
The Railway Recruitment Boards issued the official notice for the Railway Nursing Superintendent exam date 2026 on 18 October 2026. The CBT is part of CEN 05/2026, which covers 590 vacancies across nine categories, including Pharmacist, Health & Malaria Inspector Grade II and Laboratory Assistant Grade II. The dates are tentative, so candidates should keep checking the official RRB websites.
The table below gives the key details of the exam at a glance. It covers the notice date, exam dates, city slip and admit card timelines, and the total vacancies under the notification. All dates are tentative until confirmed on the official RRB websites.
| Particulars | Details |
| Conducting body | Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) |
| Notification | CEN 05/2026 |
| Post | Nursing Superintendent |
| Exam notice released | 18 October 2026 |
| Exam mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Railway Nursing Superintendent exam date 2026 | 23 and 25 November 2026 (tentative) |
| City intimation slip | Around 13 November 2026 |
| Admit card | About four days before each exam date |
| Total vacancies under CEN 05/2026 | 590 across nine categories |
The tentative exam date for Nursing Superintendent under CEN 05/2026 is 23 and 25 November 2026. The notice also covers the city slip, admit card, shift timings and Aadhaar verification rules. Since the dates can change, check the official RRB websites regularly.
The selection process has three stages:
Computer-Based Test (CBT)
Document Verification
Medical Examination
The RRBs issued the notice for the tentative CBT schedule under CEN 05/2026 on 18 October 2026. It confirms the exam dates, the daily shift pattern and the mandatory Aadhaar-based biometric check. Candidates who applied for Nursing Superintendent should read the notice carefully and follow any further instructions on the official websites.
The exam is scheduled on two dates in November 2026. Both dates fall under CEN
| CEN Number | Examination | Exam Dates |
| CEN 05/2026 | Nursing Superintendent CBT | 23 and 25 November 2026 |
The exam is held in three shifts on each exam day. Reporting and gate closing times are fixed, and candidates who arrive after the gate closes are not allowed in. The table below lists the timings for each shift. You can also compare them with the RRB Section Controller shift timings 2026.
| Shift | Reporting Time | Gate Closing Time | Exam Starts | Exam Ends |
| Shift 1 | 7:30 am | 8:30 am | 9:00 am | 10:30 am |
| Shift 2 | 11:15 am | 12:15 pm | 12:45 pm | 2:15 pm |
| Shift 3 | 3:00 pm | 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm | 6:00 pm |
The city intimation link goes live about 10 days before the exam, which is around 13 November 2026. It shows your allotted exam city and date. Eligible SC/ST candidates can also get their travel authority through the same link.
The admit card, or e-call letter, is released about four days before each candidate’s exam date. Candidates appearing on 23 November should watch the portal from around 19 November 2026. Those appearing on 25 November should check from around 21 November 2026.
For reference on other recent RRB exams, see the RRB Technician Grade 1 and 3 response sheet and the RRB Technician Grade 1 answer key 2026.
Aadhaar-linked biometric authentication is mandatory at the exam centre before candidates enter the exam hall. Complete these checks before exam day to avoid delays at entry:
Carry your original Aadhaar card or a printout of your e-verified Aadhaar.
Check that your name and date of birth match your 10th certificate.
Check that your photo, address and father’s name are correct.
Make sure your Aadhaar is unlocked in the UIDAI system.
Update your biometrics if they haven’t been updated since you turned 15.
Selection for Nursing Superintendent has three stages, as per the official notification. Shortlisting in the CBT leads to document verification, and the medical examination is the final step. Candidates should keep their original educational and professional documents ready.
Computer-Based Test (CBT): the online written exam on 23 and 25 November 2026.
Document Verification: shortlisted candidates present original documents.
Medical Examination: candidates must meet the medical standards for the post.
To practise the RRB CBT format, use the RRB ALP previous year question papers. Candidates exploring other railway recruitments can also read about RRB Group D elikgibility, the RRB Group D result 2026 date, the RRB Ministerial and Isolated Categories result 2026 and the RRB NTPC UG salary 2026.
