The RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria requires candidates to meet the age limit, educational qualification, and nationality set by the board. The age limit and educational qualification vary according to the post a candidate is applying for. This article covers all details related to the RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2025.
RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2025
Besides the basic criteria set by the board, candidates should also be aware of certain factors. As per the previous year's notification, there is no fixed limit as to how many times a candidate can appear in the examination. There is also no requirement for work experience for candidates. Freshers who have no professional knowledge can also apply for the paramedical posts under the Railway Recruitment Board.
RRB Paramedical Eligibility Overview
Candidates appearing for the RRB Paramedical examination should be aware of the basic details of the eligibility criteria. The table below shows the RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2025 for candidates:
| Parameter | Details |
|---|
| Post | Paramedical |
| Recruitment Body | Railway Recruitment Board |
| RRB Paramedical Exam Date | To be released |
| Age Limit | Varies according to the post |
| Educational Qualification | Varies according to the post |
| Nationality | Must hold Indian citizenship |
| Number of Attempts | No fixed limit |
| Official Website | RRB |
RRB Paramedical Age Limit 2025
The RRB Paramedical age limit will depend on the position of a candidate. The table below shows the upper and lower age limits for various posts under the RRB Paramedical department:
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|
| Dietician (Level 7) | 18 to 36 years |
| Nursing Superintendent | 20 to 43 years |
| Audiologist & Speech Therapist | 21 to 33 years |
| Clinical Psychologist | 18 to 36 years |
| Dental Hygienist | 18 to 36 years |
| Dialysis Technician | 20 to 36 years |
| Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III | 18 to 36 years |
| Laboratory Superintendent Grade III | 18 to 36 years |
| Perfusionist | 21 to 43 years |
| Physiotherapist Grade II | 18 to 36 years |
| Occupational Therapist | 18 to 36 years |
| Cath Laboratory Technician | 18 to 36 years |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 20 to 38 years |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 19 to 36 years |
| Speech Therapist | 18 to 36 years |
| Cardiac Technician | 18 to 36 years |
| Optometrist | 18 to 36 years |
| ECG Technician | 18 to 36 years |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | 18 to 36 years |
| Field Worker | 18 to 33 years |
RRB Paramedical Age Relaxation
The Railway Recruitment Board also provides age relaxation based on the category of an applicant. Given below are the RRB Paramedical age relaxation details for candidates:
| Categories | Upper Age Relaxation |
|---|
| OBC-Non Creamy Layer | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| Ex-servicemen candidates with over 6 months of service after attestation | Upper age limit as mentioned in the respective posts plus community age relaxation (if applicable) plus years of service in Defence plus 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities | UR: 10 years
OBC: 13 years
SC/ST: 15 years |
| Candidates serving Group ‘C' and Group ‘D' Railway Staff, Casual Labour, and Substitutes with minimum 3 years of service | UR: 40 years
OBC: 43 years
SC/ST: 45 years |
| Candidates domiciled in Jammu & Kashmir from 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989 | Upper age limit plus community age relaxation (if applicable) plus 5 years |
| Candidates in Quasi-Administrative roles of Railway organization | Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is lower plus community age relaxation (if applicable) |
| Widowed, divorced, or judicially separated women candidates | UR: 35 years
OBC: 38 years
SC/ST: 45 years |
RRB Paramedical Educational Qualification
The educational qualification also varies according to the paramedical post of a candidate. Given below are the details:
| Post Name | Educational Qualifications |
|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife (3-year course) or B.Sc Nursing. Special concessions apply to Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives, and B Grade Nurses. |
| Cardiac Technician | Higher Secondary (10+2) in Science with a certificate or diploma in Cardiology Lab Investigations. Training in Echocardiography is preferable. |
| Clinical Psychologist | Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology / Social Psychology from a recognized University. |
| ECG Technician | 10+2 / Graduation in Science with Certificate/Diploma/Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology/Cardiology. Certificate should be of at least one year duration. |
| Field Worker | 12th (10+2) in Science with Biology or Chemistry. |
| Health and Malaria Inspector Grade III | B.Sc. with Chemistry and one-year Diploma in Health/Sanitary Inspector or National Trade Certificate in Health Sanitary Inspector. |
| Laboratory Assistant Grade II | 12th (10+2) in Science plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) or equivalent. Certificate should be full-time and of at least one year duration. |
| Perfusionist | B.Sc with Diploma in Perfusion Technology or B.Sc with three years of experience in Cardio Pulmonary Pump Technician. |
| Physiotherapist Grade II | Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy and two years of practical experience in a Government/Private hospital with at least one hundred beds. |
| Radiographer X-Ray Technician | 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography/X Ray Technician/Radiodiagnosis Technology (2-year course). Science graduates with relevant diploma preferred. |
| Pharmacist (Entry Grade) | 10+2 in Science with Diploma in Pharmacy or Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948. |
| Dialysis Technician | B.Sc. plus Diploma in Haemodialysis or two years of satisfactory in-house training/experience in Haemodialysis. |
| Optometrist | B.Sc in Optometry or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3 to 4 years duration), with registration with the concerned Council/Licensing body. |
| Laboratory Superintendent | B.Sc with Bio-Chemistry/Micro Biology/Life Science or B.Sc with Chemistry and Biology, plus Diploma in Medical Lab Technology or equivalent. |
| Dental Hygienist | Degree in Science (Biology) and Diploma/Certificate Course in Dental Hygiene (2 years), registered with Dental Council of India, with two years of experience. |
| Dietician (Level 7) | B.Sc with Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics (one-year course) plus 3 months internship, or B.Sc Home Science + M.Sc Home Science (Food and Nutrition). |
| Cath Laboratory Technician | B.Sc and Diploma in Cardiac Professional Cath Lab work or two years house training/experience in a reputed Cardiac Cath Laboratory. |
| Occupational Therapist | 10+2 with Science and Diploma/Degree in Occupational Therapy. |
| Audiologist and Speech Therapist | Bachelor's in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) from a recognized University, registered with the Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI). |
| Speech Therapist | B.Sc and Diploma in Audio and Speech Therapy with two years of related experience. |
RRB Paramedical Nationality Criteria
Candidates must hold Indian citizenship to be eligible for any paramedical post under the Indian Railways. They must also have a permanent domicile in their respective region. Applicants will have to submit documents verifying their address to the board. RRB will examine the documents and inform the candidates about their final decision. This helps the board to distribute the vacancies according to the specific region and recruit a candidate to his/her specific domicile.
