The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Government of India, have released the Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2025 for the recruitment of various Paramedical category posts in different Railway Zones across India.
A total of 434 vacancies are announced for posts like Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, Pharmacist, Radiographer, ECG Technician, and Laboratory Assistant Grade II.
Selection will be done through an Online Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Job Details
| Field | Information |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification No. | CEN No. 03/2025 – Para-Medical Categories |
| Post Names | Nursing Superintendent, Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II, Pharmacist, Radiographer X-Ray Technician, ECG Technician, Laboratory Assistant Grade II |
| Total Vacancies | 434 |
| Employment Type | Permanent (Central Govt.) |
| Job Location | Across India (various Railway Zones) |
| Pay Scale | Level-3 to Level-7 of 7th CPC (₹21,700 – ₹44,900) |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Start Date to Apply | 09 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | 08 September 2025 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10 September 2025 |
| Modification Window | 11 September 2025 to 20 September 2025 |
| Official Websites | Respective RRB websites (list in notification) |
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Centralized Employment Notification (CEN) No. 03/2025 – Para Medical Categories
Post and Vacancy Details
| Cat. No. | Post Name | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay (₹) | Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026) | Total Vacancies | Essential Qualification |
| 1 | Nursing Superintendent | 7 | 44,900 | 20–40 yrs | 272 | Certificate as Registered Nurse & Midwife OR B.Sc Nursing from an institution recognized by Indian Nursing Council |
| 2 | Dialysis Technician | 6 | 35,400 | 20–33 yrs | 4 | B.Sc + Diploma in Haemodialysis OR 2 years’ in-house training/experience in haemodialysis work in reputed institution |
| 3 | Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II | 6 | 35,400 | 18–33 yrs | 33 | B.Sc with Chemistry + 1-year Diploma/NTC in Health Sanitary Inspector |
| 4 | Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 5 | 29,200 | 20–35 yrs | 105 | 10+2 in Science + Diploma in Pharmacy & registered under Pharmacy Act, 1948 OR B.Pharm |
| 5 | Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 5 | 29,200 | 19–33 yrs | 4 | 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry + Diploma in Radiography/X-ray Tech (2 yrs) |
| 6 | ECG Technician | 4 | 25,500 | 18–33 yrs | 4 | 10+2/Graduate in Science + Diploma/Degree in ECG Technology/Cardiology (min. 1 yr) |
| 7 | Lab Assistant Grade II | 3 | 21,700 | 18–33 yrs | 12 | 10+2 in Science + Diploma/Certificate in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) |
Grand Total Vacancies: 434 across all RRBs & Zones.
Salary Details
- Level-7: ₹44,900/- + allowances
- Level-6: ₹35,400/- + allowances
- Level-5: ₹29,200/- + allowances
- Level-4: ₹25,500/- + allowances
- Level-3: ₹21,700/- + allowances
Educational Qualification
Post-specific educational qualifications are listed in the vacancy table above.
- Degree/Diploma should be from recognized institutions.
- Candidates awaiting final results are not eligible.
Age Limit (as on 01.01.2026)
- Varies by post (see above table) — generally 18–40 years.
- Upper Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC (NCL): 3 years
- PwBD: 10–15 years (as per category)
- Ex-Servicemen: age relaxation as per rules
Selection Process
- Single Stage CBT – 100 Questions (90 minutes; 120 minutes for PwBD with scribe)
- Professional Ability – 70 marks
- General Awareness – 10 marks
- General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning – 10 marks
- General Science – 10 marks
- Negative marking: ⅓ per wrong answer
- Document Verification (1:1 ratio)
- Medical Examination (as per prescribed standards)
Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS – 40%, OBC/SC – 30%, ST – 25%.
Examination Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund* |
| Others | ₹500 | ₹400 refund after appearing CBT |
| SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 refund after appearing CBT |
*Bank charges deducted.
How to Apply
- Visit respective RRB official website (list in notification).
- Create an Account (or use existing account from previous RRB CEN applications).
- Fill the online form carefully; choose one RRB only.
- Upload live photo & signature as per format.
- Pay application fee online.
- Submit and take printout for reference.
Instructions
- One application per candidate — multiple applications will lead to disqualification.
- Candidates must fulfil medical standards prescribed for the post opted.
- CBT will be held in English, Hindi, and 13 regional languages.
- Free Sleeper Class railway pass for SC/ST candidates for CBT/DV/Medical (on request).
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 26.07.2025 |
| Online Application Start | 09.08.2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08.09.2025 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 10.09.2025 |
| Modification Window | 11.09.2025 – 20.09.2025 |
| Scribe Details Entry Window | 21.09.2025 – 25.09.2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | To be announced |
| DV & Medical Examination | To be announced |
Important Links
- Notification PDF – click here
- Apply Online – click here
