RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2025 Notified for 750+ Vacancies; A Deep Dive into Eligibility, Exam Pattern & How to Apply
RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2025 – In a significant development for healthcare professionals across the country, the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) have published the much-awaited Centralised Employment Notification (CEN) for the direct recruitment of Nursing Superintendents. The detailed notification, identified as CEN 04/2025, invites online applications from qualified candidates to fill 752 vacancies for this prestigious Group B (Gazetted) post within the Indian Railways’ extensive medical services network.
This recruitment drive is a golden opportunity for nursing graduates to secure a stable and rewarding career with the nation’s largest employer. The role of a Nursing Superintendent in the Railways is not just a clinical position but also involves significant administrative and managerial responsibilities in railway hospitals and health units. The online application portal is scheduled to open on September 25, 2025. This article provides a comprehensive breakdown of the notification, including eligibility criteria, a detailed exam pattern and syllabus, and a step-by-step guide to the application process.
RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2025: Overview
Schedule of Events: Important Dates
Candidates must adhere strictly to the following timeline:
Eligibility Criteria (as of January 1, 2026)
Before applying, candidates must ensure they meet all eligibility requirements.
1. Educational Qualification:
- Candidates must possess a B.Sc. (Nursing) degree from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council.
- The candidate must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council or any State Nursing Council. Candidates must provide their valid registration number at the time of application.
2. Age Limit:
- The candidate’s age must be between 20 and 40 years as of the cutoff date of January 1, 2026.
- Age Relaxation: Upper age limit relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per the Government of India norms:
- OBC (Non-Creamy Layer): 3 Years (Max age: 43 years)
- SC/ST: 5 Years (Max age: 45 years)
- PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 Years (UR), 13 Years (OBC), 15 Years (SC/ST)
RRB Nursing Superintendent CBT: Exam Pattern & Syllabus 2025
The selection will be based on a single-stage computer-based test (CBT).
Exam Pattern:
- Negative Marking: There will be a penalty for incorrect answers. 1/to /3rd to a mark will be deducted for each wrong answer.
- Normalization: As the CBT will be conducted in multiple shifts, marks will be normalized.
Detailed Syllabus:
- Part A: Professional Ability (Nursing): The syllabus will be comprehensive, covering all subjects from the B.Sc. (Nursing) curriculum. Key areas include Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Biochemistry, Fundamentals of Nursing, Psychology, Microbiology, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Midwifery and Gynecological Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, and Mental Health Nursing.
- Part B: General Aptitude:
- General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Geography, History and Freedom Struggle, Indian Polity and Constitution, Economy, Scientific & Technological Developments, Sports.
- Arithmetic, GI & Reasoning: Analogies, Number and Alphabetical Series, Coding and Decoding, Mathematical operations, Syllogism, Data Interpretation, and basic arithmetic problems.
- General Science: Physics, Chemistry, and Life Sciences (up to 10th Standard CBSE level).
Detailed Guide to the Online Application Process
The application link will be active from September 25, 2025.
Documents Required for Uploading:
- Scanned recent passport-sized photograph (JPEG format, 20-50 KB).
- Scanned signature (JPEG format, 10-20 KB).
- Scanned copy of B.Sc (Nursing) degree or provisional certificate (PDF, up to 500 KB).
- Scanned copy of Nursing Council Registration certificate (PDF, up to 500 KB).
- Scanned copy of Caste Certificate (for SC/ST/OBC) or EWS Certificate in the prescribed format (PDF).
Application Steps:
- Visit the official website of your regional RRB.
- Click to show link for “CEN -04/-2025 – Recruitment -for -Nursing Superintendent posts”.
- Select “New Registration” and create an account using your mobile number and email ID.
- Log in and fill out the detailed application form with your personal, educational, and communication details.
- Upload the required documents as per the specified format and size.
- Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway (Net Banking, Credit/Debit Card, UPI).
- Review your application thoroughly before final submission.
- Download a print copy to submit the job form.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: I am in the final year of my B.Sc (Nursing). Can I apply? A: No. As per the notification, you must possess the required degree and be registered with the Nursing Council on or before the closing date of the application (October 24, 2025).
Q2: Will there be an interview for this post? A: No, the selection process does not include an interview. Selection is based on the merit of the CBT, followed by Document Verification and Medical Examination.
Q3: How will I receive a refund of my application fee? A: The partial (for General/OBC) or full (for reserved categories) fee will be refunded to the bank account you provide in the application form, but only after you have appeared for the CBT.
Q4: Can I apply to more than one RRB? A: No, candidates must submit only one application to any single RRB. Multiple applications will lead to rejection.
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