The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the detailed RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment notification on 05 August, 2024. A total of 1376 openings for paramedical staff positions have been published by various RRBs across the country. The detailed notification has been published by the official board with the RRB Paramedical Staff Vacancies details. The application window will be open from 17 August to 16 September, 2024. People looking to work for the Indian Railways are advised to go through this article to learn about the application steps and selection process for the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment.
| RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2024 Overview | |
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB |
| Post | Paramedical Staff |
| Vacancies | 1376 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 17 August, 2024 |
| Application Last Date | 16 September, 2024 |
| Official Website | Click here to visit the official website. |
RRB Paramedical Staff Vacancies 2024
The total number of vacancies for RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2024 is 1376 across various positions. Check the Indian Railways’ Paramedical Staff Vacancy Distribution. The exact vacancies are listed below.
| Name of the Post | Medical Standard | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Dietician | C2 | 07 |
| Nursing Superintendent | C1 | 713 |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | B1 | 04 |
| Clinical Psychologist | B1 | 07 |
| Dental Hygienist | B1 | 03 |
| Dialysis Technician | B1 | 20 |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III | C1 | 126 |
| Laboratory Superintendent Grade III | B1 | 27 |
| Perfusionist | B1 | 02 |
| Physiotherapist Grade II | B1 | 02 |
| Occupational Therapist | C1 | 02 |
| Cath Laboratory Technician | B1 | 02 |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | B1 | 246 |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | B1 | 64 |
| Speech Therapist | B1 | 01 |
| Cardiac Technician | B1 | 04 |
| Optometrist | B1 | 04 |
| ECG Technician | C1 | 13 |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade I | C1 | 94 |
| Field Worker | C2 | 19 |
| Grand Total | 1376 |
RRB Paramedical Staff Application Steps 2024
The application link for RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2024 will become available after 17 August, 2024. Once activated, this page will provide direct access to apply online for RRB Paramedical Recruitment. To apply for Paramedical positions, follow the step-by-step guidelines below.
- Visit the official Railway Recruitment Board website.
- Look for an option for ‘RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024’ and tap on it.
- Now, an option to Apply Online will be before you; click on it.
- Enter basic and educational qualification information correctly.
- Upload papers with images and signatures in the required size.
- Pay the specified amount with a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI.
- Save the application form for future reference.
Application Fee
To apply for the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment, a candidate must pay the appropriate sum, which is listed below. Candidates can pay via a debit card, credit card, NET banking, or UPI. UR/OBC candidates will receive a refund of ₹400 after the CBT, whereas RESERVED candidates will receive a refund of ₹250.
| Category | Amount |
| General / Other Backward Class | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class | ₹250 |
RRB Paramedical Staff Eligibility 2024
Before submitting their applications for the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment, ambitious candidates should review the board’s RRB Paramedical Staff eligibility requirements. To be eligible to apply for the position, they must meet the following requirements: age, education, and nationality.
Age Limit
The age limit mentioned in the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment notification for certain positions will range from 18 to 35 years. Candidates from specific categories will also receive age relaxation, which they can check in the detailed notification after it has been released on the official website of RRB. The age limit for the different posts is given in the table below.
| Post | Age Limit |
| Dietician | 18 to 33 years |
| Staff Nurse | 20 to 40 years |
| Dental Hygienist | 18 to 33 years |
| Dialysis Technician | 20 to 33 years |
| Extension Educator | 22 to 35 years |
| Optometrist | 18 to 33 years |
| Perfusionist | 21 to 40 years |
| Physiotherapist | 18 to 33 years |
| Radiographer | 19 to 33 years |
| Speech Therapist | 18 to 33 years |
| ECG Technician | 18 to 33 years |
| Lady Health Visitor | 18 to 30 years |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 18 to 33 years |
| Pharmacist Grade III | 20 to 35 years |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Grade III | 18 to 33 years |
Educational Qualification
The educational qualification stated in the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment is given below in a tabulated form for better comprehension of the candidates. The educational qualification differs for various posts.
| Post | Educational Qualification |
| Dietician | B.Sc (Science) with PG Diploma in Dietetics (1 year) + 3 months internship OR B.Sc Home Science + M.Sc Home Science (Food and Nutrition) |
| Staff Nurse | B.Sc Nursing OR Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife with 3 years course in General Nursing and Midwifery |
| Dental Hygienist | Degree in Science (Biology) OR Diploma/Certificate Course (2 years) in Dental Hygiene + 2 years experience as Dentist |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc with diploma in Haemodialysis + 2 years experience |
| Extension Educator | Graduation in Social Work/Sociology/Community Education + 2 years diploma in Health Education |
| Optometrist | B.Sc in Optometry OR Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3 to 4 years) + Council registration |
| Perfusionist | B.Sc with Diploma in Perfusion Technology OR B.Sc + 3 years experience as Cardiopulmonary Pump Technician |
| Physiotherapist | Bachelor’s Degree in Physiotherapy + 2 years practical experience in Physiotherapy from a Government/Private Hospital with at least one hundred beds |
| Radiographer | 12th with Physics and Chemistry OR Diploma in Radiography/X-Ray Technician (2 years) OR Science graduates with Diploma in Radiography (preferred) |
| Speech Therapist | B.Sc in Speech Therapy + 2 years experience OR Diploma in Speech Therapy (2 years) + 3 years experience |
| ECG Technician | 12th/Graduation in Science + Certificate/Diploma in ECG Laboratory Technology (1 to 2 years) + 1 year experience |
| Lady Health Visitor | B.Sc in Nursing OR Certificate in Lady Health Visitor (1 year) with 1 year experience |
| Lab Assistant Grade II | 12th with Science (Physics and Chemistry) OR Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) |
| Pharmacist Grade III | 12th in Science OR Diploma in Pharmacy OR Bachelor in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Grade III | B.Sc in Medical Technology (Laboratory) OR Equivalent OR B.Sc in Biochemistry/Microbiology/Life Science (Non-Medical) + Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) |
RRB Paramedical Staff Selection Process 2024
The candidates applying for the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment will have to go through three stages of selection in order to be selected for the desired role. The candidates will have to go through all the stages and clear them to get selected, failing in any of the stages will lead to disqualification of the candidate. The three stages of the selection process are mentioned below:
- Computer Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
- Medical Fitness
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