PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been released for 243 Nursing Officer (Group B) posts at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
As per the official recruitment notice, online applications will be accepted from 10 September 2026 to 3 October 2026. Eligible candidates with B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualification can apply through the official PGIMER website.
The selection process will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by document verification, with no interview. Candidates should check the eligibility, age limit, application fee, exam pattern and other requirements before submitting the application.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 (Overview)
Notification Out — 243 Nursing Officer (Group B) Posts | Apply Online 10 Sept – 3 Oct 2026
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| Particulars | Details |
| Organization Name | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Advertisement No. | PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Notification Release Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online Only |
| Mode of Selection | Computer Based Test (CBT) — No Interview |
| Pay Scale | Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Job Location | PGIMER, Chandigarh |
| Official Website | pgimer.edu.in |
Important Dates 2026
- Notification Release: 09 September 2026
- Online Application Start Date: 10 September 2026
- Last Date to Apply Online: 03 October 2026
- CBT Exam Date: To be notified on official website
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
| Category | Posts |
| UR (Unreserved) | 99 |
| SC | 36 |
| ST | 18 |
| OBC | 66 |
| EWS | 24 |
| Total | 243 |
Educational Qualification
| Path | Requirement |
| Path A | B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing (Regular Course) / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute AND Registered as Nurse or Nurse & Mid-wife (RN or RN & RM) with State Nursing Council |
| Path B | Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery (GNM) from a recognized Board or Council AND Registered as Nurse or Nurse & Mid-wife with State Nursing Council AND 1 year experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after the GNM diploma |
Age Limit
| Category | Maximum Age |
| General / EWS | 35 Years |
| OBC | 38 Years (3 years relaxation) |
| SC / ST | 40 Years (5 years relaxation) |
| PwBD | 45 Years (10 years relaxation) |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 50 Years (15 years relaxation) |
| PwBD + OBC | 48 Years (13 years relaxation) |
| Central Govt. Employees (General) | 40 Years (5 years relaxation) |
| Central Govt. Employees (OBC) | 43 Years (8 years relaxation) |
| Central Govt. Employees (SC/ST) | 45 Years (10 years relaxation) |
| Permanent Employees of PGIMER | 10 years relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 years relaxation |
Note: Minimum age is 18 years. Age relaxation applies over the general upper limit of 35 years.
Application Fee
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹1,500/- + Transaction Charges |
| SC / ST | ₹800/- + Transaction Charges |
| PwBD | Exempted |
Selection Process
- Stage 1: Computer Based Test (CBT) — Objective type, MCQ
- Stage 2: Shortlisting for Document Verification — 3 times the advertised posts (plus ties)
- Stage 3: Scrutiny of uploaded application/documents
- Stage 4: Document Verification (original documents)
No Interview will be held. Final selection is based only on CBT merit, as per Government of India orders for Group ‘B’ posts.
CBT Exam Pattern
| Particulars | Details |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 100 Minutes |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) |
| Language | English |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
| Category | Minimum Marks |
| General / EWS | 40% |
| SC / ST / OBC | 35% |
| PwBD | As per their own caste category (General/SC/ST/OBC) |
Tie-Breaking Rule (in order)
- Fewer wrong answers (less negative marks) ranked higher
- Earlier Date of Birth ranked higher
- Higher percentage in 10+2
- Higher percentage in Matric/10th
How to Apply Online
- Visit pgimer.edu.in
- Click “Recruitment” on the Home Page
- Click “Online Registration” for Advt. No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276
- Fill Advertisement No. & Date, Name (as per Matriculation certificate), Date of Birth, Mobile Number, Email ID
- Submit registration — details cannot be changed after registration is complete
- Receive User ID and Password on registered email/mobile
- Log in and click “Go to Application Form”
- Fill section-wise: Personal Information, Qualifications, Experience, Document Upload
- Click “Save and Next” after each section, then “Submit”
- Pay the fee through the online payment gateway
- Download and print the final application form for your record
Documents to Upload
- Photograph (.jpg/.jpeg, 50–80 KB) — clicked on or after 1 July 2026
- Signature
- Educational Certificates (from Matric onwards)
- Detailed Mark Sheets of all courses
- Date of Birth Certificate (Matriculation/Secondary Certificate)
- Category Certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) in prescribed format
- Experience Certificate(s), if applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) from present employer, if already employed
CBT Exam Centres
| City | State |
| Agra | Uttar Pradesh |
| Ahmedabad | Gujarat |
| Ambala | Haryana |
| Amritsar | Punjab |
| Bathinda | Punjab |
| Bengaluru | Karnataka |
| Bhopal | Madhya Pradesh |
| Bilaspur | Himachal Pradesh |
| Chandigarh/Mohali | Chandigarh/Punjab |
| Dehradun | Uttarakhand |
| Delhi/NCR | Delhi/NCR |
| Guwahati | Assam |
| Haldwani | Uttarakhand |
| Hamirpur | Himachal Pradesh |
| Hyderabad | Telangana |
| Jammu | Jammu & Kashmir |
| Kangra | Himachal Pradesh |
| Kanpur | Uttar Pradesh |
| Kolkata | West Bengal |
| Kullu | Himachal Pradesh |
| Kurukshetra | Haryana |
| Lucknow | Uttar Pradesh |
| Nagpur | Maharashtra |
| Palampur | Himachal Pradesh |
| Patiala | Punjab |
| Patna | Bihar |
| Phagwara | Punjab |
| Roorkee | Uttarakhand |
| Una | Himachal Pradesh |
Job Profile — Nursing Officer Duties
- Direct patient care in wards, ICUs, OT and OPD as per assigned duty
- Administering medicines and treatment as per doctor’s instructions
- Maintaining patient records, charts and reports
- Assisting in surgical/medical procedures
- Following infection control and hospital safety protocols
- Reporting to Nursing Superintendent/Sister-in-Charge
Preparation Tips
- CBT covers Nursing subject knowledge, General Knowledge, and Reasoning/Aptitude — check the syllabus PDF for exact split
- Revise core nursing subjects: Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, OBG Nursing, Community Health Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing
- 0.25 negative marking — attempt only confident questions
- Qualifying marks are low (35–40%) but final merit depends on total CBT score since there is no interview — aim to score as high as possible
- Keep State Nursing Council registration and GNM/B.Sc. Nursing certificates ready before applying
important links |
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| Apply Online (PGI/RC/055/2026/2276) | click here (Active 10 Sept – 3 Oct 2026) |
| Official Website | click here |
| Download Official Notification PDF | click here |
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PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available in PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
PGIMER has announced 243 vacancies for the Nursing Officer post under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276.
2. When will the PGIMER Nursing Officer application process start?
The online application process is scheduled to start on 10 September 2026.
3. What is the last date to apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
Eligible candidates can submit their online application up to 3 October 2026.
4. What is the qualification required for PGIMER Nursing Officer?
Candidates can qualify through B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or GNM, subject to the registration and experience requirements mentioned in the recruitment notification.
5. Is Nursing Council registration compulsory?
Yes. Candidates are required to have the prescribed Nurse or Nurse & Mid-wife registration with a State Nursing Council as applicable to their qualification.
6. What is the age limit for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment?
The general upper age limit is 35 years. Relaxation is available for reserved categories and other eligible groups according to the recruitment rules.
7. What is the application fee?
The application fee is ₹1,500 plus transaction charges for General/OBC/EWS candidates and ₹800 plus transaction charges for SC/ST candidates. PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee, as per the details provided in the recruitment notice.
8. What is the selection process for PGIMER Nursing Officer?
Selection is based on the Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by shortlisting and document verification. There is no interview for the post.
9. How many questions will be asked in the CBT?
The CBT will contain 100 objective-type questions carrying 100 marks.
10. Is there negative marking in the PGIMER Nursing Officer exam?
Yes. 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.