PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Apply Online for 243 Posts Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER) has released the Recruitment 2026 notification for Nursing Officer posts. A total of 243 vacancies have been announced under this recruitment drive. Eligible candidates can submit their Online applications from 10 September 2026 to 03 October 2026. Interested candidates can apply online through the official website, pgimer.edu.in.
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released an official notification (Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 09.09.2026) inviting online applications for 243 posts of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’). The recruitment is on a Direct Recruitment basis and is open to citizens of India who meet the prescribed eligibility conditions.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Organisation | The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) |
| Vacancy | 22 |
| Category | Recruitment |
| Application Type | Online only |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM Diploma with required registration |
| Age Limit | 18-35 Years |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 – 142,400/- |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Application Last Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | Selection to the post of Nursing Officer will be made purely on the basis of a Computer Based Test (CBT); there is no interview for this Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) post, as per Government of India instructions. |
| WhatsApp Official Channel | Join WhatsApp Channel |
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) | 243 |
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Vacancies
| Post Name | No. of Posts |
|---|---|
| Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) | 243 |
| Category | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 99 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 36 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 18 |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 66 |
| Economically Weaker Section (EWS) | 24 |
| Total | 243 |
| PwBD (out of total posts, includes OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD, MD) | 10 |
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Qualifications
Candidates must possess one of the following qualification combinations:
- Option A: B.Sc. (Hons) in Nursing from a recognized University or Institute, OR Regular course in B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute, OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute; AND Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and mid-wife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council.
- Option B: Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery (GNM) from a recognized Board or Council; Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and mid-wife from a State Nursing Council; AND one year of experience in a minimum fifty-bedded hospital after acquiring the above qualification.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit
The age limit for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 35 years, calculated as on the last date of submission of the online application, i.e., 03.10.2026. Date of Birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted; no subsequent request for change will be considered.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Salary 2026
Selected candidates for the post of Nursing Officer will be placed in Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 – 142,400/-. The notification does not specify additional allowances separately; candidates may refer to applicable Central Government allowance rules for details not covered in this notice.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Application Fee 2026
The application fee for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 differs by category, and payment must be made online.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted from payment of fee |
| SC/ST | Rs. 800/- plus transaction charges as applicable |
| General/OBC/EWS and all others | Rs. 1500/- plus transaction charges as applicable |
Mode of Payment: Candidates can deposit the application fee through the online payment gateway available on the application portal using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking. Payment through UPI may be avoided. The application fee is non-refundable, and no correspondence regarding refund of fee for erroneously filled applications will be entertained.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026
Selection to the post of Nursing Officer will be made purely on the basis of a Computer Based Test (CBT); there is no interview for this Group ‘B’ (Non-Gazetted) post, as per Government of India instructions.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam Pattern
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Number of MCQs | 100 |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Medium of Exam | English only |
| Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test (CBT), all-India basis |
PGIMER Nursing Officer Qualifying Marks
- General/EWS category: minimum 40% marks
- SC/ST/OBC categories: minimum 35% marks
- PwBD candidates: minimum qualifying marks as prescribed for their respective caste category (General/SC/ST/OBC)
- Reserved category candidates applying against an unreserved (UR) post: minimum 40% for all categories
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Important Links
- Apply Online: Click here
- Official Notification PDF: Click here
- Official Website: Click here
