Overview
Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway, Secunderabad has released a recruitment notification for the post of Nursing Superintendent, Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II, Commercial cum Ticket Clerk (CCTC) (33 (GDCE Quota) vacancies). Eligible candidates can apply online only, via www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in → about us → rrc-scr as per the official notification.
Key Details
- Organization
- Railway Recruitment Cell (RRC), South Central Railway, Secunderabad
- Qualification
- Cat No.: Post | Medical Classification | Minimum Educational Qualification 1: Nursing Superintendent | C1 | Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of Nursing (or other institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council), OR B.Sc. Nursing. Candidates with qualifications under Indian Nursing Council concessions (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives, B-grade Nurses with reduced course period) are also eligible. 2: Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II | C1 | B.Sc. with Chemistry as Main/Optional subject, PLUS a 1-year Diploma of Health/Sanitary Inspector, OR a 1-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by NCVT. 3: CCTC (Commercial cum Ticket Clerk) | B2 | 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. The 50% marks requirement is relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen candidates and for candidates possessing a higher qualification than 12th (+2 Stage). Educational qualification must be from a recognised Educational Institution/Board, and candidates must possess the requisite qualification on the closing date of application, endorsed in their Service Record.
- Vacancies
- 33 (GDCE Quota)
- Advertisement No
- RRC/SCR/GDCE-02/2026, dated 17.09.2026
- Last date to apply
- 17.10.2026, 23:59 Hrs
Important Dates
| Online Application Opening Date | 17.09.2026, 17:00 Hrs |
| Online Application Closing Date | 17.10.2026, 23:59 Hrs |
| Date of Issue of Online Notification | 17.09.2026 |
| Opening Date for Online Applications | 17.09.2026, 17:00 Hrs |
| Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications | 17.10.2026, 23:59 Hrs |
| Age Reckoning Date | 01.01.2027 |
| CBT Date, Time & Venue | Not specified in the notification; will be intimated via website, SMS, and registered email |
Important Links
- Official NotificationOpen Link
Vacancy Details
33 posts are notified against the GDCE Quota, with the following community-wise breakup and PwBD suitability. Cat No.: Post Name | Department | Level (7th CPC) | Total 1: Nursing Superintendent | Medical | L-7 | 14 2: Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II | Medical | L-6 | 03 3: CCTC (Commercial cum Ticket Clerk) | Commercial | L-3 | 16 Total: 33 Within the total, 1 vacancy is identified suitable for Locomotor Disability (LD) PwBD candidates under Nursing Superintendent. Suitability for PwBD is as per RRB standards; the relevant disability certificate (as per Annexure-V A/B/C) must be uploaded while submitting the online application. The number of vacancies indicated is provisional and may reduce, increase, or even become NIL depending on the actual needs of the Railway Administration; the Railway Administration also reserves the right to cancel notified vacancies at its discretion.
Eligibility
Cat No.: Post | Medical Classification | Minimum Educational Qualification 1: Nursing Superintendent | C1 | Certificate as Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed a 3-year course in General Nursing and Midwifery from a school of Nursing (or other institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council), OR B.Sc. Nursing. Candidates with qualifications under Indian Nursing Council concessions (Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, Midwives, B-grade Nurses with reduced course period) are also eligible. 2: Health & Malaria Inspector Gr. II | C1 | B.Sc. with Chemistry as Main/Optional subject, PLUS a 1-year Diploma of Health/Sanitary Inspector, OR a 1-year National Trade Certificate (NTC) in Health Sanitary Inspector awarded by NCVT. 3: CCTC (Commercial cum Ticket Clerk) | B2 | 12th (+2 Stage) or equivalent with not less than 50% marks in aggregate. The 50% marks requirement is relaxed for SC/ST/PwBD/Ex-servicemen candidates and for candidates possessing a higher qualification than 12th (+2 Stage). Educational qualification must be from a recognised Educational Institution/Board, and candidates must possess the requisite qualification on the closing date of application, endorsed in their Service Record.
Age Limit
Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2027, per RBE No. 165/2001. UR: OBC | SC/ST Upper Age Limit (Date of Birth on/after): 01.01.1985 | 01.01.1982 | 01.01.1980 Age Group (Max. Age): 42 years | 45 years | 47 years Upper Age Limit for PwBD: 01.01.1975 | 01.01.1972 | 01.01.1970 Age Group for PwBD (Max. Age): 52 years | 55 years | 57 years No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies. Proof of age must be submitted as a copy of the Birth Certificate, Class 10th (or equivalent) Certificate/Mark Sheet, or School Leaving Certificate clearly showing the date of birth.
Exam Pattern
Subject: Number of Questions | Marks for Each Section Professional Ability: 70 | 70 General Awareness: 10 | 10 General Arithmetic, General Intelligence & Reasoning: 10 | 10 General Science: 10 | 10 Total: 100 | 100 Duration: 90 minutes (120 minutes for PwBD candidates availing the Scribe facility). The section-wise distribution is indicative only, and there may be some variation in the actual question papers.
Syllabus
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
Single Stage CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination
How to Apply
• Visit the official website of South Central Railway, www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in → About Us → RRC-SCR. • Read all the instructions in the notification carefully to confirm your eligibility before filling the online application form. • Ensure you have a valid personal e-mail ID and mobile number, active until completion of the selection process, for receiving information/alerts. Create a new e-mail ID/mobile number before applying if you do not already have one. • Submit only a single online application covering all three notified post categories through the link provided on the official RRC website. • Upload a scanned photograph (clear, colour, not older than three months, without cap/sunglasses) and scanned signature (in running hand, not capital letters). • Upload the required documents: proof of age, educational qualification certificates, community certificate (if applicable), NOC (if applicable), disability certificate/scribe undertaking (if applicable, per relevant Annexure). • Submit the application before the closing date, 17.10.2026 (23:59 Hrs). It is advised to apply well before the closing date to avoid failure due to heavy load/jam on the website. • Employees need NOT send printouts of the application, certificates, or copies to RRC/SCR or the Divisions concerned by post - eligibility is considered solely on the basis of information furnished in the online application.
Important Instructions
• Only eligible serving regular/permanent South Central Railway employees (excluding RPF/RPSF) may apply - this is an internal departmental recruitment, not open to the general public. • Candidates should report for CBT/Document Verification with the relieving letter (e-Call letter) along with a valid Railway Photo ID card - the name, date of birth, and photo on the ID must match the details furnished in the online application, failing which the candidate may not be permitted to appear. • Only applications sent through ONLINE mode are valid - offline/manual applications will be treated as invalid. • Applications without a scanned photo/signature, incomplete applications, multiple applications by the same candidate, or applications without valid Community Certificate/proof of age/requisite educational qualification proof will be treated as invalid. • There is no supplementary CBT for absentee candidates under any circumstances; requests for postponement of any activity or for change of venue, date, or shift will not be entertained. • Selected candidates under GDCE will undergo the same duration of initial training as directly recruited employees through RRBs. • There is no separate reservation of posts for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) in this GDCE, as per Railway Board's letter No. E(NG)I-2018/PM1/23 dated 02.05.2019 (RBE-72/2019). • Selected employees are liable to be posted anywhere on erstwhile South Central Railway; the decision of Railway Administration in this rega…
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for RRC South Central Railway GDCE Recruitment 2026 - Apply Online for 33 CCTC, Nursing Superintendent, Health & Malaria Inspector Posts?
Online Application Opening Date: 17.09.2026, 17:00 Hrs; Online Application Closing Date: 17.10.2026, 23:59 Hrs; Date of Issue of Online Notification: 17.09.2026; Opening Date for Online Applications: 17.09.2026, 17:00 Hrs; Closing Date for Submission of Online Applications: 17.10.2026, 23:59 Hrs; Age Reckoning Date: 01.01.2027; CBT Date, Time & Venue: Not specified in the notification; will be intimated via website, SMS, and registered email
What is the application fee?
Not specified in the notification
What is the age limit?
Age is reckoned as on 01.01.2027, per RBE No. 165/2001. UR: OBC | SC/ST Upper Age Limit (Date of Birth on/after): 01.01.1985 | 01.01.1982 | 01.01.1980 Age Group (Max. Age): 42 years | 45 years | 47 years Upper Age Limit for PwBD: 01.01.1975 | 01.01.1972 | 01.01.1970 Age Group for PwBD (Max. Age): 52 years | 55 years | 57 years No age relaxation is allowed to SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates applying against unreserved vacancies. Proof of age must be submitted as a copy of the Birth Certificate, Class 10th (or equivalent) Certificate/Mark Sheet, or School Leaving Certificate clearly showing the date of birth.
What is the selection process?
Single Stage CBT → Document Verification → Medical Examination