RRB Nursing Superintendent Notification 2026: 372 Vacancies, Eligibility & Details

The Railway Board has approved 372 Nursing Superintendent (Nursing Officer) vacancies for the current recruitment cycle. The Ministry of Railways formally issued an official letter (No. 2026/E(MPP)/25/13/Paramedical) sanctioning these positions under the new Centralized Employment Notification (CEN).

This year, openings have been announced across 9 paramedical categories, with the highest concentration dedicated to the Nursing Superintendent post. To stay fully informed about the RRB Nursing Superintendent recruitment drive, candidates should carefully review this complete guide.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026

Eligible candidates who possess a BSc or MSc Nursing degree and fall between the ages of 20 and 43 can apply for the RRB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. This year, the Railway Recruitment Board has officially announced 372 Superintendent positions through the RRB Paramedical 2026 examination cycle.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026 Out

The Ministry of Railways offers a golden career opportunity for professionals holding a BSc/MSc nursing degree or a GNM nursing diploma who aspire to secure a stable, prestigious government job within the Indian railway sector.

RRB has confirmed a robust count of 372 vacancies for Railway Nursing Superintendent posts, reflecting a significant increase compared to previous recruitment cycles. Review the official notice below for complete clarity.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Notification 2026

While the precise number of openings has already been revealed, the exact schedule, CEN number, and category-wise seat distribution will be published alongside the comprehensive RRB Paramedical Notification 2026, anticipated in August 2026.

RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 for 600 Approved Vacancies

RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026: Important Dates

As soon as the official timeline is published, the complete event schedule will be systematically updated in the interactive table below.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Eligibility Criteria

The mandatory eligibility criteria covering candidate age limitations, medical fitness standards, and required educational qualifications are detailed comprehensively below.

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.
• Must be a registered Nurse and Midwife under the respective State Nursing Council.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age- 20 years
• Maximum Age- 40 years

Standard upper-age relaxations are applicable to applicants belonging to reserved categories in accordance with prevailing government guidelines.

Medical Standards

All prospective candidates must meet specific visual and physical benchmarks to clear the RRB Nursing Officer Recruitment medical assessments. The designated medical standard for this role is C1, as outlined 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 Application Fee 2026

Applicants registering for the RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 will be required to submit an application fee based on their respective category. The expected fee structure is outlined below and will be officially validated upon release of the notification.

• General/OBC: Rs. 500 (Rs. 400 will be refunded after CBT)
• SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Female/Minorities/EWS: Rs. 250 (Rs. 250 will be refunded after the CBT)

How to Apply for RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026?

Follow the step-by-step instructions provided below to successfully submit your online application for the RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026:

1. Visit the official website of your respective RRB region.
2. Find and click on the “Recruitment for Nursing Superintendent 2026 – CEN (Paramedical)” section.
3. Click on “Apply Online” to begin your application.
4. Fill in your personal details, contact information, and educational qualifications.
5. Upload scanned copies of your recent passport-size photo and signature.
6. Pay the applicable fee of Rs. 500 (General/OBC) or Rs. 250 (others) through the available payment modes to complete the process.
7. Submit your application form.
8. Download and keep the application form safe for future reference.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Selection Process

To thoroughly evaluate and shortlist top-tier candidates from hundreds of thousands of applicants, the Railway Recruitment Board administers a transparent, multi-stage selection procedure structured as follows-

1. Computer-Based Test
2. Document Verification
3. Medical Examination

Railway Nursing Superintendent Exam Pattern 2026

Please examine the comprehensive exam pattern and marking scheme shared in the section below.

• 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

Successful candidates selected for the Nursing Superintendent (Nursing Officer) position will be compensated under Pay Level 7, featuring an attractive initial basic pay of Rs. 44,900. Additionally, appointees receive extensive allowances, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance, and various other government-mandated benefits.

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