Exam Overview
The RRB Staff Nurse exam for the Nursing Superintendent position will be conducted by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) under CEN No. 03/2025. This exam is crucial for aspiring candidates aiming to secure a role in the healthcare sector of the Indian Railways.
The exam is scheduled to take place from 10 to 12 March 2026, with the online application process starting on 9 August 2025.
Exam Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 | 90 minutes |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| General Arithmetic, Reasoning & General Intelligence | 10 | 10 | |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
Each question carries 1 mark, and a penalty of 1/3 mark will be deducted for incorrect answers.
Subject-wise Syllabus
1. Professional Ability
- 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
2. General Awareness
- Current Affairs
- Indian Geography
- History and Culture of India
- Indian Polity and Constitution
- Indian Economy
- Environmental Issues
- Sports
- Scientific and Technological Developments
3. General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning
- Analogies
- Alphabetical and Number Series
- Coding and Decoding
- Mathematical Operations
- Relationships
- Syllogism
- Jumbling
- Venn Diagrams
- Data Interpretation
- Conclusions and Decision-Making
- Similarities and Differences
- Analytical Reasoning
- Classification
- Directions
- Statement – Arguments and Assumptions
- Number Systems, BODMAS, Decimals, Fractions
- LCM and HCF
- Ratio and Proportion
- Percentages
- Mensuration
- Time and Work, Time and Distance
- Simple and Compound Interest
- Profit and Loss
- Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry
- Elementary Statistics
- Square Root
- Age Calculations
- Calendar & Clock
- Pipes & Cistern
4. General Science
- Life Sciences
- Chemistry
- Physics
Preparation Tips
- Understand the syllabus thoroughly.
- Practice previous years’ question papers.
- Focus on time management during preparation.
- Stay updated with current affairs.
- Maintain a healthy study routine.
Important Links
| Link | Description |
|---|---|
| Official RRB Website | Visit for notifications and updates. |
| Job Alerts Registration | Sign up for job alerts tailored to your qualifications. |
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