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(Notification) RRB : PARAMEDICAL CATEGORIES (CEN) No.04/2024)



(Notification) RRB : PARAMEDICAL CATEGORIES (CEN) No.04/2024)



Post Detail :

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following posts mentioned in the table below. Applications complete in all respects must be submitted ONLINE ONLY latest by 23:59 hours of 16.09.2024

S.N.

Post

Pay Level in7th CPC

Initial pay(Rs.)

MedicalStandard

Age/Years (as on01.01.2025)

Total Vacancies (All RRBs)

1

Dietician  (Level 7)

7

44900

C2

18-36

05

2

Nursing  Superintendent

7

44900

C1

20-43

713

3

Audiologist & Speech Therapist

6

35400

B1

21-33

04

4

Clinical Psychologist

6

35400

B1

18-36

07

5

Dental  Hygienist

6

35400

C2

18-36

03

6

Dialysis Technician

6

35400

B1

20-36

20

7

Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III

6

35400

C1

18-36

126

8

Laboratory Superintendent

6

35400

B1

18-36

27

9

Perfusionist

6

35400

B1

21-43

02

10

Physiotherapist Grade II

6

35400

C1

18-36

20

11

Occupational Therapist

6

35400

C1

18-36

02

12

Cath  Laboratory Technician

6

35400

B1

18-36

02

13

Pharmacist (Entry Grade)

5

29200

C2

20-38

246

14

Radiographer X-Ray Technician

5

29200

B1

19-36

64

15

Speech Therapist

5

29200

B1

18-36

01

16

Cardiac  Technician

4

25500

B1

18-36

04

17

Optometrist

4

25500

B1

18-36

04

18

ECG Technician

4

25500

C1

18-36

13

19

Laboratory Assistant Grade II

3

21700

B1

18-36

94

20

Field Worker

2

19900

C2

18-33

19

Grand  Total

1376

RRB-wise & Railway  Zone-wise detailed distribution of vacancies  is given in the Annexure-B

Education Qualification:

ANNEXURE - A

CEN 04/2024 POST PARAMETERS

Cat. No.

Name of the Post

Level

Pay

Med.Std.

Lower

Age

Upper Age

Suitability for Persons with Benchmark Disability

Minimum Education Qualifications

VI

HI

LD

OD

MD

 

 

 

 

1

 

 

 

NURSING SUPERINTENDENT

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

44900

 

 

 

 

C1

 

 

 

 

20

 

 

 

 

43

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

OL,AAV

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

No

Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed  3 years course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of  Nursing  or  other   institution   recognized  by  the   Indian Nursing Council (OR) B.Sc Nursing.  Note The Indian Nursing Council has also laid down certain special concessions for the above   courses   in  respect   of   Auxiliary   Nurse   Midwives, Midwives  and  B  grade  Nurses,  by  way  of  reduced  course period etc. Candidates obtaining  the  qualification prescribed above under  these  concessions will also be eligible for recruitment.

2

CARDIAC TECHNICIAN

4

25500

B1

18

36

No

No

No

No

No

Higher Secondary (10+2) in Science and certificate course or Diploma in Cardiology Lab Investigations consisting of ECG, Holter and TMT. Candidate trained in Echocardiography is preferable

 

3

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST

 

6

 

35400

 

B1

 

18

 

36

 

No

 

No

OA, OL, DW

 

No

 

No

Masters Degree in Clinical Psychology / Social Psychology from a recognized University.

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

ECG TECHNICIAN

 

 

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

25500

 

 

 

 

 

C1

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

AAV

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

No

10+2  / Graduation   in  Science  having  Certificate/Diploma/ Degree in ECG  Laboratory Technology / Cardiology / Cardiology Technician / Cardiology Techniques of a reputed institution.    Note:  Certificate should  be  a  minimum  of one year duration  and above. “Open and Distance Learning mode of education by the Universities established by an Act of Parliament or State Legislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared under an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognized  for  the  purpose   of  employment   to  posts  and services under  the  Central Government  provided  they  have been approved by the University Grants Commission”.

5

FIELD WORKER

2

19900

C2

18

33

No

No

DW

No

No

12th (10+2 stage) in Science with Biology or Chemistry

 

 

6

 

 

HEALTH and

MALARIA INSPECTOR GRADE III

 

 

6

 

 

35400

 

 

C1

 

 

18

 

 

36

 

 

LV

 

 

D,H H

 

 

OA,OL,L C,DW,A AV

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

B.Sc. having studied  Chemistry as Main / Optional subject in any branch of Chemistry while undertaking the course. Plus (a) One year Diploma of Health / Sanitary Inspector (OR)

(b)  One  year  National  Trade  Certificate  (NTC)   in  Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by National Council for Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour and Employment, Government of India, New Delhi.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LABORATORY ASSISTANT GRADE II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21700

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D, HH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OL, BL, DW

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes

12th  (10+2 stage)  in  Science plus  (a)  Diploma  in  Medical

Laboratory Technology (DMLT) (OR)

(b) Certificate Course in Medical Lab. Technology at par with Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT) subject to the  fulfilment  of  (i) The  course  has  been  done  from  the institution  which is recognized by a University or Technicial Board of  State  Government/Central Government  authority; (ii) The duration  of the course is at least 01 year; (iii) During the course the candidate should have done the training on full time basis; and (iv) At the end of the course, there  should be system of examination which has been successfully passed by the candidate.  Note: Certificate should be a minimum of one year duration  and above qualification should have been done full time. “Open and Distance Learning mode of education  by the  Universities established  by an Act of Parliament  or State Legislature, Institutions Deemed to be Universities under Section 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 and Institutions of National Importance declared  under  an Act of Parliament stand automatically recognized for the purpose of employment  to posts and services under  the Central Government   provided   they   have   been   approved   by  the University Grants Commission”.

 

8

 

PERFUSIONIST

 

6

 

35400

 

B1

 

21

 

43

 

No

 

No

 

AAV

 

No

 

No

B.Sc with Diploma in Perfusion Technology (OR)

B.Sc and Three years experience  in Cardio Pulmonary Pump

Technician in Reputed Recognised Hospital.

 

9

 

PHYSIOTHERAPIST GRADE II

 

6

 

35400

 

C1

 

18

 

36

 

LV,B

 

D,H H

 

OL,BL,D W

 

No

 

Yes

(i) Bachelors Degree in Physiotherapy  from a recognized University and (ii) Two years practical experience  in Physiotherapy  from the  Government  / Private Hospital with atleast one hundred beds.

 

10

 

RADIOGRAPHER

X-RAY TECHNICIAN

 

 

5

 

 

29200

 

 

B1

 

 

19

 

 

36

 

 

No

 

D,H H

 

OA,OL,B

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

10+2 with Physics and Chemistry and Diploma in Radiography

/ X  Ray   Technician  / Radiodiagnosis  Technology  (2  years course) from recognized Insitute. Science graduates  with Diploma in Radiography  / X Ray  Technician / Radiodiagnosis Technology (2 years course) shall be preferred.

 

 

 

11

 

 

PHARMACIST (ENTRY GRADE)

 

 

5

 

 

29200

 

 

C2

 

 

20

 

 

38

 

 

No

 

 

D,H

 

 

OA,OL,O AL,LC,D W,AAV

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

10+2 in Science or its equivalent,  with Diploma in Pharmacy from  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.

 

 

12

 

 

DIALYSIS TECHNICIAN

 

 

6

 

 

35400

 

 

B1

 

 

20

 

 

36

 

 

No

 

D, HH

 

 

OL, DW

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

B.Sc., plus (a) Diploma in Haemodialysis

(OR)

(b) two  years  satisfactory  in-house  Training / Experience in Haemodialysis work in a reputed  institution (proof to be attached).

 

13

 

OPTOMETRIST

 

4

 

25500

 

B1

 

18

 

36

 

No

 

D, HH

 

OL, DW

 

No

 

Yes

 

B.Sc in Optometry  or Diploma in Ophthalmic Technician (the course  should  be  of 3 to  4 years  duration).  The candidate should   have   Registration  with   the   concerned   Council  / Licensing body.

 

 

14

 

 

LABORATORY SUPERINTENDENT

 

 

6

 

 

35400

 

 

B1

 

 

18

 

 

36

 

 

No

 

 

D,H H

 

 

OL,BL,D W

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

B.Sc with Bio-Chemistry / Micro Biology / Life science / B.Sc with Chemistry and Biology as main or as optional / subsidiary subjects or eqivalent plus Diploma in Medical Lab technology (DMLT) or equivalent

(OR)

B.Sc  in Medical Technology (Laboratory) from a recognized institution.

 

 

 

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

DENTAL HYGIENIST

 

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

35400

 

 

 

 

 

 

C2

 

 

 

 

 

 

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

OL, DW

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

 

 

 

 

 

 

No

(a) Degree in Science (Biology) from a recognized university or equivalent

AND

(b) Diploma / Certificate Course (2 years) in Dental Hygiene from an institute recognized by Dental Council of India

AND

(c) Registered with Dental Council of India as Dental Hygienist

AND

(d) Two years experience as Dental Hygienist. Note: Qualification regarding  experience  is relaxable  at  the discretion  of the  Competent Authority in case of candidates belonging to SC/ST, if at any state of selection, the Competent Authority   is   of   the   opinion   that   sufficient   number   of candidates belonging to these communities possessing the requisite experience are not likely to be available to fill up the posts reserved for them.

 

 

16

 

 

DIETICIAN (Level 7)

 

 

7

 

 

44900

 

 

C2

 

 

18

 

 

36

 

 

No

 

 

D, HH

 

OA, OL, BL, LC, DW, AAV

 

 

No

 

 

Yes

B   Sc  (Science  Graduate)   with  Post  Graduate   Diploma  in Dietetics (one year course) from a recognized institution plus 3 months internship training in a hospital.

(OR)

B.Sc Home Science + M.Sc Home Science (Food and Nutrition)

from a recognised institution.

 

17

CATH LABORATORY

 

6

 

35400

 

B1

 

18

 

36

 

No

 

No

 

No

 

No

 

No

B.Sc and Diploma from a reputed  Cardiac Lab in Cardiac Professional Cath Lab work or two years house training / experience in a reputed  Cardiac Cath LABORATORY.

 

18

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

 

6

 

35400

 

C1

 

18

 

36

 

No

D, HH

OL, DW,

 

No

 

Yes

10+2 with  Science and  Diploma  / Degree  in  Occupational

Therapy

 

19

AUDIOLOGIST AND

 

6

 

35400

 

B1

 

21

 

33

 

LV

 

No

 

OL,DW

 

No

 

Yes

Bachelor in Audiology,  Speech  Language Pathology  (BASLP) from  a  recognized  University and  must  be  registered  with Rehabilitation Council of lndia (RCl).

 

20

 

SPEECH THERAPIST

 

5

 

29200

 

B1

 

18

 

36

 

LV

 

No

 

OL, DW

 

No

 

Yes

(i) B.Sc and Diploma in Audio and Speech Therapy (ii) 2 years experience in the related field.

 

Age :

S.N.

Age Group

Lower age limit (not  born  after)

Upper  age limit

(Date of Birth not  earlier than)

For all communities/categories

UR/EWS

OBC-NCL

SC/ST

1

18-33

01.01.2007

02.01.1992

02.01.1989

02.01.1987

2

18-36

01.01.2007

02.01.1989

02.01.1986

02.01.1984

3

19-36

01.01.2006

02.01.1989

02.01.1986

02.01.1984

4

20-36

01.01.2005

02.01.1989

02.01.1986

02.01.1984

5

20-38

01.01.2005

02.01.1987

02.01.1984

02.01.1982

6

20-43

01.01.2005

02.01.1982

02.01.1979

02.01.1977

7

21-33

01.01.2004

02.01.1992

02.01.1989

02.01.1987

8

21-43

01.01.2004

02.01.1982

02.01.1979

02.01.1977

Fee :

S.No.

Categories ICommunities of Candidates

Fee

1

For all candidates (except  categories  mentioned  below  at SI. No. 2).Out  of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded duly deducting bank charges,  on appearing in CBT.

Rs 500/-

2

For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD,  Female, Transgender, Minorities or Economically Backward Class (EBC). (Caution to Candidates: EBC should not be confused with OBC or EWS)

This fee of Rs 250/- shall be refunded duly  deducting bank  charges  as applicable,on appearing  in CBT.

Rs 250/-

NOTE:     Only candidates  who attend CBTwill get a refund  of their examination fee as mentioned above.

Pay Scale :

S.N.

Post

Pay Level in7th CPC

Initial pay(Rs.)

1

Dietician  (Level 7)

7

44900

2

Nursing  Superintendent

7

44900

3

Audiologist & Speech Therapist

6

35400

4

Clinical Psychologist

6

35400

5

Dental  Hygienist

6

35400

6

Dialysis Technician

6

35400

7

Health & Malaria Inspector Gr III

6

35400

8

Laboratory Superintendent

6

35400

9

Perfusionist

6

35400

10

Physiotherapist Grade II

6

35400

11

Occupational Therapist

6

35400

12

Cath  Laboratory Technician

6

35400

13

Pharmacist (Entry Grade)

5

29200

14

Radiographer X-Ray Technician

5

29200

15

Speech Therapist

5

29200

16

Cardiac  Technician

4

25500

17

Optometrist

4

25500

18

ECG Technician

4

25500

19

Laboratory Assistant Grade II

3

21700

20

Field Worker

2

19900

 

Mode of Selection :

There shall be a CBT (computer based test) for all the notified categories followed by document verification. However RRB reserves the right to conduct additional CBTs if considered necessary for all or for a limited number of candidates as may be deemed fit by RRBs.

 The date, time & venue of the CBT/ONLINE Examination, will be fixed by the RRB & will be intimated to the eligible candidates in due course. Request for postponement of the Examination & change of centre/Venue will not be entertained under any circumstances. 

The Question paper for Single Stage CBT will be of 90 minutes duration for 100 questions and 120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are availing the Scribe facility.

The question papers shall be of objective multiple-choice type with four options. Only one of these four options will be the correct answer.

The standard of questions for the Single Stage CBT(Computer Based Test) will be generally in conformity with the educational standards and/or minimum professional/technical qualifications prescribed for the posts. The questions will be of objective type with multiple choice and are likely to include questions pertaining to Professional ability (syllabus at Annexure-C), General awareness, Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning, and General Science.

Section-wise marks: The section wise number of questions and marks are detailed below 

Subject

Number of questions

Marks allotted

Professional  ability

70

70

General  Awareness

10

10

General  Arithmetic, General  Intelligence and reasoning

10

10

General  science

10

10

Total

100

100

  • There shall be negative marking in CBT (Computer Based Test/Examination) and marks shall be deducted for each wrong answer @ 1/3 of the marks allotted for each question.

Shortlisting of candidates for Document Verification and empanelment will be made strictly on merit based on the performance of the candidate in the CBT subject to securing minimum qualifying marks prescribed for their communities. Minimum qualifying mark prescribed for UR/EWS is 40%, OBC & SC is 30% and ST is 25%. If sufficient candidates for PwBD are not available 2 marks relaxation in minimum qualifying marks will be given. 

  • Based on the performance of candidates in the CBT Examination candidates equal to the number of vacancies will be called for document verification in the main list = 1:1= No Standby list. 
  • During document verification, candidates will have to produce their original certificates. No additional time will be given and the candidature of the candidates not producing their original certificates on the date of verification is liable to be forfeited.  

How to Apply :

ONLINE Mandatory Scanned Documents to be kept ready before filling the application:
(i) Recent, clear colour passport size photograph (against a plain white background) of the candidate in JPEG image (size 30to 70KB)-without wearing dark glasses and/or cap.Note: Candidates must have at least 12 (twelve) copies of the same photograph for future use during the recruitment process.
(ii) Scanned JPEG image of candidate's signature in running handwriting (size 30 to 70KB)
(iii) SC /ST Certificate (only for candidates requesting free pass for train travel) in pdf format (upto 500KB).
(iv) PwBD candidates should also upload passport size photograph as per above specifications only (and not the full body photograph used in the disability certificate).
(v) Scribe (Applicable to eligible PwBD Candidates only): Provide details of Scribe duly uploading his/her passport size photograph (against a plain white background) of the scribe in JPEG image (size 30 to 70KB) - without wearing dark glasses and/or cap. Furnishing of information of Scribe is mandatory. Change of Scribe at the exam venue is generally not permitted. However, under exceptional circumstances the change may be allowed duly recording reasons and filling the relevant details including photograph of the Scribe.

GENERAL GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION:
After Creating an account, please follow the instructions for filling up the ONLINE application.
(a) Candidates must fill the ONLINE applicaton form with correct information and re-check before submission.
(b) Applicant will not be able to make any correction in the ONLINE application after submission of the application.
(c) Medium of Examination: Questions for CBT will be available in English, Hindi and 13 regional Indian languages (viz., Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu). Accordingly, candidates must choose their medium of examination from any one amongst those listed in the ONLINE application form. CBT questions will be displayed in the language opted and in English.
(d) After submission of application, candidate will be directed to opt for the mode of payment of examination fee as explained in para 7.1 and complete the payment process. 

IMPORTANT: Please be cautious about the genuineness of the mode of payment as well as the closing date and time for submission of ONLINE applications against this CEN, while making payment. Avoid unauthorised websites.

(e) Finally, acceptance of ONLINE application will happen only after receiving confirmation of fee payment. The applicant will receive a confirmation on successful payment ONLINE through email & SMS.

Important Date :

Opening date of application

17.08.2024

Closing date for Submission of Application including  payment of fee

16.09.2024

Dates   for   Modification  window  for   corrections  in  application  form   with payment of modification fee (Please  Note:  Details filled  in 'Create an  Account' form and  'Choosen RRB' cannot be modified)

17.09.2024 to 26.09.2024

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