
JSSC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) under the Jharkhand Jails Para Medical Workers Combined Competitive Examination (JJPSCCE-2025). The recruitment drive aims to fill 30 Staff Nurse (ANM) posts for the Directorate of Prisons and Correctional Services, functioning under the Home, Jail, and Disaster Management Department. Eligible candidates holding ANM qualifications can apply online starting 8 January 2026.
The JJPSCCE-2025 examination will be conducted to appoint qualified male and female ANM nurses for Jharkhand jail hospitals. Below is a quick overview of the recruitment details.
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Name | Jharkhand Jails Para Medical Workers Combined Competitive Examination (JJPSCCE-2025) |
| Conducting Body | Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) |
| Post Name | Female Nurse (ANM) & Male Nurse (ANM) |
| Total Vacancies | 30 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.jssc.jharkhand.gov.in |
| Notification Release Date | September 2025 (Advt. No. 09/2025) |
| Last Date to Apply | 7 February 2026 |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
Candidates must download and carefully read the official notification PDF before applying to ensure eligibility regarding age, qualification, and registration. The brochure also includes syllabus details and category-wise vacancy distribution.
Official Notification PDF: JSSC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
The online application process will remain open for one month. Key dates related to the recruitment are listed below.
| Event | Date |
| Notification Release | September 2025 |
| Application Start Date | 8 January 2026 |
| Application End Date | 7 February 2026 |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 9 February 2026 |
| Application Correction Window | 10–13 February 2026 |
| Admit Card Release | To be announced |
| Exam Date | To be announced |
The recruitment includes both regular and backlog vacancies for nursing staff in Jharkhand state prisons.
| Post Name | Vacancies |
| Female Nurse (ANM) | 02 |
| Male Nurse (ANM) | 28 (Regular: 26, Backlog: 02) |
| Total | 30 |
The applicant must be an Indian citizen. Local residents of Jharkhand are eligible for reservation benefits as per state rules.
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
| General / EWS | 20 Years | 35 Years |
| OBC (BC-I & BC-II) – Male | 20 Years | 37 Years |
| Female (Gen/OBC) | 20 Years | 38 Years |
| SC/ST (Male & Female) | 20 Years | 40 Years |
Academic: Passed 10th (Matric) with a minimum of 45% marks
Technical: Completed 18-month ANM training from a recognized institute
Registration: Mandatory registration with Jharkhand State Nursing Council
The application process is completely online. Candidates must ensure correct details while submitting the form.
Visit the official website – www.jssc.jharkhand.gov.in
Click on “Online Application for JJPSCCE-2025”
Complete registration using basic details
Log in and upload photograph, signature, and required documents
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and download the confirmation page
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | ₹100 |
| SC / ST (Jharkhand domicile) | ₹50 |
The selection process consists of a single-stage written examination followed by verification.
Written Examination (CBT/OMR): Objective-type test
Paper I: General Knowledge & Language (Qualifying – minimum 30%)
Paper II: Technical Subject (ANM/Nursing)
Document Verification: Based on merit in Paper II
Medical Examination: As per departmental norms
Pay Level: Level–4
Pay Scale: ₹25,500 – ₹81,100
Job Role: Providing primary nursing care, medical assistance, and health monitoring for inmates in Jharkhand prison facilities