Method for transmitting paging message

The invention relates to a method for transmitting a paging message. The method comprises the following steps that: a node B periodically sends the paging message at a fixed moment by a physical downlink control channel (PDCCH); if the paging message received by user equipment UE comprises an identifier C-RNTI (Cell Radio Network Temporary Identifier) of the UE, ensuring the UE to enter a continuous monitoring state; or, ensuring the UE to be kept in an original state. After the method disclosed by the embodiment of the invention is applied, the paging process is simplified, so that resources are saved.