PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 243 Posts
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has announced the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 for 243 Nursing Officer posts under Group ‘B’. The recruitment is being conducted through direct recruitment, giving eligible nursing professionals an opportunity to build a career at PGIMER Chandigarh.
The online application process for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 starts on September 10, 2026, and the last date to submit the application is October 3, 2026. Candidates should check the Nursing Officer qualification, State Nursing Council registration, age limit, fee, selection process and other requirements before applying.
This PGIMER Nursing Officer opportunity is especially relevant for candidates with B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or the specified GNM qualification. The post carries Pay Level-7 with a pay scale of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400.
| Recruitment | PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 |
|---|---|
| Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh |
| Post | Nursing Officer, Group ‘B’ |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Application Start | September 10, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 3, 2026 |
| Job Location | PGIMER, Chandigarh |
| Application Mode | Online |
1. AGE LIMIT – PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
For PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026, the prescribed age is 18 to 35 years as on October 3, 2026. The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation or Secondary Examination Certificate will be considered for age determination.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|---|---|
| General / UR | 18 Years | 35 Years | As per applicable rules |
| OBC | 18 Years | 35 Years | 3 Years |
| SC / ST | 18 Years | 35 Years | 5 Years |
| PwBD | 18 Years | 35 Years | 10 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 18 Years | 35 Years | 15 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 18 Years | 35 Years | 13 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 18 Years | 35 Years | 5 Years |
| PGIMER Permanent Employees | 18 Years | 35 Years | 10 Years* |
*Additional conditions apply to certain categories such as PGIMER employees and Central Government Civilian Employees.
2. EDUCATION QUALIFICATION
Candidates applying for the PGIMER Nursing Officer post must meet one of the prescribed nursing qualification routes and hold the required registration with a State Nursing Council.
| Post | Minimum Qualification | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer | B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing | Recognized qualification with registration as Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife (RN/RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council. |
| Nursing Officer | Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing | Recognized Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing qualification plus required State Nursing Council registration. |
| Nursing Officer | GNM Diploma | GNM from a recognized Board/Council, State Nursing Council registration and one year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after qualification. |
1. IMPORTANT DATES
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | September 10, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | October 3, 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | October 3, 2026 / with online application |
| Crucial Date for Age, Qualification & Experience | October 3, 2026 |
| Exam Date | Not specified in the provided information |
| Admit Card Date | Approximately one week before the examination |
| Result Date | Not specified in the provided information |
2. APPLICATION FEES
The application fee for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 depends on the candidate’s category. Payment is made through the online payment gateway during the application process.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / OBC / EWS / Others | ₹1,500 + applicable transaction charges |
| SC / ST | ₹800 + applicable transaction charges |
| PwBD | Exempted |
| Female | Fee as applicable to the candidate’s category |
Payment Mode: Online through the available payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking.
3. SALARY – PAY LEVEL
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Nursing Officer |
| Pay Level | Level-7 |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/- |
| Additional Allowances | As applicable under Central Government rules |
| In-Hand Salary | Not specified in the provided recruitment information; it will depend on applicable allowances and deductions. |
The Nursing Officer role involves professional nursing responsibilities in a major medical institute. Daily work may include patient care, monitoring, medication-related duties, maintaining clinical records, assisting medical teams and following hospital nursing protocols according to the assigned unit.
4. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED
- Matriculation / 10th Certificate for date-of-birth verification.
- Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets from Matriculation onward.
- B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM documents, as applicable.
- State Nursing Council Registration Certificate.
- Experience Certificate for eligible GNM candidates.
- SC/ST/OBC Certificate, wherever applicable.
- OBC Non-Creamy Layer Certificate in the prescribed period and format, where applicable.
- EWS Income & Asset Certificate for eligible EWS candidates.
- PwBD Certificate for candidates claiming disability benefits.
- Recent Photograph in the prescribed JPG/JPEG format.
- Identity Proof and other documents requested during the application process.
- NOC / Employer Certificate where required for candidates already employed.
5. SELECTION PROCESS
The selection for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is based on a Computer Based Test. There is no interview for this Group ‘B’ Non-Gazetted post.
| Exam Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test |
| Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 100 Minutes |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Exam Medium | English only |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 40% for General/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/OBC, subject to notification conditions |
6. IMPORTANT LINKS
The recruitment notification and application portal are hosted through the official PGIMER website. Candidates should use the official recruitment portal for final submission.
7. FAQ – PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Ans. The last date for submitting the online application is October 3, 2026.
Ans. PGIMER has announced 243 Nursing Officer vacancies, including posts distributed among UR, SC, ST, OBC and EWS categories.
Ans. The basic age range is 18 to 35 years as on October 3, 2026. Category-wise relaxation is available according to the applicable rules.
Ans. Yes. A candidate with the prescribed GNM qualification, State Nursing Council registration and at least one year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the qualification can apply, subject to all other conditions.
Ans. No. Selection is based on the Computer Based Test followed by shortlisting, scrutiny, document verification and final merit-based selection.
Ans. General, OBC, EWS and other applicable candidates have to pay ₹1,500 plus transaction charges. SC/ST candidates pay ₹800 plus applicable transaction charges, while PwBD candidates are exempted.
Ans. The post is placed at Pay Level-7 with a pay scale of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix.
Ans. Visit the official PGIMER website, complete registration, fill in the application form, upload the required documents and photograph, select the examination city, pay the applicable fee and submit the form before the closing date.
Interested candidates should read the official notification carefully before applying online. Make sure that your nursing qualification, State Nursing Council registration, age, experience where required, category documents and other eligibility conditions are valid. Keep the required documents ready and save a copy of the submitted application and payment receipt for future reference.
