📢 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

  • 📅 Opening Date of Application: 15 September 2026
  • 📅 Closing Date of Application: 14 October 2026 (till 23:59 hrs)
  • 💳 Last Date for Fee Payment: 16 October 2026
  • ✏️ Modification Window: 17 October 2026 – 26 October 2026 (with ₹250 fee per modification)

Application and Account Creation

  • ✅ Candidates must have an active mobile number and valid personal email ID.
  • ✅ Those who already created an account in RRB notifications of 2024/2025/2026 need not create a new one.
  • ✅ Details entered during “Create an Account” (Name, DOB, Aadhaar, chosen RRB, etc.) cannot be modified later.
  • ✅ Login requires registered mobile/email ID, password, and captcha verification.

Eligibility and Reservation

  • 🎓 Candidates must possess prescribed educational/technical qualifications on or before 14 October 2026.
  • ⚖️ Community status (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) as on closing date will be considered for reservation benefits.
  • ♿ PwBD candidates must have benchmark disability of 40% or more.
  • 👩‍⚕️ Ex-Servicemen benefits apply as per Para 10.0 of CEN 05/2026.
  • 💰 Fee concessions available for SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, female, transgender, minorities, and EBC candidates.

Recruitment Process

  • 🖥️ Stages: Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification (DV), and Medical Examination (ME).
  • 📘 Syllabus & Pattern: As per Para 13.0 and Annexure (C) of CEN 05/2026.
  • ⚠️ Negative marking of 1/3rd mark for each wrong answer in CBT.
  • 🌐 Language choice available during application under Personal Details.

Special Provisions

  • 🚆 Free Sleeper Class Railway Pass for SC/ST candidates (if opted) with valid caste certificate.
  • 📄 EBC candidates eligible for fee concession only, not reservation.
  • 🕌 Minorities (Muslims, Christians, Sikhs, Buddhists, Jains, Parsis) eligible for fee concession with affidavit submission.

Fee and Refund Policy

  • 💳 Fee payment only through online modes (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI).
  • 💰 Refund applicable only for candidates who attend CBT (after deducting bank charges).
  • ⚠️ Modification fee of ₹250 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.

🔗 Official RRB Application Portal: rrbapply.gov.in