The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially announced recruitment for 372 Nursing Superintendent posts (often rounded as 374 in reports) under the Paramedical CEN 2026 drive. Applications will open in the first week of August 2026 and remain active until September 2026. Selected candidates will be appointed in Railway Hospitals across India with a Level‑7 pay scale (₹44,900 basic, ~₹65,000–₹75,000 gross per month).
🏥 – Key Details
📌 Overview
Organization: Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), Ministry of Railways
Post Name: Nursing Superintendent (Staff Nurse)
Total Vacancies: 372 posts
Job Location: Railway Hospitals & Health Units across India
Pay Scale: Level‑7 of 7th CPC (Basic ₹44,900; Gross ~₹65k–₹75k)
📅 Important Dates
Vacancy Approval Date: 23 July 2026
Notification Release: August 2026
Application Start: First week of August 2026
Application End: September 2026
Exam Date: To be announced (Computer Based Test – CBT)
🎓 Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification:
GNM Diploma (3 years) OR
B.Sc Nursing / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing / M.Sc Nursing
Valid registration with Indian Nursing Council or State Nursing Council
Age Limit (as per cutoff date):
Minimum: 20–21 years
Maximum: 40–43 years
Relaxations:
SC/ST: +5 years
OBC (NCL): +3 years
PwBD: +10–15 years
Ex-Servicemen: +8 years
Govt./Railway employees: up to 40 years
💰 Salary & Benefits
Basic Pay: ₹44,900
Gross Salary: ₹65,000–₹75,000 (including DA, HRA, TA)
Level: Pay Matrix Level‑7
📝 Selection Process
Computer-Based Test (CBT) – 100 marks
Document Verification
Medical Fitness Examination
📊 Quick Snapshot Table
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Vacancies | 372 posts |
| Qualification | GNM / B.Sc / M.Sc Nursing + Registration |
| Age Limit | 20–43 years (with relaxations) |
| Salary | ₹44,900 basic; ₹65k–₹75k gross |
| Application Dates | Aug–Sep 2026 |
| Exam Mode | CBT + DV + Medical |
| Official Portal |
Official Website: https://rrbapply.gov.in