PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 243 Posts

Candidates applying for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 must note the following timelines carefully, as the online application link will not be available after the closing date. Note: The crucial date for determining eligibility with respect to essential qualification, age, and experience is the last date of submission of the online application, i.e., 03.10.2026. This date remains unchanged even if any corrigendum or addendum is issued later, unless specifically stated otherwise.

A total of 243 vacancies have been announced for the post of Nursing Officer at PGIMER, Chandigarh. Out of these, 10 posts are earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). The above vacancies are provisional and subject to variation. PGIMER Chandigarh reserves the right to vary the vacancy or withdraw any post at any stage without assigning any reason.

PGIMER Nursing Officer eligibility 2026 is based on educational qualification, professional registration, and (for some candidates) experience, along with the prescribed age limit. Candidates must possess one of the following qualification combinations: Option A: B.Sc. (Hons) in Nursing from a recognized University or Institute, OR Regular course in B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute, OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute; AND Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and mid-wife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council. Option B: Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery (GNM) from a recognized Board or Council; Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and mid-wife from a State Nursing Council; AND one year of experience in a minimum fifty-bedded hospital after acquiring the above qualification. Unless diplomas/degrees obtained through Open and Dista

The age limit for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 35 years, calculated as on the last date of submission of the online application, i.e., 03.10.2026. Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted; no subsequent request for change will be considered. Note: No age relaxation is available to reserved category candidates applying against an unreserved (UR) vacancy. Age relaxation for PwBD and Central Government Civilian Employees will not be considered together; only the more beneficial relaxation among the two will be allowed. The maximum age of a PwBD applicant after relaxation shall not exceed 56 years on the crucial date. Candidates are advised to check whether they satisfy the prescribed age limit before applying. Use our online Age Calculator to calculate your exact age instantly.

Selected candidates for the post of Nursing Officer will be placed in Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 – 142,400/- . The notification does not specify additional allowances separately; candidates may refer to applicable Central Government allowance rules for details not covered in this notice.

The application fee for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 differs by category, and payment must be made online. Mode of Payment: Candidates can deposit the application fee through the online payment gateway available on the application portal using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Payment through UPI may be avoided. The application fee is non-refundable, and no correspondence regarding refund of fee for erroneously filled applications will be entertained.

Selection to the post of Nursing Officer will be made purely on the basis of a Computer Based Test (CBT); there is no interview for this Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted) post, as per Government of India instructions. General/EWS category: minimum 40% marks SC/ST/OBC categories: minimum 35% marks PwBD candidates: minimum qualifying marks as prescribed for their respective caste category (General/SC/ST/OBC) Reserved category candidates applying against an unreserved (UR) post: minimum 40% for all categories Computer Based Test (CBT): Objective-type MCQs as per the pattern above. Shortlisting: Candidates who qualify the CBT as per the minimum qualifying criteria will be shortlisted category-wise. The number of candidates shortlisted will be 3 times the number of advertised posts (plus ties), for further scrutiny and document verification. Scrutiny of Applications: Applications of shortlisted candid

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Candidates may apply for more than one post if otherwise eligible, but must pay the prescribed fee separately for each. No request for change of any particulars (name, date of birth, category, qualification, marks, photo, signature, etc.) will be entertained after submission of the application form. SC/ST/OBC candidates must upload the requisite Caste Certificate; OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates need a certificate issued between 01.04.2026 and 03.10.2026, in the format at Annexure-I, along with a declaration as per Annexure-II at the time of document verification. EWS candidates must produce an Income and Asset Certificate (valid for year 2026-27) issued between 01.04.2026 and 03.10.2026 by a Competent Authority, in the format at Annexure-III. Family gross annual income must be below Rs. 8 lakh, and specified land/property holding limits must not be exceeded. PwBD candidates must have