§1. Overview: Paramedical Staff in Indian Railways (CEN 05/2026)
Indian Railways operates one of the country's most extensive occupational medical infrastructures, comprising 125+ divisional and central referral hospitals. Paramedical recruitment under CEN 05/2026 fills critical frontline positions:
- •Nursing Superintendent (Level 7): Basic pay ₹44,900/-; requires B.Sc Nursing or GNM with Nursing Council registration.
- •Pharmacist (Level 5): Basic pay ₹29,200/-; requires Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) or B.Pharm.
- •Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III (Level 6): Basic pay ₹35,400/-; requires B.Sc with National Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) Health Sanitary Inspector certificate.
- •Lab Superintendent & Assistant (Level 6 / Level 3): Requires DMLT / B.Sc in Medical Laboratory Technology.
§2. Single-Stage CBT Examination Pattern
The entire merit compilation rests on a single online Computer Based Test (CBT):
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Technical/Clinical) | 70 | 70 Marks | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 Marks | |
| General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 Marks | |
| General Science (Physics, Chemistry, Life Sciences) | 10 | 10 Marks | |
| Total | 100 | 100 Marks | 90 Minutes (120 min for PwBD) |
§3. Detailed Syllabus for Professional Ability (70 Marks)
#### For Nursing Superintendent:
- •Anatomy & Physiology, Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pharmacology.
- •Maternal and Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Infection Control and Hospital Waste Management guidelines.
#### For Pharmacist:
- •Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy, Pharmacology and Toxicology, Drug Store and Business Management.
- •Pharmacy Act 1948 and Drugs and Cosmetics Act 1940 regulatory provisions.
§4. Important Registration Timeline
- •Online Application Commencement: August 2026
- •Online Application Closing Date: 14 October 2026 at 23:59 IST
- •Window for Correction: 15 October to 24 October 2026
- •Official Portal for Applications: https://rrbapply.gov.in
Official Commission Links & Portals
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