RRB Nursing Superintendent Syllabus 2026
Complete subject-wise syllabus for the Single Stage CBT – nursing professional ability topics, general awareness, arithmetic, reasoning and science.
Attempt the most exam-like RRB Paramedical Nursing Superintendent Mock Test series built on the latest CEN 05/2026 Single Stage CBT pattern – 100 questions, 100 marks, 90 minutes and 1/3rd negative marking. Practice 70 Professional Ability (Nursing) questions per test along with General Awareness, General Arithmetic, Reasoning and General Science, with detailed solutions, performance analytics and an all-India rank predictor.
The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), under the Ministry of Railways, conduct recruitment for Nursing Superintendent through Centralised Employment Notice (CEN) No. 05/2026 – Recruitment of Paramedical Categories. Nursing Superintendent is the highest-paid post in this notification at Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with 365 vacancies out of the total 590 paramedical vacancies. Selection is through a Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Name | RRB Paramedical Recruitment 2026 – Nursing Superintendent |
| Notification | CEN No. 05/2026 |
| Conducting Body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), Ministry of Railways |
| Post Name | Nursing Superintendent (Category No. 1) |
| Total Vacancies (Post) | 365 |
| Pay Level / Initial Pay | Level 7 / ₹44,900 |
| Medical Standard | C-1 |
| Age Limit (as on 01.01.2027) | 20 – 40 years |
| Mode of Application | Online only (rrb.indianrailways.gov.in) |
| Mode of Exam | Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT) |
| Duration / Questions | 90 minutes / 100 questions |
| Negative Marking | 1/3rd mark per wrong answer |
| Selection Stages | CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination |
Our RRB Nursing Superintendent online test series is designed to replicate the exact RRB CBT interface so that nothing on exam day feels new. Here is what you get:
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Indicative Notice in Employment News | 12.09.2026 |
| Opening date of Online Application | 15.09.2026 |
| Closing date of Online Application | 14.10.2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Last date for Application Fee payment | 16.10.2026 |
| Application Modification Window | 17.10.2026 to 26.10.2026 |
| Scribe details submission window | 27.10.2026 to 31.10.2026 |
| CBT Date | To be announced on the official RRB website |
A total of 365 Nursing Superintendent vacancies are notified across participating RRBs and Railway Zones. The major RRB-wise distribution is given below:
| RRB | Railway Zone / PU | Nursing Superintendent Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | ER, Metro, SER | 74 |
| Secunderabad | SCR, SCoR | 53 |
| Mumbai | CR, WR | 33 |
| Chennai | SR | 27 |
| Gorakhpur | NER | 24 |
| Prayagraj | BLW, NCR, NR | 20 |
| Malda | ER, SER | 18 |
| Guwahati | NFR | 18 |
| Siliguri | NFR | 16 |
| Bhopal | WCR | 15 |
| Muzaffarpur | ECR | 15 |
| Ranchi | ECR, SER | 13 |
| Bilaspur | CR, SECR | 12 |
| Patna | ECR, RWP | 10 |
| Bengaluru | SWR | 9 |
| Bhubaneswar | ECoR | 4 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | NR, RCF | 4 |
| Total (All RRBs) | 365 | |
| Category | Age Range | Date of Birth (not earlier than) |
|---|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 20 – 40 years | 02.01.1987 |
| OBC-NCL | 20 – 43 years | 02.01.1984 |
| SC / ST | 20 – 45 years | 02.01.1982 |
Lower age limit: candidates must not be born after 01.01.2007. Additional relaxation applies to Ex-Servicemen (3/6/8 years), PwBD (10/13/15 years), serving Railway staff and widowed/divorced female candidates, as per Para 5.2 of the CEN. Relaxations are not cumulative – the maximum applicable relaxation is granted.
Nursing Superintendent requires medical standard C-1: physically fit in all respects, distant vision 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses and near vision Sn. 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses where reading or close work is required.
The post is identified as suitable for Locomotor Disability sub-categories OL, AAV, SD (without N/L Df) and SI (without N/L Df). It is not identified for VI, HI, OD or MD categories.
| Category | Fee | Refund on appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates (General/OBC/EWS male) | ₹ 500/- | ₹ 400/- refunded (less bank charges) |
| SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Female, Transgender, Minorities, EBC | ₹ 250/- | ₹ 250/- refunded (less bank charges) |
Fee is payable online only through internet banking, debit/credit card or UPI. Refunds are credited only to the Aadhaar-seeded bank account of the candidate, and only candidates who actually appear in the CBT are eligible for a refund.
| Post | Pay Level (7th CPC) | Initial Pay | Approx. Gross Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | ₹ 44,900 | ₹ 68,000 – ₹ 75,000 (city dependent) |
In addition to basic pay, Nursing Superintendents receive Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, Nursing Allowance, night duty allowance, free railway passes, medical facilities for self and dependents, NPS contribution and other railway benefits. Selected candidates are also liable for active service in the Railway Medical Unit of the Territorial Army.
There is a single stage Computer Based Test for all paramedical categories notified in CEN 05/2026, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Nursing – Annexure C syllabus) | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
| Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|
| UR / EWS | 40% |
| OBC (NCL) | 30% |
| SC | 30% |
| ST | 25% |
A relaxation of up to 2 marks may be allowed for PwBD candidates in case of shortage of PwBD candidates against vacancies reserved for them.
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 & Clock, Pipes & Cistern.
Analogies, Alphabetical and Number Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Relationships, Syllogism, Jumbling, Venn Diagram, Data Interpretation and Sufficiency, Conclusions and Decision Making, Similarities and Differences, Analytical reasoning, Classification, Directions, Statement – Arguments and Assumptions.
Current affairs, Indian geography, culture and history of India including the freedom struggle, Indian Polity and Constitution, Indian Economy, Environmental issues concerning India and the World, Sports, and general scientific and technological developments.
Physics, Chemistry and Life Sciences up to the 10th standard CBSE syllabus.
Before attempting full-length tests, strengthen individual subjects using our topic-wise question bank. Each subject test comes with answers and explanations:
| Subject | What to practise | Suggested questions |
|---|---|---|
| Anatomy & Physiology | Systems, organs, homeostasis, applied anatomy | 200+ MCQs |
| Nursing Foundations | Nursing process, vital signs, infection control, procedures | 200+ MCQs |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | Adult and geriatric care, pre/post-operative nursing | 250+ MCQs |
| Pharmacology | Drug classes, dosage calculation, adverse effects | 150+ MCQs |
| Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing | Antenatal, intranatal, postnatal and newborn care | 180+ MCQs |
| Child Health Nursing | Growth & development, immunisation, paediatric disorders | 150+ MCQs |
| Community Health Nursing | National health programmes, epidemiology, PHC setup | 150+ MCQs |
| Mental Health Nursing | Psychiatric disorders, therapies, nursing management | 120+ MCQs |
| Microbiology & Pathology | Organisms, sterilisation, disease processes | 120+ MCQs |
| Nutrition & Biochemistry | Diet therapy, vitamins, metabolism | 100+ MCQs |
| Nursing Research & Management | Research methods, statistics, nursing administration | 100+ MCQs |
| General Awareness / Science / Aptitude | Current affairs, 10th level science, arithmetic, reasoning | 300+ MCQs |
रेलवे नर्सिंग सुपरिंटेंडेंट भर्ती 2026 (CEN 05/2026) के लिए हमारा ऑनलाइन टेस्ट सीरीज हिंदी और अंग्रेज़ी दोनों में उपलब्ध है। प्रत्येक मॉक टेस्ट में 100 प्रश्न, 90 मिनट और 1/3 नेगेटिव मार्किंग होती है – बिल्कुल वास्तविक CBT की तरह।
The Single Stage CBT has 100 objective multiple-choice questions for 100 marks in 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates eligible for a scribe). The indicative distribution is Professional Ability 70, General Awareness 10, General Arithmetic & General Intelligence and Reasoning 10, and General Science 10.
Yes. One-third (1/3rd) of the marks allotted to a question is deducted for every wrong answer in the CBT.
There are 365 Nursing Superintendent vacancies out of 590 total paramedical vacancies. Vacancies are provisional and may change as per Railway requirements.
The post carries Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix with an initial pay of ₹44,900 per month, plus DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Nursing Allowance and other railway benefits.
A certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife after a 3 year GNM course from an Indian Nursing Council recognised institution, or B.Sc Nursing. Age limit is 20–40 years as on 01.01.2027 with relaxation for reserved categories.
40% for UR/EWS, 30% for OBC (NCL) and SC, and 25% for ST, with up to 2 marks relaxation for PwBD candidates where reserved vacancies remain unfilled.
No. Only one application to one RRB is permitted. Multiple applications lead to rejection of all applications and debarment from all future RRB and RRC examinations.
English, Hindi and 13 regional languages – Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Konkani, Malayalam, Manipuri, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, Telugu and Urdu. Questions appear in the opted language along with English.
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