PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: 243 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility, Fee & Selection Process
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released an official recruitment notification for the direct recruitment of 243 Nursing Officer posts under Group ‘B’. The recruitment is being conducted through an online application process. Interested and eligible candidates can apply online through the official PGIMER website.
According to Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 09 September 2026, online registration for the Nursing Officer recruitment will start from 10 September 2026 and the last date for registration and submission of the online application is 03 October 2026. 1
Candidates are advised to read the complete recruitment guidelines carefully before submitting the application because PGIMER has clearly stated that incorrect or incomplete information may result in rejection of candidature. Once the application is finally submitted, changes in particulars are generally not permitted.
📋 PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Advertisement No. | PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Post Code | NUR/001 |
| Group | Group B |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Pay Level | Level-7, Rs. 44,900–1,42,400 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Job Location | PGIMER, Chandigarh |
The notification provides 243 vacancies, including UR-99, SC-36, ST-18, OBC-66 and EWS-24 posts. Ten posts are earmarked for PwBD candidates as specified in the advertisement. 2
📅 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 October 2026 |
The online registration process begins on 10 September 2026 and candidates must complete registration and submit their applications by 03 October 2026. The eligibility for age, qualification and experience is determined with reference to the closing date of the online application, i.e. 03 October 2026. 3
📊 Vacancy Details
| Post | Post Code | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer | NUR/001 | 243 |
The Nursing Officer post is classified as Group ‘B’. The vacancies are provisional and may be varied by the competent authority. The Institute also reserves the right to withdraw a post at any stage as mentioned in the recruitment guidelines. 4
🎓 Qualifications
Candidates applying for the Nursing Officer post must possess the prescribed educational qualification and registration/experience requirements. The notification provides two alternative qualification routes.
Route 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.
Candidates under Route A must also be registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council.
Route B:
- Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery from a recognized Board or Council;
- Registration as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife from a State Nursing Council; and
- One year experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the prescribed educational qualification.
These qualification and experience conditions are specifically mentioned under the Nursing Officer eligibility criteria in the official guidelines. 5
📚 Post Wise Qualification
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Nursing Officer |
B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing + State Nursing Council registration
OR Diploma in General Nursing & Mid-wifery + State Nursing Council registration + 1 year experience in minimum 50-bedded hospital. |
🎂 Age Limit
The prescribed age limit for the Nursing Officer post is 18 to 35 years. The upper age limit is determined as on the last date of submission of the online application, i.e. 03 October 2026. 6
The notification provides permissible relaxation in the upper age limit for eligible categories. The prescribed relaxation includes 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC and 10 years for PwBD. PwBD candidates belonging to SC/ST may receive 15 years relaxation, while PwBD candidates belonging to OBC may receive 13 years relaxation, subject to the applicable conditions. 7
Candidates should carefully check the detailed conditions for claiming age relaxation because category certificates and other prescribed documents may be required.
💰 Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| PwBD | Exempted |
| SC/ST | Rs. 800 + applicable transaction charges |
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs. 1,500 + applicable transaction charges |
The application fee is to be deposited through the online payment gateway available on the application portal. The notification specifies Debit Card, Credit Card and Net Banking as payment methods and advises that UPI may be avoided. 8
💼 Salary / Pay Scale
The Nursing Officer post carries Level-7 pay under the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, with the pay scale of Rs. 44,900–1,42,400. The detailed notification specifies this pay level along with the age and qualification requirements. 9
📝 Selection Process
The selection process for the Group ‘B’ Nursing Officer post is based on the Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by scrutiny/document verification as prescribed in the recruitment guidelines. There is no interview for these Group ‘B’ non-gazetted posts.
The CBT consists of 100 MCQs carrying 100 marks with a duration of 100 minutes. The examination is conducted in English and each question carries one mark. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. 10
The minimum qualifying criteria are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates. For PwBD candidates, the qualifying criteria are according to their applicable caste category. Reserved-category candidates applying against UR vacancies must meet the 40% qualifying criterion. 11
Candidates qualifying in the CBT are shortlisted category-wise for scrutiny. The shortlisting methodology provides for three candidates per advertised post, plus ties and applicable reserved-category candidates securing marks above the UR cut-off. 12
📍 Examination Centres
Candidates are required to indicate their preferred examination city while filling the online application. The examination city is allotted on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to availability. Once the city is chosen and allotted, requests for changing it will not ordinarily be entertained.
The likely examination cities include Chandigarh/Mohali, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Delhi/NCR, Amritsar, Bathinda, Dehradun, Jammu, Lucknow, Patiala, Patna, Roorkee, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kolkata and several other cities listed in the notification. 13
📄 Required Documents
- Educational qualification certificates from Matriculation onwards
- Detailed marksheets/certificates of qualifications
- Date of Birth proof
- SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
- State Nursing Council registration proof
- Experience certificate, wherever applicable
- NOC from present employer, if employed in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous organization
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Signature and other documents as prescribed in the online application
PGIMER requires candidates to upload legible scanned copies of the relevant original certificates/documents supporting their educational qualification, marks, date of birth, category, experience and NOC, where applicable. 14
The photograph should be a clear passport-size coloured photograph with a light background, in JPEG format, with the image size between 50 KB and 80 KB. The photograph must have been taken on or after 01 July 2026 and must indicate the candidate's name and date of taking the photograph. 15
📢 Latest Job Updates
🖥️ How to Apply Online
Eligible candidates should first read the complete recruitment guidelines and confirm that they satisfy the required qualification, registration, age and experience conditions. After this, candidates should visit the PGIMER website and access the recruitment section.
- Visit the official PGIMER website.
- Open the Recruitment section from the website.
- Select the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 advertisement.
- Complete the online registration using the required personal details.
- Use the User ID and password received after registration to access the application form.
- Fill in personal information, qualification, registration and experience details carefully.
- Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates/documents.
- Review all information before final submission.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the available online payment method.
- Submit the application and save/print a copy of the completed application form for future reference.
PGIMER specifically advises candidates to fill the application form carefully because changes to particulars are not permitted after final submission. The application system also requires mandatory information and documents before candidates can proceed through the relevant sections. 16
⚠️ Important Instructions
- Check eligibility before applying.
- Use a valid personal mobile number and email ID.
- Enter the name and date of birth exactly as required in the notification.
- Upload clear and legible documents.
- Check category and qualification details carefully.
- Ensure that the applicable fee has been paid successfully.
- Do not submit duplicate applications.
- Keep a printout of the submitted application.
- Keep original documents safely for document verification.
- Regularly check the official PGIMER website for admit card, examination, result and other recruitment updates.
PGIMER states that incomplete applications, incorrect information, insufficient fee, missing supporting documents and failure to satisfy the prescribed eligibility conditions may lead to rejection. 17
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. How many Nursing Officer posts are available in PGIMER Recruitment 2026?
A total of 243 Nursing Officer posts are advertised by PGIMER Chandigarh under Group ‘B’. 18
2. When will the PGIMER Nursing Officer online application start?
The online registration process will start on 10 September 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment?
The last date for online registration and submission of the application is 03 October 2026. 19
4. What is the age limit for PGIMER Nursing Officer?
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 35 years, with applicable relaxation for eligible categories as per Government rules and the recruitment guidelines. 20
5. What is the qualification for Nursing Officer?
Candidates can qualify through B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with the prescribed State Nursing Council registration. Alternatively, candidates with a Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery may apply if they also have the prescribed State Nursing Council registration and one year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital. 21
6. What is the application fee?
The fee is Rs. 1,500 plus applicable transaction charges for General/OBC/EWS candidates, Rs. 800 plus applicable transaction charges for SC/ST candidates, while PwBD candidates are exempted from payment of fee. 22
7. What is the salary/pay level for Nursing Officer?
The Nursing Officer post carries Level-7 pay under the 7th CPC pay matrix, with the prescribed pay scale of Rs. 44,900–1,42,400. 23
8. Is there negative marking in the CBT?
Yes. The CBT carries negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer. Each question carries one mark. 24
9. Is there an interview for the Nursing Officer post?
No. The notification states that there will be no interview for Group ‘B’ non-gazetted posts and selection will be based on merit in the CBT after the prescribed eligibility and document scrutiny process. 25
10. What documents are required while applying?
Candidates need to upload relevant educational certificates and marksheets, date of birth proof, category certificate where applicable, registration/experience documents as applicable, NOC if required, photograph and other documents prescribed in the online application. 26
11. Can candidates change details after final submission?
Candidates should fill the application carefully because PGIMER states that changes to particulars are not allowed after final submission. The candidate remains responsible for mistakes in the application and fee payment. 27
12. Where will the examination be conducted?
The CBT is proposed to be conducted on an all-India basis at the examination cities listed in the notification. Cities include Chandigarh/Mohali, Ambala, Kurukshetra, Delhi/NCR and several other cities. 28
📢 Conclusion
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is an important opportunity for eligible nursing professionals looking for a Group ‘B’ government job at PGIMER Chandigarh. The recruitment offers 243 vacancies with Level-7 pay. Candidates with the prescribed B.Sc. Nursing qualifications and State Nursing Council registration, as well as eligible candidates having the prescribed General Nursing and Mid-wifery diploma with required experience, can apply subject to fulfillment of all conditions.
The online application window is scheduled from 10 September 2026 to 03 October 2026. Candidates should avoid waiting until the final date and should complete the application well in advance. They should also carefully check their qualification, age, category, registration, experience and uploaded documents before final submission.
All candidates are advised to rely on the official PGIMER recruitment notice for the latest information regarding the application process, examination, admit card, result, document verification and final selection. PGIMER has stated that recruitment-related information and updates will be displayed on its official website. 29
⚠️ Disclaimer
Disclaimer: This article is prepared for educational and informational purposes only. The information has been summarized from the official PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification. Candidates are advised to read the complete official advertisement and verify all eligibility conditions, dates, fees, vacancies, documents, examination details and other requirements from the official PGIMER website before applying. In case of any discrepancy, the official notification and instructions issued by PGIMER shall be final and applicable.
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