RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026: 372 Vacancies Approved – Apply Soon

The Railway Board has officially approved 372 Nursing Superintendent (Nursing Officer) vacancies for the 2026 recruitment cycle. The Ministry of Railways issued formal approval via letter (No. 2026/E(MPP)/25/13/Paramedical), paving the way for a new Centralized Employment Notification (CEN).

This recruitment covers 9 distinct paramedical categories, with the Nursing Superintendent role accounting for the highest number of openings. For complete information regarding the RRB Nursing Superintendent selection process, please read the details below.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026

Candidates holding a BSc/MSc Nursing degree and falling within the age bracket of 20 to 43 years are eligible for the RRB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. This year, the Railway Recruitment Board will fill 372 Superintendent positions via the RRB Paramedical 2026 examination process.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026 Out

The Ministry of Railways offers a prestigious career opportunity for nursing professionals with GNM or BSc/MSc Nursing qualifications who are seeking a secure, long-term government career in the railway sector.

The RRB has confirmed 372 vacancies for Railway Nursing Superintendent posts, representing a significant increase over previous recruitment cycles. Review the official details provided below.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Notification 2026

Currently, only the vacancy count has been confirmed. The full RRB Paramedical Notification 2026, including the exam schedule, CEN number, and zone-wise distribution, is anticipated to be published in August 2026.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 for 600 Approved Vacancies

RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

As soon as the official notification is released, the complete recruitment schedule will be updated in the table below.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Eligibility Criteria

Essential eligibility criteria, including age limits, medical fitness standards, and mandatory educational qualifications, are outlined in this guide.

Education Qualifications

• Candidates who have completed and have their certificate for the GNM Nursing course 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.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age- 20 years
• Maximum Age- 43 years

Reserved category candidates will be provided with the standard government-mandated age relaxations.

Medical Standards

Candidates must meet specific visual and physical standards for the RRB Nursing Officer role. The required medical classification is C1, as detailed in the official guidelines.

• Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses
• Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses when reading or close work is required.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Selection Process

To manage the large volume of applicants, the Railway Recruitment Board utilizes a rigorous two-stage selection process, which is detailed as follows:

1. Computer-Based Test
2. Document Verification

Railway Nursing Superintendent Exam Pattern 2026

Refer to the comprehensive exam pattern provided below to streamline your preparation.

• Mode of exam- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
• Total Subjects- 4
• Negative Marking- 1/3 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
• Total Question- 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)

RRB Paramedical Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 – Click to Check

RRB Paramedical Staff Nurse Previous Year Question Papers – Click to Check

RRB Nursing Superintendent Salary

The Nursing Superintendent post is categorized under Pay Level 7, starting with a basic salary of Rs. 44,900. Selected candidates are also entitled to additional perks, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and Transport Allowance, in accordance with current government policies.

RRB Paramedical Cut Off (Previous Year) – Click to Check