PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
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Job summary
PGIMER Chandigarh invites online applications for 243 Nursing Officer posts (Group B) under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 09.09.2026. The recruitment is direct and online through www.pgimer.edu.in.
Qualifications include B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or GNM with registration; alternative is Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery with registration and one year experience. Age 18–35 years; CBT-based selection.
Qualifications
- Eligible candidates: Indian citizens with B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM Diploma with required registration.
- Age limit: 18–35 years.
- Application mode: Online through www.pgimer.edu.in.
Education
Job description
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released an official notification (Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 09.09.2026) inviting online applications for 243 posts of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’).
- Recruiting body:Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
- Eligible candidates:Indian citizens with B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM Diploma with required registration, aged 18–35 years
- Application mode:Online only, through www.pgimer.edu.in
PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment Cell has invited online applications from eligible Indian citizens for selection to 243 posts of Nursing Officer for PGIMER, Chandigarh. Candidates are advised to read the detailed guidelines and Help Manual carefully before starting online registration.
Particulars
Details
Organization Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276
Advertisement Date 09.09.2026
Post Name Nursing Officer
Post Code NUR/001
Group B
Total Vacancies 243
Recruitment Type Direct Recruitment
Job Location PGIMER, Chandigarh
Application Mode Online
Official Website www.pgimer.edu.in
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.
Event
Date
Opening date for online registration 10.09.2026
PGIMER Nursing Officer Last Date to apply online 03.10.2026
Crucial date for determining eligibility (age, qualification, experience) 03.10.2026
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).
Category
Number of Posts
Unreserved (UR) 99
Scheduled Caste (SC) 36
Scheduled Tribe (ST) 18
Other Backward Classes (OBC) 66
Economically Weaker Section (EWS) 24
Total 243
PwBD (out of total posts, includes OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MD) 10
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 Distance Learning mode are recognized for the relevant period as per the Ministry of Education Notification dated 10.06.2015, they will not be accepted for the purpose of educational qualification.
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.
Category
Age Relaxation Beyond Upper Age Limit
SC/ST 5 years
OBC 3 years
PwBD 10 years
PwBD + SC/ST 15 years
PwBD + OBC 13 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (General/Unreserved, min. 3 years regular service) 5 years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (OBC) 8 (5+3) years
Central Govt. Civilian Employees (SC/ST) 10 (5+5) years
Permanent employees of PGIMER, Chandigarh 10 years (subject to maximum age being at least 2 years less than superannuation age)
Ex-Servicemen (Group B posts) 5 years
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.
Category
Application Fee
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) Exempted from payment of fee
SC/ST Rs. 800/- plus transaction charges as applicable
General/OBC/EWS and all others Rs. 1500/- plus transaction charges as applicable
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.
Details
Number of MCQs 100
Duration 100 minutes
Marks per Question 1 mark
Total Marks 100
Negative Marking 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Medium of Exam English only
Exam Mode Online Computer Based Test (CBT), all-India basis
- 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 candidates are checked against the applicable recruitment rules and uploaded documents.
- Provisional Result (Selected/Waitlisted):Declared based on merit in the CBT for candidates found eligible by the scrutiny committee.
- Document Verification:Provisionally selected/waitlisted candidates are called for in-person document verification with original certificates.
- Final Selection:Made purely on merit based on CBT marks, after documents are found in order.
The Computer Based Test is likely to be held at the following 29 cities across India. Candidates must select their preferred city while filling the online application; allotment is on a first-come-first-serve basis, and the chosen city cannot be changed later.
S. No.
City
State
1 Agra Uttar Pradesh
2 Ahmedabad Gujarat
3 Ambala Haryana
4 Amritsar Punjab
5 Bathinda Punjab
6 Bengaluru Karnataka
7 Bhopal Madhya Pradesh
8 Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh
9 Chandigarh/Mohali Chandigarh/Punjab
10 Dehradun Uttarakhand
11 Delhi/NCR Delhi/NCR
12 Guwahati Assam
13 Haldwani Uttarakhand
14 Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh
15 Hyderabad Telangana
16 Jammu Jammu & Kashmir
17 Kangra Himachal Pradesh
18 Kanpur Uttar Pradesh
19 Kolkata West Bengal
20 Kullu Himachal Pradesh
21 Kurukshetra Haryana
22 Lucknow Uttar Pradesh
23 Nagpur Maharashtra
24 Palampur Himachal Pradesh
25 Patiala Punjab
26 Patna Bihar
27 Phagwara Punjab
28 Roorkee Uttarakhand
29 Una Himachal Pradesh
- 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 a minimum of 40% benchmark disability and submit the requisite disability certificate; scribe/reader/compensatory time facility is available subject to conditions and advance intimation to PGIMER viaaorcpgi@gmail.com.
- Central Government Civilian Employees seeking age relaxation must submit the certificate as per Annexure-VI and a No Objection Certificate from their employer.
- Roll Numbers/Admit Cards will be available for download approximately one week before the exam and will not be sent by post.
- Candidates are prohibited from carrying mobile phones, wrist watches, wallets, jewellery, or any electronic device into the examination hall.
- Result will be declared only on the PGIMER website; no individual intimation will be sent at any stage.
- There is no provision for re-checking or re-evaluation of answer sheets.
- Candidature of applicants is purely provisional at all stages of the recruitment process and can be cancelled at any stage if found ineligible.
- Canvassing in any form will disqualify the applicant.
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