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RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2026 Out – CEN 05/2026 CBT on 23 & 25 November, Admit Card & City Slip
Organization
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
Exam Date
23 Nov 2026
Call Letter
Admit Card Release : Around 4 Days Before Exam
Official Notification PDF : RRB-Paramedical-Staff-CEN-05-2026-CBT-Exam-Notice.pdf (PDF)
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have officially announced the RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2026 for candidates applying under Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026.
According to the official notification dated 18 October 2026, the Computer-Based Test (CBT) for Paramedical Categories is tentatively scheduled to be conducted on 23 November 2026 and 25 November 2026.
This examination is part of the recruitment process for various paramedical positions in Indian Railways. The recruitment covers approximately 590 vacancies across several healthcare and medical-support categories.
The Railway Recruitment Boards have also provided important instructions regarding the release of examination city details, e-call letters, Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication and essential documents required at examination centres.
The RRB Paramedical City Intimation Slip 2026 is expected to be available approximately 10 days before each candidate's examination date, while the RRB Paramedical Admit Card 2026 will become available around four days before the allotted exam date.
Candidates should regularly visit their respective regional RRB websites to check their examination details and download the necessary documents.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Ministry | Ministry of Railways |
| Recruitment Name | RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 |
| Advertisement Number | CEN 05/2026 |
| Post Category | Paramedical Categories |
| Total Vacancies | 590 |
| Exam Notice Date | 18 October 2026 |
| Examination Name | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Dates | 23 & 25 November 2026 |
| Exam Schedule Status | Tentative |
| Exam City Intimation | Around 10 Days Before Exam |
| Admit Card Release | Around 4 Days Before Exam |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
| Candidate Login Portal | rrbapply.gov.in |
The Railway Recruitment Boards have published the tentative examination schedule for candidates appearing in the Paramedical Computer-Based Test under CEN 05/2026.
| CEN Number | Examination | Tentative CBT Dates |
|---|---|---|
| 05/2026 | Paramedical Categories | 23 November 2026 |
| 05/2026 | Paramedical Categories | 25 November 2026 |
Candidates should understand that these are the announced tentative examination dates.
The specific examination date, reporting time, shift and examination centre allotted to each candidate will be communicated through the official examination city intimation and e-call letter facilities.
The notice does not include 24 November 2026 as a scheduled examination date.
| Event | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| Application Closing Date | 14 October 2026 |
| CBT Exam Date Notice | 18 October 2026 |
| CBT Examination Date 1 | 23 November 2026 |
| CBT Examination Date 2 | 25 November 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | Approximately 10 Days Before Allotted Exam |
| E-Call Letter / Admit Card | Approximately 4 Days Before Allotted Exam |
| Answer Key Release | To Be Announced |
| CBT Result Date | To Be Announced |
The dates for the CBT are tentative and may be revised by the Railway Recruitment Boards if necessary.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment under CEN 05/2026 covers approximately 590 vacancies in different medical and healthcare-related disciplines.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 365 |
| Pharmacist | 118 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade-II | 43 |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade-II | 31 |
| Radiographer / X-Ray Technician | 25 |
| ECG Technician | 4 |
| Optometrist | 2 |
| Dialysis Technician | 1 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 1 |
| Total | 590 |
The vacancy information relates to the wider CEN 05/2026 recruitment. The exam-date notice itself primarily announces the CBT schedule and examination-related instructions.
The Railway Recruitment Boards will activate the link for viewing examination city and date details approximately 10 days before the candidate's scheduled examination.
The city intimation facility will help candidates make necessary travel and accommodation arrangements.
The link will be available through the official websites of the Railway Recruitment Boards.
Eligible SC/ST candidates will also be able to download their Travel Authority through the applicable facility.
| CBT Date | Approximate City Intimation Date |
|---|---|
| 23 November 2026 | Around 13 November 2026 |
| 25 November 2026 | Around 15 November 2026 |
These are estimated dates calculated from the official 10-day advance notice. They are not separately confirmed release dates.
Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website.
Open the CEN 05/2026 Paramedical recruitment section.
Find the examination city and date intimation link.
Open the candidate login facility.
Enter the requested registration credentials.
Submit the details.
View your allotted examination city and date.
Save the information for travel planning.
Important: The exam city intimation slip is not a substitute for the official e-call letter.
The RRB Paramedical Admit Card 2026, also referred to as the E-Call Letter, will become available approximately four days before the candidate's allotted examination date.
The e-call letter is an important document containing examination-related instructions and individual candidate details.
Candidates must download their admit cards through the official RRB websites once the download link becomes active.
| Exam Date | Approximate Admit Card Availability |
|---|---|
| 23 November 2026 | Around 19 November 2026 |
| 25 November 2026 | Around 21 November 2026 |
These dates are indicative only. The actual download date will depend on the official RRB schedule.
Step 1: Visit the official RRB website at https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/.
Step 2: Locate the notification for CEN 05/2026 – Paramedical Categories.
Step 3: Click on the e-call letter or admit card download link when available.
Step 4: Sign in using the credentials requested by the candidate portal.
Step 5: Verify the information displayed on your admit card.
Step 6: Download the e-call letter.
Step 7: Print a copy and read the examination instructions carefully.
Candidates should follow the instructions displayed on the officially issued e-call letter.
The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced that Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication will be conducted at the examination centre before candidates enter the examination hall.
Candidates are required to carry either their original Aadhaar card or a printout of their e-verified Aadhaar.
Candidates who have not yet completed Aadhaar-based identity verification are advised to visit https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ and complete the available authentication process using their login credentials.
Candidates should ensure that:
Their Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system before visiting the examination centre.
Their name is correctly recorded.
Their date of birth matches the Class 10 certificate.
Their Aadhaar contains an updated photograph.
Their address and father's name are correctly recorded.
Their biometric details have been updated after reaching the age of 15 years, where necessary.
These instructions also apply to candidates who completed Aadhaar verification during the application process.
Failure to follow identity verification requirements may lead to inconvenience or difficulties during examination-centre registration.
Based on the examination notice, candidates should prepare the following essential items:
Printed RRB Paramedical e-call letter when released.
Original Aadhaar card or printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
Any additional photograph or identification documents specified in the e-call letter.
Other documents required by examination-day instructions, where applicable.
Candidates should read their individual admit cards carefully before travelling to the examination centre.
Candidates appearing for the examination should follow these instructions.
Verify exam details: Check your allotted examination date, centre and reporting time through the official links.
Download the e-call letter: Obtain the admit card approximately four days before your examination.
Keep Aadhaar unlocked: Ensure that UIDAI biometric authentication is not restricted.
Complete Aadhaar verification: Candidates who have not completed Aadhaar verification should follow instructions on the RRB application portal.
Carry appropriate identity proof: Bring the original Aadhaar card or permitted e-verified Aadhaar printout.
Follow official announcements: Check only official Railway Recruitment Board websites for recruitment notices.
Avoid recruitment fraud: Do not trust agents claiming to guarantee railway appointments in return for money.
Prepare according to the official syllabus: Continue preparation using the applicable CEN 05/2026 examination syllabus and instructions.
Candidates preparing for the Paramedical CBT should organize their revision around the applicable official examination syllabus.
Useful preparation activities include reviewing subject knowledge, practising multiple-choice questions, completing mock examinations and improving accuracy under timed conditions.
Applicants should pay particular attention to the professional knowledge relevant to their applied post.
They should also prepare for the General Awareness, General Science and aptitude-related areas specified in the applicable recruitment syllabus.
The exam-schedule notice dated 18 October 2026 does not independently specify the number of questions, marking scheme or subject-wise examination pattern.
Candidates should refer to the detailed CEN 05/2026 recruitment advertisement for the authoritative pattern.
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| RRB Official Website | https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ |
| RRB Application Portal | https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ |
| CBT Exam Date Notice | CEN 05/2026 Official Notice dated 18 October 2026 |
| Exam City Intimation Slip | Link to Be Activated |
| E-Call Letter / Admit Card | Link to Be Activated |
| SC/ST Travel Authority | Through Official City Intimation Facility |
<WritingBlock id="62583" variant="document">## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Yes. The Railway Recruitment Boards issued the tentative CBT examination schedule on 18 October 2026 for Paramedical Categories under CEN 05/2026.
According to the official examination notice, the CBT is tentatively scheduled for 23 November and 25 November 2026.
The Centralised Employment Notice number is CEN 05/2026.
The wider recruitment advertisement covers 590 vacancies across various paramedical categories.
The examination city and date intimation link is expected to become active approximately 10 days before each candidate's scheduled CBT.
Downloading of e-call letters is expected to begin approximately four days before the examination date allotted to the candidate.
Candidates can visit https://rrb.indianrailways.gov.in/ for official examination notices and updates.
The official notice directs candidates to carry their original Aadhaar card or an e-verified Aadhaar printout for Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication.
Yes. Candidates are advised to ensure that their Aadhaar remains unlocked in the UIDAI system before arriving at the examination centre.
Candidates who have not completed Aadhaar verification are advised to log in at https://www.rrbapply.gov.in/ and complete the available verification process.
The official notice dated 18 October 2026 lists only 23 and 25 November 2026 as tentative CBT dates. Candidates should follow subsequent official notices for any changes.
The examination city intimation facility is intended to provide the candidate's examination city and date. Candidates should refer to their e-call letter for detailed examination-centre information.
Yes. The notice states that the relevant Travel Authority download facility for eligible SC/ST candidates will be made available with the examination city and date intimation link.
No. The exam city slip is issued in advance for travel planning, while the e-call letter is the examination admission document.
Candidates should take appropriate steps to update their Aadhaar information in accordance with UIDAI procedures and the requirements specified by RRB.
The CBT schedule notice does not announce a result date.
The examination dates are tentative. Candidates should regularly check official Railway Recruitment Board websites for any revised notices.
Candidates should download their e-call letters, verify examination details, ensure Aadhaar authentication requirements are satisfied and follow the examination-day instructions.
No. The Railway Recruitment Boards warn candidates against individuals offering recruitment or appointment guarantees in exchange for money. Selection is based on the prescribed merit-based recruitment process.
The official CBT schedule notice is available through the respective Railway Recruitment Board websites under CEN 05/2026.
The announcement of the RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2026 is an important update for candidates preparing for recruitment under CEN 05/2026.
According to the Railway Recruitment Boards' official notice dated 18 October 2026, the Computer-Based Test is tentatively scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026.
Candidates should expect their exam city intimation approximately 10 days before their allotted examination and their e-call letter around four days before the examination.
Applicants are also required to comply with Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication instructions and carry the prescribed identity documents.
Candidates should continue their examination preparation while regularly checking the official RRB websites for updates regarding examination city details, admit cards, instructions and any changes in the schedule.
Disclaimer: This article is intended for informational purposes. The examination dates are tentative and subject to official revision. Candidates should follow the latest Railway Recruitment Board notifications for authoritative information.
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