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Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB)Exam Date Announced

RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2026 : Railway CBT Schedule

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Published: 20 October 2026Gazette-Verified Official Notice

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Vacancies
590 Posts
Exam Date
CBT Schedule Announced (November 2026)
Qualification
Degree or Diploma in Nursing, Pharmacy, or Allied Health Sciences
Salary / Pay
7th CPC Pay Level-3 to Level-7 (Rs. 21,700 to Rs. 1,42,400)
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Important Schedule & Dates

Online Application StartsClosed
Last Date to Apply OnlineClosed
Last Date for Fee PaymentClosed
Admit Card Release DateAvailable before exam
Written Exam / CBT DateCBT Schedule Announced (November 2026)

Application Fee

General/OBC: Rs. 500, SC/ST/Female/Ex-SM: Rs. 250

Payment Mode: Net Banking, Debit/Credit Card, or UPI.

Age Limit & Criteria

18 to 40 Years (Post-wise criteria with category relaxations)

Age relaxation provided for SC, ST, OBC, PwD as per Government norms.

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Full Notification Details

Railway Recruitment Boards have released the computer-based test schedule notice for 590 Paramedical Staff vacancies across Indian Railways. Registered candidates can check exam schedules at rrbapply.gov.in.

Computer Based Test Schedule and Shift Details

Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the timeline for the centralized computer-based test for CEN 04/2024 Paramedical categories.

The examination will fill 590 vacancies including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health and Malaria Inspector, Lab Technologist, and Radiographer posts.

Testing will run in multiple shifts across computerized test centers nationwide with strict biometric verification.

Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme

The single-stage CBT contains 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 total marks with a test duration of 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates).

Professional Ability constitutes 70 questions (70 marks) based on the core medical discipline.

General Awareness carries 10 questions (10 marks), General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning has 10 questions (10 marks), and General Science covers 10 questions (10 marks).

Each incorrect answer attracts a negative marking penalty of 1/3rd of a mark. Qualifying marks are 40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC and SC, and 25% for ST.

City Intimation Slip and Call Letter Release Timeline

The exam city intimation slip will activate 10 days before the exam date on regional RRB websites and rrbapply.gov.in.

The travel pass for eligible SC and ST candidates will be available along with the city intimation slip.

Official e-call letters with venue details will be released exactly 4 days before the scheduled exam date.

Step-by-Step Application Guide

1

Open the official recruitment portal using the direct application link provided below.

2

Complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) with your active email address and mobile number.

3

Fill in educational qualifications, personal details, and category certificate numbers accurately.

4

Upload required scanned photographs and signatures in the dimensions specified by the commission.

5

Pay the prescribed application fee through authorized net banking, card, or UPI channels.

6

Download and print the final confirmation slip and fee receipt for future verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to common candidate queries for RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2026

When will the RRB Paramedical Staff CBT exam take place?

Railway Recruitment Boards have scheduled the single-stage CBT examination for November 2026 across designated national test cities.

How many vacancies are available in RRB Paramedical CEN 04/2024?

The recruitment drive covers 590 vacancies including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Lab Technician, and Malaria Inspector posts.

What is the negative marking penalty in RRB Paramedical CBT?

There is a deduction of 1/3rd of a mark for every incorrect answer. No marks are deducted for unattempted questions.

When can candidates download the RRB exam city intimation slip?

The exam city intimation slip and SC/ST travel passes will be accessible 10 days before the examination date on rrbapply.gov.in.

Recruitment Progress Timeline

Stage 2 of 5:Admit Card
  1. (Completed)
    ApplicationApplication Closed
  2. 2(Current stage)
    Admit CardCurrentExpected Soon
  3. 3(Upcoming stage)
    Exam / CBTCBT Schedule Announced (November 2026)
  4. 4(Upcoming stage)
    Answer KeyAwaited
  5. 5(Upcoming stage)
    Final ResultAwaited

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