For 713 Nursing Officer positions, the RRB Nursing Officer Notification 2025 has been made public. Soon, the official website, https://indianrailways.gov.in/, will announce the date of the 2025 RRB Nursing Officer Computer Based Written Exam.
RRB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 Overview
The RRB Nursing Officer Notification 2025 has been released by the Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for 713 vacancies for the position of Nursing Officers (Nursing Superintendent) under the para-medical categories. This recruitment is conducted to select eligible candidates through a computer-based test (CBT) and document verification. Here is a summary of the recruitment details and other essential information:
RRB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 Highlights
| Organization | Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) |
|---|---|
| Posts | Nursing Officer |
| Vacancies | 713 |
| Exam Date | To be notified |
| Selection Process | Computer-Based Test (CBT), Document Verification |
| Salary | Rs. 44,900/- (initial pay) |
| Official Website | Indian Railways |
Important Dates for RRB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 8th August 2024 |
| Apply Online Start Date | 17th August 2024 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 16th September 2024 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date to Edit Application | 26th September 2024 |
| RRB Nursing Officer Admit Card | 7-10 days before the exam date |
| RRB Nursing Officer Exam Date | To be notified |
Vacancy Distribution for Nursing Officer Posts
- Total Vacancies: 713
| Railway Zone | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Ahmedabad | 20 |
| Prayagraj | 22 |
| Ajmer | 3 |
| Bangalore | 25 |
| Bhopal | 18 |
| Bhubaneswar | 5 |
| Bilaspur | 26 |
| Chennai | 58 |
| Gorakhpur | 73 |
| Guwahati | 52 |
| Jammu-Srinagar | 4 |
| Kolkata | 127 |
| Malda | 22 |
| Mumbai | 133 |
| Muzaffarpur | 10 |
| Patna | 23 |
| Ranchi | 23 |
| Secunderabad | 54 |
| Siliguri | 15 |
Application Process
- Visit the Official Website: RRB Official Website
- Click on the Nursing Officer Recruitment Link.
- Fill out the Application Form: Provide necessary details like personal, educational, and contact information.
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and any required documents.
- Payment of Application Fee: Pay the application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the Form: Submit your application and keep the confirmation for future reference.
Application Fees
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| SC/ST/Ex-Serviceman/Female/PwBD/Minorities/EBC/OBC | Rs. 250 |
| General/OBC | Rs. 500 |
Refund: Candidates who appear for the CBT will receive a refund:
- Rs. 400 (General/OBC)
- Rs. 250 (Reserved Categories)
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit (As of 01/01/2025)
- Minimum: 20 years
- Maximum: 43 years
Relaxation:
- SC/ST: 5 years
- OBC: 3 years
- Ex-Servicemen: UR/EWS (3 years), OBC-NCL (6 years), SC/ST (8 years)
- PwBD: UR/EWS (10 years), OBC-NCL (13 years), SC/ST (15 years)
- Female (widowed, divorced, judicially separated but not remarried): UR/EWS (35 years), OBC-NCL (38 years), SC/ST (40 years)
Educational Qualification
- GNM Nursing Course or BSc/MSc Nursing Degree from a recognized institution.
Medical Standards:
- Distance Vision: 6/12, 6/18 with or without glasses
- Near Vision: Sn: 0.6, 0.6 with or without glasses for reading or close work
Selection Process
- Computer-Based Test (CBT): Conducted for 100 marks.
- Document Verification: Post-CBT, candidates will be required to undergo document verification.
RRB Nursing Officer Exam Pattern
The CBT consists of 100 objective-type questions with the following distribution:
| Subjects | No. of Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Science | 10 | 10 | 90-120 minutes |
| Professional Ability | 70 | 70 | |
| General Arithmetic, Intelligence & Reasoning | 10 | 10 | |
| General Awareness | 10 | 10 | |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
- Negative Marking: 1/3 for each wrong answer.
Salary & Benefits
- Initial Pay: Rs. 44,900/- (Level 7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix)
- Additional allowances include Dearness Allowance, House Rental Allowance, Transport Allowance, and other benefits.
RRB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 Syllabus
Subjects and Topics:
Aptitude:
- Chain Rules, Volume and Surface Area, Simple Interest, Time and Work, Stocks & Shares, Ratio & Proportions, Time and Distance, etc.
Nursing Subjects:
- Microbiology, Anatomy & Physiology, Health Education & Community Pharmacy, Fundamentals of Nursing, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Toxicology, Nursing Management, etc.
General Awareness:
- Indian Current Affairs, History, Geography, Politics, Inventions, Famous Places, Indian Rivers, Sports, Environmental Issues, etc.