RRB Paramedical Staff 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Post-Wise Age & Qualification

RRB Paramedical

Railway Recruitment Board12th / Graduate (Health Sciences) medium

All eligibility conditions must be satisfied as on the closing date of the application. Eligibility varies significantly by post.

Post-Wise Educational Qualification

PostMinimum QualificationRegistration
Staff NurseB.Sc. Nursing (4-year) OR GNM + State Nursing Council registrationRequired
Health & Malaria Inspector12th (Science) + 2-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector courseNot required
Pharmacist10th + Diploma in Pharmacy (D.Pharm) from PCI recognised institutionRequired (State Pharmacy Council)
Lab SuperintendentB.Sc. (Chemistry/Biochemistry/Microbiology) + 1-year lab experience OR B.Sc. MLTPreferred
PhysiotherapistDegree/Diploma in Physiotherapy from recognised universityRequired
Radiographer12th (Science) + 2-year Diploma in Radiography from recognised instituteNot required
Dental Hygienist12th (Science) + 2-year Diploma in Dental Hygiene (DCI recognised)Required (DCI)
DietitianB.Sc. Nutrition/Home Science + PG Diploma in Dietetics OR M.Sc. NutritionPreferred

Age Limit

CategoryMin AgeMax Age
General / EWS18 years33 years
OBC (NCL)18 years36 years (3-year relaxation)
SC / ST18 years38 years (5-year relaxation)
PwD (General)18 years43 years (10-year relaxation)

Professional Registration

Several posts require valid professional registration at document verification. Staff Nurse needs Nursing Council registration; Pharmacist needs Pharmacy Council registration. Without valid registration, candidates are disqualified at DV even after clearing CBT.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q.Is professional council registration mandatory for all RRB Paramedical posts?

Not all posts, but many require it. Staff Nurse (Nursing Council), Pharmacist (Pharmacy Council), Physiotherapist, Dental Hygienist (DCI) all require valid registration. Without active registration, candidates are disqualified at DV despite clearing CBT.

Q.Can a GNM nurse apply for RRB Staff Nurse?

Yes. Both B.Sc. Nursing (4-year degree) and GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery diploma) graduates are eligible, provided they have valid registration with the respective State Nursing Council.

Q.What is the upper age limit for RRB Paramedical 2026?

The upper age limit is 33 years for General/EWS candidates. OBC gets 3 years relaxation (max 36), SC/ST get 5 years (max 38), PwD get 10 years (max 43).

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