RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 – Exam Pattern & Syllabus

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Job summary

Kanika's Nursing Academy is promoting nursing education excellence while highlighting vacancies for Nursing Superintendent (365 posts). The official notice outlines the qualifying B.Sc Nursing or GNM with Nursing Council registration and references the RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 syllabus for CBT preparation, emphasizing professional nursing subjects along with general topics and 90-minute MCQ format.

Candidates should verify dates, fees, eligibility, vacancies and conditions on the official

Qualifications

• B.Sc Nursing or GNM with appropriate Nursing Council registration.

Education

B.Sc Nursing

GNM

Job description

Vacancies Nursing Superintendent - 365 Posts

Salary / pay scale Verify in the current official recruitment notice

Qualification B.Sc Nursing, or GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) Appropriate Nursing Council registration is expected to be required.

The RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 syllabus for the CBT is based on RRB paramedical recruitment and includes professional nursing subjects, General Awareness, General Science, General Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning. Candidates preparing for the Nursing Superintendent examination should therefore cover both professional nursing topics and the general sections included in the CBT.

The examination follows an objective MCQ format. Professional Nursing carries the largest share of questions, while the remaining questions come from general subjects. For this reason, nursing subjects should remain the main focus during preparation.

Important: Candidates should always verify recruitment dates, eligibility, vacancies, fees and other conditions through the official Railway Recruitment Board website and the relevant official recruitment notice.

The RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 CBT contains 100 questions for a total of 100 marks. Professional Ability - Nursing contributes 70 questions. Meanwhile, General Awareness, General Arithmetic, and General Intelligence & Reasoning contribute 10 questions each.

Subject

No. of Questions

Marks

Professional Ability - Nursing 70 70

General Awareness 10 10

General Arithmetic 10 10

General Intelligence & Reasoning 10 10

Total 100 100

Duration and Marking Scheme

• Length: 90 minutes
• Question Type: Objective type MCQs
• Correct Answer: +1 mark
• Incorrect Answer: -1/3 mark
• Not Attempted: 0 mark

Because the examination uses negative marking, candidates should focus on both speed and accuracy. In addition, regular timed practice can help students become comfortable with the 90-minute format.

RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 Syllabus: Professional Nursing

The professional nursing section includes the main nursing subjects covered during nursing education. The official syllabus includes the following areas:

• Physiology
• Microbiology
• Pharmacology
• Pathology
• Genetics
• Medical-Surgical Nursing-I
• Medical-Surgical Nursing-II / Adult & Geriatric Nursing
• Community Health Nursing
• Child Health Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing
• Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
• Nursing Research & Statistics
• Management of Nursing Services & Education

Since Professional Nursing accounts for 70 marks, candidates should give these subjects the largest share of their revision time.

General Arithmetic Syllabus

Along with nursing subjects, candidates need to prepare General Arithmetic. The topics include:

• Number System
• BODMAS
• Fractions & Decimals
• LCM & HCF
• Percentages
• Simple & Compound Interest
• Time & Work
• Time & Distance
• Mensuration
• Geometry
• Trigonometry
• Statistics
• Age Calculations
• Calendar & Clock
• Pipes & Cistern

General Intelligence and Reasoning

The reasoning section checks logical thinking, analysis and problem-solving ability. Therefore, regular question practice is useful for improving both speed and confidence.

• Coding - Decoding
• Classification & Analogy
• Syllogism
• Relations
• Direction Sense
• Mathematics
• Data Interpretation & Sufficiency
• Analytical Reasoning
• Statement-Arguments
• Statement-Assumptions
• Conclusions & Decision Making
• Indian Geography
• Indian History & Freedom Movement
• Indian Polity & Constitution
• Indian Economy
• Sports
• General Scientific & Technological Developments

General Science

The General Science section covers basic concepts from approximately Class 10 CBSE level. Therefore, candidates can focus on the fundamental concepts of:

• Physics
• Life Sciences

The following priority list can help candidates organize revision time. However, students should still cover the complete syllabus rather than studying only selected topics.

High Priority

• Medical Surgical Nursing
• Pharmacology
• Community Health Nursing
• Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing
• Child Health Nursing
• Emergency / Critical Care Nursing
• Mental Health Nursing

Moderate-High Priority

• Statistics and Nursing Research
• Nursing Management & Education
• Microbiology
• Pathology

Moderate Priority

• Genetics

How to Prepare for RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026

A balanced preparation plan should combine syllabus revision with MCQ practice. First, revise the major nursing subjects. Next, solve topic-wise questions to identify weak areas. After that, attempt full-length mock tests under the 90-minute exam limit.

The RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026 exam information should always be checked against the current official recruitment notice. Recruitment dates, vacancies, qualifications and other conditions may vary between recruitment cycles.

Therefore, before submitting any application, visit the official RRB Chandigarh website or the appropriate regional Railway Recruitment Board website and read the complete official notification.

Director & Founder, Kanika's Nursing Academy Leading academic and strategic development of the academy Developing exam-oriented nursing education programs Guiding faculty and ensuring quality teaching standards Overseeing video lectures, test series, MCQs, and study resources Mentoring nursing aspirants for competitive examinations Promoting technology-enabled and accessible nursing education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specialization in Finance & Marketing 10+ years of experience as a Director in the education sector Extensive experience in educational administration, academic management, and institutional development Expertise in strategic planning, marketing, student engagement, and education management Experienced in developing and managing competitive examination preparation programs Dedicated to providing quality, accessible, and technology-enabled education to nursing aspirants

Harish GandhiDirector, Kanika's Nursing AcademyHarish Kumar is the Director of Kanika's Nursing Academy, dedicated to providing quality, exam-oriented education and structured preparation for nursing aspirants. Under his leadership, the academy focuses on concept-based learning, comprehensive study material, video lectures, test series, previous-year questions, and mock examinations to help students prepare confidently for competitive nursing examinations.His vision is to make quality nursing education accessible, practical, and examination-focused, empowering students to improve their knowledge, accuracy, and confidence.VisionPrepare. Practice. Perform.To guide nursing aspirants toward their career goals through quality education, consistent practice, and effective exam preparation.

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Published September 18, 2026

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