The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the CEN No. 03/2025 notification for the recruitment of 434 Paramedical Staff across various categories. The online application process starts from 9th August 2025 and will end on 8th September 2025.
This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for healthcare and paramedical professionals including Pharmacists, Nursing Superintendents, Dialysis Technicians, Lab Assistants, ECG Technicians, and more โ to join Indian Railways, one of the largest employers in the world.
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๐ RRB Paramedical Notification 2025: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification Number | CEN 03/2025 |
| Total Vacancies | 434 |
| Posts | Paramedical Staff (Various) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Start Date | 9th August 2025 |
| Last Date | 8th September 2025 (till 11:59 PM) |
| Official Website | https://rrbapply.gov.in |
| Job Type | Central Government Job |
| Job Location | Across INDIA |
| Selection Process | CBT + Document Verification + Medical Exam |
| EXAM FEES |
๐ Post-wise Vacancy & Pay Details
| Post Name | Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (INR) | Medical Standard | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | โน44,900 | C1 | 20 โ 40 Years | 272 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | โน29,200 | C2 | 20 โ 35 Years | 105 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II | Level 6 | โน35,400 | C1 | 18 โ 33 Years | 33 |
| Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | โน35,400 | B1 | 20 โ 33 Years | 4 |
| Radiographer / X-ray Technician | Level 5 | โน29,200 | B1 | 19 โ 33 Years | 4 |
| ECG Technician | Level 4 | โน25,500 | C1 | 18 โ 33 Years | 4 |
| Lab Assistant Gr. II | Level 3 | โน21,700 | B1 | 18 โ 33 Years | 12 |
| Total | โ | โ | โ | โ | 434 |
๐ Educational Qualifications by Post
1. Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
- 10+2 in Science or equivalent
- Diploma or Bachelorโs Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm)
- Registered under Pharmacy Act, 1948
2. Nursing Superintendent
- B.Sc (Nursing) or
- Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife with 3 yearsโ course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a recognized institution
3. Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II
- B.Sc in Chemistry and
- 1 year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector or equivalent
4. Dialysis Technician
- B.Sc and
- Diploma in Haemodialysis (2-year course) or 2 yearsโ experience in Haemodialysis
5. Radiographer / X-Ray Technician
- 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry
- Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician / Radiodiagnosis
6. ECG Technician
- 10+2 / Graduation in Science
- Diploma/Degree in ECG Technology
7. Lab Assistant Gr. II
- 12th (Science stream)
- Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
๐ RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025: Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | 8 August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 9 August 2025 (00:00 Hrs) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 8 September 2025 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment (Online) | 10 September 2025 |
| Application Form Correction Window | 11โ20 September 2025 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced (likely October) |
| RRB Paramedical CBT Exam Date | Expected in OctoberโNovember 2025 |
| Result Declaration (CBT) | To be announced |
| Document Verification & Medicals | To be announced |
๐ฏ Selection Process
The selection for all paramedical posts will be based on:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT) โ Objective questions based on General Awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and Professional Subjects
- Document Verification
- Medical Fitness Test (as per post-specific medical standards)
๐ RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025: Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
Candidates applying for the RRB Paramedical posts must fulfill the prescribed age criteria for each role. The minimum and maximum age limits vary by post and category.
| Post Name | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 20 to 40 years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 20 to 35 years |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Gr.II | 18 to 33 years |
| Dialysis Technician | 20 to 33 years |
| Radiographer (X-Ray Technician) | 19 to 33 years |
| ECG Technician | 18 to 33 years |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 18 to 33 years |
๐งพ RRB Paramedical 2025: Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD (UR) | 10 Years |
| PwBD (OBC) | 13 Years |
| PwBD (SC/ST) | 15 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 3โ8 Years |
| Govt Employees | Up to 45 Years |
๐ธ Aadhaar Verification โ Mandatory
All candidates are advised to verify their Aadhaar details (name, DOB, biometrics) before filling the application. Mismatch may lead to disqualification or delay in the recruitment process.
๐ Participating RRBs
Candidates can apply through the websites of their respective Railway Recruitment Boards, including:
- Ahmedabad, Ajmer, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bilaspur, Chandigarh, Chennai, Gorakhpur, Guwahati, Jammu-Srinagar, Kolkata, Malda, Mumbai, Muzaffarpur, Patna, Prayagraj, Ranchi, Secunderabad, Siliguri, Bengaluru.
๐ RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025: Exam Pattern & Syllabus
Candidates applying for Pharmacist, Nursing Superintendent, Lab Assistant, and other posts under RRB Paramedical CEN 03/2025 will have to undergo a Computer-Based Test (CBT) as the first stage of the selection process.
๐ RRB Paramedical 2025: Exam Pattern (CBT)
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- ๐ Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates with scribe)
- ๐ Negative Marking: 1/3rd mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
๐ RRB Paramedical 2025: Syllabus (Post-wise Overview)
| Post | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics, Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult including Geriatrics)-I, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research & Statistics, Management of Nursing Services and Education |
| Dialysis Technician | Anatomy, Biochemistry & Pharmacology, Physiology, Introduction to Kidney Diseases, Principles and Practice of Dialysis |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | Food & Nutrition, Environmental Sanitation and Sanitary Engineering, Communicable and Non-Communicable Diseases (Prevention and Control), Health and Death Statistics |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Human Anatomy and Physiology, Pharmaceutical Analysis, Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Inorganic Chemistry, Remedial Biology/Remedial Mathematics, Pharmaceutical Organic Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pathophysiology, Computer Applications in Pharmacy, Environmental Sciences, Physical Pharmaceutics, Pharmaceutical Microbiology, Pharmaceutical Engineering, Medicinal Chemistry, Pharmacology, Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry, Industrial Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Jurisprudence, Herbal Drug Technology, Biopharmaceutics and Pharmacokinetics, Pharmaceutical Biotechnology, Quality Assurance, Instrumental Methods of Analysis, Pharmacy Practice, Novel Drug Delivery System, Biostatistics and Research Methodology, Social and Preventive Pharmacy, Pharma Marketing Management, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Science, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Control and Standardization of Herbals, Computer Aided Drug Design, Cell and Molecular Biology, Cosmetic Science, Experimental Pharmacology, Advanced Instrumentation Techniques, Dietary Supplements and Nutraceuticals |
| Radiographer / X-Ray Technician | Human Anatomy & Physiology, Radiology Physics, General Physics, Radiation Physics & Physics of Diagnostic Radiology, X-Ray Machines & Accessories, Maintenance, X-Ray Film / Image Processing Techniques (Dark Room Techniques), Clinical Radiography-Positioning, Medical Ethics and Patient Care, Principles of Medical Emergencies, Equipments, Techniques of Modern Imaging Modalities, Contrast & Special Radiography Procedures, Quality Control at Radiology & Radiation Safety |
| ECG Technician | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pharmacology, Introduction to Cardiovascular Diseases, Basic Cardiovascular Investigations, Advanced Cardiovascular Investigations |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Pathology & Histopathology, Haematology and Blood Bank |
๐ง Note: Each post has a subject-relevant syllabus based on the nature of the job profile.
Common For All Posts
| Subject | Syllabus |
|---|---|
| General Arithmetics | Number systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions, LCM and HCF, Ratio and Proportion, Percentages, Mensuration, Time and Work, Time and Distance, Simple and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Elementary Statistics, Square Root, Age Calculations, Calendar & Clock, Pipes & Cistern |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical Operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical Reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement โ Arguments and Assumptions etc. |
| General Awareness | Knowledge of Current Affairs, Indian Geography, Culture and History of India including Freedom Struggle, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental Issues concerning India and the World, Sports, General Scientific and Technological Developments etc. |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE syllabus) |
๐ฐ RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025: Salary & Job Profile
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) offers an attractive salary structure along with job security, medical benefits, and allowances under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) for paramedical posts. Below is a detailed overview of RRB 2025 salary by post, including pay level, initial pay, and job responsibilities.
๐งพ Post-wise Salary Structure (As per 7th CPC)
| Post Name | Pay Level | Initial Pay (โน) | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies (All RRBs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | โน44,900 | C1 | 272 |
| Dialysis Technician | Level 6 | โน35,400 | B1 | 04 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector-II | Level 6 | โน35,400 | C1 | 33 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | Level 5 | โน29,200 | C2 | 105 |
| Radiographer X-ray Technician | Level 5 | โน29,200 | B1 | 04 |
| ECG Technician | Level 4 | โน25,500 | C1 | 04 |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | Level 3 | โน21,700 | B1 | 12 |
โก Additional Benefits:
- Dearness Allowance (DA)
- House Rent Allowance (HRA)
- Transport Allowance
- Medical Facility for Employee & Family
- Pension Scheme (NPS)
๐จโโ๏ธ RRB Paramedical Job Profiles
๐ 1. Pharmacist (Entry Grade)
- Dispense medicines as per doctor’s prescription
- Maintain records of stock and usage of drugs
- Assist in drug procurement and inventory management
๐ 2. Nursing Superintendent
- Provide nursing care to railway hospital patients
- Supervise junior nursing staff and maintain hygiene
- Coordinate with doctors and paramedical teams
๐ 3. Lab Assistant Grade II
- Collect and prepare samples for testing
- Conduct routine laboratory tests under supervision
- Maintain cleanliness and calibrate lab equipment
๐ 4. ECG Technician
- Operate ECG equipment and prepare reports
- Monitor heart activity and identify irregularities
- Maintain ECG machines and patient records
๐ 5. Dialysis Technician
- Prepare dialysis machine and support patients during procedure
- Assist nephrologists and maintain sterile environment
- Ensure patient safety and post-procedure care
๐ 6. Health and Malaria Inspector
- Inspect railway colonies and facilities for health hazards
- Ensure vector control and sanitation measures
- Coordinate public health programs in railway premises
EXAM FEES FOR RRB Pharmacist & Paramedical Recruitment
| Categories / Communities of Candidates | Examination Fee | Refund Details |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (except categories mentioned below in Sl. No. 2) | โน500/- | โน400/- will be refunded (after deducting applicable bank charges) on appearing in CBT |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, or Economically Backward Class (EBC)* (Note: EBC is different from OBC or EWS) | โน250/- | โน250/- will be refunded (after deducting applicable bank charges) on appearing in CBT |
๐ก Why Choose RRB Paramedical Jobs?
- โ Government Job Security
- โ Fixed Working Hours
- โ Growth Opportunities through Departmental Exams
- โ Work-Life Balance in Most Posts
- โ Health & Social Security Benefits
๐ How to Apply Online?
- Visit the official website: https://rrbapply.gov.in
- Click on “CEN No. 03/2025 – Paramedical”
- Register using your valid mobile number, Aadhaar, and email ID
- Fill out the application form and upload scanned documents
- Pay the application fee (to be notified)
- Submit and download a copy for future reference
๐ RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025: Important Links
Stay updated with all the official updates, application steps, and resources through the verified links below. Bookmark this section to avoid missing any critical steps during the recruitment process.
| Details | Links |
|---|---|
| RRB Paramedical Notification PDF | ๐ Download Notification (CEN No.03/2025) |
| Official Website (Indian Railways) | ๐ https://indianrailways.gov.in |
| RRB Common Portal | ๐ https://rrbapply.gov.in |
| Apply Online | ๐ RRB Paramedical Online Application |
| List of All RRB Websites | ๐ RRB Regional Websites Directory |
| Admit Card Download (Soon) | ๐ซ To be updated after application deadline |
| Syllabus & Exam Pattern PDF | ๐ Download Syllabus PDF |
| FAQs & Helpline | ๐ [Available on respective RRB websites] |
๐ Regional RRB Websites for CEN No. 03/2025
| RRB Zone | Official Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bangalore | rrbbnc.gov.in |
| Bhopal | rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj (Allahabad) | rrbald.gov.in |
| Ranchi | rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
โ Tip: Always apply through official RRB portals. Avoid third-party websites or touts promising job assurance.
๐ Final Words
The RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2025 is one of the biggest central government opportunities for healthcare professionals looking to build a secure and prestigious career with Indian Railways. With attractive salaries, permanent job status, and national-level service benefits, candidates must not miss this opportunity.
TIPS FROM MY SIDE
Apply through Chennai or Mumbai RRB for better chances of selection, as these zones have a higher number of vacancies.