{"id":35,"date":"2024-04-17T09:11:18","date_gmt":"2024-04-17T09:11:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/?page_id=35"},"modified":"2024-07-20T10:10:04","modified_gmt":"2024-07-20T10:10:04","slug":"eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Eligibility Criteria for rrb staff nurse Exam 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#Eligibility_Criteria_for_RRB_Staff_Nurse_Exam_2024\" title=\"Eligibility Criteria for RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024\">Eligibility Criteria for RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#Educational_Qualification\" title=\"Educational Qualification\">Educational Qualification<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#Age_Limit\" title=\"Age Limit\">Age Limit<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link 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Criteria\">Other Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#Important_Points_to_Remember\" title=\"Important Points to Remember\">Important Points to Remember<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#How_to_Apply_for_the_RRB_Staff_Nurse_Exam_2024\" title=\"How to Apply for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024\">How to Apply for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus\" title=\"Exam Pattern and Syllabus\">Exam Pattern and Syllabus<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#Preparation_Tips\" title=\"Preparation Tips\">Preparation Tips<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/rrb-staff-nurse-exam\/eligibility-criteria-for-rrb-staff-nurse-exam-2024\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Eligibility_Criteria_for_RRB_Staff_Nurse_Exam_2024\"><\/span>Eligibility Criteria for RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct examinations for the recruitment of Staff Nurses in various railway hospitals and health units across India. The eligibility criteria for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024 are outlined below:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Educational_Qualification\"><\/span>Educational Qualification<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Essential Qualification:<\/strong> Candidates must possess a <strong>Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing)<\/strong> degree from a recognized university or institution.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Minimum Marks:<\/strong> The minimum percentage of marks required in the B.Sc. Nursing degree may vary depending on the specific RRB conducting the exam. Refer to the official notification for the exact percentage requirement.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Registration with Nursing Council:<\/strong> Candidates must be registered with the <strong>Indian Nursing Council (INC)<\/strong> or the respective State Nursing Council.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Age_Limit\"><\/span>Age Limit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Minimum Age:<\/strong> The minimum age limit for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024 is typically <strong>21 years<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maximum Age:<\/strong> The maximum age limit varies depending on the category of the candidate. The general category candidates usually have a maximum age limit of <strong>30 years<\/strong>. However, there are age relaxations for <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> reserved categories such as:\n<ul>\n<li><strong>OBC:<\/strong> 3 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>SC\/ST:<\/strong> 5 years<\/li>\n<li><strong>PwD:<\/strong> 10 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Table 1: Age Limit for RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Minimum Age<\/th>\n<th>Maximum Age<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>General<\/td>\n<td>21 years<\/td>\n<td>30 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>OBC<\/td>\n<td>21 years<\/td>\n<td>33 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SC\/ST<\/td>\n<td>21 years<\/td>\n<td>35 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PwD<\/td>\n<td>21 years<\/td>\n<td>40 years<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The age limit is calculated as on the closing date of application.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nationality\"><\/span>Nationality<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must be a citizen of India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Physical_Standards\"><\/span>Physical Standards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Height:<\/strong> The minimum height requirement for male candidates is typically <strong>165 cm<\/strong> and for female candidates is <strong>157 cm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chest:<\/strong> For male candidates, the minimum chest expansion should be <strong>5 cm<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vision:<\/strong> Candidates should have normal eyesight with or without corrective lenses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Other Physical Standards:<\/strong> Candidates must be physically fit and healthy to perform the duties of a Staff Nurse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Table 2: Physical Standards for RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Category<\/th>\n<th>Height (cm)<\/th>\n<th>Chest Expansion (cm)<\/th>\n<th>Vision<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Male<\/td>\n<td>165<\/td>\n<td>5<\/td>\n<td>Normal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Female<\/td>\n<td>157<\/td>\n<td>&#8211;<\/td>\n<td>Normal<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The physical standards may vary slightly depending on the specific RRB conducting the exam. Refer to the official notification for the exact requirements.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medical_Fitness\"><\/span>Medical Fitness<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must be medically fit to perform the duties of a Staff Nurse.<\/li>\n<li>A medical examination will be conducted by a Medical Board appointed by the RRB.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must produce a medical certificate from a registered medical practitioner at the time of document verification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>Other Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must have a valid Aadhaar card or any other government-issued identity proof.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must have a valid mobile number and email address.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must be proficient in the official language of the region where the vacancy exists.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Points_to_Remember\"><\/span>Important Points to Remember<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The eligibility criteria for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024 may vary depending on the specific RRB conducting the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates are advised to carefully read the official notification before applying for the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates must ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria before applying for the exam.<\/li>\n<li>Any candidate found ineligible at any stage of the recruitment process will be disqualified.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Apply_for_the_RRB_Staff_Nurse_Exam_2024\"><\/span>How to Apply for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The application process for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024 will be online.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates can apply for the exam through the official website of the respective RRB.<\/li>\n<li>The application form will be available on the website for a specified period of time.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates need to fill the application form with accurate and complete information.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates need to upload scanned copies of their photograph, signature, and other required documents.<\/li>\n<li>Candidates need to pay the application fee online through the prescribed mode of payment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exam_Pattern_and_Syllabus\"><\/span>Exam Pattern and Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>The RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024 will be a computer-based test (CBT).<\/li>\n<li>The exam will consist of objective-type <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> questions.<\/li>\n<li>The syllabus for the exam will include topics related to nursing, general knowledge, and reasoning ability.<\/li>\n<li>The detailed exam pattern and syllabus will be available in the official notification.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Preparation_Tips\"><\/span>Preparation Tips<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Start your preparation early.<\/li>\n<li>Refer to the official syllabus and exam pattern.<\/li>\n<li>Join a coaching class or take online courses.<\/li>\n<li>Practice mock tests regularly.<\/li>\n<li>Stay calm and focused during the exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024 is a competitive exam that requires thorough preparation. Candidates must ensure that they meet all the eligibility criteria and prepare well for the exam to increase their chances of success.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>1. What is the minimum educational qualification required for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (B.Sc. Nursing) degree from a recognized university or institution is mandatory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2. What is the age limit for the RRB Staff Nurse Exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The minimum age is typically 21 years, while the maximum age varies based on category. General category candidates have a maximum age of 30 years, with relaxations for OBC, SC\/ST, and PwD candidates.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Do I need to be registered with the Nursing Council?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes, you must be registered with the Indian Nursing Council (INC) or the respective State Nursing Council.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4. What are the physical standards required for the exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The minimum height requirement differs for males and females, and there are specific chest expansion requirements for males. Normal eyesight with or without corrective lenses is also mandatory.<\/p>\n<p><strong>5. Is there a medical fitness test?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Yes, a medical examination will be conducted by a Medical Board appointed by the RRB. You must be medically fit to perform the duties of a Staff Nurse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>6. What documents do I need to submit during the application process?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You will need to upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and other required documents, including proof of identity and educational qualifications.<\/p>\n<p><strong>7. How can I apply for the exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The application process is online. You can apply through the official website of the respective RRB.<\/p>\n<p><strong>8. What is the exam pattern and syllabus?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> The exam is a computer-based test (CBT) consisting of objective-type questions. The syllabus includes nursing, general knowledge, and reasoning ability topics. Refer to the official notification for details.<\/p>\n<p><strong>9. What are some tips for preparing for the exam?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> Start early, refer to the official syllabus, join coaching classes or online courses, practice mock tests regularly, and stay calm and focused during the exam.<\/p>\n<p><strong>10. What happens if I am found ineligible at any stage of the recruitment process?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Answer:<\/strong> You will be disqualified from the process. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Eligibility Criteria for RRB Staff Nurse Exam 2024 The Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) conduct examinations for the recruitment of Staff Nurses in various railway hospitals and health units across India. 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