Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has announced a total of 365 vacancies under CEN 05/2026 for the recruitment of the Nursing Superintendent post across participating RRB zones. The online application process for RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 is ongoing at www.rrbapply.gov.in, and the last date to apply is 14 October 2026.
The Nursing Superintendent post is one of the nine paramedical categories notified under CEN 05/2026. However, candidates applying specifically for Nursing Superintendent should check the nursing qualification, registration requirement, RRB-wise vacancies, medical standard, and CBT pattern before filling out the application form.
RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 Quick Overview
The recruitment journey for Nursing Superintendent posts includes:
Online Application → CBT → Shortlisting/Result → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final Appointment
| RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026: Overview | |
| Recruiting Organisation | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Recruitment | RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 |
| CEN Number | CEN 05/2026 |
| Post Name | Nursing Superintendent |
| Total Vacancies | 365 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Starts | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 October 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 October 2026 |
| Modification Window | 17 to 26 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | CBT, Document Verification, Medical Examination |
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Initial Basic Pay | Rs. 44,900 |
| Medical Standard | C1 |
| Age Limit | 20 to 40 years |
| Official Application Portal | www.rrbapply.gov.in |
| Official Notification PDF | English PDF Hindi PDF |
Latest Update: RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 is now open under CEN 05/2026. Candidates can apply online from 15 September 2026. The last date to submit the application form is 14 October 2026.
RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) aims to fill a total of 365 vacancies for the Nursing Superintendent post. Among the listed zones, RRB Kolkata has the highest number of vacancies with 74 posts, followed by RRB Secunderabad with 53 posts and RRB Mumbai with 33 posts.
| Zones | Total | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS |
| RRB Bengaluru | 09 | 04 | 02 | 00 | 03 | 00 |
| RRB Bhopal | 15 | 09 | 01 | 00 | 03 | 02 |
| RRB Bhubaneswar | 04 | 02 | 00 | 01 | 01 | 00 |
| RRB Bilaspur | 04 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 01 | 01 |
| RRB Chennai | 27 | 07 | 08 | 03 | 08 | 01 |
| RRB Gorakhpur | 24 | 11 | 05 | 03 | 03 | 02 |
| RRB Guwahati | 18 | 08 | 03 | 02 | 04 | 01 |
| RRB Jammu-Srinagar | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 00 | 00 |
| RRB Kolkata | 74 | 24 | 20 | 12 | 10 | 08 |
| RRB Malda | 18 | 08 | 05 | 01 | 03 | 01 |
| RRB Mumbai | 33 | 13 | 08 | 01 | 08 | 03 |
| RRB Muzaffarpur | 15 | 06 | 01 | 02 | 04 | 02 |
| RRB Patna | 10 | 02 | 03 | 02 | 03 | 00 |
| RRB Prayagraj | 20 | 10 | 04 | 01 | 03 | 02 |
| RRB Ranchi | 13 | 05 | 02 | 02 | 03 | 00 |
| RRB Secunderabad | 53 | 11 | 05 | 06 | 15 | 06 |
| RRB Siliguri | 16 | 07 | 02 | 01 | 04 | 02 |
| Total | 365 | 119 | 71 | 38 | 74 | 30 |
Is RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 Right for You?
Before opening the application form, candidates should check these points:
- You are between 20 and 40 years of age as per the prescribed cut-off date.
- You have completed the required GNM or B.Sc Nursing qualification.
- You have the required registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife.
- Your qualification is completed by the prescribed closing date.
- You can meet the prescribed Railway medical standard.
- You are comfortable appearing for a CBT containing a major nursing/professional ability section.
- You are prepared to provide original documents during Document Verification.
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Who Can Apply for RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026?
Only those candidates who fulfill the required eligibility in terms of educational qualification and age limit are eligible to apply online for RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026.
Education Qualifications
- Candidates who have completed the GNM Nursing course and have their certificate are eligible for Staff Nurse posts.
- Those who have done and completed their BSc/MSc Nursing Degree from a recognized institution/university in India are also eligible for the post.
- Must be a registered Nurse and Midwife under the respective State Nursing Council.
Age Limit (as on 01/01/2027)
- Minimum Age- 20 years
- Maximum Age- 40 years
Some years of age relaxation is provided to the candidates belonging to reserved categories.
| Categories | Age Limit |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| Ex-Serviceman | UR & EWS: 3 years OBC-NCL: 6 years SC/ST: 8 years |
| PwBD | UR & EWS: 10 years OBC-NCL: 13 years SC/ST: 15 years |
| Candidates who are serving Group ‘C’ and erstwhile Group ‘D’ Railway Staff with a minimum of 3 years’ service, as well as Substitutes with a minimum of 3 years’ service in continuous or in broken spells, in Railways | UR & EWS: 40 years OBC-NCL: 43 years SC/ST: 45 years |
| Female candidates who are widowed, divorced, or judicially separated from husbands but not remarried. | UR & EWS: 35 years OBC-NCL: 38 years SC/ST: 40 years |
| Candidates who are working in Quasi-Administrative offices of the Railway organization such as Railway Canteens, Co-operative Societies, and Institutes. | Up to the length of service rendered or 5 years, whichever is less |
Medical Standards
Some visual standards are necessary to be fulfilled for RRB Nursing Officer Recruitment. The medical standard for the post is C1, which is specified below.
B-1 Standard: Must be physically fit in all respects.
- Distance Vision: 6/9 in one eye and 6/12 in the other, with or without glasses (lens power not exceeding ±4D).
- Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 in both eyes, with or without glasses.
- Additional requirements: Color vision, binocular vision, night vision, and mesopic vision tests.
C-1 Standard: Must be physically fit in all respects.
- Distance Vision: 6/12 in one eye and 6/18 in the other, with or without glasses.
- Near Vision: Sn. 0.6 in each eye, suitable for reading or close work, with or without glasses.
C-2 Standard: Must be physically fit in all respects.
- Distance Vision: 6/12 in one eye and nil in the other, with or without glasses.
- Near Vision: Sn. 0.6, combined vision in both eyes, suitable for close work, with or without glasses.
RRB Nursing Superintendent Apply Online 2026
The online application portal for accepting the online form for RRB Nursing Superintendent Exam has started online at www.rrbapply.gov.in. Candidates interested in applying for 365 Nursing Superintendent posts can register till 14 October 2026. Make sure to fill out the application as soon as possible to avoid last-minute technical glitches.
Application Fee
Candidates applying for the RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 will be required to pay an application fee based on their category. The expected fee structure is discussed below and will be confirmed in the official notification.
| Category | Application Fee |
| For all candidates (except categories mentioned below at Sl. No. 2). Out of this fee of Rs 500/-, an amount of Rs 400/- shall be refunded, duly deducting bank charges, on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. |
Rs. 500/- |
| For candidates who belong to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, 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 in due course duly deducting bank charges as applicable, on appearing in the 1st Stage CBT. |
Rs. 250/- |
How to Apply for RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026?
Here are the steps to apply for the RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026:
- Visit the official website of your respective RRB region.
- Find and click on the “Recruitment for Nursing Superintendent 2026 – CEN (Paramedical)” section.
- Click on “Apply Online” to begin your application.
- Fill in your personal details, contact information, and educational qualifications.
- Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photo and signature.
- Pay the applicable fee of Rs. 500 (General/OBC) or Rs. 250 (others) through the available payment modes to complete the process.
- Submit your application form.
- Download and keep the application form safe for future reference.
Documents Required for RRB Nursing Application Form 2026
- Educational qualification certificates and marksheets
- Valid identity proof such as Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, or Driving Licence
- Date of birth proof
- Recent passport-size photographs
- GNM/B.Sc Nursing certificate, as applicable
- Nursing registration certificate
- Scanned signature
- Category certificate, if applicable
- NOC (No Objection Certificate), if applicable for candidates working in government organisations
- Other documents specified in the official recruitment notification
What is the RRB Nursing Superintendent Selection Process?
To select eligible candidates out of lakhs of applicants, the Railway Recruitment Board follows a two-stage selection process, which is as follows-
- Computer-Based Test
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
Railway Nursing Superintendent Exam Pattern 2026
Have a look at the detailed exam pattern shared below.
- Mode of exam – Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Total Subjects – 4
- Negative Marking – 1/3 mark will be deducted for every wrong answer.
- Total Questions – There will be a total of 100 objective-type questions.
- Duration of Exam – 90 Minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates who are eligible for the Scribe facility)
| Subjects | No. of Questions/Marks |
| Professional Ability | 70/70 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & General Reasoning | 10/10 |
| General Awareness | 10/10 |
| General Science | 10/10 |
| Total | 100/100 |
RRB Nursing Superintendent Salary
The pay level for the Nursing Superintendent (Nursing Officer) post is Pay Level 7, with a starting basic pay of Rs. 44,900. Along with this, various allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and other benefits as per government regulations, are also provided to the selected candidates.
| Post Name | Pay Level | Salary |
| Nursing Superintendent | Pay Level 7 | Rs. 44,900 |
Websites of RRBs Participating in RRB Nursing Superintendent
| RRB Zone | Website |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | www.rrbahmedabad.gov.in |
| Ajmer | www.rrbajmer.gov.in |
| Bhopal | www.rrbbhopal.gov.in |
| Bhubaneswar | www.rrbbbs.gov.in |
| Bilaspur | www.rrbbilaspur.gov.in |
| Chandigarh | www.rrbcdg.gov.in |
| Chennai | www.rrbchennai.gov.in |
| Gorakhpur | www.rrbgkp.gov.in |
| Guwahati | www.rrbguwahati.gov.in |
| Jammu-Srinagar | www.rrbjammu.nic.in |
| Kolkata | www.rrbkolkata.gov.in |
| Malda | www.rrbmalda.gov.in |
| Mumbai | www.rrbmumbai.gov.in |
| Muzaffarpur | www.rrbmuzaffarpur.gov.in |
| Patna | www.rrbpatna.gov.in |
| Prayagraj | www.rrbald.gov.in |
| Ranchi | www.rrbranchi.gov.in |
| Secunderabad | www.rrbsecunderabad.gov.in |
| Siliguri | www.rrbsiliguri.gov.in |
| Thiruvananthapuram | www.rrbthiruvananthapuram.gov.in |
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