PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: 243 Posts, Apply Online, Eligibility, Salary, Exam Pattern & Last Date

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released a fresh recruitment notification for 243 Nursing Officer posts on a regular, direct-recruitment basis. The recruitment is being conducted under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 09 September 2026. PGIMER’s official vacancies page lists the recruitment for 243 Nursing Officer posts.

The online application process started on 10 September 2026, and eligible candidates can submit their applications up to 03 October 2026. The post is a Group ‘B’ position at PGIMER, Chandigarh, with Pay Level-7 under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. (Free Job Alert)

For nursing graduates and GNM-qualified candidates, this is an important opportunity because the recruitment includes candidates with B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing and GNM qualifications, subject to the prescribed registration and experience requirements.

📋 PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

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🔢 PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026

The 243 vacancies are divided according to the reservation categories as follows:

The notification also provides horizontal reservation for PwBD candidates within the overall vacancies, with 10 posts earmarked as reported in the recruitment details. (Rojgar Suchna)

This recruitment is specifically for Nursing Officer posts at PGIMER, Chandigarh; it is not a state-wise recruitment with separate vacancies for different states. (India Job Alerts –)

🎓 Educational Qualification

Candidates can meet the educational requirement through either of the following routes:

Route 1 – B.Sc. Nursing

Candidates should have any one of these:

• B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing from a recognized University/Institute, or

• Regular B.Sc. Nursing, or

• Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing.

Candidates must also be registered as a Nurse or Nurse & Midwife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council.

Route 2 – GNM

Candidates holding a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Board/Council can also apply.

However, GNM candidates must:

• Have registration as Nurse or Nurse & Midwife with a State Nursing Council, and

• Possess one year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the GNM qualification.

The additional one-year experience condition applies to the GNM route; it is not listed as an additional requirement for the B.Sc. Nursing routes. (first job 24)

🎯 Age Limit

The prescribed age range is 18 to 35 years as on 03 October 2026.

Other relaxations applicable to Central Government employees, PGIMER employees and Ex-Servicemen are governed by the conditions in the recruitment notification. (Government Job Postings)

💳 Application Fee

Candidates should pay the applicable fee through the online payment facility.

Women candidates should not assume fee exemption unless they fall into an exempt category. The available recruitment details specify exemption for PwBD candidates. (Hindustan Times)

💰 PGIMER Nursing Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will be placed at Pay Level-7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission Pay Matrix.

💵 Pay Scale: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400

The actual monthly salary will depend on applicable allowances, deductions, posting and Government rules. (nursingwork.in)

PGIMER’s own published salary records also show Nursing Officers receiving gross monthly remuneration above the basic Level-7 starting figure, reflecting applicable components and individual service conditions. (PGIMER)

📝 PGIMER Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process does not include an interview for this recruitment.

1️⃣ Computer Based Test

Eligible applicants will first appear in the online CBT.

2️⃣ Category-wise Shortlisting

Candidates meeting the prescribed minimum qualifying standard will be considered for category-wise shortlisting. The recruitment information provides for shortlisting at approximately three times the advertised vacancies, plus ties, subject to the applicable rules.

3️⃣ Scrutiny of Applications

PGIMER will scrutinize the applications and documents uploaded by shortlisted candidates to determine eligibility.

4️⃣ Document Verification

Candidates provisionally shortlisted/selected will have to produce their original documents for verification.

5️⃣ Final Selection

Final selection is based on CBT merit, subject to fulfillment of eligibility requirements and successful document verification. (thecompleteschool.co.in)

📚 PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The CBT syllabus is linked to the prescribed nursing qualification/professional knowledge rather than a separate general-aptitude paper structure. Candidates should therefore revise the subjects covered in their relevant nursing programme. (Hindustan Times)

📅 PGIMER Nursing Officer Important Dates

Candidates should regularly check the official PGIMER website for the CBT schedule, admit card, result and document-verification notices.

💻 How to Apply Online for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Follow these steps:

1. Visit the official PGIMER website.

2. Open the Recruitment section.

3. Find Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276.

4. Read the detailed recruitment instructions carefully.

5. Start the online registration.

6. Enter your personal, educational and nursing-registration details.

7. Upload the photograph, signature and required certificates/documents.

8. Check all entered information carefully.

9. Pay the applicable application fee online.

10. Submit the final application.

11. Download and save the completed application form and fee receipt.

12. Keep the application details safely for the CBT and later verification stages.

PGIMER’s recruitment information advises candidates to apply early rather than waiting until the closing date. (Wath)

📄 Documents Required

Candidates should keep the following documents/details ready:

• 📄 B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing certificate, or GNM diploma

• 📑 Marksheets

• 🪪 State Nursing Council registration certificate

• 🏥 Experience certificate, if applying through the GNM route

• 🎂 Date-of-birth proof

• 🪪 Valid photo ID

• 📸 Recent photograph

• ✍️ Signature

• 🧾 Category certificate, if applicable

• ♿ PwBD certificate, where applicable

• Other documents specified by PGIMER

📊 Previous PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment Data

Previous recruitment data can help candidates understand the level of competition, but it should not be treated as a prediction for 2026.

The previous 2025 recruitment under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/048/2025/5706 included 57 Nursing Officer posts for PGI Satellite Centre, Sangrur, distributed as UR-22, SC-10, ST-6, OBC-16 and EWS-3. The CBT was held on 22 November 2025. PGIMER subsequently published the CBT result with category-wise shortlisting marks. (PGIMER)

📌 Previous 2025 CBT Shortlisting Marks

The 2025 result notice states that candidates were shortlisted at 3 × the number of posts plus ties, with the prescribed minimum qualifying criteria of 40% for General/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/OBC. (Scribd)

📌 What About Total Forms?

PGIMER’s public information/RTI page records queries from 2025 asking for the total number of applications received for Nursing Officer posts, including entries dated 19 August and 12 September 2025. However, the accessible official record does not expose a verified total application number in the material I could retrieve. Therefore, NaukriDoot is not publishing an estimated forms figure as fact. (PGIMER)

Important: The 2025 cut-off above was for a different recruitment and should not be presented as the expected 2026 cut-off.

🏆 Why NaukriDoot Is Important for Candidates

At NaukriDoot, our aim is to make recruitment information easier to understand while keeping the important facts separate from estimates and rumours.

For PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026, we have included:

✅ Official advertisement number
✅ Category-wise 243 vacancies
✅ Qualification routes for B.Sc. Nursing and GNM candidates
✅ Age and fee details
✅ Pay Level-7 salary information
✅ Exact CBT pattern
✅ Previous recruitment vacancy and cut-off
✅ Clear information about the unavailable previous application count

Where a figure such as the total number of previous applications could not be reliably verified, we have not invented one. Candidates should always consider the official PGIMER notification and website as the final authority.

🔗 Important Links

The official PGIMER vacancies listing currently identifies the 243-post Nursing Officer recruitment under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

1. How many Nursing Officer posts are available in PGIMER Recruitment 2026?

PGIMER has announced 243 Nursing Officer posts under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276.

2. What is the last date for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?

The last date for online application is 03 October 2026. (Rojgar Suchna)

3. Can B.Sc. Nursing freshers apply?

Yes. Candidates with the prescribed B.Sc. Nursing qualifications and State Nursing Council registration can apply without the additional one-year hospital experience required for the GNM route. (first job 24)

4. Can GNM candidates apply?

Yes. GNM candidates can apply if they have the required State Nursing Council registration and one year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the GNM qualification. (Jagranjosh.com)

5. What is the PGIMER Nursing Officer salary?

The post carries Pay Level-7, ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 under the 7th CPC Pay Matrix. (nursingwork.in)

6. Is there an interview?

No interview is prescribed for this Nursing Officer Group-B recruitment. Selection is based on CBT merit followed by the prescribed scrutiny/document-verification process. (thecompleteschool.co.in)

7. When will the PGIMER Nursing Officer exam be conducted?

The CBT date has not yet been announced. Candidates should follow the official PGIMER website for the examination notice and admit card.

📌 Conclusion

The PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 provides 243 regular Group-B vacancies at PGIMER Chandigarh. Candidates with B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing or the prescribed GNM qualification can apply subject to the registration and experience requirements.

The online application window is open from 10 September to 03 October 2026. With a Level-7 pay scale, 100-mark CBT and no interview, candidates should begin preparation alongside completing the application process.

Before submitting the form, carefully verify your nursing qualification, State Nursing Council registration, age and, for GNM candidates, the required hospital experience.

For the latest PGIMER Nursing Officer admit card, CBT date, result and document-verification updates, keep checking NAUKRIDOOT.COM as well as the official PGIMER website.