Quick Recruitment Facts
Job At A Glance • Verified Government Parameters
Recruiting Authority
Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways
Advt No: CEN 05/2026
Total Vacancies
560 Posts
All India
Last Date to Apply
14 October 2026
Online Application Window
Minimum Qualification
B.Sc Nursing / GNM / B.Pharm / D.Pharm / Degree/Diploma in Radiography, Dialysis or Lab Technology + Council Registration
Refer details below for post-wise norms
Age Limit
18 – 40 Years
As on crucial date
Salary / Pay Scale
Level-4 (Rs. 25,500) to Level-7 (Rs. 44,900) plus allowances
Recruitment Overview
Indian Railways has issued Centralized Employment Notice CEN 05/2026 for recruitment to various Paramedical categories. Online applications open on September 15, 2026.
Important Dates
Application Start Date
15 September 2026
Online registration opens
Last Date to Apply
14 October 2026
Closing of online application
Vacancy Details
| Post | Vacancies | Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Centralized Employment Notice CEN 05/2026 for Paramedical Categories | 560 | B.Sc Nursing / GNM / B.Pharm / D.Pharm / Degree/Diploma in Radiography, Dialysis or Lab Technology + Council Registration |
Eligibility Criteria & Age Limits
Prescribed Essential Qualifications and Age Relaxations
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc Nursing / GNM / B.Pharm / D.Pharm / Degree/Diploma in Radiography, Dialysis or Lab Technology + Council Registration
Age Limit & Relaxations
Post-Wise Educational Criteria
| Post Name | Vacancies | Prescribed Qualification |
|---|---|---|
| Centralized Employment Notice CEN 05/2026 for Paramedical Categories | 560 | B.Sc Nursing / GNM / B.Pharm / D.Pharm / Degree/Diploma in Radiography, Dialysis or Lab Technology + Council Registration |
Application Fee
Category-wise fee & payment modes
Fee Structure
Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400 refunded after CBT); Rs. 250/- for reserved categories (Rs. 250 refunded).
Selection Process
Recruitment examination stages
- 1Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)
- 2Document Verification and Medical Examination
Official Links
Current Stage:Online Application Window
Official Notification Released
AwaitedOfficial recruitment notification (CEN 05/2026) published by Railway Recruitment Boards, Ministry of Railways.
Online Application Window
Live NowOnline application portal is currently active.
Admit Card / Hall Ticket Release
Admit cards will be available 7–10 days before examination.
Written / CBT Examination
Exam dates gazetted by conducting authority.
Provisional Answer Key & Objections
AwaitedProvisional keys released within 3–5 days of exam completion.
Final Master Answer Key
AwaitedFinal key published alongside or prior to result declaration.
Exam Result & Cutoff Merit List
AwaitedResult calculation in progress.
Document Verification & Medical Examination
AwaitedSchedule will be issued for qualified candidates.
Final Selection & Appointment Orders
AwaitedFinal merit list and appointment orders awaited.
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