RRB 2019 Paramedical Eligibility - Nationality, Age Limit, and Educational Qualification
This year the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has invited applications for various posts in the paramedical category for a total of 1937 vacancies. Dentist, Staff Nurse, Dental Hygienist, Pharmacist, Dialysis Technician, Lab Superintendent, etc. are the posts to be filled in different zones and production unit of the Indian Railways.
The eligibility criteria for each post is different, thus, candidates are advised to check the eligibility criteria carefully before applying for the exam. Here are the details on nationality, age limit, and educational qualification required for different posts for RRB Paramedical 2019 exam eligibility.
RRB Paramedical 2019 Nationality
A candidate must be a citizen of either of the following:
- India
- A subject of Bhutan
- A subject of Nepal
- A Tibetan refugee who came to India before 1st January 1962 permanently.
- A person of India origin who has migrated from Burma, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, East African Countries of Uganda, Kenya, the United Republic of Tanzania, Malawi, Ethiopia, Zaire, Zambia, and Vietnam for permanently settling in the country.
RRB Paramedical 2019 Age Limit
The age limit varies for each post. Here are the details on post-wise age limit for the exam. The age limit will be considered as on 1st July 2019.
Posts |
Age Limit |
Staff Nurse |
20 to 40 years |
Dietician |
18 to 33 years |
Dialysis Technician |
20 to 33 years |
Dental Hygienist |
18 to 33 years |
Extension Educator |
22 to 35 years |
Optometrist |
18 to 33 years |
Physiotherapist |
18 to 33 years |
Perfusionist |
21 to 40 years |
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade III |
18 to 33 years |
Lab Superintendent Grade III |
18 to 33 years |
Pharmacist Grade III |
20 to 35 years |
Radiographer |
19 to 33 years |
Lady Health Visitor |
18 to 30 years |
Speech Therapist |
18 to 33 years |
Lab Assistant Grade II |
18 to 33 years |
ECG Technician |
18 to 33 years |
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Relaxation in the upper age limit will be provided to reserved category candidates. Candidates belonging to SC/ST category will get a relaxation of 5 years and those belonging to OBC category will get a relaxation of 3 years. For more details on relaxation criteria, check the official notification.
RRB Paramedical 2019 Education Qualification
Candidates must meet the minimum educational qualification required for the post they are applying for. Those in the final year of the educational/Professional programme are NOT REQUIRED TO APPLY. Here are the details on educational qualification:
Posts |
Educational Qualification |
Staff Nurse |
Registered Nurse and Midwife Certificate having passed 3 years course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a recognized institution by the Indian Nursing Council OR B.Sc (Nursing) |
Dietician |
B.Sc (Science) with PG Diploma in Dietetics (1 year course) from a recognized institution + 3 months internship training in a hospital. OR B.Sc Home Science and M.Sc Home Science (Food and Nutrition) from a recognised institution |
Dialysis Technician |
B.Sc. and Diploma in Haemodialysis OR Two years in-house Training / Experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed institution (Document proof is required to be uploaded at the time of application.) |
Dental Hygienist |
Degree in Science (Biology) from a recognized university AND Certificate/ Diploma (2 years course) in Dental Hygiene from an institute recognized by the Dental Council of India AND Registration with Dental Council of India as Dental Hygienist AND Two years experience as a Dental Hygienist |
Extension Educator |
Graduation in Social Work/ Community Education/ Sociology with 2 years diploma in Health Education from a recognized University |
Optometrist |
B.Sc (Optometry) or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (3/4 years duration). The candidate should have Registration with the concerned Council/ Licensing body. |
Physiotherapist |
Bachelor’s Degree (Physiotherapy) from a recognized University and Two years practical experience in Physiotherapy in a Government / Private Hospital with minimum one hundred beds |
Perfusionist |
B.Sc with Diploma in Perfusion Technology OR B.Sc and Three years experience in Cardiopulmonary Pump Technician in Reputed Recognised Hospital |
Health and Malaria Inspector Grade III |
B.Sc. with Chemistry as Main/ Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry + One year Diploma in Health/ Sanitary Inspector OR One year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by the National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, GoI, New Delhi. |
Lab Superintendent Grade III |
B.Sc with Biochemistry/ Life Science/ Micro-Biology/ B.Sc with Chemistry and Biology as main or optional/ subsidiary subjects or equivalent + Diploma in Medical Lab Technology (DMLT) or equivalent OR B.Sc in Medical Technology (Laboratory) from a recognized institution. |
Pharmacist Grade III |
10+2 (Science) or equivalent with Diploma in Pharmacy from a recognized institution and registered as Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act, 1948 OR Bachelor degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharma) from a recognized University or equivalent and Registered as a Pharmacist under the Pharmacy Act,1948 |
Radiographer |
10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography/ Radio Diagnosis Technology/ X Ray Technician (2 years) from a recognized Institute. Science graduates with Diploma in Radiography/ Radio Diagnosis Technology/ X Ray Technician (2 years) shall be preferred. |
Lady Health Visitor |
12th from a recognized Board/ University with multipurpose workers course from Institutes recognized by Central/ State Government |
Speech Therapist |
B.Sc. and Diploma in Audio and Speech Therapy and 2 years experience in the related field |
Lab Assistant Grade II |
12th (Science) plus Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) OR Certificate Course in Medical Laboratory Technology (minimum 1 year with full time training) at par DMLT subject from an institute recognized by a University or Technical Board of State Government/ Central Government authority |
ECG Technician |
10+2 / Graduation in Science having Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in ECG Laboratory Technology/ Cardiology Technician/ Cardiology/ Cardiology Techniques from a reputed institution |
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Candidates must make sure that they meet the eligibility criteria for the post they are applying for. They are also required to meet the medical standards at the time of document verification. Check out the medical standards in the official notification.
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