Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) Recruitment Examination, 2026
Advt. No.: PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 | Sector-12, Chandigarh-160012
📅 Important Dates
- Notification Date: 09.09.2026
- Online Application Start: 10.09.2026
- Application Deadline: 03.10.2026
- Cut-off Date for Eligibility: 03.10.2026
- CBT Exam Date: To be notified soon
💰 Application Fee & Vacancy Details
Total Vacancies: 243 Posts
• Post Name: Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’)
• Post Code: NUR/001
Application Fee Category-wise:
- General / OBC / EWS: ₹ 1,500.00 + Charges
- SC / ST: ₹ 800.00 + Charges
- PwBD Candidates: Exempted
🎓 Eligibility & Age Limit
Age Limit:
Age (18 to 35 years) will be calculated as of 03 October, 2026. (Age relaxation applicable as per rules).
Pay Scale:
Pay Matrix Level-7 (₹44,900.00 to ₹1,42,400.00)
Educational Qualification:
• B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing (Regular) / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR
• Diploma in GNM with 1 year experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital.
• Registration as Nurse & Midwife with State Nursing Council is mandatory.
• Diploma in GNM with 1 year experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital.
• Registration as Nurse & Midwife with State Nursing Council is mandatory.
📝 Exam Pattern
- Exam Mode: CBT (Online Exam)
- Total Questions / Marks: 100 Questions / 100 Marks
- Duration: 100 Minutes (1 hr 40 mins)
- Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: Gen/EWS: 40% | SC/ST/OBC: 35%
* Selection Process: Computer Based Test (CBT) followed by Document Verification (DV).
📊 Category-wise Vacancy Breakdown
| Post Name | Unreserved (UR) | OBC | SC | ST | EWS | Total Posts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer (NUR/001) | 99 | 66 | 36 | 18 | 24 | 243 |
* Note: Out of the total 243 posts, 10 posts are horizontally reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
🔗 Important Links & Helpline
Online applications start on September 10, 2026. Please read the detailed notification carefully before applying.