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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has outlined the eligibility criteria for Paramedical posts in its 2025 recruitment drive. Candidates must fulfill post-specific educational qualifications, age limits, domicile conditions, and be Indian citizens to apply.
Age Limit
The minimum and maximum age varies by post. Below is a snapshot of age limits for select roles:
| Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | 20 to 43 years |
| Dietician, Clinical Psychologist | 18 to 36 years |
| ECG Technician, Lab Assistant | 18 to 36 years |
| Pharmacist | 20 to 38 years |
| Perfusionist | 21 to 43 years |
| Field Worker | 18 to 33 years |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 3 years |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| PwBD (UR/OBC/SC/ST) | 10/13/15 years |
| Railway Staff (UR/OBC/SC/ST) | 40/43/45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Years of service + 3 yrs |
| Widowed/Divorced Women (UR/SC/ST) | 35/45 years |
Educational Qualification
Each paramedical post has its own qualification. Some key examples:
| Post | Required Qualification |
|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | B.Sc Nursing or 3-year RN & Midwife Certificate |
| Pharmacist | 10+2 with Diploma or Degree in Pharmacy |
| Radiographer | 10+2 with Physics & Chemistry + 2-year Diploma in Radiography |
| Dietician | B.Sc + PG Diploma in Dietetics or M.Sc in Food & Nutrition |
| ECG Technician | 10+2/Graduation + Diploma in ECG/Cardiology |
| Lab Assistant | 10+2 in Science + DMLT (1 year full-time) |
Domicile and Nationality
Candidates must:
- Be citizens of India
- Possess permanent domicile proof of their region
- Submit valid address and identity proof during application and verification
