Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) — Ministry of Railways
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued an official recruitment notification for Nursing Superintendent (Staff Nurse), announcing a total of 272 vacancies located in All India. The online application window opens on 09 August 2025 and closes on 08 September 2025. To be eligible, applicants must hold GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc Nursing, with category relaxation applicable as per government guidelines. The selection procedure comprises Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.. For complete guidelines, syllabus breakdown, and official notification PDF, refer to the verified information below on ApplySarkariJob.
| Exam Date | 10 Mar 2026 |
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The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the official syllabus and exam pattern for the Nursing Superintendent (Staff Nurse) recruitment under Centralized Employment Notice (CEN) No. 03/2025 (Paramedical Categories). Candidates preparing for the Computer Based Test (CBT) scheduled from 10th to 12th March 2026, as per the official RRB exam schedule notice dated 7th January 2026, must thoroughly understand these details. This comprehensive guide provides the complete subject-wise syllabus, exam pattern, marks distribution, and qualifying criteria to aid in a focused preparation strategy.
Here’s a quick overview of the RRB Staff Nurse recruitment and examination process:
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
| Notification Number | CEN No. 03/2025 (Paramedical Categories) |
| Post Name | Nursing Superintendent (Staff Nurse) |
| Total Vacancies | 272 |
| Application Start Date | 09 August 2025 |
| Application Closing Date | 08 September 2025 |
| Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Exam Date | 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Official Website | rrb.indianrailways.gov.in |
The written examination is conducted online as a Computer Based Test (CBT) and comprises two main parts: Professional Knowledge and General Aptitude, distributed across four subjects. Understanding this pattern is crucial for effective preparation.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, Reasoning & General Intelligence | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
A comprehensive breakdown of topics for each section is provided below:
This section holds the maximum weightage and covers core nursing subjects typically taught during GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) or B.Sc Nursing courses:
This section assesses candidates' knowledge of current events and general studies:
Topics included in this section are:
Questions in this section are generally of a 10th-class standard and cover fundamental scientific concepts:
Candidates must secure a minimum qualifying percentage to be considered for further selection stages. While minor discrepancies may exist across various reports, candidates should always verify the exact category-wise qualifying marks in the official CEN 03/2025 notification PDF. The tentative qualifying percentages are:
| Category | Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 40% |
| OBC-NCL / SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
Stay informed about the critical dates for this recruitment cycle:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Official Notification Release | 08 August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 09 August 2025 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 08 September 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam City & Admit Card Link Activation | 10 days before exam date (approx.) |
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