NEW RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 590 Nursing And Paramedical, Eligibility & Last Date

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026: Apply online for 590 Nursing and Paramedical vacancies. Check eligibility, age limit, salary, selection process and last date to apply.

RRB Nursin Recruitment 2026

Advertising no. :- CEN 05/2026

Introduction:

The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) under the Ministry of Railways, Government of India, have released the recruitment notification CEN 05/2026 for various Paramedical posts. This recruitment drive aims to fill 590 vacancies for positions including Nursing Superintendent, Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector, Lab Assistant, and other technical medical roles across various Indian Railway zones. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online through the official portal before the closing date.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 - Overview:

organization name

Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs), Ministry of Railways, Government of India

Post Name

Nursing Superintendent

Dialysis Technician

Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II

Audiologist & Speech Therapist

Pharmacist (Entry Grade)

Radiographer X-Ray Technician

ECG Technician

Optometrist

Lab Assistant Gr II

post type

Government Jobs / Paramedical Categories

application mode

Online

application fees

For All Candidates: ₹500 (₹400 refunded after attending CBT).


For SC / ST / Ex-Servicemen / PwBD / Female / Transgender / Minorities / EBC: ₹250 (Full ₹250 refunded after attending CBT).

No Of Vacancy

 590 (Total across all RRBs)

education qualification

*Nursing Superintendent:* Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed 3 years course in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) OR B.Sc Nursing.


*Dialysis Technician:* B.Sc. plus Diploma in Haemodialysis OR 2 years experience in Haemodialysis (or B.Sc. in Dialysis Techniques / Technology).


*Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II:* B.Sc. with Chemistry as Main/Optional subject plus 1-year Diploma of Health / Sanitary Inspector OR 1-year NTC in Health Sanitary Inspector.


*Audiologist & Speech Therapist:* Bachelor in Audiology, Speech Language Pathology (BASLP) and registered with Rehabilitation Council of India (RCI).


*Pharmacist (Entry Grade):* Bachelor Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) OR Pharm.D registered under the Pharmacy Act, 1948.


*Radiographer X-Ray Technician:* 10+2 with Physics and Chemistry plus Diploma in Radiography / X-Ray Technician (2 years) OR relevant B.Sc. degree.


*ECG Technician:* 10+2 / Graduation in Science.


*Optometrist:* Post-specific qualification as per Annexure A parameters.


Lab Assistant Gr. II:* Post-specific qualification as per Annexure A parameters.

selection process

* Single Stage Computer Based Test (CBT)

* Document Verification (DV)

* Medical Examination

age limit( as of January 1, 2027 )

Nursing Superintendent: 20 to 40 years

Audiologist & Speech Therapist: 21 to 30 years

Pharmacist (Entry Grade): 20 to 35 years

Radiographer X-Ray Technician: 19 to 33 years

Other Posts: 18 to 33 years or 20 to 33 years

(Age relaxation applicable: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC-NCL, 10-15 years for PwBD as per rules)

salary

  • Nursing Superintendent: Level 7 (Initial Pay ₹44,900)
  • Dialysis Technician, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr II, Audiologist & Speech Therapist: Level 6 (Initial Pay ₹35,400)
  • Pharmacist (Entry Grade), Radiographer X-Ray Technician: Level 5 (Initial Pay ₹29,200)
  • ECG Technician, Optometrist: Level 4 (Initial Pay ₹25,500)
  • Lab Assistant Gr. II: Level 3 (Initial Pay ₹21,700)

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates:

Candidates should check the following dates before submitting their application.

Event

Date

Indicative notification

12 September 2026

Online application starts

15 September 2026

Last date to apply online

14 October 2026

Last date for fee payment

16 October 2026

Application correction window

17–26 October 2026

Scribe details submission

27–31 October 2026

CBT Exam Date

To be announced

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 Vacancy Details:

The Railway Recruitment Boards have announced 590 vacancies across nine paramedical posts.

S. No.

Name of Post

Vacancies

Pay Level

Initial Pay

1

Nursing Superintendent

365

7

₹44,900

2

Dialysis Technician

1

6

₹35,400

3

Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II

43

6

₹35,400

4

Audiologist & Speech Therapist

1

6

₹35,400

5

Pharmacist (Entry Grade)

118

5

₹29,200

6

Radiographer X-Ray Technician

25

5

₹29,200

7

ECG Technician

4

4

₹25,500

8

Optometrist

2

4

₹25,500

9

Lab Assistant Grade II

31

3

₹21,700

 

Total

590

  

Source: RRB CEN 05/2026, vacancy table. Zone-wise vacancies are provided in Annexure B. Vacancies may change according to Railway requirements.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 - Exam Pattern:

Subject

Questions

Marks

Professional Ability

70

70

General Awareness

10

10

Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning

10

10

General Science

10

10

Total

100

100

Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for eligible PwBD candidates with scribes) Negative Marking: 1/3 mark for each wrong answer.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 - Important Direct Link:

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 - Exam Tips Preparation:

  • 1. Focus on Domain Knowledge: Since 70% of the question paper covers “Professional Ability,” focus heavily on your core medical/technical subject syllabus.
  • 2. Understand the Syllabus: Review the post-specific syllabus provided in Annexure-C of the official notification thoroughly.
  • 3. Practice Time Management:Solve mock tests available on the RRB website within the 90-minute limit to build speed and accuracy.
  • 4. Avoid Guesswork: Keep negative marking ($1/3^{\text{rd}}$ deduction) in mind and avoid blind guessing.
  • 5. Revise Basics: Allocate time to revise standard High School Science and basic Reasoning/Arithmetic topics to secure the remaining 30 marks easily.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 - How To Apply?

1. Go to the official RRB website at [https://rrbapply.gov.in/](https://rrbapply.gov.in/).

2. Click on “Create an Account” if applying for the first time, or log in with your existing credentials.

3. Verify your identity using DigiLocker or Aadhaar for seamless verification.

4. Fill in your personal information, educational qualification details, and select your preferred RRB and post preferences.

5. Capture a live photograph using your webcam or phone camera as per instructions (wear dark clothing, clear contrast).

6. Upload scanned copy of your signature in running handwriting and caste certificate (if requesting free travel pass).

7. Pay the applicable application fee through online payment modes (UPI, Debit Card, Net Banking).

8. Submit the application form and download a copy of the confirmation receipt for future reference.

RRB Nursing Superintendent Recruitment 2026 - FAQs?

Q1. What is the age relaxation for SC, ST, and OBC candidates in this recruitment?
👉A: Upper age limit relaxation is 5 years for SC/ST candidates and 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates.

Q2. Is the examination fee refundable?
👉A: Yes, candidates who appear for the Computer Based Test (CBT) will receive a partial or full refund of their examination fee (minus bank charges) directly into their Aadhaar-linked bank account.

Q3. Can I apply to multiple RRBs for this recruitment?
👉A: No, candidates can apply to only one RRB. Submitting multiple applications across different RRBs or the same RRB will result in rejection of all applications and debarment.

Q4. Is a physical pre-printed photograph required during online registration?
👉A: No, you do not need to upload a pre-existing photograph. The application portal will capture a live photograph of you via your webcam or phone camera during the application process.

Q5. Will there be an interview after the Computer Based Test (CBT)?
👉A: No, selection is based purely on performance in the Single Stage CBT, followed by Document Verification (DV) and Medical Examination.

 

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