RRB Paramedical Exam Date 2026 (CEN 05/2026): CBT on 23 and 25 November
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| Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Paramedical Categories (CEN 05/2026) | — |
| Notice issued | 18 October 2026 |
| Computer Based Test (CBT) for Paramedical Categories (tentative) | 23 and 25 November 2026 |
| Exam City & Date link and SC/ST Travel Authority download goes live | around 10 days before the exam date |
| E-call letter download starts | around 4 days before the exam date shown in the Exam City and Date link |
The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced the tentative Computer Based Test (CBT) schedule for the Paramedical Categories under CEN 05/2026: 23 November 2026 and 25 November 2026. The notice is dated 18.10.2026. It also explains when the Exam City & Date link and the e-call letter will be available, and what to bring for Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication at the exam centre.
RRB Paramedical CBT exam dates (CEN 05/2026)
The notice is titled ‘Notice regarding tentative schedule of Computer Based Test (CBT) for Paramedical Categories under CEN 05/2026’. As per the notice, the schedule is:
| CEN | Exam | Exam dates |
|---|---|---|
| CEN 05/2026 | Paramedical Categories (Computer Based Test) | 23rd November 2026 & 25th November 2026 |
The schedule is described as ‘tentative’, so keep checking the official website for final information. The notice does not say which candidates are scheduled on which of the two days; your own city and date can be viewed through the Exam City & Date link.
Exam city link, Travel Authority and e-call letter
- The link to view Exam City & Date and to download the Travel Authority for SC/ST candidates will be made live around 10 days before the exam date on the official website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in.
- Downloading of e-call letters will start around 4 days before the exam date mentioned in the Exam City and Date intimation link.
- The notice gives no exact calendar dates for these two steps, only the ‘around’ timings.
Aadhaar biometric authentication on exam day
- Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication of candidates will be done at the exam centre before entry to the exam hall.
- Candidates must bring their original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar.
- If Aadhaar verification is not done yet, the notice advises logging in with your credentials at www.rrbapply.gov.in to authenticate your identity, so that entry to the centre is smooth.
- Even candidates who verified Aadhaar while applying should, in their own interest, make sure their Aadhaar stays unlocked in the UIDAI system before coming to the exam centre.
- The Aadhaar card should show the correct name, date of birth (as per 10th certificate), latest photo, address and father’s name.
- If the biometric was not updated on reaching the age of 15 years, it should be updated.
Official website only, and beware of touts
- For the latest updates on the recruitment process, refer only to the official RRB website (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in). Do not be misled by unauthenticated sources.
- Beware of touts who misguide candidates with fake promises of jobs in exchange for illegal payments.
- As per the notice, RRB selections are based on the Computer Based Test (CBT) and recruitment is based only on the merit of the candidates.
What this notice does not say
This notice does not give the number of shifts, the exam centre list, the pattern or syllabus of the paramedical CBT, or the number of vacancies. For these, check the CEN 05/2026 notification and later notices on the official website. This page only repeats what the notice states; nothing has been guessed.
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FAQ
What is the RRB Paramedical exam date 2026?
The tentative CBT for Paramedical Categories under CEN 05/2026 is on 23 November 2026 and 25 November 2026. The notice is dated 18.10.2026 and calls the schedule tentative.
When will the RRB Paramedical exam city and e-call letter be available?
The Exam City & Date link, along with Travel Authority download for SC/ST candidates, goes live around 10 days before the exam date. E-call letter download starts around 4 days before the exam date shown in that link.
What should I bring and check for Aadhaar at the RRB exam centre?
Bring your original Aadhaar card or a printout of e-verified Aadhaar. Your Aadhaar should be unlocked in the UIDAI system and show the correct name, date of birth (as per 10th certificate), photo, address and father's name. Update biometrics if not updated at age 15.
Does this notice give shifts, centres, syllabus or vacancies for the Paramedical CBT?
No. The notice does not state the number of shifts, exam centres, pattern or syllabus, or vacancy numbers. Check the official website for those.
Where should I check RRB exam updates, and how do I avoid touts?
Only on the official RRB website, rrb.indianrailways.gov.in. The notice says not to be misled by unauthenticated sources and to beware of touts promising jobs for illegal payments; selection is based on the CBT and merit.
This is an unofficial information website and is not linked to any government department. Always confirm on the official website before applying.