RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 – Check Eligibility, Dates, Salary, Application Process

RRB Paramedical Recruitment for 2024 has been notified by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) of India. The Indian Railway Department is holding a recruitment campaign intending to fill 1376 positions in various paramedical fields, including pharmacist, staff nurse, and nursing superintendent.

Candidates with degrees in B.Sc. Nursing, D. Pharmacy, B. Pharmacy, and other related professions have a fantastic opportunity to work for Indian Railways in a stable and fulfilling role. The application period will open on August 17, 2024, and close on September 16, 2024.

All of the specific announcements and application guidelines for qualified individuals are included in the following article. On August 14, 2024, the official recruiting notification with all the required information will be made public. For thorough updates, continue reading. 

Major Highlights: RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2024 

Here are some of the major highlights you must take a quick look at related to the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2024:

Aspect	Details
Recruiting Body	RRB (Railway Recruitment Board)
Post	RRB Paramedical Staff
Application Start Date	17 August 2024
Last Date to Apply	16 September 2024
Exam Level	National
Eligibility	GNM/BSc Nursing/ Preference: ANM/ Midwives
Exam Stages	Computer Based Test (CBT) / Document Verification & Medical
Qualification	Graduation/Diploma in relevant disciplines as specified in CEN 04/2024
Official Website	www.indianrailways.gov.in

What Are The Important Dates Of This Recruitment?

Here are the important dates of some major events to be held in the upcoming RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024:

Event	Date
Application Start Date	17 August 2024
Last Date to Apply	16 September 2024
Admit Card Release Date	To be Notified
CBT Date	Notified Soon
Result Date	To be Notified

Vacancy and Salary Details For RRB Recruitment 2024

Here are the vacancy and salary details for the RRB Recruitment 2024:

Name of the Post	Pay Level	Initial Pay	Medical Standard	Total Vacancies (All RRBs)
Dietician	7	₹44,900	C2	5
Nursing Superintendent	7	₹44,900	C1	713
Audiologist & Speech Therapist	6	₹35,400	B1	4
Clinical Psychologist	6	₹35,400	B1	7
Dental Hygienist	6	₹35,400	C2	3
Dialysis Technician	6	₹35,400	B1	20
Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III	6	₹35,400	C1	126
Laboratory Superintendent Grade III	6	₹35,400	B1	27
Perfusionist	6	₹35,400	B1	2
Physiotherapist Grade II	6	₹35,400	C1	20
Occupational Therapist	6	₹35,400	C1	2
Cath Laboratory Technician	6	₹35,400	B1	2
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)	5	₹29,200	C2	246
Radiographer X-Ray Technician	5	₹29,200	B1	64
Speech Therapist	6	₹29,200	B1	1
Cardiac Technician	4	₹25,500	B1	4
Optometrist	4	₹25,500	B1	4
ECG Technician	4	₹25,500	C1	13
Laboratory Assistant Grade II	3	₹21,700	B1	94
Field Worker	2	₹19,900	C2	19
Grand Total				1376

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How to Apply for RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2024?

Here are the steps you can take to submit the RRB Paramedical Staff Recruitment 2024 application with ease: 

• Step 1: Go to the official RRB application portal at www.rrbapply.gov.in. 
• Step 2: Click on the ‘New Registration’ link and complete the registration process by providing necessary details like name, date of birth, email ID, and mobile number. Upon successful registration, a registration ID and password will be generated.
• Step 3: Use the registration ID and password to log in to your account.
• Step 4: Complete the application form by providing your personal, educational, and professional details as required.
• Step 5: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents.
• Step 6: Pay the application fee through the available online payment modes.
• Step 7: After completing all the steps, review and submit your application. Make sure to take a printout of the submitted application form for future reference.

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What Will Be The Application Fees?

So, a fixed amount of application fees need to be paid at the time of submitting the application form. This fee is also refunded after the completion of the computer-based test:

Category	Amount Paid	Refundable Amount	Note
General / Other Backward Class (OBC)	₹500	₹400	₹500 to be paid initially. ₹400 will be refunded after the candidate appears for the CBT.
SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBDs / Female / Transgender / Minorities / Economically Backward Class	₹250	₹250	₹250 to be paid initially. The entire amount will be refunded after the candidate completes the CBT.

Know About The Eligibility Criteria

All prospective applicants should be aware of the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024 qualifying requirements before applying to avoid future application rejections from the conducting body. Thus, take a look below:

• Candidates must be graduates of any accredited institution with a BSE nursing degree.
• In addition to passing the DMLT course from any accredited institution, candidates must pass the 12th grade.
• Applicants must hold a diploma from an accredited institution in a related discipline.
• To apply for a paramedical staff position, a candidate must be at least 18 years old but not older than 40. 

What will Be The Selection Process?

Here’s what you need to know about the selection process:

Stage	Description
Computer Based Test (CBT)	Candidates must appear for a CBT assessing their knowledge and skills relevant to paramedical roles applied for in RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2024.
Document Verification (DV)	Successful CBT qualifiers will undergo DV, where original documents are verified to confirm eligibility criteria, educational qualifications, and other details.
Medical Fitness Test	Candidates passing DV undergo a medical fitness evaluation to ensure they meet Indian Railways’ prescribed medical standards for the paramedical posts.
Final Merit List	The final merit list is prepared based on CBT performance, DV eligibility verification, and medical fitness. Successful candidates receive appointment letters.

Know About The Exam Pattern

Let’s take a look at the detailed exam pattern of the RRB Recruitment 2024:

Subject	No. of Questions	Marks Allotted	Duration
Professional Ability	70	70	90 Minutes
General Awareness	10	10
General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning	10	10
General Science	10	10
Total	100	100	90 Minutes

• Exam Duration: For the majority of candidates, the CBT will take 90 minutes. Candidates with PwBD who use the Scribe option will have an additional 60 minutes.
• Question Format: There will be one hundred multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with four possible answers in the exam.
• Topics Addressed: The curriculum covers general science, arithmetic, general intelligence and reasoning, general awareness, and professional ability particular to the paramedical role.
• Marking Scheme: One-third of the total marks assigned to each question will be deducted for incorrect responses. 

RRB Paramedical Staff Exam Preparation Tricks 

Enclosed are some tips for preparing RRB paramedical staff. The finest and simplest methods to pass the exam are provided by the RRB Paramedical Preparation Steps, which candidates should adhere to when studying for the exam.

• The RRB Paramedical Syllabus and Exam Pattern are available to candidates.
• Examine key ideas from the whole RRB syllabus.
• Make the most of your schedule by emphasizing the fundamentals.
• Prepare for the exam according to the plan.
• Go over the topics with great attention.
• RRB Paramedical Model Papers for Practice.

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