Overview
Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Nursing Superintendent (Staff Nurse). Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Board (RRB)
- Vacancies
- 272
- Advertisement No
- CEN No. 03/2025 (Paramedical Categories)
- Posted
- 9 August 2025
- Last date to apply
- 8 September 2025
Important Dates
| Exam Date 2026 | 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 (tentative, as per official notice) |
| Official Notification Release | 8 August 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | 9 August 2025 |
| Online Application Closing Date | 8 September 2025 |
| CBT Exam Date | 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 (tentative) |
| Exam City & Admit Card Link | Activated 10 days before the exam date |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
The written exam is divided into two broad parts - Professional Knowledge and General Aptitude - split across four subjects. Here's the official exam pattern: • The exam is conducted online in CBT mode. • There are 100 questions in total, carrying 1 mark each (100 marks overall). • 1/3rd mark is deducted for every incorrect answer. • Candidates get 90 minutes to complete the exam. • Professional Knowledge carries the highest weightage in the exam.
Syllabus
This is the highest-weightage section and covers core nursing subjects taught during your GNM/B.Sc Nursing course: • Anatomy • Physiology • Nutrition • Biochemistry • Nursing Foundations • Psychology • Microbiology • Sociology • Pharmacology • Pathology • Genetics • Medical-Surgical Nursing (Adult, including Geriatrics) - I • Community Health Nursing • Child Health Nursing • Mental Health Nursing • Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing • Nursing Research & Statistics • Management of Nursing Services and Education
Selection Process
CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination
How to Apply
The online application window for CEN 03/2025 has already closed. If you already applied, here's how to stay updated for the next steps: • Visit the official website of your respective RRB zone or www.rrbapply.gov.in. • Log in with your registered application credentials. • Complete Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication if not already done, since this is required for exam-day entry. • Check the "Exam City & Date" link once it is activated, 10 days before your exam date. • Download your e-call letter 4 days before the exam date.
Important Instructions
• Carry your original Aadhaar card to the exam center - biometric authentication is mandatory before entry. • Refer only to the official RRB website for updates; be cautious of misinformation from unauthenticated sources. • RRB selection is purely merit-based through CBT - do not trust anyone claiming to guarantee selection. • Give priority to Professional Ability topics in your preparation since they carry 70% of the total weightage. • Practice previous year question papers and take mock tests to gauge your exam readiness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RRB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern PDF?
Exam Date 2026: 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 (tentative, as per official notice); Official Notification Release: 8 August 2025; Online Application Start Date: 9 August 2025; Online Application Closing Date: 8 September 2025; CBT Exam Date: 10 March 2026 to 12 March 2026 (tentative); Exam City & Admit Card Link: Activated 10 days before the exam date
What is the selection process?
CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination