PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026, Apply Online for 243 Posts

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has officially announced the PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 for Group 'B' direct recruitment. Candidates aiming for central government nursing roles can submit their applications online through the official portal from September 10, 2026, until October 3, 2026. This recruitment drive offers 243 vacant positions at Pay Level 7 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC).

PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Latest Updates & Key Highlights

The official recruitment advertisement for the PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 details the complete timeline, application fee, and seat breakdown.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Notification 2026 PDF Download

PGIMER Nursing Officer Notification 2026 consists of details regarding the important dates, vacancy details, eligibility, selection process, and application instructions. Candidates should download the official notification to know the officially announced details accordingly. 

PGIMER Nursing Officer Notification 2026 PDF Download

PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Important Dates

Candidates must complete all application steps within the fixed schedule set by the institute. No offline applications will be accepted.

• Notification Release Date: 9 September 2026

• Start Date for Online Registration: 10 September 2026

• Last Date for Online Submission: 3 October 2026

• Crucial Date for Eligibility: 3 October 2026

• Admit Card Release Date: 7 days before the exam

• Computer-Based Test Date: To be announced on the website

PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Category-Wise Breakdown

PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 has announced a total of 243 vacancies for the Nursing Officer post. These posts are distributed across various social categories according to government rules.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Application Form 2026

Candidates can visit the official website to get the direct link for the PGIMER Nursing Officer Application Form 2026. Fill out the application form from 10 September 2026 to 3 October 2026, along with fee payment. All the information should be correctly provided in the application form to avoid any rejection issues later on. 

PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must meet the required PGIMER Nursing Officer Eligibility 2026 educational, age, and experience criteria by 3 October 2026.

• Educational Qualification (Option 1): B.Sc. (Honours) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised university or institute. Must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council.

• Educational Qualification (Option 2): Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised board or council. Must be registered as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council. Must have at least one year of work experience in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds after completing the GNM qualification.

• Age Limit: 18 years to 35 years.

• Age Relaxation: SC/ST candidates receive 5 years of relaxation. OBC candidates receive 3 years of relaxation. PwBD candidates receive 10 years of age relaxation.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process

PGIMER Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026  for Group B posts is based purely on merit obtained in the written exam. There is no interview round for this post.

• Computer Based Test (CBT): The online exam consists of 100 multiple-choice questions for 100 total marks. The exam time limit is 100 minutes. The paper will be in the English language only. Every wrong answer results in a negative marking of 0.25 marks. The minimum qualifying marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC candidates.

• Shortlisting: Candidates equal to three times the number of posts will be shortlisted category-wise based on CBT performance.

• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must present their original certificates, mark sheets, experience certificates, and caste/category documents for physical verification.

• Final Selection: The final list of selected candidates will be declared based on CBT marks after successful document verification.

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