The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024, opening up 1376 vacancies for various paramedical category posts. The online registration process will begin on 17th August 2024. Read on to know the eligibility criteria, application process, and other key details.
RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 Overview
| RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 Notification Overview | |
|---|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board |
| Post Name | Paramedical Categories |
| Number of Vacancies | 1,376 |
| Job Category | Railway Job |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Registration Dates | 17th August to 16th September 2024 |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test |
| Official Website | www.indianrailways.gov.in |
The RRB has finally released notifications for a wide range of paramedical roles, including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Laboratory Assistant, and more. This is a significant opportunity for those eagerly awaiting government jobs, as this recruitment drive is taking place after a gap of 6 years. Interested candidates can apply online through https://indianrailways.gov.in/ or https://rrbapply.gov.in/. Further information regarding eligibility, application details, and the selection process can be found below.
Key Details:
- Total Vacancies: 1376
- Posts: Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, and others.
- Notification Release Date: 8th August 2024
- Registration Start Date: 17th August 2024
- Last Date to Apply: 16th September 2024
Vacancy Breakdown:
- Nursing Superintendent: 713 posts
- Pharmacist: 246 posts
- Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III: 126 posts
- Laboratory Assistant Grade II: 94 posts
- Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 64 posts
Eligibility Criteria:
- Nationality: Candidates must be citizens of India, Nepal, Bhutan, or migrants from select countries with the intention of permanently settling in India.
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess the required educational/technical/professional qualifications from recognized institutions. Applicants awaiting their final exam results should not apply.
- Age Limit: The minimum age is 18 years, with the maximum age varying between 33 to 43 years depending on the post.
Important Dates:
- Application Correction Window: 17th to 26th September 2024
- Admit Card Release Date: To be announced
- Exam Date: To be announced
Selection Process:
The selection procedure includes:
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Consisting of questions from professional knowledge, general awareness, arithmetic, and reasoning.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will undergo document verification.
- Medical Examination: Successful candidates will be required to undergo a medical examination.
Application Fee:
| RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 Application Fee | |
|---|---|
| Categories | Fee |
| UR/OBC* | Rs. 500/- |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBDs/Transgender** | Rs. 250/- |
- General, OBC, EWS: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 refunded after appearing in the CBT).
- SC, ST, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC: Rs. 250 (fully refunded after appearing in the CBT).
Exam Pattern:
The CBT exam will comprise 100 multiple-choice questions, with 70 questions on professional ability and 30 questions covering general awareness, reasoning, and general science. The total time allotted for the exam is 90 minutes.
RRB Paramedical Exam Pattern 2024
- The duration of the exam is 90 minutes (1.5 hours).
- There will be 100 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from 4 sections.
- Each correct answer will be awarded with 1 mark.
- For any incorrect answer, there will be a deduction of 0.25 marks (¼th marks).
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | 90 minutes |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 | |
| General Science | 10 | 10 | |
| Professional ability | 70 | 70 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Salary Structure:
The salary for various posts ranges from Rs. 19,900 to Rs. 44,900 depending on the level as per the 7th CPC.
Candidates are encouraged to read the detailed notification and prepare well for this opportunity. For more information and to apply, visit https://rrbapply.gov.in/.
| articulars | Links |
| Apply Online (Link will be updated on 17th August 2024) | |
| Corrigendum | Click Here |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
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