RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026: Apply Online, 24 Vacancy
Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai · Advertisement No. CEN 05/2026
RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 is a recruitment for 24 vacancies notified by Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai. Applications are open and close on 14 Oct 2026.
Key Details
- Total Vacancies: 24 posts Vacancy Details
- Notification Number: CEN 05/2026
- Application Dates: 15 Sept 2026 to 14 Oct 2026 Important Dates
- Exam Date: To be announced Important Dates
- Application Fee: ₹250 to ₹500 depending on category Application Fee
Eligibility Criteria
- Educational Qualification: Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from a School of Nursing or institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or B.Sc Nursing. Eligibility
- Age Limit: 20 to 40 years as on 01 Jan 2027 Eligibility
- Age Relaxation: SC/ST +5 years, OBC-NCL +3 years, PwBD - UR/EWS +10 years, PwBD - OBC-NCL +13 years and 1 more Eligibility
Selection, Pattern and Syllabus
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) → Document Verification → Medical Examination → Final Empanelment → Railway Zone/Production Unit Allotment → Appointment Selection Process
- Exam Pattern: CBT — 5 sections in all Exam Pattern
- Negative Marking: One-third of the marks assigned to a question will be deducted for every wrong answer. Exam Pattern
- Syllabus: 5 subjects — Professional Ability, General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning, General Awareness, General Science Syllabus
What This Recruitment Is About
The Railway Recruitment Board, Gorakhpur, has issued CEN 05/2026 for the post of Nursing Superintendent. This notice was released on September 12, 2026.
RRB Gorakhpur has 24 posts in this drive. These 24 posts are part of 365 Nursing Superintendent posts notified across all RRBs in India.
Medical Standards
You must meet the C1 medical standard to be selected for this post.
How to Apply
- Create an account for CEN 05/2026. If you already have an account from an earlier RRB CEN in 2024, 2025 or 2026, use the same login.
- Enter a valid personal mobile number and active email ID while creating your account. You cannot change these later.
- Select only one RRB, and give your preferences for Railway Zones and posts you are eligible for and interested in.
- Complete identity authentication through Aadhaar or DigiLocker during account creation, or before you finally submit the application.
- Fill in the application form with the required details, and check everything before you submit.
- Provide a live photograph captured by the application system, and upload your signature in the prescribed format.
- Choose your exam language: English, Hindi, or one of 13 regional languages.
- Pay the examination fee online. Your application is accepted only after the fee payment is confirmed.
- Submit only one application. Multiple applications can lead to rejection of all your applications and debarment.
Documents Required
- Original certificates, needed at the time of Document Verification
- Educational qualification certificate: Registered Nurse and Midwife certificate, or B.Sc Nursing degree
- Community/category certificate
- EBC document, BPL card, Izzat MST, or other prescribed certificate, if you are claiming the EBC fee concession
- Live photograph, captured during the application process
- Signature, uploaded in the prescribed format
Things to Remember
- You can submit only one application against CEN 05/2026.
- You can select only one RRB, and you cannot change it after you submit your application.
- You must have the required qualification by October 14, 2026. Do not apply if you are only waiting for your final result.
- The mobile number and email ID you use to create your account cannot be changed later.
- The CBT has one-third negative marking for every wrong answer.
- Keep checking the official RRB website regularly for any amendments, corrigenda, CBT notices, city intimation slips, and e-call letters. Watch out for fake websites.
In Detail
Vacancy Details
No post-wise or category-wise breakup of the 24 RRB Gorakhpur vacancies has been given in this notice. Only the total numbers are available.
- RRB Gorakhpur Nursing Superintendent vacancies: 24
- Total Nursing Superintendent vacancies across all RRBs: 365
RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 has 24 vacancies in total. The notification does not break the total down further.
Important Dates
Here are all the dates given in the notice. Some dates are not fixed yet and will be announced later.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice | September 12, 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | September 15, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | October 14, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | October 16, 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | October 17 to October 26, 2026 |
| Scribe Details Window | October 27 to October 31, 2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
Every date Railway Recruitment Board, Chennai printed for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026, exactly as the notification states it. A date the notice gave as a range or a month is shown in its own words rather than pinned to a day it never named.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice | 12 Sept 2026 |
| Online Application Starts | 15 Sept 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 Oct 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 16 Oct 2026 |
| Application Modification Window | October 17 to October 26, 2026 |
| Scribe Details Window | October 27 to October 31, 2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced |
| Document Verification | To be announced |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee Amount | Refund Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (General/OBC/EWS) | Rs. 500 | Rs. 400 refunded after you appear in the CBT, minus bank charges |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC | Rs. 250 | Rs. 250 refunded after you appear in the CBT, minus bank charges |
Application fee for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 by category, as printed in the official notification. Pay it before the last date — an application whose fee has not reached the board is not a submitted application.
| Category | Fee | Note |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (General/OBC/EWS) | ₹500 | Rs. 400 refund after appearing in CBT, after applicable bank charges |
| SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC | ₹250 | Rs. 250 refund after appearing in CBT, after applicable bank charges |
Eligibility
You need a Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from a School of Nursing or institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. A B.Sc Nursing degree is also accepted.
Special concessions set by the Indian Nursing Council for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives, and B Grade Nurses also apply.
The age limit is 20 to 40 years. This is checked as on January 1, 2027.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC-NCL (OBC, Non-Creamy Layer, meaning the candidate's family income is below the limit set for the creamy layer exclusion) | 3 years |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) - UR/EWS | 10 years |
| PwBD - OBC-NCL | 13 years |
| PwBD - SC/ST | 15 years |
Age Limit
You must be between 20 and 40 years old as on 01 Jan 2027.
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Upper limit |
|---|---|---|
| SC/ST | +5 years | 45 years |
| OBC-NCL | +3 years | 43 years |
| PwBD - UR/EWS | +10 years | 50 years |
| PwBD - OBC-NCL | +13 years | 53 years |
| PwBD - SC/ST | +15 years | 55 years |
Educational Qualification
Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from a School of Nursing or institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or B.Sc Nursing.
Special concessions laid down by the Indian Nursing Council for Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives and B Grade Nurses also apply. Qualification must be possessed by October 14, 2026; candidates awaiting final result are not eligible.
Exam Pattern
The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be finished in 90 minutes. PwBD candidates using a scribe get 120 minutes.
| Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- UR/EWS: 40%
- OBC-NCL/SC: 30%
- ST: 25%
CBT
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 | — |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | — |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence and Reasoning | 10 | 10 | — |
| General Science | 10 | 10 | — |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 90 minutes |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Selection Process
You will go through these stages in order, if you clear each one.
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Empanelment
- Railway Zone/Production Unit Allotment
- Appointment
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
- Final Empanelment
- Railway Zone/Production Unit Allotment
- Appointment
Syllabus
Professional Ability
Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics, Medical-Surgical Nursing including Adult and Geriatrics-I, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research and Statistics, and Management of Nursing Services and Education.
General Arithmetic
Number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar and clock, and pipes and cisterns.
General Intelligence and Reasoning
Analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding and decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency, conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, and statement-based arguments and assumptions.
General Awareness
Current affairs, Indian geography, Indian culture and history, the freedom struggle, Indian polity and Constitution, Indian economy, environmental issues concerning India and the world, sports, and general scientific and technological developments.
General Science
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the Class 10 CBSE level.
| Subject | Topics |
|---|---|
| Professional Ability | Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Nursing Foundations, Psychology, Microbiology, Sociology, Pharmacology, Pathology, Genetics, Medical-Surgical Nursing including Adult and Geriatrics-I, Community Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing, Nursing Research and Statistics, Management of Nursing Services and Education |
| General Arithmetic | number systems, BODMAS, decimals, fractions, LCM and HCF, ratio and proportion, percentages, mensuration, time and work, time and distance, simple and compound interest, profit and loss, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, elementary statistics, square root, age calculations, calendar and clock, pipes and cisterns |
| General Intelligence and Reasoning | analogies, alphabetical and number series, coding and decoding, mathematical operations, relationships, syllogism, jumbling, Venn diagrams, data interpretation and sufficiency, conclusions and decision making, similarities and differences, analytical reasoning, classification, directions, statement-based arguments and assumptions |
| General Awareness | current affairs, Indian geography, Indian culture and history, the freedom struggle, Indian polity and Constitution, Indian economy, environmental issues concerning India and the world, sports, general scientific and technological developments |
| General Science | Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the Class 10 CBSE level |
Admit Card, Exam Date, Result and Answer Key
- Admit Card
- RRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Exam Date
- To be announced — full details
- Result
- RRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
- Answer Key
- RRB has not announced a date yet. This page updates the day the notice does.
Key Numbers
| What | As stated in the notification |
|---|---|
| Total Nursing Superintendent vacancies across all RRBs | 365 |
| RRB Gorakhpur Nursing Superintendent vacancies | 24 |
| CBT duration | 90 minutes |
| CBT duration for PwBD with scribe | 120 minutes |
| Medical standard | C1 |
| Minimum qualifying marks UR/EWS | 40% |
| Minimum qualifying marks OBC-NCL/SC | 30% |
| Minimum qualifying marks ST | 25% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in RRB Gorakhpur Nursing Superintendent recruitment 2026?
RRB Gorakhpur has 24 vacancies for Nursing Superintendent, out of 365 such vacancies across all RRBs.
What is the last date to apply for CEN 05/2026 Nursing Superintendent?
The last date to apply online is October 14, 2026, up to 11:59 PM.
When does the online application for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 start?
Online applications start on September 15, 2026.
What is the application fee for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026?
The fee is Rs. 500 for general candidates, and Rs. 250 for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minority and EBC candidates.
Is the application fee refundable?
Yes. General candidates get Rs. 400 refunded, and SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PwBD/Female/Transgender/Minority/EBC candidates get Rs. 250 refunded, after appearing in the CBT, minus bank charges.
What is the age limit for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026?
The age limit is 20 to 40 years, checked as on January 1, 2027. Relaxation is given to some categories, for example 5 years for SC/ST.
What qualification do I need for the Nursing Superintendent post?
You need a Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after a three-year GNM course, or a B.Sc Nursing degree, from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
What is the selection process for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026?
Selection has a Computer Based Test, Document Verification, Medical Examination, Final Empanelment, Railway Zone allotment, and then Appointment.
How many questions are there in the CBT, and how long is it?
The CBT has 100 questions for 100 marks, to be completed in 90 minutes. PwBD candidates with a scribe get 120 minutes.
Is there negative marking in the RRB Nursing Superintendent CBT?
Yes, one-third of the marks assigned to a question is deducted for every wrong answer.
What is the pay scale for Nursing Superintendent in Railways?
The post carries Pay Level 7, with an initial pay of Rs. 44,900.
Can I correct my application after submitting it?
Yes, there is a correction window from October 17 to October 26, 2026.
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