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PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 (243 Posts)
Overview
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has released the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276, dated 09 September 2026) inviting online applications for 243 Nursing Officer (Group 'B') posts on a Direct Recruitment basis. The recruitment is open to Indian citizens who fulfill the prescribed educational qualifications, registration requirements, and age criteria.
 
The online application process begins on 10 September 2026 and remains open until 03 October 2026, with applications being accepted only through the official PGIMER website. Candidates should carefully read the complete official notification before applying, as it contains detailed information regarding eligibility, application fee and important instructions.
 
Eligible candidates include those with B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) qualifications, along with the required Nursing Council registration. Applicants must be between 18 and 35 years of age, with age relaxation available for reserved categories as per Government rules.
 
The selection process includes a Computer-Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and medical examination, as applicable. Selected candidates will be appointed as Group 'B' Nursing Officers at PGIMER, Chandigarh, with salary under Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC (approximately ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 per month), along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other admissible Government benefits.
 
Candidates should carefully check the vacancy details, educational qualification, age limit, application fee, salary, important dates before submitting their application.
Important Dates
  • Opening date for online registration : 10.09.2026
  • PGIMER Nursing Officer Last Date to apply online : 03.10.2026
  • Crucial date for determining eligibility (age, qualification, experience) :  03.10.2026
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

Age Limit
  • The age limit for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18 to 35 years.

Vacancy Details
Post Name Total Post Eligibility
Nursing Officer 243
  • 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.
Post Name Salary
Nursing Officer ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 per month

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