OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 - 5989 Vacancies, Last Date 13 July 2026 | osssc.gov.in

The recruitment is being conducted under the Odisha Nursing Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019 and its subsequent amendment rules up to date. Candidates selected may also be deployed as Community Health Officer (CHO) by the respective Appointing Authorities.

The application window is open for exactly one month. Candidates are strongly advised not to wait until the last date, as the online system is automatically disabled at midnight on the closing date and no application will be accepted thereafter. Registration and application submission are two separate steps. Completing registration alone does not mean the application has been filed. Candidates must log in after registration and submit the full online application form before 13 July 2026 .

The 5989 vacancies are spread across all 30 districts of Odisha. These are district cadre posts, meaning selected candidates will be posted and transferred only within the district they are allocated. Candidates must indicate their district preferences in the online application form in order of priority. Category-wise Total Vacancies: Special Category Vacancies (included within district totals above): Top 5 districts by total vacancies: The number of posts to be filled may change at the Government's discretion without prior notice. Reservations for all categories will be applied in accordance with relevant Odisha Government Acts, Rules, and Notifications in force.

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Age relaxation: Candidates falling under more than one relaxation category are eligible for only the single most beneficial relaxation, except PwDs under SC/ST/SEBC who get cumulative relaxation as specified. Ex-Servicemen who have already secured regular State Government employment and availed the Ex-Servicemen benefit once are not eligible for reservation under Ex-Servicemen category for subsequent recruitment. Candidates must satisfy all three of the following: 1. Academic Qualification: Must have passed 10+2 in the 10+2 system or its equivalent. 2. Professional Qualification: Must hold a Diploma in GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) or BSc Nursing from any Medical College and Hospitals of the State or any other institution duly recognised and approved by the Indian Nursing Council . 3. Registration: Must have registered their name in the Nursing Council in the State of Odisha and must

The examination fee is straightforward, with a full exemption for reserved categories. Candidates who pay the fee and actually appear in the examination will receive a refund after the examination is conducted and attendance records are verified. The fee of ₹500 must be paid positively using Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI through the Payment Gateway available during online application submission. If the Confirmation Page is not generated after payment, the transaction will be cancelled and the refund will be credited within 48 hours . If no Confirmation Page is generated, the applicant must make another payment. The ₹500 fee will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the examination. The refund will be processed within a reasonable period after the examination and verification of attendance records. No refund is admissible to applicants who fail to appear in the

The selection is based on a single Written Test followed by Document Verification. No interview is conducted. The selection process has three stages: Written Test, Provisional Master Merit List, and Document Verification followed by a Provisional Select List. Stage 1 - Written Test (100 marks, MCQ, OMR/CBRE Mode) The Written Test consists of 100 questions for 100 marks to be completed in 2 hours . The exact mode (OMR or CBRE) will be notified separately. The test paper is divided as follows: Negative Marking: For every wrong answer, 0.25 marks will be deducted as penalty. Each question has four options. If a candidate marks more than one option, it is treated as a wrong answer. Unanswered questions carry no penalty. Minimum Qualifying Marks: Candidates belonging to ST, SC, PwDs, Ex-Servicemen, and Sportsperson categories must score a minimum of 30% (normalized score). All other candidate

The Nursing Officer post carries a clearly defined pay scale under the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) Rules 2017. This is a permanent Group-C post in the district cadre. The starting basic pay for a Nursing Officer is ₹29,200 per month at Pay Matrix Level-8, Cell-01 as per ORSP Rules 2017, with applicable Dearness Allowance and other allowances as per Government rules. Candidates selected may also be deployed as Community Health Officer (CHO) by the appointing authorities.

Candidates who qualify the Written Test and are shortlisted for Document Verification must produce all original certificates. The following documents are required: Certificate of Registration in the Nursing Council of the State of Odisha (valid as on the date of online application submission). HSC examination certificate or equivalent, 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent, Diploma in GNM or BSc Nursing certificate and mark sheets. Certificate of passing Odia as a language subject (Class-VII or above from a recognised school/institution) or certificate of passing a test in Odia in M.E. School Standard. Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC), or UDID card/Disability Certificate showing permanent disability issued by the Competent Authority (for PwDs). Discharge Certificate/Identity Card and documents in support of defence service rendered, along with an undertaking of non-availing of re-employment