📅 Notification Date: 26 July 2025 | 🏢 Recruitment by: Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs)
The Ministry of Railways, Government of India, through the Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), has released the CEN 03/2025 notification for Paramedical Categories, with a major focus on Nursing Superintendent (Staff Nurse) posts.
This recruitment will fill 272 Nursing Superintendent posts across various Railway zones.
This is a Level-7 post under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), offering attractive pay, allowances, job security, and pension benefits.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 09 August 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 08 September 2025 |
| Fee Payment Deadline | 08 September 2025 |
| Application Correction Window | 09–10 September 2025 |
| Computer-Based Test (CBT) Date | To be announced |
| Admit Card Release | 7–10 days before CBT |
| Post Name | Level (7th CPC) | Pay Scale (₹) | Age Limit* | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Superintendent | Level 7 | 44,900 + allowances | 20–40 yrs | 272 |
*Age relaxation as per govt. norms: OBC +3 yrs, SC/ST +5 yrs, PwBD +10 yrs.
| RRB / Zone | UR | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 09 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 20 |
| Ajmer | 12 | 07 | 04 | 02 | 03 | 28 |
| Bangalore | 08 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 19 |
| Bhopal | 07 | 05 | 03 | 02 | 02 | 19 |
| Bhubaneswar | 06 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 14 |
| Bilaspur | 05 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 12 |
| Chandigarh | 10 | 07 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 25 |
| Chennai | 09 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 21 |
| Gorakhpur | 07 | 05 | 03 | 01 | 01 | 17 |
| Guwahati | 06 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 14 |
| Jammu & Srinagar | 05 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 12 |
| Kolkata | 09 | 06 | 03 | 01 | 02 | 21 |
| Malda | 06 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 14 |
| Mumbai | 10 | 07 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 25 |
| Muzaffarpur | 04 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 11 |
| Patna | 05 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 12 |
| Ranchi | 04 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 11 |
| Secunderabad | 10 | 07 | 04 | 02 | 02 | 25 |
| Siliguri | 04 | 03 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 11 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 06 | 04 | 02 | 01 | 01 | 14 |
| Total | 159 | 106 | 59 | 27 | 38 | 272 |
Qualification:
B.Sc. (Nursing) OR
3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) + minimum 2 years’ experience in a 50-bedded hospital.
Registration: Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council / State Nursing Council.
Basic Pay: ₹44,900/- per month
Allowances: DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, Dress Allowance, Night Duty Allowance, etc.
Perks: Free railway passes, medical benefits, pension under NPS.
Computer-Based Test (CBT) – Objective-type MCQs
Document Verification
Medical Examination – Standard C1
CBT Exam Pattern:
| Subject | Qs | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability (Nursing) | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Arithmetic, Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Duration: 90 minutes
Negative marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.
Visit your respective RRB website
Click CEN 03/2025 – Paramedical Categories
Register with mobile & email
Fill form & upload documents
Pay application fee:
UR/OBC: ₹500/- (₹400 refunded after CBT)
SC/ST/ExSM/PwBD/Women: ₹250/- (fully refunded after CBT)
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With 272 vacancies for Nursing Superintendent in Indian Railways, this recruitment is a golden opportunity for nurses to join a prestigious government job. Apply early, prepare with dedication, and aim for top scores in CBT.