# RRB paramedical recruitment for 590 posts opens, apply by October 14

2026-09-28T05:36:53+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

The Railway Recruitment Boards have opened online applications for 590 paramedical posts across Indian Railways under CEN 05/26. The vacancies include 365 nursing superintendent posts, 118 pharmacist posts, and 43 health and malaria inspector positions, among others. Candidates can apply on the regional RRB websites until October 14 at 11:59 pm. The application fee is Rs 500 for general candidates, with Rs 400 refunded after appearing in the CBT. SC, ST, women and other exempted categories pay Rs 250, also refundable after the exam. The application correction window runs from October 17 to October 26. Exam dates for the computer-based test will be announced later on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Both sources report the same facts on the RRB paramedical recruitment: 590 vacancies, September 15 to October 14 application window, and exam dates to be announced. Neither outlet frames the story differently, the coverage is uniform straight reporting of the notification. Indian Express leads with the vacancy number and the official website, while Times Now includes the fee structure and refund details. The key implication for candidates is the tight October 14 deadline, after which only a 10-day correction window follows. No exam date has been set, so applicants should confirm their eligibility from the detailed notification on rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.

## Coverage

- indianexpress.com (neutral report) <https://indianexpress.com/article/education/rrb-paramedical-recruitment-2026-applications-open-rrb-indianrailways-gov-in-590-posts-10896986/>
  Leads with vacancy number and official website details
- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/education/rrb-paramedical-recruitment-2026-applications-begin-for-590-posts-check-dates-fee-details-article-156238968>
  Includes fee structure and refund specifics

Tags: CEN 05/26, Indian Railways, paramedical recruitment, RRB
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