PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
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Job summary
PGIMER invites online applications for Nursing Officer (Group B) posts at PGIMER, Chandigarh. A total of 243 vacancies are available with CET-based selection and document verification. The application window runs from 10 September 2026 to 03 October 2026.
Eligible candidates must have B.Sc. Nursing (Hons) or Regular B.Sc. Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM with RN/RM registration and relevant Experience. Age limit 18-35 years, with relaxation as per rules.
Qualifications
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing from a recognized University or Institute.
- Regular B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute.
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute.
- GNM Diploma from a recognized Board or Council with RN/RN & RM registration.
Skills
Education
Job description
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released the official recruitment notification for 243 Nursing Officer (Group 'B') posts on a regular basis. Eligible Indian citizens can apply online for the Nursing Officer posts through the official PGIMER recruitment portal. The online application process starts on 10 September 2026 and the last date to submit the application form is 03 October 2026. Candidates can apply with B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM qualification along with the prescribed Nursing Council registration and experience requirements.
- Recruiting Organization: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Post Name: Nursing Officer
- Post Code: NUR/001
- Group: Group 'B'
- Total Vacancy: 243 Posts
- Advertisement No.: PGI/RC/055/2026/2276
- Application Mode: Online
- Application Start Date: 10 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply: 03 October 2026
- Age Limit: 18 to 35 Years
- Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document scrutiny/verification
- Job Location: PGIMER, Chandigarh
Date
Notification Date 09 September 2026
Apply Start Date 10 September 2026
Apply Last Date 03 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment 03 October 2026
Exam Date To Be Announced
Admit Card To Be Announced
Result Date To Be Announced
Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS / Other Candidates ₹1,500 + Applicable Transaction Charges
SC / ST ₹800 + Applicable Transaction Charges
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Exempted
Post Name
Post Code
Group
Total Vacancy
Nursing Officer NUR/001 Group 'B' 243 Level-7
Category
UR 99
SC 36
ST 18
OBC 66
EWS 24
Total 243
Educational Qualification – Route 1 B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing from a recognized University or Institute.
Educational Qualification – Route 2 Regular B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute.
Educational Qualification – Route 3 Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute.
Registration Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council.
Alternative Qualification Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery (GNM) from a recognized Board or Council.
GNM Registration Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife with a State Nursing Council.
GNM Experience One year experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the prescribed GNM qualification.
Age 18 to 35 years as on 03 October 2026, subject to applicable relaxation.
Document
Requirement
Recent Photograph Required in the prescribed online application format.
Signature Required in the prescribed format.
Educational Qualification Certificate B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM certificate as applicable.
Nursing Council Registration Valid registration certificate with the State Nursing Council.
Experience Certificate Required for candidates applying through the GNM qualification route.
Category Certificate SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificate, wherever applicable.
PwBD Certificate Required for candidates claiming PwBD benefits, wherever applicable.
Valid ID Proof Aadhaar Card / Voter ID / PAN Card / Passport or other valid government ID.
Personal Details Name, date of birth, gender, category and other personal information.
Contact Details Active mobile number and email ID.
Address Details Permanent and correspondence address.
Educational Details Qualification, passing year, institution and relevant marks/details.
Registration Details Nursing Council registration number and registration information.
Experience Details Hospital name, duration and relevant experience details for eligible GNM candidates.
Category Details Category certificate information, wherever applicable.
Payment Details Application fee/payment information, wherever applicable.
General / UR 35 Years
OBC Up to 38 Years, subject to applicable relaxation
SC / ST Up to 40 Years, subject to applicable relaxation
PwBD Additional age relaxation as per applicable Government rules
Other Reserved Categories As per Government of India rules
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Final Selection as per PGIMER recruitment rules
Selected candidates for the Nursing Officer post will receive salary under Pay Level-7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission, with the pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400, along with applicable allowances as per rules.
There are 243 Nursing Officer vacancies available under this recruitment drive.
The online application process starts on 10 September 2026.
The last date to submit the online application is 03 October 2026.
Candidates can qualify through B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, regular B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or the prescribed GNM route with registration and required experience.
Yes. Candidates must have the prescribed registration as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife with a State Nursing Council.
Yes. GNM Diploma holders can apply if they meet the prescribed Nursing Council registration and one-year experience requirement in a minimum 50-bedded hospital.
The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 03 October 2026, with applicable relaxation for reserved categories.
The fee is ₹1,500 for General/OBC/EWS and other applicable candidates, ₹800 for SC/ST candidates, while PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
The Nursing Officer post carries Pay Level-7 with a basic pay scale of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400.
Selection is based on the prescribed Computer Based Test followed by document scrutiny/verification as applicable.
The examination date has not been announced yet. Candidates should regularly check the official PGIMER website for updates.
Eligible candidates can submit the online application through the official PGIMER recruitment portal.
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