The RRB Staff Nurse Exam Date 2025 has been posted on the Railway Recruitment Board’s (RRB) official website. The test is scheduled on April 28โ30, 2025. For the most recent information, candidates studying for this examination should continue to visit the official website and this article.
RRB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025
Exam Dates
Exam Dates- City Intimation Slip: 19 April 2025
- Admit Card Release: 24 April 2025
- Exam Dates: 28 โ 30 April 2025
- Answer Key Release: 6 May 2025
Key Highlights
Key Highlights| Recruiting Body | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Staff Nurse (Nursing Superintendent) |
| Total Vacancies | 713 |
| Selection Process | CBT + Document Verification |
| Exam Duration | 90 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 1/3 mark deduction for each wrong answer |
| Level | National |
Vacancy Breakdown (Zone-wise)
Vacancy Breakdown (Zone-wise)| RRB Zone | No. of Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 20 |
| Prayagraj | 22 |
| Ajmer | 3 |
| Bangalore | 25 |
| Bhopal | 18 |
| Bhubaneshwar | 5 |
| Bilaspur | 26 |
| Chennai | 58 |
| Gorakhpur | 73 |
| Guwahati | 52 |
| Srinagar | 4 |
| Kolkata | 127 |
| Malda | 22 |
| Mumbai | 133 |
| Muzaffarpur | 10 |
| Patna | 23 |
| Ranchi | 23 |
| Secunderabad | 54 |
| Siliguri | 15 |
| Total | 713 |
Eligibility Criteria
Eligibility Criteria- Registered Nurse & Midwife certificate after 3 years GNM course from INC-recognized institution OR B.Sc/M.Sc Nursing
- Age Limit: 20 to 43 years (as on application closing date)
- Age Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- PWD: 10โ15 years (depending on category)
- Ex-Servicemen: 3โ8 years
- Govt Employees: Up to 45 years
โ Eligibility for LASIK Surgery Candidates
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Eligibility for LASIK Surgery Candidates- No post-surgical complications
- At least 1 year since surgery
- Valid certificate from surgeon
- Residual corneal thickness โฅ 425 microns
- Normal fundus and visual acuity standards per IRMM
Selection Process
Selection Process- Computer-Based Test (CBT)
- Document Verification (DV)
Salary Structure
Salary Structure- Pay Level: 7 (Basic โน44,900)
- Allowances: DA, HRA, TA, medical facilities, etc.
- Other Benefits: Career growth opportunities and job security
Exam Pattern
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 |
| Arithmetic, Intelligence, Reasoning | 10 | 10 |
| General Science | 10 | 10 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Syllabus Overview
Syllabus Overview- Nursing Subjects: Microbiology, Midwifery, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health, Nursing Management, etc.
- General Awareness: Indian history, polity, geography, GK, current affairs, sports, discoveries
- Reasoning & Aptitude: HCF/LCM, Ratio, Time & Work, Simplification, Distance, Interest, Book authors, etc.
Preparation Tips
Preparation Tips- Understand the full syllabus and exam structure
- Prioritize โProfessional Abilityโ section (70% weight)
- Practice with previous yearsโ question papers
- Attend online mock tests and revise regularly
- Use reliable nursing and general awareness books
Keep visiting the official RRB Website for updates. Admit cards will be live from 24 April 2025.
