IGMCRI Nursing Officer Selection Process 2025: Indira Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute Puducherry has announced the recruitment of 226 Group B Nursing Officer posts for 2025. The recruitment process is entirely merit-based, with no written exam or interview. Candidates will be selected based on their academic qualifications, Employment Exchange seniority and COVID-19 duty experience. Marks from Higher Secondary and Nursing Degree/Diploma, along with additional points for employment registration and pandemic service will determine the final merit list, ensuring a fair and transparent selection for all eligible applicants.
IGMCRI Nursing Officer Selection Process 2025 is entirely merit-based focusing on academic qualifications, employment seniority and COVID-19 duty. The table below provides an overview of the criteria and their respective weightage for IGMCRI Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025.
IGMCRI Nursing Officer Selection Process 2025 Overview |
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Selection Criteria |
Details |
Marks/Weightage |
Academic Qualification |
40% of Higher Secondary marks + 60% of Nursing Degree/Diploma marks. 5% deduction for each additional attempt in qualifying subjects/semesters. |
100 Marks |
Employment Exchange Seniority |
1.5 marks for each completed year of registration in Puducherry Employment Exchange. Registration must be active and renewed. |
Up to 15 Marks |
COVID-19 Duty |
Marks for working as nurse/medical staff during COVID in government institutions: • 100 days–1 year → 2 marks • 1–1.5 years → 3 marks • 1.5–2 years → 4 marks • Over 2 years → 5 marks |
Up to 5 Marks |
Tie-Breaking Criteria |
If candidates score equally: 1. Older candidate ranked higher 2. If same age, alphabetical order by name |
N/A |
Final Merit Calculation |
Total = Academic Marks (50+50) + Employment Exchange Marks + COVID Duty Marks |
Out of 120 Marks |
Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute Puducherry has announced the recruitment of 226 Nursing Officer Group ‘B posts. The selection process is entirely merit-based with no written examination or interview. Candidates will be shortlisted based on three main factors:
Academic Performance
Employment Exchange Seniority
COVID 19 Duty Marks
A total of 226 marks will be considered to prepare the final merit list ensuring a transparent and fair evaluation of all applicants.
Academic IGMCRI Nursing Officer qualifications carry the highest weightage. The marks are calculated as:
40% of Higher Secondary (or equivalent) marks
60% of Nursing Degree / Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) marks
Important: A 5% deduction is applied for each additional attempt taken to pass qualifying subjects or semesters.
Candidates registered with the Puducherry Employment Exchange can earn additional marks:
1.5 marks per completed year of registration after acquiring the Nursing qualification.
Registration must be active and regularly renewed to be valid for marks.
Extra marks are awarded for service during the COVID-19 pandemic in government hospitals or health centers:
COVID 19 Duty Marks |
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Duration of COVID Duty |
Incentive Marks |
100 days to 1 year |
2 marks |
1–1.5 years |
3 marks |
1.5–2 years |
4 marks |
Over 2 years |
5 marks |
If candidates score equally, the tie is resolved as follows:
The older candidate is ranked higher.
If ages are the same candidates are ranked alphabetically by name.
The final qualifying marks are calculated using this formula:
Final Marks (out of 120) = H.Sc. Marks (out of 50) + Degree/Diploma Marks (out of 50) + Employment Exchange Seniority Marks (out of 15) + COVID Duty Marks (out of 5)
Total marks are rounded to two decimal places.
IGMCRI Nursing Officer Selection Process 2025 includes a probation period of two years for all selected candidates. During this time, the performance, conduct and overall suitability of the Nursing Officer will be carefully assessed to ensure they meet the institute standards before being confirmed as a permanent employee.
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