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RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026 Complete Details of 365 Nursing Superintendent Posts

The RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 recruitment includes a Computer Based Test for candidates applying for the Nursing Superintendent post. The syllabus covers professional nursing subjects along with General Awareness, General Science, General Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Therefore, candidates need to prepare both nursing and general subjects for the examination. The Railway Recruitment Board […]

Written by Harish GandhiPublished by Kanika’s Nursing AcademyPublished September 8, 2026Updated September 21, 2026

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RRB Nursing Superintendent Vacancy 2026 Complete Details of 365 Nursing Superintendent Posts recruitment banner
OrganizationRailway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways
LocationAll over India
VacanciesNursing Superintendent - 272 Posts
Salary / pay scaleVerify in the current official recruitment notice
QualificationB.Sc Nursing, or GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) Appropriate Nursing Council registration is expected to be required.
Applications openSeptember 15, 2026
Last date14/10/2026

The RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 recruitment includes a Computer Based Test for candidates applying for the Nursing Superintendent post. The syllabus covers professional nursing subjects along with General Awareness, General Science, General Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Therefore, candidates need to prepare both nursing and general subjects for the examination.

The Railway Recruitment Board has listed 365 Nursing Superintendent posts in the current recruitment information. Applications opened on September 15, 2026, and the last date is listed as 14 October 2026. However, candidates should always verify dates, eligibility, fees and recruitment conditions through the official Railway Recruitment Board website before applying.

Important: Recruitment details may change through official notices or corrigenda. For this reason, candidates should always use the official RRB recruitment notice as the final source before submitting an application.

RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 Overview

To begin with, the table below gives a quick summary of the main recruitment details. It helps candidates understand the basic information before moving to the exam pattern and syllabus.

Details Information
Organisation Railway Recruitment Board
Post Nursing Superintendent
Vacancies 365 Posts
Location All Over India
Qualification B.Sc Nursing or GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) with appropriate Nursing Council registration expected
Application Start September 15, 2026
Last Date 14 October 2026
Exam Mode Computer Based Test (CBT)

RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 Exam Pattern

The CBT includes 100 questions for a total of 100 marks. Professional Nursing carries the largest share with 70 questions. Meanwhile, General Awareness, General Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning contribute 10 questions each. As a result, nursing subjects should receive the most preparation time.

Subject No. of Questions Marks
Professional Ability – Nursing 70 70
General Awareness 10 10
General Arithmetic 10 10
General Intelligence & Reasoning 10 10
Total 100 100

CBT Duration and Marking Scheme

  • Duration: 90 minutes
  • Question Type: Objective type MCQs
  • Correct Answer: +1 mark
  • Incorrect Answer: -1/3 mark
  • Not Attempted: 0 mark

Because incorrect answers carry negative marks, candidates should balance speed with accuracy. In addition, random guessing can lower the final score. Therefore, a careful attempt strategy is important.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Syllabus 2026

The professional nursing section covers subjects studied throughout GNM and B.Sc Nursing. In addition, candidates need to prepare arithmetic, reasoning, general awareness and general science. Together, these areas make up the full CBT syllabus.

Professional Nursing Subjects

  • Anatomy
  • Physiology
  • Nutrition
  • Biochemistry
  • Nursing Fundamentals
  • Psychology
  • Microbiology
  • Sociology
  • Pharmacology
  • Pathology
  • Genetics
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing-I
  • Medical-Surgical Nursing-II / Adult & Geriatric Nursing
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Child Health Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing
  • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
  • Nursing Research & Statistics
  • Management of Nursing Services & Education

General Arithmetic

Along with nursing subjects, candidates should prepare the following arithmetic topics. These areas can improve the score outside the professional nursing section.

  • Number System
  • BODMAS
  • Fractions & Decimals
  • LCM & HCF
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Percentages
  • Profit & Loss
  • Simple & Compound Interest
  • Time & Work
  • Time & Distance
  • Mensuration
  • Algebra
  • Geometry
  • Trigonometry
  • Statistics
  • Age Calculations
  • Calendar & Clock
  • Pipes & Cistern

General Intelligence and Reasoning

Similarly, the reasoning section checks logical thinking and problem-solving ability. Candidates should practise these topics regularly to improve speed.

  • Number & Alphabet Series
  • Coding – Decoding
  • Classification & Analogy
  • Syllogism
  • Venn Diagrams
  • Relations
  • Direction Sense
  • Mathematics
  • Data Interpretation & Sufficiency
  • Analytical Reasoning
  • Statement–Arguments
  • Statement–Assumptions
  • Conclusions & Decision Making

General Awareness

For General Awareness, candidates should follow current events as well as important national topics. Moreover, regular revision can make this section easier to manage.

  • Current Affairs
  • Indian Geography
  • Indian History & Freedom Movement
  • Indian Polity & Constitution
  • Indian Economy
  • Environmental Issues
  • Sports
  • General Scientific & Technological Developments

General Science

Finally, the General Science section covers basic science topics at approximately Class 10 CBSE level. Therefore, candidates can revise core concepts instead of going too deep into advanced science.

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Life Sciences

High-Yield Topics for RRB Nursing Superintendent Preparation

Not every topic requires the same amount of revision time. Therefore, students can structure their preparation around higher-priority nursing subjects while continuing regular practice in the other areas.

High Priority

  • Medical Surgical Nursing
  • Pharmacology
  • Nursing Fundamentals
  • Community Health Nursing
  • Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
  • Child Health Nursing
  • Emergency / Critical Care Nursing
  • Mental Health Nursing

Moderate-High Priority

  • Statistics and Nursing Research
  • Nursing Management & Education
  • Microbiology
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Pathology

Moderate Priority

  • Nutrition
  • Psychology
  • Genetics
  • Biochemistry
  • Sociology

How to Prepare for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026

A strong preparation strategy should combine subject revision with regular CBT-style practice. First, revise the core nursing subjects. Next, attempt topic-wise questions to identify weak areas. After that, move to full-length mock tests under the 90-minute time limit.

Professional Nursing contributes 70 out of 100 questions, so candidates should give nursing subjects the largest share of their study schedule. However, the remaining 30 questions can still influence the final score significantly. Therefore, reasoning, arithmetic, science and current affairs should remain part of the daily plan.

For additional practice, candidates can use the nursing test series from Kanika’s Nursing Academy. They can also check the latest nursing jobs and recruitment updates for other opportunities.

In addition, students looking for structured preparation can explore nursing coaching courses and batches offered by Kanika’s Nursing Academy.

Important Advice for Candidates

The RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 recruitment information can change through official notices. Therefore, candidates should not depend only on coaching websites, social media posts or third-party recruitment portals.

Before applying, verify the vacancy count, qualification, category requirements, application fee, age criteria, important dates and supporting documents through the official Railway Recruitment Board recruitment notice.

RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 Preparation Resources

Candidates preparing for the examination can combine the official syllabus with regular revision, previous-year questions and timed mock tests. In addition, Kanika’s Nursing Academy publishes nursing recruitment updates and nursing practice tests that can support exam preparation.

Finally, candidates who need academy information, classroom details or online preparation can visit the Kanika’s Nursing Academy contact page.

Important official links

Always verify dates, fees, and eligibility on the recruiting organization’s official website.

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