The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification, inviting online applications for 243 posts of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 09 September 2026. This is a direct recruitment drive open to citizens of India who fulfil the prescribed nursing qualification, registration, age, and (for some candidates) experience requirements. Candidates holding B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM qualifications with valid nursing council registration can apply online at pgimer.edu.in between 10 September 2026 and 03 October 2026. This article explains the vacancy details, eligibility conditions, fee structure, selection process, and application steps for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026.
Recruitment Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Advertisement No. | PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 |
| Advertisement Date | 09.09.2026 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Post Code | NUR/001 |
| Group | B |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Job Location | PGIMER, Chandigarh |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| 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 |
The crucial date for determining eligibility with respect to educational qualification, age, and experience is the last date of online application submission, i.e., 03 October 2026. This cut-off date will remain applicable even if a corrigendum or addendum is issued later, unless PGIMER specifically states otherwise.
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Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
| General / OBC / EWS | Rs. 1,500/- |
| SC / ST | Rs. 800/- |
| PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities) | Exempted |
Payment of the application fee must be made online through the payment gateway provided on the PGIMER application portal. No offline mode of fee payment is available. Candidates applying for more than one post, where eligible, must pay the prescribed fee separately for each post.
Vacancy Details
A total of 243 vacancies have been notified for the post of Nursing Officer at PGIMER, Chandigarh under this recruitment drive.
| Post Name | Total Posts |
| Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) | 243 |
A detailed category-wise (UR/OBC/EWS/SC/ST/PwBD) reservation breakup of the 243 vacancies is Not Mentioned in the Official Notification summary available at the time of writing. Candidates should check the detailed advertisement on pgimer.edu.in for the category-wise vacancy distribution before applying.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess one of the following qualification and registration combinations:
Option A:
- Sc. (Hons.) Nursing, OR regular B.Sc. Nursing, OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University/Institute; AND
- Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Midwife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council.
Option B:
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Board/Council; AND
- Registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council; AND
- Minimum one year of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds, gained after acquiring the above qualification.
Age Limit
The prescribed age limit is 18 to 35 years, reckoned as on 03 October 2026 (the last date of online application).
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Age Relaxation
Age relaxation is applicable to eligible reserved categories as per the applicable Government of India rules. The specific category-wise relaxation figures are Not Mentioned in the Official Notification summary available at the time of writing; candidates should verify exact relaxation details in the detailed advertisement on pgimer.edu.in.
Experience Requirement
Experience is mandatory only for candidates applying under the GNM qualification route (Option B above), where a minimum of one year of experience in a 50-bedded or larger hospital is required after acquiring the qualification. Candidates applying under the B.Sc./Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing route (Option A) are not required to have prior experience.
Post-wise Eligibility
This recruitment covers a single post — Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’). The eligibility conditions (educational qualification, registration, age, and experience) described above apply uniformly to all 243 vacancies under this post.
Salary / Pay Scale
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, carrying a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, plus allowances as applicable under Central Government rules. The notification does not separately itemize individual allowances.
Selection Process
Selection for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 will be made through the following stages, in order:
- Computer Based Test (CBT) — objective-type, multiple-choice questions, conducted in English language only.
- Document Verification — for candidates shortlisted on the basis of CBT performance.
- Medical Examination — selected candidates must satisfy the prescribed medical fitness standards, being in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with efficient discharge of duties.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 by following these steps:
- Visit the official PGIMER website, pgimer.edu.in.
- Locate the recruitment/careers section and open the link for Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 (Nursing Officer).
- Read the detailed guidelines and Help Manual carefully before starting registration.
- Register with basic details to generate your login credentials, if required by the portal.
- Fill in personal, educational, and category-related details in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents, photograph, and signature in the specified format and size.
- Pay the applicable application fee online through the payment gateway.
- Review all entries carefully, submit the form, and save/print the confirmation page for future reference.
Documents Required
- Nursing qualification certificate and mark sheets (B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / GNM, as applicable)
- State Nursing Council / Indian Nursing Council registration certificate
- Experience certificate (mandatory for GNM candidates, showing at least one year in a 50-bedded or larger hospital)
- Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), where applicable
- EWS certificate, where applicable, valid for 2026-27 with income below Rs. 8 lakh, issued between 01.04.2026 and 03.10.2026
- PwBD certificate showing a minimum of 40% disability, where applicable
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Annexure-VI, for candidates already employed with Central Government
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature in the prescribed format
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Important Instructions
- The cut-off date for determining eligibility (qualification, age, experience) is 03 October 2026, and this remains unchanged even if a corrigendum/addendum is issued later, unless stated otherwise.
- PwBD candidates may request scribe facility as per applicable rules.
- Central Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) and Annexure-VI along with their application.
- Admit cards will be made available for download shortly before the examination date.
- Electronic gadgets are not permitted inside the examination hall.
- Results will be declared only on the official PGIMER website; no individual intimation will be sent to candidates.
- No request for re-evaluation of answer sheets will be entertained.
- Candidature remains provisional and can be cancelled at any stage if a candidate is found ineligible.
- Candidates eligible and interested in more than one post must pay the application fee separately for each post applied for.
- All subsequent corrigenda, addenda, and updates will be uploaded only on the official website — candidates should check pgimer.edu.in regularly.
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Important Links
- Apply Online: Click Here
- Official Notification PDF: Click Here
- Official Website: Click Here
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: How many vacancies are there in PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: A total of 243 vacancies have been notified for the post of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’).
Q: What is the last date to apply online for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: The last date to submit the online application is 03 October 2026.
Q: What is the educational qualification required for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: Candidates need B.Sc. (Hons.)/regular B.Sc./Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with State Nursing Council registration, OR a GNM diploma with registration and one year of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds.
Q: What is the age limit for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 03 October 2026, with relaxation applicable to eligible reserved categories as per Government rules.
Q: What is the application fee for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: The fee is Rs. 1,500/- for General/OBC/EWS candidates and Rs. 800/- for SC/ST candidates. PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.
Q: What is the selection process for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: Selection involves a Computer Based Test (CBT), followed by document verification and a medical examination.
Q: What is the salary for the Nursing Officer post at PGIMER?
A: Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level-7, with a pay scale of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, plus applicable allowances.
Q: Where can candidates apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
A: Candidates can apply online only through the official website, pgimer.edu.in.
Disclaimer
This article is based on information available in the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276) as understood at the time of writing. Some details, such as the category-wise vacancy breakup and exact age relaxation figures, may be covered only in the detailed advertisement or subsequent corrigenda on the official website. Candidates are strongly advised to verify all information from the official PGIMER website, pgimer.edu.in, before applying, and to rely on the official notification as the final authority in case of any discrepancy.
