The RRB Nursing Superintendent recruitment under CEN 05/2026 offers 365 vacancies across Indian Railway hospitals. Applications have closed, and the CBT is tentatively scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026.
RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026: Overview
The Railway Recruitment Boards announced this recruitment under CEN 05/2026, covering RRB Nursing Superintendent and other paramedical categories.
Important Application Date
| Application Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Applications Started | 15 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 14 October 2026 |
| Application Fee Payment Deadline | 16 October 2026 |
| Modification Window | 17–26 October 2026 |
The official application portal is RRB Apply. Candidates can also access individual Railway Recruitment Board websites through the official RRB network.
Important Recruitment Details
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Authority | Railway Recruitment Boards |
| Notification Number | CEN 05/2026 |
| Post | Nursing Superintendent |
| Vacancies | 365 |
| Total Paramedical Vacancies | 590 |
| Pay Level | Level 7 |
| Initial Basic Pay | ₹44,900 |
| Age Limit | 20–40 years |
| Application Mode | Online |
| CBT Dates | 23 and 25 November 2026 (Tentative) |
RRB Nursing Superintendent Exam Date 2026
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026 under CEN 05/2026, according to the announced examination schedule.
Examination schedule
The tentative examination schedule was announced on 18 October 2026. Candidates should regularly check their respective RRB websites for examination-related announcements.
The Railway Recruitment Boards may publish examination city-intimation information and e-call letters separately. Candidates should monitor official notifications for their individual examination details.
The announced dates should not be described as permanently final. Any revised schedule or examination instructions published by the RRBs will take precedence.
RRB Nursing Superintendent Last Date to Apply
The online application deadline was 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. Candidates can no longer submit applications through the original recruitment window.
Eligibility Criteria and Age Limit
Applicants must satisfy the prescribed educational qualifications, nursing registration requirements and age conditions specified in CEN 05/2026.
Educational Qualification
Age limit
The prescribed age range is 20 to 40 years. The research identifies 1 January 2027 as the age reference date, which should be checked against the complete notification before publication.
Category-wise age relaxations may apply under railway recruitment rules. Applicants should consult the official age-relaxation provisions rather than assume specific additional years.
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Salary and Pay Scale
The post carries Pay Level 7 under the 7th Central Pay Commission, with an initial basic salary of ₹44,900.
This is the basic pay, not the complete monthly salary.
Applicable allowances and deductions affect the final amount received. Candidates should consult the relevant railway pay provisions for additional details.
Selection Process
Recruitment stages
CBT Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
The examination consists of 100 objective-type questions, with a 90-minute duration and one-third negative marking for incorrect answers.
Important examination details
| Exam Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Examination mode | Computer Based Test |
| Total questions | 100 |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Question format | Objective type |
| Negative marking | 1/3 mark per incorrect answer |
FAQs
The CBT is tentatively scheduled for 23 and 25 November 2026 under CEN 05/2026.
The application deadline was 14 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The application window has closed.
The post carries Pay Level 7, with an initial basic pay of ₹44,900 under the 7th CPC.

