Last updated: November 2026
This page tracks the RRB Nursing Superintendent notification 2026, released by the Railway Recruitment Boards under the Centralised Employment Notice for Paramedical Categories. Here you will find the latest verified status, vacancies, eligibility, fee, important dates, admit card steps, answer key, result and documents for verification. Anything not yet announced officially is marked “To be announced”.
Latest status: RRB Nursing Superintendent notification 2026
- CEN 05/2026 (Paramedical Categories): the detailed notice was released in September 2026 for 590 posts across paramedical categories, of which 365 are Nursing Superintendent posts spread across the RRBs. Applications closed on 14 October 2026 and the modification window ran from 17 to 26 October 2026.
- Exam schedule: as per the RRB notice dated 18 October 2026, the CBT is tentatively scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026. The exam city intimation is generally released about 10 days before the exam and the e-call letter (admit card) about 4 days before.
- Previous cycle, CEN 03/2025: 434 paramedical posts including 272 Nursing Superintendent posts. The CBT was held in March 2026 and the result was declared in May 2026, followed by document verification and medical examination.
Important dates: CEN 05/2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed CEN published | 14 September 2026 |
| Online application | 15 September to 14 October 2026 |
| Last date for fee payment | 16 October 2026 |
| Modification window | 17 to 26 October 2026 |
| CBT (tentative) | 23 and 25 November 2026 |
| Exam city intimation | About 10 days before the exam |
| E-call letter (admit card) | About 4 days before the exam |
| Answer key | To be announced |
| Result | To be announced |
| Document verification | To be announced |
Vacancy and pay
CEN 05/2026 notified 365 Nursing Superintendent vacancies across the RRBs. Zone-wise and category-wise distribution is given in the CEN annexure on each RRB’s website. Nursing Superintendent is a Pay Level 7 post with an initial pay of Rs 44,900 plus admissible allowances.
Eligibility (as per CEN 05/2026)
Educational qualification
- Certificate as a Registered Nurse and Midwife, having passed the three-year General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from a school of nursing recognised by the Indian Nursing Council; or
- B.Sc Nursing.
Age limit
20 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation of 3 years for OBC (non-creamy layer), 5 years for SC/ST, 10 years for PwBD (13 for OBC and 15 for SC/ST PwBD), and as per rules for ex-servicemen and other eligible categories.
Application fee
| Category | Fee | Refund after appearing in CBT |
|---|---|---|
| All candidates except those listed in the next row | Rs 500 | Rs 400 |
| SC, ST, ex-servicemen, PwBD, female, transgender, minorities, economically backward class (as defined in the CEN) | Rs 250 | Rs 250 |
Check the CEN for the exact category list and refund conditions.
How to apply: step by step
- Go to the official RRB application portal linked from your chosen RRB’s website (for example rrbcdg.gov.in).
- Create an account with your mobile number and email, then log in.
- Choose one RRB only. Applying to more than one RRB leads to rejection.
- Fill in personal, educational and nursing registration details and select the Nursing Superintendent post.
- Upload photograph, signature and the required certificates as per the specifications.
- Pay the fee online and submit. Save the final application printout.
Applications for CEN 05/2026 are now closed.
Exam city slip and admit card
- Visit the website of the RRB you applied to and open the link for the exam city intimation or e-call letter.
- Log in with your registration number and date of birth.
- Download the exam city intimation (also used to download the SC/ST free travel authority, where applicable).
- Download the e-call letter about four days before your exam date and check all details.
- Carry a printed e-call letter and original photo ID, as instructed in the e-call letter.
Answer key and objections
After the CBT, RRBs usually publish the question paper, candidate responses and provisional answer key through a link on their websites. Candidates can raise objections within the notified window by paying the objection fee per question, which is refunded for objections found valid. The result is prepared on the basis of the final key.
Result and cut-off
- Open the website of your RRB and click the result link for the paramedical CEN.
- Download the result PDF and search for your roll number.
- Check the cut-off marks for your category and post, published with the result.
- Shortlisted candidates should download the DV call letter and prepare documents.
Documents for verification
- E-call letter for DV and printout of the application.
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof) and class 12 marksheet.
- GNM diploma or B.Sc Nursing degree with marksheets.
- Registration certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife.
- Caste, EWS or PwBD certificate in the format prescribed in the CEN, if applicable.
- No Objection Certificate for employees of government or PSUs, if applicable.
- Original photo ID and recent passport-size photographs.
Final weeks before the CBT
With the CBT tentatively in late November 2026, focus now on revision and full-length mocks. Read the RRB Nursing Superintendent exam pattern and syllabus, follow the last-30-days plan in our RRB Nursing Superintendent preparation strategy, and take timed tests in the RRB test series. For quick revision, use our national health programmes notes and pharmacology nursing notes.
Frequently asked questions
How many Nursing Superintendent vacancies are there in RRB CEN 05/2026?
The CEN notified 365 Nursing Superintendent posts out of 590 paramedical posts.
When is the RRB Nursing Superintendent exam in 2026?
As per the RRB notice of 18 October 2026, the CBT is tentatively scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026. Check your RRB’s website for the final schedule.
What is the age limit for RRB Nursing Superintendent?
20 to 40 years as on 1 January 2027, with relaxation for reserved categories as per rules.
Can GNM nurses apply for RRB Nursing Superintendent?
Yes. A Registered Nurse and Midwife with a three-year GNM course from an INC-recognised school, or a B.Sc Nursing graduate, is eligible.
Can I still apply for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026?
No. The application window for CEN 05/2026 closed on 14 October 2026. Start preparing for the CBT or for the next CEN.
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