RRB Recruitment of Paramedical Categories, CEN 05/2026: age limit, eligibility and dates

Everything below is read from RRB's own notification — twice, independently, with every figure compared — and each line of the detailed section quotes the sentence and page it comes from. Age limits are given in completed years on the date the notification counts them, which is not always the number printed: where a notice says a candidate must not have reached an age, or prints a birth-date range, we give the limit that range actually allows.

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Posts and age limits

One row per group of posts that share an age limit and qualification.

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From CEN 05/2026 ↗. Read twice, independently, from the commission's own PDF; only what both readings agree on is shown, each line with the sentence and page it comes from, so you can check it.

Applications are open from 15 Sep 2026 to 14 Oct 2026.

Vacancies in this notification: 590 “Grand Total (All RRBs) 590” (p. 4)

Post	Age, as printed	Qualification
Nursing Superintendent (Cat. No. 1) — 365 vacancies	Born between 02 Jan 1987 and 01 Jan 2007 “6 20-40 01.01.2007 02.01.1987 02.01.1984 02.01.1982” (p. 9) 20–39 (must not have reached 40) years (General), as on 01 Jan 2027 “Nursing Superintendent 7 44900 C1 20-40 365” (p. 4) SC: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) ST: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) OBC: +3 years “2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years” (p. 9)	Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife with 3-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from an INC-recognised school/institution, OR B.Sc Nursing “Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed 3 years course in General” (p. 29) Also: Must meet medical standard C1 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “1 NURSING 7 44900 C1 20 40” (p. 29) Also: Must be a Registered Nurse and Midwife (GNM 3-year course recognised by the Indian Nursing Council) or hold B.Sc Nursing. “Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed 3 years course in General” (p. 29)
Dialysis Technician (Cat. No. 2) — 1 vacancy	Born between 02 Jan 1994 and 01 Jan 2007 “3 20-33 01.01.2007 02.01.1994 02.01.1991 02.01.1989” (p. 9) 20–32 (must not have reached 33) years (EWS), as on 01 Jan 2027 “2 Dialysis Technician 6 35400 B1 20-33 01” (p. 4)	B.Sc. plus Diploma in Haemodialysis or two years' in-house training/experience in haemodialysis; B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques/Technology/Renal Dialysis Technology also eligible “B.Sc. plus (a) Diploma in Haemodialysis (or) (b) two years satisfactory in-house” (p. 29) Also: Must meet medical standard B1 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “2 DIALYSIS 6 35400 B1 20 33” (p. 29) Also: The only vacancy (1, RRB Chennai / SR) is an EWS vacancy; reserved vacancies are filled only by candidates of that category. “2 DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN 6 SR 0 0 0 0 1 1” (p. 32) Columns are UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Net Vac: the single vacancy is in the EWS column. Also: Reserved vacancies are filled only by candidates of that community/category (para 8.2). “EWS), will be filled only by candidates belonging to that community/category.” (p. 12) Also: The only vacancy (1, RRB Chennai / Southern Railway) is in the EWS column; reserved vacancies are filled only by candidates of that category. “2 DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN 6 SR 0 0 0 0 1 1” (p. 32) Columns are UR, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, Net Vac: the single vacancy is in the EWS column.
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II (Cat. No. 3) — 43 vacancies	Born between 02 Jan 1994 and 01 Jan 2009 “1 18-33 01.01.2009 02.01.1994 02.01.1991 02.01.1989” (p. 9) 18–32 (must not have reached 33) years (General), as on 01 Jan 2027 “HEALTH AND 6 35400 C1 18 33” (p. 29) SC: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) ST: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) OBC: +3 years “2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years” (p. 9)	B.Sc. with Chemistry as main/optional subject plus one-year Diploma of Health/Sanitary Inspector or one-year NTC in Health Sanitary Inspector (NCVT) “B.Sc. having studied Chemistry as Main / Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry” (p. 29) Also: Must meet medical standard C1 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “3 HEALTH AND 6 35400 C1 18 33” (p. 29)
Audiologist & Speech Therapist (Cat. No. 4) — 1 vacancy	Born between 02 Jan 1997 and 01 Jan 2006 “4 21-30 01.01.2006 02.01.1997 02.01.1994 02.01.1992” (p. 9) 21–29 (must not have reached 30) years (General), as on 01 Jan 2027 “AUDIOLOGIST & 6 35400 B1 21 30” (p. 29) SC: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) ST: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) OBC: +3 years “2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years” (p. 9)	Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) and registration with the Rehabilitation Council of India “Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognized” (p. 29) Also: Must meet medical standard B1 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “4 AUDIOLOGIST & 6 35400 B1 21 30” (p. 29) Also: Must be registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). “University and must be registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).” (p. 29)
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) (Cat. No. 5) — 118 vacancies	Born between 02 Jan 1992 and 01 Jan 2007 “5 20-35 01.01.2007 02.01.1992 02.01.1989 02.01.1987” (p. 9) 20–34 (must not have reached 35) years (General), as on 01 Jan 2027 “5 Pharmacist (Entry Grade) 5 29200 C2 20-35 118” (p. 4) SC: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) ST: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) OBC: +3 years “2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years” (p. 9)	Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) or Doctor of Pharmacy, and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 “Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (Allopathic) from a Central or State Government” (p. 29) Also: Must meet medical standard C2 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “5 PHARMACIST 5 29200 C2 20 35” (p. 29) Also: Must be registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. “recognized University or Institute and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy” (p. 29)
Radiographer X-Ray Technician (Cat. No. 6) — 25 vacancies	Born between 02 Jan 1994 and 01 Jan 2008 “2 19-33 01.01.2008 02.01.1994 02.01.1991 02.01.1989” (p. 9) 19–32 (must not have reached 33) years (General), as on 01 Jan 2027 “RADIOGRAPHER X- 5 29200 B1 19 33” (p. 29) SC: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) ST: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) OBC: +3 years “2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years” (p. 9)	10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and 2-year Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology (listed B.Sc. radiography/imaging degrees also eligible) “10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography / X Ray Technician /” (p. 29) Also: Must meet medical standard B1 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “6 RADIOGRAPHER X- 5 29200 B1 19 33” (p. 29)
ECG Technician (Cat. No. 7) — 4 vacancies	Born between 02 Jan 1994 and 01 Jan 2009 “1 18-33 01.01.2009 02.01.1994 02.01.1991 02.01.1989” (p. 9) 18–32 (must not have reached 33) years (General), as on 01 Jan 2027 “7 ECG Technician 4 25500 C1 18-33 04” (p. 4) SC: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) ST: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) OBC: +3 years “2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years” (p. 9)	10+2 / Graduation in Science with Certificate/Diploma/Degree (minimum one year) in ECG Laboratory Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technician / Cardiology Techniques “10+2 / Graduation in Science having Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory” (p. 30) Also: Must meet medical standard C1 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “7 ECG TECHNICIAN 4 25500 C1 18 33” (p. 30)
Optometrist (Cat. No. 8) — 2 vacancies	Born between 02 Jan 1994 and 01 Jan 2009 “1 18-33 01.01.2009 02.01.1994 02.01.1991 02.01.1989” (p. 9) 18–32 (must not have reached 33) years (General), as on 01 Jan 2027 “8 Optometrist 4 25500 B1 18-33 02” (p. 4) SC: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) ST: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) OBC: +3 years “2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years” (p. 9)	B.Sc. in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3 to 4 year course), with registration with the concerned Council/Licensing body “B. Sc. In Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (the course should be of 3 to” (p. 30) Also: Must meet medical standard B1 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “8 OPTOMETRIST 4 25500 B1 18 33” (p. 30) Also: Must have registration with the concerned Council/Licensing body. “The candidate should have Registration with the concerned Council/” (p. 30)
Lab Assistant Grade II (Cat. No. 9) — 31 vacancies	Born between 02 Jan 1994 and 01 Jan 2009 “1 18-33 01.01.2009 02.01.1994 02.01.1991 02.01.1989” (p. 9) 18–32 (must not have reached 33) years (General), as on 01 Jan 2027 “9 Lab Assistant Gr. II 3 21700 B1 18-33 31” (p. 4) SC: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) ST: +5 years “1 SC & ST candidates 5 Years” (p. 9) OBC: +3 years “2 OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates 3 Years” (p. 9)	12th (10+2 stage) in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT), or a Certificate Course in Medical Lab. Technology at par with DMLT of at least 1 year (full-time, with examination); B.Sc. Medical Lab Technology after 10+2 Science also eligible “12th (10+2 stage) in Science plus (a) Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology” (p. 30) Also: Must meet medical standard B1 (vision standard; see para 3.0) for this post. “9 LAB ASSISTANT 3 21700 B1 18 33” (p. 30)

For every post in this notification

• PWD: +10 years “PwBD – UR & EWS 10 Years” (p. 9)
• Medical fitness for the opted post is required; no alternative appointment if found unfit. “Medical Fitness: Candidates must ensure that they fulfill the prescribed medical standards for the post(s) they are opting for.” (p. 4)
• Must already hold the qualification on the closing date (14.10.2026); candidates awaiting final results are not eligible. “Candidates waiting for final results of prescribed educational” (p. 4)

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