Railway Recruitment Boards issued an indicative notice on 12 September 2026. It announces Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) No. 05/2026 for various posts in Paramedical Categories. The notice covers posts across all Railway Recruitment Boards, under the Ministry of Railways. As per this notice, online applications will tentatively open on 15 September 2026 and close on 14 October 2026 at 23:59 hrs. Candidates must apply through rrbapply.gov.in. This recruitment suits candidates with paramedical qualifications who want a central government job in Indian Railways.
The notice gives a tentative vacancy count of 560 posts across all RRBs. No post-wise or category-wise breakdown has been released yet. Postings will be spread across all RRBs, and specific locations are not mentioned in this notice. Candidates should check all details in the article below.
Information verified from the official Railway Recruitment Board notice No. RRB/RNC/Advt./CEN/05/2026 dated 12 September 2026. Last verified: 13 September 2026.
The Railway Recruitment Boards released an indicative notice for CEN No. 05/2026 on 12 September 2026, covering various posts of Paramedical Categories. A tentative 560 vacancies are expected across all RRBs. Online applications are set to tentatively open on 15 September 2026 and close on 14 October 2026, through rrbapply.gov.in. The detailed CEN, with post-wise vacancies and eligibility, has not been published yet.
Quick summary of RRB Paramedical Recruitment CEN 05/2026
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (Ministry of Railways) |
| Post | Various Posts of Paramedical Categories |
| Total vacancy | 560 (tentative, all RRBs) |
| Pay level | Pay Level 3 to Pay Level 7 (7th CPC) |
| Application mode | Online, at rrbapply.gov.in |
| Eligibility | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Selection process | Not mentioned in the official notification |
| Place of posting | All RRBs, not specified further |
| Last date | 14 October 2026, 23:59 hrs (tentative) |
| Who can apply | Not mentioned in the official notification |
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About RRB Paramedical Recruitment
Railway Recruitment Boards work under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India. Regional boards conduct recruitment for staff positions across Indian Railways zones. Paramedical categories under Indian Railways cover hospital and health-unit staff who support railway employees and their families. A central government job with Indian Railways comes with a standard central pay structure and postings across the country. Selection is coordinated centrally, but each board manages its own share of posts.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notice issued | 12 September 2026 |
| Application opens (tentative) | 15 September 2026 |
| Application closes (tentative) | 14 October 2026, 23:59 hrs |
All dates in this notice are tentative. They may change once the detailed CEN is published.
Vacancy details and pay level
| Post / category | Pay level (7th CPC) | Tentative vacancies (all RRBs) | Medical standard | Age (as on 01.01.2027) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Various Posts of Paramedical Categories | Pay Level 3 to Pay Level 7 | 560 | As per detailed CEN | As per detailed CEN |
The total tentative vacancy count is 560. No post-wise breakdown has been released with this notice.
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Eligibility
The indicative notice does not give qualification, experience or category-wise eligibility details. These will be published in the detailed CEN No. 05/2026 on the official RRB website.
Selection process & Application Fee
This post is based on a short notice published in Employment News; the detailed notificaiton will be published soon.
How to apply
- Visit the apply portal once the application link is active.
- Register and complete Aadhaar-based verification of primary details.
- Fill the online application for CEN No. 05/2026 before 14 October 2026 (tentative).
- Submit the form and save the confirmation copy.
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Aadhaar and documents to keep ready
- Aadhaar card, with name and date of birth updated to match the 10th class pass certificate.
- Updated Aadhaar photo.
- Updated Aadhaar biometrics: fingerprint and iris.
- 10th class pass certificate, for name and date-of-birth checks.
The notice states that non-Aadhaar verified applications go through extra scrutiny at every stage of the recruitment process and can face delays.
Important links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| RRB official website | Detailed CEN No. 05/2026 and RRB-wise notices |
| Apply online | Application portal (tentative opening 15 September 2026) |
| Government Jobs | More central and state government vacancies |
| Latest Jobs (All India) | All-India recruitment updates |
Should you apply?
This notice suits candidates who already hold a paramedical qualification and want a central government job with Indian Railways. Pay Level 3 to Pay Level 7 covers a range of paramedical roles, though the notice does not name individual posts yet. Candidates should start preparing now. Aadhaar name and date of birth should match the 10th class pass certificate, and Aadhaar photo and biometrics should be updated before the application opens. This one step can prevent delays later. One trade-off: exact eligibility, post names and the selection process are not yet known, so it is hard to judge competition at this stage. Postings will be spread across all RRBs, and the specific zone is also not fixed yet. Candidates should wait for the detailed CEN before assuming they qualify for a particular post.
FAQs
When will RRB release the detailed CEN 05/2026 notification?
The notice does not give an exact release date for the detailed CEN. It states that all terms, eligibility and other details will be published on the official RRB website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in, along with any corrigendum issued later.
How many vacancies are there in RRB CEN 05/2026 for Paramedical Categories?
The notice gives a tentative vacancy count of 560 posts, across all Railway Recruitment Boards. No post-wise or category-wise breakdown has been released yet.
What is the pay level for RRB Paramedical posts in CEN 05/2026?
Posts are placed between Pay Level 3 and Pay Level 7 as per the 7th Central Pay Commission. The exact pay level for each post is not mentioned in this notice.
Is Aadhaar verification required for the RRB CEN 05/2026 application?
Yes. The notice asks candidates to match their Aadhaar name and date of birth with their 10th class pass certificate. Aadhaar photo and biometrics fingerprint and iris, should also be updated before filling the online application.
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