RRB Paramedical Eligibility 2024, Check Age Qualification

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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) lists the RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2024 in its official notification. This includes details for each job position, such as age limits, education requirements, and nationality. Candidates should check these criteria to see if they qualify. The application process ends on 16th September 2024, so interested candidates should review the eligibility requirements and apply soon.

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RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2024

Candidates must carefully review the RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2024, which generally includes:

Educational Qualifications
Age Limit
Nationality

These criteria are designed to ensure that applicants have the required qualifications and qualities for the healthcare roles within Indian Railways.

RRB Paramedical Age Limit 2024

Candidates wanting to join Indian Railways in paramedical roles need to follow the age limits set in the RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2024. These age limits vary for different positions. Here’s a summary of the age requirements for each paramedical job.

Post	Age Range
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 RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria 2024 includes age relaxations for different categories. Candidates should check the age relaxations for their category to see if they qualify and use these relaxations to determine their eligibility for the job.

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

Candidates preparing for the RRB Paramedical Exam must meet certain educational qualifications for each position. The table below outlines the required educational qualifications for different RRB Paramedical posts.

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 Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).
Speech Therapist	B.Sc and Diploma in Audio and Speech Therapy with two years of related experience.

RRB Paramedical Eligibility 2024 – FAQs

Are there any age relaxations for certain categories?

Yes, the RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria include age relaxations for different categories.

What is RRB Paramedical Age Limit?

The age limit for RRB Paramedical positions depends on the specific role and is detailed in the official notification.

What does the RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria include?

The RRB Paramedical Eligibility Criteria cover age limits, educational qualifications, nationality, and, if applicable, the number of attempts allowed.

Is there a maximum limit on the number of attempts for the RRB Paramedical exam?

No, there is no limit on the number of attempts for the RRB Paramedical exam.

How can I check if I am eligible for a specific RRB Paramedical job?

Review the eligibility criteria listed in the official notification for each position.

Is there a nationality requirement for RRB Paramedical positions?

Yes, candidates must be Indian citizens.

What are the educational qualifications required for RRB Paramedical roles?

Qualifications vary by position. Typically, candidates need a diploma or degree in a relevant medical field.

Can candidates with a foreign degree apply for RRB Paramedical jobs?

Candidates with foreign degrees must have their qualifications recognized by the appropriate authorities.

What documents are required to prove eligibility for RRB Paramedical positions?

Documents typically include educational certificates, age proof, and category certificates (if applicable).

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