RRB Nursing 2026 — Complete Details
The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has officially released the notification for Nursing Staff (Staff Nurse) recruitment for the year 2026. This is a golden opportunity for nursing graduates to join the Indian Railways — one of the largest employers in India.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Notification Released | 10 April 2026 |
| Application Start | 15 April 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 31 May 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | July 2026 (Tentative) |
| Exam Date | August 2026 (Tentative) |
Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|
| UR (Unreserved) | 608 |
| OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) | 410 |
| SC | 228 |
| ST | 114 |
| EWS | 160 |
| Total | 1520 |
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- B.Sc Nursing (4-year degree) from a recognized university, OR
- GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery — 3 years + 6 months internship)
- Valid registration with the State/Indian Nursing Council is mandatory.
Age Limit
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 42 years (as on 01 January 2026)
- Age relaxation: SC/ST — 5 years | OBC — 3 years | PwBD — 10 years
Pay Scale & Benefits
- Pay Level: Level 7 (7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Basic Pay: ₹44,900/month
- Gross Salary (approx): ₹55,000 – ₹65,000/month (including HRA, DA, TA)
- Additional Benefits: NPS Pension, Medical facilities, Railway passes, Subsidized housing
How to Apply
- Visit the official RRB website: rrbapply.gov.in
- Click on “New Registration” and fill in your details
- Upload scanned photograph (10–40 KB, JPEG) and signature (10–40 KB, JPEG)
- Fill in the application form with educational and personal details
- Pay the application fee (if applicable)
- Submit and take a printout of the confirmation page
Application Fee
| Category | Fee | Fee after bank charges |
|---|
| UR / OBC / EWS | ₹500 | ₹490 (after CBT exam refund) |
| SC / ST / PwBD / Female / Minority / Ex-SM | ₹250 | ₹240 |
The fee is refunded after appearing in the CBT, deducting processing charges.
Selection Process
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — Objective type (90 minutes, 100 questions)
- Document Verification
- Medical Examination
CBT Syllabus Overview
- General Awareness (15 marks)
- Mathematics (15 marks)
- General Intelligence & Reasoning (15 marks)
- Nursing Specific Questions (55 marks)