๐ข The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released detailed Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for candidates applying under CEN No. 05/2026 (Paramedical Category). These FAQs provide clarity on application dates, eligibility, account creation, fee concessions, and reservation benefits.
Important Dates
- ๐ Opening Date of Application: 15 September 2026
- ๐ Closing Date of Application: 14 October 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
- ๐ณ Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 October 2026
- โ๏ธ Modification Window: 17 October 2026 โ 26 October 2026 (with โน250 fee per modification)
Application and Account Creation
- โ Candidates must have an active mobile number and valid personal email ID.
- โ Those who already created an account in RRB notifications of 2024/2025/2026 need not create a new one.
- โ Details entered during โCreate an Accountโ (Name, DOB, Aadhaar, chosen RRB, etc.) cannot be modified later.
- โ Login requires registered mobile/email ID, password, and captcha verification.
Eligibility and Reservation
- ๐ Candidates must possess prescribed educational/technical qualifications on or before 14 October 2026.
- โ๏ธ Community status (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) as on closing date will be considered for reservation benefits.
- โฟ PwBD candidates must have benchmark disability of 40% or more.
- ๐ฉโโ๏ธ Ex-Servicemen benefits apply as per Para 10.0 of CEN 05/2026.
- ๐ฐ Fee concessions available for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, female, transgender, minorities, and EBC candidates.
Recruitment Process
- ๐ฅ๏ธ Stages: Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME).
- ๐ Syllabus & Pattern: As per Para 13.0 and Annexure (C) of CEN 05/2026.
- โ ๏ธ Negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer in CBT.
- ๐ Language choice available during application under Personal Details.
Special Provisions
- ๐ Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass for SC/ST candidates (if opted) with valid caste certificate.
- ๐ EBC candidates eligible for fee concession only, not reservation.
- ๐ Minorities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) eligible for fee concession with affidavit submission.
Fee and Refund Policy
- ๐ณ Fee payment only through online modes (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI).
- ๐ฐ Refund applicable only for candidates who attend CBT (after deducting bank charges).
- โ ๏ธ Modification fee of โน250 is non-refundable.
Final Note
The CEN No. 05/2026 Paramedical Recruitment is a significant opportunity for candidates aspiring to join Indian Railways in healthcare roles. Applicants must carefully follow the guidelines, ensure eligibility, and submit applications before 14 October 2026.
๐ Official RRB Application Portal: rrbapply.gov.in
