RRB Paramedical Eligibility
Last verified 07 Oct 2026
RRB Paramedical eligibility requires A post-specific professional qualification with the relevant council registration — for example B.Sc Nursing or GNM with state nursing council registration for Nursing Superintendent, and a Pharmacy diploma or degree with Pharmacy Council registration for Pharmacist. Age limits are varies by post between 18 and 40 years as on 01.01.2027 — see the post table.
Age limit
Varies by post between 18 and 40 years as on 01.01.2027 — see the post table.
Age relaxation
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 years |
| PwBD (OBC-NCL) | 13 years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 years |
Further relaxation applies to Ex-servicemen and serving railway employees as set out in the CEN.
Educational qualification
A post-specific professional qualification with the relevant council registration — for example B.Sc Nursing or GNM with state nursing council registration for Nursing Superintendent, and a Pharmacy diploma or degree with Pharmacy Council registration for Pharmacist.
Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible to apply. The qualification must be complete on or before the closing date for applications — this is stated explicitly in the CEN and is a common cause of rejection.
Posts and their eligibility
| Post | Pay Level | Initial pay | Medical / Level | Age | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | ₹44,900 | C1 | 20–40 years | 365 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | C2 | 20–35 years | 118 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | C1 | 18–33 years | 43 |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | Level 3 | ₹21,700 | B1 | 18–33 years | 31 |
| Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 | 20–33 years | 01 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | ₹29,200 | B1 | 19–33 years | 25 |
| ECG Technician | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | C1 | 18–33 years | 04 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | Level 6 | ₹35,400 | B1 | 21–30 years | 01 |
| Optometrist | Level 4 | ₹25,500 | B1 | 18–33 years | 02 |
Medical fitness
Standards range from B1 to C2 depending on the post, as listed in the post table above.
Nationality
Applicants must be Indian nationals, or fall within the other nationality categories set out in the CEN.