RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2026 Out: CEN 05/2026, Shift Timings, City Slip and Admit Card

The Railway Recruitment Board has announced the tentative exam date for the RRB Paramedical CBT 2026 under CEN 05/2026. As per the notice dated 18 October 2026, the computer-based test is planned on 23 and 25 November 2026 for 590 posts. This article covers the exam schedule, city intimation and admit card dates, shift timings, the selection process and Aadhaar verification rules.

The dates are tentative. Please confirm them on the official RRB website.

RRB Paramedical Exam 2026 Highlights

Important Dates

Posts Covered

The vacancies are spread over nine paramedical categories. Some of the main posts are:

• Nursing Superintendent
• Pharmacist
• Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II
• Laboratory Assistant Grade II

Shift Timings (Both Exam Days)

Aadhaar Verification at the Centre

• Biometric authentication is done before entry to the exam hall.
• Carry the original Aadhaar card or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar.
• Make sure your Aadhaar details match the details in your application.

How to Check the City Slip and Admit Card

1. Open the official website of your RRB region.
2. Click on the link for CEN 05/2026 city intimation slip or e-call letter when it is activated.
3. Enter your registration number and date of birth.
4. Submit the captcha and log in.
5. Download the slip or the admit card and take a printout.

The city slip shows the exam city and date only. The exam centre address is given on the admit card.

Preparation Tips

• Revise the professional subject (nursing, pharmacy or laboratory) as per your post.
• Practise general awareness, arithmetic and general intelligence and reasoning.
• Take online mock tests to improve speed.
• Keep your documents ready for verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the RRB Paramedical exam date 2026?

The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026.

2. What is the CEN number of the RRB Paramedical exam?

The recruitment is under CEN 05/2026.

3. How many vacancies are there?

There are 590 posts across nine paramedical categories, including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health and Malaria Inspector Grade II and Laboratory Assistant Grade II.

4. When will the city intimation slip be released?

It is expected around 13 November 2026, about 10 days before the exam.

5. When will the admit card be released?

It is expected about four days before each exam, around 19 November for the 23 November exam and around 21 November for the 25 November exam.

6. What is the selection process?

Computer-Based Test, document verification and medical examination.

7. Is Aadhaar verification compulsory?

Biometric Aadhaar authentication is done at the centre. Carry the original Aadhaar card or a printout of the e-verified Aadhaar.

8. What are the shift timings?

Shift 1 starts at 9:00 am, shift 2 at 12:45 pm and shift 3 at 4:30 pm. Reporting is 7:30 am, 11:15 am and 3:00 pm respectively.

9. Where do I check the official updates?

Check the official website of your regional RRB and the Indian Railways RRB portal.

10. Are the dates final?

The dates are tentative. Confirm them on the official RRB notice and on your city slip and admit card.