Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) are expected to release the RRB Staff Nurse 2026, also referred to in recent railway recruitments as Nursing Superintendent, notification for nursing posts across Indian Railways. The detailed notification, including the total number of vacancies, application schedule and zone-wise distribution, is yet to be announced; candidates can meanwhile review the expected syllabus and examination pattern below.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse/Nursing Superintendent |
| Total Vacancies | To be announced |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | RRB regional websites/RRB application portal |
Important Dates
The schedule will be confirmed through the official recruitment notice. Applicants should avoid relying on unverified examination dates.
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
RRB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026
The recruitment examination is expected to be conducted as a Computer-Based Test (CBT). Based on the pattern used in recent paramedical recruitment cycles, the paper may contain 100 objective-type questions carrying one mark each.
| Subject | Expected Questions |
|---|
| --- | ---: |
| Professional Ability/Nursing Subjects | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 |
| General Science | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Candidates are generally given 90 minutes to complete the paper, while eligible candidates using a scribe may receive additional time under applicable rules. A penalty of one-third mark may apply for each incorrect answer. The final pattern must be verified from the 2026 notification PDF.
RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026
The professional ability section is expected to cover core nursing concepts studied in General Nursing and Midwifery or B.Sc. Nursing programmes. Important areas include:
- Anatomy and physiology, microbiology, psychology and sociology
- Fundamentals of nursing and first aid
- Medical-surgical nursing, including pathology and pharmacology
- Community health nursing and environmental hygiene
- Child health and paediatric nursing
- Mental health and psychiatric nursing
- Midwifery, obstetrical nursing and gynaecological nursing
- Nursing education, administration, research and statistics
- Nutrition, biochemistry, professional trends and ethics
- General science, current affairs, arithmetic, reasoning and railway-related awareness
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates are expected to possess a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) qualification from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council or the relevant State Nursing Council; or
- Applicants may hold a B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognised university or institution.
- Valid registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council or a State Nursing Council is generally required.
- Candidates awaiting final results should check whether they meet the qualification cut-off date specified in the official notice.
Age Limit
- The minimum and maximum age limits will be stated in the 2026 notification.
- Age will be calculated on the prescribed cut-off date.
- Relaxation is expected for SC, ST, OBC-NCL, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under central government rules.
Fees
- The application fee has not yet been announced.
- Previous RRB recruitments have provided concessional fees and partial or full CBT attendance-based refunds for eligible categories.
- Candidates must check the notification before making payment, as bank or online transaction charges may be applicable.
Selection Process
The expected recruitment process will include the following stages:
- Computer-Based Test: Candidates will answer objective questions from professional nursing subjects, general awareness, arithmetic, reasoning and science.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted applicants must produce original educational, registration, category and identity documents.
- Medical Examination: Candidates must satisfy the medical fitness standards prescribed by Indian Railways before appointment.
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB application portal or the website of the relevant regional Railway Recruitment Board.
- Open the RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 or Staff Nurse/Nursing Superintendent notification.
- Read the eligibility conditions, age criteria, medical standards, vacancy table and instructions carefully.
- Complete registration using an active mobile number and email address. Candidates should retain their registration credentials.
- Enter personal, educational, nursing registration and category information exactly as recorded in official documents.
- Select the preferred RRB and post choices where the application form permits such options.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and supporting certificates in the prescribed format and file size.
- Pay the applicable fee online, review the form and submit it before the deadline.
- Download the confirmation page and keep a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt.
Important Links
FAQs
1. Has the RRB Staff Nurse 2026 notification been released?
The detailed notification and vacancy count are yet to be announced. Candidates should monitor official RRB portals for updates.
2. What is the expected RRB Staff Nurse exam pattern?
The CBT is expected to have 100 questions, with 70 questions from professional nursing subjects and 30 from general sections.
3. Is nursing council registration mandatory?
Valid registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the appropriate nursing council is generally required. Exact conditions will be confirmed in the notification.
