PGIMER Chandigarh Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 243 Posts
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released a recruitment notification for 243 Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) posts on a direct recruitment basis. Eligible candidates can submit their online applications from 10 September 2026 to 03 October 2026 through the official PGIMER website.
PGIMER Chandigarh Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Post Code | NUR/001 |
| Group | Group ‘B’ |
| Total Posts | 243 |
| Job Location | Chandigarh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Selection Process | Computer Based Test (CBT), Document Verification |
| Salary | Level-7, Rs.44,900–1,42,400/- |
| Age Limit | 18–35 Years |
| Official Website | pgimer.edu.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 09 September 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 03 October 2026 |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 03 October 2026 |
| Correction Window | Not Specified |
| Exam Date | To Be Announced |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Result | To Be Announced |
The crucial date for determining age, qualification and experience is 03 October 2026, which is the last date for submission of the online application.
Vacancy Details
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer | 99 | 36 | 18 | 66 | 24 | 243 |
| Total | 99 | 36 | 18 | 66 | 24 | 243 |
Out of the total 243 posts, 10 posts are earmarked for PwBD candidates under the identified disability categories mentioned in the notification.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must fulfill any one of the following educational routes:
- 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.
Candidates under the above B.Sc. Nursing routes must also be:
- Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council.
OR
Candidates may have:
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Board or Council.
- Registration as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife from a State Nursing Council.
- One year experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the prescribed educational qualification.
Age Limit
The age limit for Nursing Officer is:
- Minimum Age: 18 Years
- Maximum Age: 35 Years
- Age Calculation Date: 03 October 2026
Age Relaxation
The notification provides the following upper-age relaxation:
| Category | Age Relaxation |
|---|---|
| SC/ST | 5 Years |
| OBC | 3 Years |
| PwBD | 10 Years |
| PwBD + SC/ST | 15 Years |
| PwBD + OBC | 13 Years |
| Ex-Servicemen | 5 Years |
| Permanent Employees of PGIMER, Chandigarh | 10 Years |
Additional relaxation provisions are available for eligible Central Government Civilian Employees as specified in the recruitment guidelines.
For OBC candidates, the notification specifies that the OBC-NCL certificate should be issued during the financial period 2026–27, i.e. from 01 April 2026 to 03 October 2026, and must be valid for employment in a Central Government Institution.
Application Fee
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General/OBC/EWS | Rs.1,500/- + Transaction Charges |
| SC/ST | Rs.800/- + Transaction Charges |
| PwBD | Exempted |
The application fee is payable through the online payment gateway using Debit Card, Credit Card or Net Banking. The notification advises candidates to avoid payment through UPI.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates for the Nursing Officer post will receive salary under:
Pay Level-7: Rs.44,900 – Rs.1,42,400/-
as per the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.
Selection Process
The selection process for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 includes:
- Computer Based Test (CBT)
- Shortlisting based on CBT
- Scrutiny of Applications/Documents
- Document Verification
- Final Selection based on CBT merit
There will be no interview for the Group ‘B’ non-gazetted post. Final selection will be made on merit based on marks obtained in the CBT, subject to eligibility and document verification.
Exam Pattern
The Computer Based Test will consist of objective-type multiple-choice questions.
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Mode | Online Computer Based Test |
| Total Questions | 100 |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 100 Minutes |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions |
| Language | English |
| Marks per Question | 1 Mark |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 Mark for each wrong answer |
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- General/EWS: 40%
- SC/ST/OBC: 35%
- PwBD candidates: As applicable to their caste category.
- Reserved category candidates applying against UR posts: 40%
Candidates qualifying the CBT will be shortlisted category-wise for further recruitment stages. The Institute will generally shortlist three candidates per advertised post, plus ties, subject to the criteria specified in the notification.
CBT Syllabus
The CBT syllabus will be based on the prescribed educational qualification/professional course and experience mentioned in the recruitment rules for the Nursing Officer post.
Questions may cover subjects and topics studied or practiced during the prescribed nursing educational qualification/professional course.
Examination Centres
The examination is likely to be conducted at various cities across India. Candidates can indicate their preferred examination city while filling out the online application form.
Some of the cities mentioned in the notification include:
- Agra
- Ahmedabad
- Ambala
- Amritsar
- Bathinda
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Bilaspur
- Chandigarh/Mohali
- Dehradun
- Delhi/NCR
- Guwahati
- Haldwani
- Hamirpur
- Hyderabad
- Jammu
- Kangra
- Kanpur
- Kolkata
- Kullu
- Kurukshetra
- Lucknow
- Nagpur
- Palampur
- Patiala
- Patna
- Phagwara
- Roorkee
- Una
The examination city will be allotted on a first-come-first-served basis, subject to availability. The allotted examination city will not normally be changed.
How to Apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Eligible candidates can apply online through the official PGIMER website.
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit the official PGIMER website.
- Go to the Recruitment section from the home page.
- Select the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 application link.
- Complete the online registration using your name, date of birth, mobile number and email ID.
- Log in using the User ID and password received after registration.
- Fill in the personal, educational and other required details.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and supporting documents.
- Carefully check all details before final submission.
- Pay the applicable application fee through the online payment gateway.
- Submit the application form.
- Take a printout/save a copy of the completed application form for future reference.
No offline application form or downloaded application copy will be accepted.
Documents Required
Candidates are required to upload legible scanned copies of the required certificates/documents, including:
- Matriculation/10th certificate
- Educational qualification certificates
- Detailed marksheets
- Date of birth proof
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD certificate, wherever applicable
- Experience certificate, wherever required
- NOC from present employer, wherever applicable
- Photograph
- Signature
- Other documents as required by the application form
Candidates called for document verification must produce the original documents corresponding to the documents uploaded with the online application.
Photograph Guidelines
The photograph uploaded with the application must meet the following requirements:
- JPEG format
- File size between 50 KB and 80 KB
- Passport-size coloured photograph
- Light background
- Photograph must be taken on or after 01 July 2026
- Candidate’s name and date of taking the photograph must be indicated on the photograph.
- The name and date should be clear and legible.
- Cap and goggles should not be worn; spectacles are allowed.
Applications not complying with the photograph requirements may be rejected.
Important Instructions
- Candidates should carefully check their eligibility before applying.
- Details entered in the registration/application form should be correct.
- After final submission, changes to application details will not be allowed.
- Duplicate applications may result in cancellation of all such applications.
- Incomplete applications may be rejected.
- The application fee is non-refundable.
- Candidates working in Government/Semi-Government/Autonomous Bodies and similar organizations may be required to submit an NOC from their present employer.
- Candidates should regularly visit the official PGIMER website for recruitment updates.
- Admit cards will be available for eligible candidates approximately one week before the examination, according to the notification.
- Admit cards will not be sent by post.
- Mobile phones and other electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination hall.
- No TA/DA will be provided for candidates called for document verification.
- Any candidate found ineligible at any stage may have their candidature cancelled.
Important Links
| Particular | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | PGIMER Official Website |
| Official Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Admit Card | To Be Announced |
| Result | To Be Announced |
Important: Candidates should use the official PGIMER website for registration, application, admit card, result and other recruitment updates.
