RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2025 403 Posts
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released its Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) for 403 Paramedical Staff positions in 2025. The vacancies span seven key roles across the Railway zones, including nursing, lab, and technical support staff.
Post-Wise Vacancy
Nursing Superintendent / Staff Nurse – 246
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) – 100
Health & Malaria
Inspector Grade III – 33
Laboratory Assistant Grade II – 12
Radiographer (X-Ray Technician) – 4
ECG Technician – 4
Dialysis Technician – 4
Educational Qualifications
Each post has distinct educational requirements:
Nursing Superintendent: B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with relevant certification
Pharmacist: Diploma/B.Pharma or degree in Pharmacy
Health & Malaria Inspector: B.Sc. in Chemistry or related + Diploma in Sanitary Inspector or Health Inspector
Laboratory Assistant: 10+2 with Science + DMLT certificate
Radiographer: 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry + Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technology
ECG Technician: 10+2 with Science + Diploma/Certificate in ECG Laboratory Technology + 1-year experience
Dialysis Technician: B.Sc. + Diploma in Hemodialysis + 2 years’ experience
Age Limits
Age limits vary by position
as of 1 January 2025:
ECG, Laboratory Assistant, Inspector, Radiographer,
Dialysis Technician, others: 18–36 years
Pharmacist: 20–38 years
Nursing Superintendent: 20–43 years
Standard age relaxations apply: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwBD +10 years, Ex‑servicemen, and others per government rules
Important Dates
Notification release: 17–18 June 2025
Online application start: June–July 2025 (exact dates pending)
Last date to apply: Likely in July 2025
CBT exam: Tentatively in late 2025, alongside document
verification and medical examination.
Salary Structure
Pay levels as per 7th CPC, plus allowances (DA, HRA, etc.):
Level 4 (ECG Tech, etc.) – ₹25,500
Level 5 (Pharmacist, Radiographer) – ₹29,200
Level 6 (Lab Asst, Inspector, Technician) – ₹35,400
Level 7 (Nursing Superintendent) – ₹44,900
Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 100 MCQs (Professional Ability + General Awareness + Reasoning + Arithmetic + Science) within 90 minutes; –0.33 marks for wrong answers
Document Verification – Verification of educational, caste, and category certificates
Medical Fitness Test – Ensure health standards are met
Application Procedure
Register and apply on the RRB official portal once the application window opens in June/July 2025
Fill
in personal and professional details, choose your preferred railway zone
Upload scanned copies: educational/technical certificates, photograph, signature, category certificate (if needed)
Pay application fee:
₹500 for UR/OBC/EWS (₹400 refundable after CBT)
₹250 for SC/ST/PwBD/Female/Ex‑servicemen (fully refundable after CBT)
Submit & print the confirmation page for future reference
Final Overview
With 403 vacancie,s this RRB recruitment drive is one of the largest paramedical hiring efforts this year. It presents diverse roles such as nursing, pharmacy, diagnostics, and technical health services. Qualified graduates, diploma holders, and experienced technicians—particularly those in nursing, pharmacy, and lab work—should prepare and apply during the June–July window. The recruitment protocol is straightforward, primarily based on a CBT, document verification, and medical fitment.