RRB Paramedical Eligibility 2026
Who can apply for RRB Paramedical in 2026 — the age limit, educational qualification, nationality and attempt rules as specified by Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs). Always confirm against the official notification before applying.
Staff Nurse
- Age
- 20-40 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD +10 years, ex-servicemen as per rules.
- Education
- B.Sc Nursing (3 or 4 years) OR Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised institution. Mandatory registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council or any State Nursing Council.
- Nationality
- Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries.
Pharmacist (Grade III)
- Age
- 20-35 years. Standard age relaxations apply.
- Education
- 10+2 with Science PLUS B.Pharm OR D.Pharm from a recognised institution. Mandatory registration as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 with a State Pharmacy Council.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
Physiotherapist (Grade II)
- Age
- 20-33 years. Standard age relaxations apply.
- Education
- Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT) — 4½ years course including 6 months internship — from a recognised institution.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
Lab Assistant (Gr II) / Lab Superintendent (Gr III) / Radiographer
- Age
- 18-33 years for Lab Assistant; 18-36 years for Lab Superintendent and Radiographer. Standard age relaxations apply.
- Education
- Lab Assistant: 10+2 with Science + DMLT (Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology) OR B.Sc Medical Lab Technology. Lab Superintendent: B.Sc MLT. Radiographer: 10+2 with Science + Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician course (1-2 years) from a recognised institution.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
Other paramedical posts (Health & Malaria Inspector, ECG Tech, Dental Hygienist, Optometrist, Dietician, Audiologist, Perfusionist, Hospital Attendant)
- Age
- 18-36 years (varies — Hospital Attendant 18-33 yrs; specialist posts often 20-35 yrs). Standard age relaxations apply.
- Education
- Post-specific qualification — H&MI: B.Sc + Sanitary Inspector cert / 1-year Health & Sanitary Inspector course. ECG Tech: 10+2 Sci + 1-yr ECG Tech course. Dental Hygienist: 10+2 + 2-yr Dental Hygienist cert. Optometrist: B.Sc Optometry / Diploma. Dietician: B.Sc Home Sci / Food & Nutrition + PG Diploma. Audiologist & Speech Therapist: B.Sc / BASLP. Perfusionist: B.Sc + Diploma in Perfusion Technology. Council/board registration where applicable.
- Nationality
- Same as above.
RRB Paramedical eligibility — common questions
What is the educational qualification for RRB Paramedical?
B.Sc Nursing (3 or 4 years) OR Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised institution. Mandatory registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council or any State Nursing Council. That is for Staff Nurse; the other 4 posts under this notification are listed in the table above.
What is the age limit for RRB Paramedical?
20-40 years. Age relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD +10 years, ex-servicemen as per rules.
Do I need to be an Indian citizen to apply for RRB Paramedical?
Indian citizen, or subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or Tibetan refugee who came before 1 Jan 1962 with intent to settle permanently, or person of Indian origin who has migrated from specified countries.
Where should I confirm my RRB Paramedical eligibility?
Always check against the official Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) notification — eligibility rules can change from one cycle to the next. The official links are at the bottom of this page.
Official sources
Every figure on this page traces back to the official notification. Rules change from cycle to cycle — confirm before you apply.
Indian Railways (Ministry of Railways) · RRB Ahmedabad · RRB Central Portal (zonal links) · RRB Secunderabad · RRB Kolkata · RRB Mumbai · RRB New Delhi
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