The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have released Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 03/2025 for the recruitment of various Paramedical categories. A total of 434 vacancies are available for posts like Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Dialysis Technician, and more across Indian Railways.
This is a significant opportunity for qualified medical and paramedical professionals to secure a government job with the Indian Railways.
📅 RRB Paramedical 2025: Key Dates at a Glance
- Notification Release Date: 26th July 2025
- Online Application Start Date: 9th August 2025
- Last Date to Apply Online: 8th September 2025 (until 11:59 PM)
- Last Date for Fee Payment: 10th September 2025
- Modification Window: 11th to 20th September 2025 (with a fee of ₹250)
📋 Post-wise Vacancy Details (CEN 03/2025)
| Post Name | Pay Level | Approx. Monthly Pay | Vacancies | Age Limit (as on 01-01-2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | ₹44,900/- | 272 | 20 – 40 years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | ₹29,200/- | 105 | 20 – 35 years |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | Level 6 | ₹35,400/- | 33 | 18 – 33 years |
| Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | ₹35,400/- | 04 | 20 – 33 years |
| Radiographer/X-Ray Technician | Level 5 | ₹29,200/- | 04 | 19 – 33 years |
| ECG Technician | Level 4 | ₹25,500/- | 04 | 18 – 33 years |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | Level 3 | ₹21,700/- | 12 | 18 – 33 years |
| Total | 434 |
For a detailed, RRB-wise breakdown of vacancies, candidates must check the official notification (Annexure-B).
✅ Eligibility Criteria
1. Nationality: Must be a citizen of India.
2. Age Limit (as on 01/01/2026):
- The age limit varies by post (see table above).
- Upper Age Relaxation is available for:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 years
- PwBD (UR/EWS): 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen: Up to 8 years after deducting military service
3. Educational Qualification:
- Nursing Superintendent: Certificate as a Registered Nurse and Midwife (3-year course) OR B.Sc. Nursing.
- Pharmacist: 10+2 in Science + Diploma in Pharmacy and must be registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
- Other Posts: Require a combination of 10th/12th pass with relevant Diplomas or Certificates in the specific trade (e.g., Dialysis, Radiography, Lab Technology).
- Crucial: Candidates must possess the required qualification on or before the closing date (08.09.2025). Those awaiting results are not eligible.
4. Medical Standards: Candidates must meet the prescribed medical standards (B-1, C-1, or C-2) for the post they are applying for.
💰 Application Fee
- For General/OBC/EWS: ₹500/- (₹400 refundable after appearing in CBT)
- For SC/ST/Ex-S/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC*: ₹250/- (fully refundable after appearing in CBT)
- Payment Mode: Online only (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI)
EBC (Economically Backward Class): Annual family income less than ₹50,000. Requires valid certificate.
🔍 Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT): Single-stage objective exam.
- Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates using a scribe).
- Sections: Professional Ability (70 questions), General Awareness (10), Arithmetic & Reasoning (10), General Science (10).
- Marking: +1 for correct answer, -1/3 for wrong answer.
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC/SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
- Document Verification (DV): Based on CBT merit.
- Medical Examination: Final appointment is subject to passing the medical fitness test.
📝 How to Apply Online
- Visit the official website of any RRB (e.g., rrbcen.com or the RRB of your choice).
- Click on the link for CEN 03/2025 (Paramedical Categories).
- ‘Create an Account’ if you are a new user. Use existing login credentials if you have applied for RRB exams before.
- Fill in the online application form with personal, educational, and community details.
- Upload Documents: A live photograph will be captured during application. You need to upload your signature and SC/ST certificate (if applying for free travel pass).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit the application and download/save a copy for future reference.
⚠️ Important: Candidates can apply to ONE RRB only. Multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
📜 Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Detailed Notification (PDF) | Click Here (Link on RRB websites) |
| Apply Online Link (Active from 09.08.2025) | Click Here |
| List of Official RRB Websites | Check Here |
For exact links, always refer to the official RRB websites listed in the notification.
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