The RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 Notification (CEN No. 04/2024) has been published in the Latest Employment News Paper dated 10th August 2024. The Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) invite online applications from eligible candidates for various Para-Medical categories. The online registration for the Railway Para-Medical Vacancy 2024 opens on 17th August 2024. The closing date for the online application for Railway Paramedical Posts 2024 is 16th September 2024.
Railway Paramedical Recruitment 2024 Notification
Job Title |
RRB Para Medical Categories 2024 |
RRB Notification No. |
CEN No. 04/2024 |
Total Vacancies |
1376 |
Qualification |
10+2, Diploma, Degree |
Selection Process |
Computer Based Test |
Registration Dates |
17/08/2024 to 16/09/2024 |
Recruitment Body |
Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB) |
✅ RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2024
Name of the post |
Total Vacancies |
Nursing Superintendent |
713 |
Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
246 |
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade III |
126 |
Laboratory Assistant Grade II |
94 |
Radiographer X-Ray Technician |
64 |
Laboratory Superintendent Grade III |
27 |
Dialysis Technician |
20 |
Physiotherapist Grade II |
20 |
Dietician |
05 |
Audiologist and Speech Therapist |
04 |
Clinical Psychologist |
07 |
Dental Hygienist |
03 |
Perfusionist |
02 |
Occupational Therapist |
02 |
Cath Laboratory Technician |
02 |
Speech Therapist |
01 |
Cardiac Technician |
04 |
Optometrist |
04 |
ECG Technician |
13 |
Field Worker |
19 |
✅ Railway Paramedical Age Limit
Name of the post |
Age Limit (As of 01/01/2025) |
Dietician, Clinical Psychologist, Dental Hygienist, Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II, Laboratory Superintendent Grade III, Physiotherapist Grade II, Occupational Therapist, Speech Therapist, Cardiac Technician, Optometrist, ECG Technician, Laboratory Assistant Grade II |
18 – 36 years |
Nursing Superintendent |
20 – 43 years |
Audiologist and Speech Therapist |
21 – 33 years |
Dialysis Technician |
20 – 36 years |
Perfusionist |
21 – 43 years |
Cath Laboratory Technician, Pharmacist (Entry Grade) |
20 – 38 years |
Radiographer X-Ray Technician |
19 – 36 years |
Field Worker |
18 – 33 years |
✅ Railway Paramedical Salary
Post Names |
Pay Scale |
Dietician, Nursing Superintendent |
Level 7 ₹ 44900/- per month |
Audiologist and Speech Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Dental Hygienist, Dialysis Technician, Health and Malaria Inspector Grade III, Laboratory Superintendent Grade III, Perfusionist, Physiotherapist Grade II, Occupational Therapist, Cath Laboratory Technician |
Level 6 ₹ 35400/- per month |
Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer X-Ray Technician, Speech Therapist |
Level 5 ₹ 29200/- per month |
Cardiac Technician, Optometrist, ECG Technician |
Level 4 ₹ 25500/- per month |
Laboratory Assistant Grade II |
Level 3 ₹ 21700/- per month |
Field Worker |
Level 2 ₹ 19900/- per month |
✅ Railway Paramedical Eligibility Criteria
DIETICIAN: B.Sc. Degree in Science with Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics (OR) B.Sc. Degree in Home Science plus M.Sc. Home Science (Food and Nutrition).
STAFF NURSE: Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery (OR) B.Sc. Nursing.
DENTAL HYGIENIST: (1) Degree in Science (Biology). (2) Diploma/Certificate Course (2 years) in Dental Hygiene. (3) Registered with the Dental Council of India as a Dental Hygienist. (4) 2 years experience as a Dental Hygienist.
DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN: B.Sc. Degree with Diploma in Haemodialysis (OR) 2 years satisfactory in-house training/experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution.
EXTENSION EDUCATOR: Graduation in Sociology/Social Work/Community Education disciplines with a 2-year diploma in Health Education.
HEALTH AND MALARIA INSPECTOR GRADE III: B.Sc. degree having studied Chemistry as Main/Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry while undertaking the course. One year Diploma of Health/Sanitary Inspector (OR) One year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector.
LAB SUPERINTENDENT GRADE III: B.Sc with Biochemistry/Microbiology/Life Science/B.Sc with Chemistry and Biology as main or as optional/subsidiary subjects or equivalent plus a Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) or equivalent (OR) B.Sc in Medical Technology (Laboratory).
OPTOMETRIST: B.Sc in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (the course should be of 3 to 4 years duration). The candidate should have registration with the concerned council/licensing body.
PERFUSIONIST: B.Sc with Diploma in Perfusion Technology (OR) B.Sc and three years experience as a Cardio Pulmonary Pump Technician in a reputed recognized hospital.
PHYSIOTHERAPIST: (1) Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy. (2) 2 years of practical experience in Physiotherapy.
PHARMACIST GRADE III: 10+2 in Science or its equivalent, with a Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 (OR) Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized university or equivalent and registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.
RADIOGRAPHER: 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology (2 years course) from a recognized institute. Science graduates with a Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology (2 years course) shall be preferred.
SPEECH THERAPIST: (1) B.Sc Degree and Diploma in Audio and Speech Therapy. (2) 2 years experience in the related field.
ECG TECHNICIAN: 10+2/Graduation in Science having Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology/Cardiology/Cardiology Technician/Cardiology Techniques.
LADY HEALTH VISITOR: Matric with 12th class pass with multipurpose workers course.
LAB ASSISTANT GRADE II: 10+2 stage in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) (OR) Certificate Course in Medical Lab with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT).
✅ Railway Paramedical Selection Process
Railway Paramedical selection will be made through a Single Stage Computer-Based Test (CBT). There will be negative marks for incorrect answers in the CBT. One-third of the marks allotted for each question will be deducted for each wrong answer.
Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
Documents Verification |
✅ Railway Paramedical Exam Pattern
Subject |
No of Questions |
No of Marks |
Professional ability |
70 |
70 |
General Awareness |
10 |
10 |
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and reasoning |
10 |
10 |
General Science |
10 |
10 |
Total |
100 |
100 |
✅ Railway Paramedical Application Fee
The following fee details are as per the previous RRB Paramedical notification:
✔️ ₹250/- for SC/ ST/ Ex-servicemen/ PwBDs/ Female/ Transgender/ Minorities/ Economically Backward Class.
✔️ ₹500/- for all other candidates.
✔️ The fee should be paid through online payment mode.
✅ How to Apply for Railway Paramedical Recruitment 2024
Eligible candidates should apply online through the RRB Apply Online Portal (rrbapply.gov.in) from 17th August 2024.
The Candidates are required to fill in personal information, contact details, and Aadhaar verification. They must upload a recent colour photograph, signature, community certificate, etc.
The final step is to pay the application fee and submit your online application before the closing date. The last date for registration of online applications is 16/09/2024 up to 23:59 Hours.
✅ Important Dates for RRB Paramedical Vacancy 2024
Opening date of online registration of application: 17/08/2024
Closing date of online registration of application: 16/09/2024
Closing date of online payment: 16/09/2024
Tentative date of Computer Based Test (CBT): Will be notified later