Government jobPay Level 7Group CNon‑gazetted
Nursing Superintendent (Railways)
नर्सिंग अधीक्षक (रेलवे)
Pay Level 7 nursing post in railway hospitals via RRB Paramedical — ward and patient care, with an upper age limit of 40.
Indian Railways (Medical Department) · Ministry of Railways · central government
In-hand pay at joining, per month
₹72,000–₹84,000
Lower in small towns, higher in metros. Work out your own city below.
- Exam
- RRB Paramedical
- Qualification
- Professional degree
- Age limit
- 20–40 years
- Transfers
- Within your allotted zone/region
- Work hours
- Rotating shifts including nights
- Probation
- As per railway rules
Estimated in-hand / month
₹76,316
Gross ₹83,700 · CTC ≈ ₹11.3 lakh/yr
Where are you posted?
Nursing Superintendent (Railways) · rates as of January 2026 (DA 60%). Excludes CGHS, GPF/insurance deductions and special allowances. Estimate only.
New to pay slips? Read how in-hand salary is worked out.
What you will actually do
- Bedside care, medication and monitoring of admitted patients
- Assisting doctors in procedures, operations and emergencies
- Managing a ward's supplies, records and junior staff
- Running outpatient, immunisation and health unit services
- Attending railway accident relief medical duty when called
A typical day
You work shifts in a railway hospital ward, operation theatre or outpatient department. Patients are railway employees, pensioners and their families, so the same faces return and expectations are high. The load is lighter than in a big government hospital, but staff are few, so one nurse may cover a whole ward at night. At small health units you may be the senior-most medical person present when the doctor is away.
Promotion path
Timelines are ranges and vary by cadre. See how promotions and MACP work.
Nursing Superintendent (Railways) (joining)
Pay Level 7
₹72,000–₹84,000 in-hand
Chief Nursing Superintendent
8–12 years · Level 8 · via dpc
₹76,000–₹88,000 in-hand
Assistant Nursing Officer
For some, after long service · Level 9 · via dpc
₹87,000–₹98,000 in-hand
Promotion timelines vary by cadre and vacancies. If not promoted, MACP gives a pay upgrade after 10, 20 and 30 years.
How to get in
Railway Recruitment Boards
- 1.Computer-based test
- 2.Document verification
- 3.Medical examination
Eligibility: Registered Nurse and Midwife with a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or B.Sc. Nursing. Age 20–40. SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, plus relaxations for ex-servicemen and railway staff, as per the notification.
Physical standards: Medical standard C-1.
The good
- Level 7 pay plus nursing allowance
- Age limit of 40, far higher than AIIMS
- Lower patient load than most public hospitals
The hard parts
- Night shifts throughout
- Postings can be at small divisional hospitals
- Slow promotion
Postings
Railway hospitals are at zonal and divisional headquarters, with smaller health units at larger stations and colonies. You apply to one Railway Recruitment Board and are posted in the zone or production unit attached to it. Inter-zone transfer is possible only on request or mutual exchange, with loss of seniority.
Questions people ask
What is the in-hand salary of Nursing Superintendent (Railways)?+
Nursing Superintendent (Railways) is a Pay Level 7 post with a starting basic pay of ₹44,900. At current rates (DA 60%, January 2026), the starting in-hand salary is roughly ₹72,000–₹84,000 a month, depending on whether you are posted in a Z, Y or X class city.
What is the qualification and age limit for Nursing Superintendent (Railways)?+
Registered Nurse and Midwife with a three-year General Nursing and Midwifery course from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, or B.Sc. Nursing. Age: 20–40 years. Relaxation: SC/ST: 5 years, OBC (non-creamy layer): 3 years, PwBD: 10 years, plus relaxations for ex-servicemen and railway staff, as per the notification.
Which exam do I need to clear for Nursing Superintendent (Railways)?+
RRB Paramedical (Railway Recruitment Boards).
Can GNM diploma holders apply without experience?+
The railway notification asks for registration as nurse and midwife with a three-year GNM course or B.Sc. Nursing. It does not list an experience requirement.
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Sources
This profile is being reviewed. Confirm details in the latest official notification. Salary computed from pay rules as of January 2026.