The Railway Recruitment Boards have released CEN No. 05/2026 for Paramedical Categories, which includes 31 vacancies of Lab Assistant Grade II. The last date to apply online is 14 October 2026. In this post we explain who is eligible for RRB Lab Assistant Grade II – whether DMLT, BMLT (B.Sc MLT), 12th Science, Maths or Arts students can apply – along with age limit, experience, fee, exam pattern and syllabus. Every detail is checked from the official detailed CEN 05/2026 published on the RRB application portal rrbapply.gov.in.
Quick Answer: RRB Lab Assistant Grade II (CEN 05/2026) needs 12th (10+2) in Science + DMLT (or a full-time ≥1 year Certificate in MLT at par with DMLT). 12th Science + B.Sc Medical Lab Technology (BMLT) is also eligible. Arts and Commerce students are NOT eligible. No experience is required. Age: 18–33 years as on 01.01.2027. Pay Level 3 (₹21,700). Last date: 14.10.2026.
Last Date
14 Oct 2026
Vacancies
31
Age Limit
18–33 Years
Initial Pay
₹21,700
RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 – Detailed Notification
Official detailed CEN with eligibility, vacancies, syllabus & exam pattern (48 pages)
⬇ Download Notification PDFOfficial detailed CEN No. 05/2026 published by Railway Recruitment Boards
RRB Lab Assistant Grade II 2026: Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways |
| Notification | CEN No. 05/2026 – Recruitment of Paramedical Categories |
| Post | Lab Assistant Grade II (Category No. 9) |
| Vacancies | 31 (all RRBs) |
| Pay Level / Initial Pay | Level 3 (7th CPC) / ₹21,700 |
| Age Limit | 18–33 years as on 01.01.2027 |
| Medical Standard | B1 |
| Selection | Single Stage CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
| Apply Online | rrbapply.gov.in |
RRB Lab Assistant Grade II Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative notice in Employment News | 12.09.2026 |
| Online application starts | 15.09.2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 14.10.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last date of fee payment | 16.10.2026 |
| Modification window (with ₹250 fee) | 17.10.2026 to 26.10.2026 |
| Scribe details submission | 27.10.2026 to 31.10.2026 |
| CBT date | Will be announced on official RRB websites |
RRB Lab Assistant Grade II Eligibility (Official)
As per Annexure-A (Post Parameters) of CEN 05/2026, the minimum qualification for Lab Assistant Grade II is:
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 DMLT, subject to: (i) the course is from an institution recognised by a University or Technical Board of State/Central Government; (ii) course duration is at least 1 year; (iii) training was done on a full-time basis; and (iv) there was an examination at the end of the course which the candidate has passed.
Note: 12th (10+2 stage) in Science plus Degree of Bachelor of Science Medical Lab Technology is also eligible.
Can DMLT, BMLT, Science, Maths or Arts Students Apply?
✅ 12th Science + DMLT
Eligible – this is the main qualification given in the notification.
✅ 12th Science + B.Sc MLT (BMLT)
Eligible – the notification note clearly says 12th Science + B.Sc Medical Lab Technology is also eligible.
✅ 12th Science + Certificate in MLT (≥1 year, full time)
Eligible only if the certificate is at par with DMLT and meets all four conditions (recognised institute, minimum 1 year, full-time training, final exam passed).
✅ 12th Maths stream (Science – PCM) + DMLT / BMLT
The notification asks for “12th (10+2 stage) in Science” and does not separately ask for Biology. So 12th Science with Maths (PCM) + DMLT/BMLT meets the written condition.
❌ 12th Arts / Commerce + DMLT / BMLT
Not eligible – the notification requires 12th in Science.
❌ DMLT / BMLT result awaited
Not eligible – candidates awaiting final results should NOT apply. Qualification must be complete by 14.10.2026.
- Courses through Open & Distance Learning from Universities established by an Act of Parliament / State Legislature, Deemed Universities and Institutions of National Importance are recognised, provided they are approved by UGC.
- The certificate course must be minimum 1 year and done full time.
Is Experience Required for RRB Lab Assistant Grade II?
No. The post parameters of CEN 05/2026 for Lab Assistant Grade II mention only the educational qualification (12th Science + DMLT / equivalent certificate / B.Sc MLT). No work experience is required – freshers can apply.
RRB Lab Assistant Grade II Age Limit 2026
| Category | Date of Birth Between (both dates inclusive) |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS (18–33 years) | 02.01.1994 to 01.01.2009 |
| OBC-NCL (up to 36 years) | 02.01.1991 to 01.01.2009 |
| SC / ST (up to 38 years) | 02.01.1989 to 01.01.2009 |
Age is counted as on 01.01.2027.
Age relaxation (upper age limit):
| Category | Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC / ST | 5 years |
| OBC (NCL) | 3 years |
| Ex-Servicemen (6 months+ service) | UR/EWS 3 yrs, OBC 6 yrs, SC/ST 8 yrs (after deducting service) |
| PwBD | UR/EWS 10 yrs, OBC 13 yrs, SC/ST 15 yrs |
| Serving Railway Group C / erstwhile Group D staff & substitutes (3 yrs service) | Up to 40 yrs (UR/EWS), 43 (OBC), 45 (SC/ST) |
| Widowed / divorced / judicially separated women (not remarried) | Up to 35 yrs (UR/EWS), 38 (OBC), 40 (SC/ST) |
SC, ST & OBC candidates applying against UR vacancies do not get age relaxation. If eligible on more than one ground, only the maximum relaxation is given (not cumulative).
RRB Lab Assistant Grade II Vacancy 2026 (RRB-wise)
| RRB | Railway / Unit | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | WR | 1 |
| Ajmer | NWR | 3 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 1 |
| Bilaspur | SECR | 2 |
| Chennai | SR | 5 |
| Gorakhpur | MCF | 1 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 2 |
| Kolkata | ER | 1 |
| Mumbai | CR | 6 |
| Patna | ECR | 1 |
| Prayagraj | BLW 2 + NCR 3 | 5 |
| Secunderabad | SCR | 3 |
| Total | 31 |
Vacancies are provisional and may increase or decrease. A candidate can apply to only one RRB.
RRB Lab Assistant Grade II Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Refund on Appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹400 (minus bank charges) |
| SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC | ₹250 | ₹250 (minus bank charges) |
RRB Lab Assistant Grade II Exam Pattern
Single Stage CBT of 100 questions in 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible scribe candidates).
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Negative marking: 1/3 mark deducted for every wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: UR/EWS 40%, OBC (NCL) & SC 30%, ST 25% (may be relaxed by 2 marks for PwBD in case of shortage).
- Candidates equal to the number of vacancies (1:1) are called for Document Verification, followed by Medical Examination (B1 standard).
RRB Lab Assistant Grade II Syllabus (Annexure-C)
| Section | Official Syllabus |
|---|---|
| Professional Ability (70 marks) | Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Clinical Biochemistry, Pathology & Histopathology, Haematology and Blood Bank |
| General Arithmetic | Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM & HCF, ratio & proportion, percentages, mensuration, time & work, time & distance, SI & CI, profit & loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar & clock, pipes & cistern |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | Analogies, alphabetical & number series, coding-decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagram, data interpretation & sufficiency, conclusions & decision making, similarities & differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statement – arguments & assumptions |
| General Awareness | Current affairs, Indian geography, culture & history including freedom struggle, Indian polity & constitution, Indian economy, environmental issues, sports, general scientific & technological developments |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences (up to 10th standard CBSE syllabus) |
How to Apply for RRB Lab Assistant Grade II
- Visit rrbapply.gov.in and click Create an Account (use the same account if you created one in earlier RRB CENs 2024/2025/2026).
- Log in and open CEN 05/2026 Recruitment of Paramedical Categories.
- Choose one RRB and give your post/zone preferences (Lab Assistant Grade II).
- Capture live photo, upload signature and documents, verify Aadhaar/DigiLocker.
- Pay the fee and submit before 14.10.2026 (23:59 hrs).
Helpline (application related): 9592001188 / 01725653333, email rrb.help@csc.gov.in (10 AM – 5 PM on working days).
Download RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 Notification PDF
RRB Paramedical CEN 05/2026 – Detailed Notification
Official detailed CEN with eligibility, vacancies, syllabus & exam pattern (48 pages)
⬇ Download Notification PDFOfficial detailed CEN No. 05/2026 published by Railway Recruitment Boards
