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RRB Paramedical Salary 2026, Check Allowances and Job Profile

Updated on Sep 08, 2026 19:37 IST

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September 2026
RRB Paramedical Salary 2026

RRB Paramedical 2026 Post-Wise Salary & Pay Scale Details

RRB Paramedical Salary 2026 varies according to the post and pay level. The salary structure includes basic pay, DA, HRA, allowances and career growth details for posts like Nursing Superintendent, Railway Pharmacist, Radiographer, Lab Assistant and other paramedical roles.

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September 2026
8
RRB Paramedical Short Notice 2026

RRB Paramedical Short Notice Out for 560 Vacancies

RRB has released the short notice for 560 tentative paramedical vacancies under CEN 05/2026. Applications are tentatively scheduled from 15 September to 14 October 2026.

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September 2026
15
RRB Paramedical Notification 2026

RRB Paramedical Detailed Notification to Release on 15 September

The detailed RRB Paramedical Notification 2026 is expected on 15 September 2026 with post-wise vacancies, eligibility, age limits, application fee, medical standards and other recruitment details.

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The RRB Paramedical Salary 2026 varies according to the post and pay level allotted under the 7th CPC pay structure. Railway Recruitment Board recruits candidates for various paramedical positions such as Nursing Superintendent, Dietician, Pharmacist, Radiographer, Laboratory Assistant, Physiotherapist and other healthcare roles. The salary structure includes Basic Pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other applicable benefits. The starting basic pay for RRB Paramedical posts ranges from ₹19,900 to ₹44,900, depending on the post and pay level.

 

RRB Paramedical Salary 2026 Overview

 

Below are the details of RRB Paramedical Salary:

ParameterDetails
RecruitmentRRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026
Conducting BodyRailway Recruitment Board
Pay Commission7th CPC
Salary Range₹19,900 – ₹44,900 Basic Pay
Pay LevelsLevel 2 to Level 7
AllowancesDA, HRA, Transport Allowance and other benefits
Job TypeCentral Government Railway Service

 

What is the RRB Paramedical Salary 2026?

 

The basic RRB Paramedical Salary 2026 is ₹35,400. The grade pay for employees also varies according to the job profile of a candidate. We have given below a simple calculation that will help candidates to calculate their in-hand salary according to their post:

ParametersDetails
Post NameAudiologist & Speech Therapist
Pay Level6
Basic Pay₹35,400
Grade Pay₹4,200
Dearness Allowance (DA)58% of Basic Pay (₹20,532)
House Rent Allowance (HRA)10% - 30% based on job location
Gov. Contribution to NPS (14% of Basic + DA)₹7,826
Approximate Gross Railway Pharmacist Salary₹67,262 – ₹74,821
NPS (10% of Basic + DA)-₹5,676
CGHS (Approximate)-₹250
CGEGIS (Approximate)-₹30
RRB Paramedical In-Hand Salary₹61,306 – ₹68,865

 

Railway Pharmacist Salary 2026

 

The Railway Pharmacist Salary 2026 is based on Pay Level 5 of the 7th CPC pay matrix. Candidates selected for the Pharmacist (Entry Grade) post receive a starting basic pay of ₹29,200. Apart from basic pay, Railway Pharmacists are also eligible for government allowances such as:

  • Dearness Allowance (DA)
  • House Rent Allowance (HRA)
  • Transport Allowance
  • Other applicable railway benefits
PostPay LevelBasic Pay
Railway Pharmacist (Entry Grade)Level 5₹29,200

The exact in-hand salary depends on the posting location, applicable allowances and deductions.

 

RRB Paramedical Post-Wise Salary 2026

 

The post-wise basic pay and pay levels are given below:

PostPay LevelBasic Pay
DieticianLevel 7₹44,900
Nursing SuperintendentLevel 7₹44,900
Audiologist & Speech TherapistLevel 6₹35,400
Clinical PsychologistLevel 6₹35,400
Dental HygienistLevel 6₹35,400
Dialysis TechnicianLevel 6₹35,400
Health & Malaria Inspector Grade IIILevel 6₹35,400
Laboratory Superintendent Grade IIILevel 6₹35,400
PerfusionistLevel 6₹35,400
Physiotherapist Grade IILevel 6₹35,400
Occupational TherapistLevel 6₹35,400
Cath Laboratory TechnicianLevel 6₹35,400
Pharmacist (Entry Grade)Level 5₹29,200
Radiographer X-Ray TechnicianLevel 5₹29,200
Speech TherapistLevel 5₹29,200
Cardiac TechnicianLevel 4₹25,500
OptometristLevel 4₹25,500
ECG TechnicianLevel 4₹25,500
Laboratory Assistant Grade IILevel 3₹21,700
Field WorkerLevel 2₹19,900

 

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What are the RRB Paramedical Allowances 2026?

 

Besides the basic pay, employees will also receive various allowances such as house rent allowance, dearness allowance, and other benefits from the RRB. Some of the main allowances received by employees as per the RRB Paramedical Recruitment notice are as follows:

  • Dearness Allowance
  • HRA (House Rent Allowance)
  • Gratuity
  • CPF
  • Leave Encashment
  • Leave Travel Concessions
  • Medical-reimbursement

 

How is the house rent allowance distributed?

 

The house rent allowance will vary from 10% - 30% according to the job location of the candidates. The major cities can be classified under three categories. These are as follows:

  • X- Big metropolitan cities
  • Y- Big cities, but are not metropolitan
  • Z- Small cities that do not come under the X and Y categories
City TypeName of the City
Class X
(30%)
Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune
Class Y
(20%)

A: Agra, Ajmer, Aligarh, Allahabad, Amravati, Amritsar, Asansol, Aurangabad; 

B: Bareilly, Belgaum, Bhavnagar, Bhiwandi, Bhopal, Bhubaneswar, Bikaner, Bokaro Steel City; 

C: Chandigarh, Coimbatore, Cuttack; 

D: Dehradun, Dhanbad, Durg-Bhilai Nagar, Durgapur; 

E: Erode; 

F: Faridabad, Firozabad; 

G: Ghaziabad, Gorakhpur, Gulbarga, Guntur, Gurgaon, Guwahati, Gwalior; 

H: Hubli-Dharwad; 

I: Indore; 

J: Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Jammu, Jamnagar, Jamshedpur, Jhansi, Jodhpur; 

K: Kannur, Kanpur, Kakinada, Kochi, Kottayam, Kolhapur, Kollam, Kota, Kozhikode, Kurnool;

L: Lucknow, Ludhiana; 

M: Madurai, Malappuram, Malegaon, Mangalore, Meerut, Moradabad, Mysore; 

N: Nagpur, Nashik, Nellore, Noida; 

P: Patna, Pondicherry, Palakkad; 

R: Raipur, Rajkot, Rajahmundry, Ranchi, Rourkela; 

S: Salem, Sangli, Siliguri, Solapur, Srinagar, Surat; 

T: Thiruvananthapuram, Thrissur, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur; 

U: Ujjain; 

V: Vadodara, Varanasi, Vasai-Virar City, Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam; 

W: Warangal

Class Z (10%)All other cities

 

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What is the main RRB Paramedical Staff Job Profile?

 

The main job profile of an RRB Paramedical Staff is examining the physical health conditions of a patient. It also varies according to the post he/she is entitled to. The main duties according to the job post are given in the table below:

ProfileDuties
DieticianExamining patients and preparing personalized diet charts.
Staff NurseAssess patients' physical condition and administer medical treatments based on evaluations.
Dental HygienistEnsure optimal dental hygiene practices.
Dialysis TechnicianMonitor dialysis treatment of patients
Extension EducatorPrepare and develop educational programs
Health and Malaria InspectorExamine the condition of a patient and help them select the best medical plan
Lab SuperintendentRegulate and supervise laboratory staff and operations.
PerfusionistExamine and review patients' cardiac history and suggest the better treatment plans
PhysiotherapistEvaluate patients' conditions and design them tailored exercise plans.
Pharmacist Grade IIIProvide medications based on prescriptions by doctors.
RadiographerPerform diagnostic imaging procedures
Speech TherapistAnalyze speech disorders of patients and provide them therapeutic interventions.
OptometristExamine eye conditions and recommend the best treatment plan
ECG TechnicianMaintain and operate the ECG machines and ensures their smooth functioning.
Lady Health VisitorEvaluate patient conditions and conducts regular checking in the wards
Lab Assistant Grade IIPerforma routine laboratory tests and provide assistance to patients

 

How can I get promotions in RRB Paramedical posts?

 

To get promotions, candidates must appear for the various departmental exams conducted by the board for employees. Upon qualifying, existing employees will be able to grow in their careers and increase their basic pay. 

 

Key points of RRB Paramedical Salary 2026

 

We have mentioned below the key points of the RRB Paramedical salary. Check them out below:

  • Dietician - Level 7 - ₹44,900
  • Staff Nurse / Nursing Superintendent - Level 7 - ₹44,900
  • Dental Hygienist - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Dialysis Technician - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Health & Malaria Inspector Grade III - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Lab Superintendent Grade III - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Perfusionist - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Physiotherapist - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Extension Educator - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Clinical Psychologist - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Occupational Therapist - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Cath Lab Technician - Level 6 - ₹35,400
  • Pharmacist (Entry Grade) - Level 5 - ₹29,200
  • Radiographer - Level 5 - ₹29,200
  • Speech Therapist - Level 5 - ₹29,200
  • Optometrist - Level 4 - ₹25,500
  • ECG Technician - Level 4 - ₹25,500
  • Lady Health Visitor - Level 4 - ₹25,500
  • Lab Assistant Grade II - Level 3 - ₹21,700
  • Field Worker - Level 2 - ₹19,900

 

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