{"id":797,"date":"2026-09-12T16:27:05","date_gmt":"2026-09-12T16:27:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tazaquiz.com\/blogs\/?p=797"},"modified":"2026-09-12T16:27:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-12T16:27:08","slug":"pgimer-nursing-officer-recruitment-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tazaquiz.com\/blogs\/pgimer-nursing-officer-recruitment-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Notification, Vacancy, Eligibility &amp; Application Details"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has officially released the&nbsp;<strong>PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification on 9 September 2026<\/strong>. This recruitment drive opens up 243 vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer (Group B) at one of India&#8217;s premier medical institutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re a nursing graduate or a GNM diploma holder looking for a stable government job, this is a great opportunity. Online applications open on&nbsp;<strong>10 September 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;and will close on<strong>&nbsp;3 October 2026<\/strong>. In this post, we&#8217;ve broken down everything you need to know dates, eligibility, fees, exam pattern, and salary in a simple, easy-to-follow format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Quick Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Particulars<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Conducting Body<\/td><td>Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post Name<\/td><td>Nursing Officer (Group B)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Post Code<\/td><td>NUR\/001<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Vacancies<\/td><td>243<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Job Location<\/td><td>Chandigarh<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Application Mode<\/td><td>Online only<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registration Window<\/td><td>10 September \u2013 3 October 2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Selection Method<\/td><td>Computer-Based Test (CBT) + Document Verification<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Official Site<\/td><td>pgimer.edu.in<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Important Dates to Remember<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Since PGIMER strictly follows its published timeline, mark these dates so you don&#8217;t miss any step of the process:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Notification released:<\/strong>\u00a09 September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Online application starts:<\/strong>\u00a010 September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Last date to apply online:<\/strong>\u00a03 October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Eligibility cut-off date:<\/strong>\u00a03 October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Admit card:<\/strong>\u00a0Released about a week before the exam<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>CBT exam date:<\/strong>\u00a0To be notified separately on the official website<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Many Vacancies Are Available?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Out of the total 243 posts, seats are divided category-wise as per government reservation norms:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Category<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Number of Posts<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>General\/Unreserved<\/td><td>99<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>OBC<\/td><td>66<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>SC<\/td><td>36<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>EWS<\/td><td>24<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ST<\/td><td>18<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total<\/td><td>243<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>PwBD (horizontal reservation)<\/td><td>10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eligibility Criteria for PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates need to satisfy either of the two educational routes below, and the required registration\/experience conditions, by the cut-off date of 3 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Route 1 \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Degree Holders<\/strong>&nbsp;A B.Sc. (Honours) Nursing, regular B.Sc. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognised university, along with valid registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council. No prior work experience is asked for under this route.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Route 2 \u2013<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Diploma Holders<\/strong>&nbsp;A GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) diploma from a recognised board, plus registration with a State Nursing Council. Diploma holders additionally need at least one year of hands-on experience in a hospital that has a minimum of 50 beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age Limit:<\/strong>&nbsp;18 to 35 years as on the cut-off date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Age Relaxation:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>SC\/ST candidates: 5 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>OBC candidates: 3 years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PwBD candidates: 10 years<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><br><br>The fee structure is category-based, and PGIMER has specifically advised applicants to avoid UPI as a payment mode:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>General, OBC, EWS: \u20b91,500 + transaction charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SC\/ST: \u20b9800 + transaction charges<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>PwBD candidates: No fee<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Selection Process No Interview Involved<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike many recruitment exams, PGIMER&#8217;s process for this Group B post skips the interview stage entirely. Selection depends purely on merit:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Computer-Based Test (CBT):<\/strong>\u00a0100 objective questions worth 100 marks, to be completed in 100 minutes. The question paper will be in English only, and each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks. Candidates need to score at least 40% (General\/EWS) or 35% (SC\/ST\/OBC) to qualify.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shortlisting:<\/strong>\u00a0Roughly three times the number of vacancies (category-wise) will be shortlisted based on CBT scores.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Document Verification:<\/strong>\u00a0Shortlisted candidates must produce original mark sheets, certificates, experience letters, and category proof for physical verification.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Final Merit List:<\/strong>\u00a0Prepared using CBT scores of candidates who clear document verification successfully.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Salary and Pay Structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Selected Nursing Officers will be placed under&nbsp;<strong>Pay Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission matrix<\/strong>, starting with a basic pay of&nbsp;<strong>\u20b944,900 per month<\/strong>, going up to&nbsp;<strong>\u20b91,42,400<\/strong>. On top of the basic pay, officers also get Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance, and Nursing Allowance as per central government norms making the overall in-hand salary considerably higher than the basic figure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Apply Online<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visit the official PGIMER website,\u00a0<strong>pgimer.edu.in<\/strong>, once the application link goes live on 10 September 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fill in your personal, educational, and category details carefully.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pay the application fee through the accepted online modes (avoid UPI).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Submit the form and save a copy of the confirmation page for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026<\/strong>&nbsp;is a solid opportunity for nursing graduates and GNM diploma holders aiming for a central government nursing job with a respectable pay scale and no interview hurdle. Since the window to apply is roughly three weeks, it&#8217;s best to keep your documents ready in advance and apply early to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Preparing for PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026? Download the&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/tazaquiz.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TazaQuiz<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;app a trusted&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.tazaquiz.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Govt Exam Preparation App<\/a><\/strong>&nbsp;offering free and affordable mock tests to boost your CBT score and crack the exam with confidence.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. How many vacancies are there in PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?<\/strong><br>There are 243 vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer (Group B) across various categories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. What is the last date to apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026?<\/strong><br>The online application window closes on 3 October 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. Is work experience mandatory to apply?<\/strong><br>Work experience is required only for GNM diploma holders (minimum one year in a 50-bedded hospital). B.Sc. Nursing and Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing candidates do not need prior work experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. Is there an interview round in the selection process?<\/strong><br>No. Selection is based only on the Computer-Based Test score, followed by document verification there is no interview for this Group B post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. What is the salary of a PGIMER Nursing Officer?<\/strong><br>Selected candidates get Pay Level 7 of the 7th CPC, with a starting basic pay of \u20b944,900 per month, plus DA, HRA, TA, and Nursing Allowance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q6. What is the application fee for this recruitment?<\/strong><br>\u20b91,500 for General\/OBC\/EWS candidates, \u20b9800 for SC\/ST candidates, and no fee for PwBD candidates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has officially released the&nbsp;PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification on 9 September 2026. This recruitment drive opens up 243 vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer (Group B) at one of India&#8217;s premier medical institutes. 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