
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has announced the revised examination date for the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. As per the latest update dated 19 October 2026, the Computer-Based Test (CBT), which was previously scheduled for 21 October 2026, will now take place on 18 November 2026 in the afternoon shift.
The recruitment drive aims to fill 243 Nursing Officer (Group B) vacancies. Candidates who submitted their applications should follow the latest examination updates and check the official website for information about the admit card and exam intimation slip.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Notification 2026 PDF Download
The revised examination schedule was announced through a notice released on 19 October 2026. Candidates preparing for the recruitment examination should take note of the updated date and continue checking the official portal for further announcements.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam Date 2026 Postponed Notice PDF
Candidates should keep track of the recruitment timeline to stay informed about the examination and related announcements.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | 9 September 2026 |
| Online Registration Begins | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Submit Application | 3 October 2026 |
| Crucial Date for Eligibility | 3 October 2026 |
| Revised CBT Exam Date | 18 November 2026 |
| Admit Card Release Date | To be announced |
PGIMER Chandigarh has announced 243 vacancies for the Nursing Officer post. The category-wise distribution of these positions is given below.
| Category | Number of Vacancies |
| Unreserved (General) | 99 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 66 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 36 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 24 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 18 |
| Total | 243 |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10, horizontally reserved within the total vacancies |
Candidates must fulfil the prescribed educational qualification, registration, experience, and age requirements as of 3 October 2026.
Applicants must meet either of the following qualification requirements:
B.Sc. Nursing qualification: Candidates should possess B.Sc. (Honours) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised university or institute. Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council is also required.
GNM diploma qualification: Candidates must have a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma from a recognised board or council and registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council. They must also have at least one year of work experience in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds after completing the GNM qualification.
The prescribed age limit for the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 35 years.
| Category | Age Relaxation |
| SC/ST | 5 years |
| OBC | 3 years |
| PwBD | 10 years |
Candidates can access the direct link to the PGIMER Nursing Officer through the official website. The application window was open from 10 September 2026 to 3 October 2026, including the application fee payment period. Applicants were required to provide accurate information in the form to avoid any issues or rejection during the recruitment process.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Application Form 2026 (Link)
The admit card release date for the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 has not been announced yet. Candidates should regularly visit the official website for updates regarding the hall ticket and examination intimation slip.
Once the admit card becomes available, candidates should use their registered login credentials to access it and check the examination details carefully.
Candidates should familiarise themselves with the CBT structure and marking scheme while preparing for the revised examination date.
| Exam Particulars | Details |
| Examination Mode | Computer-Based Test (CBT) |
| Question Type | Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Maximum Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Exam Language | English only |
| Marks for Each Correct Answer | +1 |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 for each incorrect answer |
| Qualifying Marks for General/EWS | 40% (40 marks) |
| Qualifying Marks for SC/ST/OBC | 35% (35 marks) |
The selection process is based on CBT performance followed by document verification. There is no interview stage for this recruitment.
Candidates equivalent to three times the number of available posts will be shortlisted category-wise based on their CBT scores. Shortlisted applicants must present their original certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and relevant caste or category documents for verification.
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Candidates preparing for the PGIMER Nursing Officer examination should take the following steps:
Note the revised examination date of 18 November 2026.
Visit the official website regularly for the latest admit card announcements.
Revise the CBT syllabus and practise multiple-choice questions.
Review the marking scheme and qualifying marks.
Check the admit card carefully once released for examination-related instructions.
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