PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

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Batch Details	Info
Batch Type	Nursing Entrance & Recruitment Exam 2026
Timing	10:00 AM – 01:00 PM
Duration	3 Hours Daily
Start Date	Upcoming Monday
Mode	Online & Offline
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PGIMER Chandigarh has opened online applications today, 10 September 2026, for 243 Nursing Officer posts. If you’re holding a B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, or GNM qualification, this is one of the biggest central government nursing recruitments of the year — and the window to apply closes on 3 October 2026.

This guide covers every detail released in the official notification: vacancies, eligibility, exam pattern, fees, salary, and a preparation roadmap, so you don’t have to piece it together from multiple sources.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh — an Institute of National Importance — has released Advertisement
No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276, dated 9 September 2026, inviting online applications for the post of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’). Recruitment is on a direct-recruitment basis and open to Indian citizens who meet the eligibility conditions.

Particulars	Details
Recruiting Body	PGIMER, Chandigarh
Post Name	Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’)
Advertisement No.	PGI/RC/055/2026/2276
Notification Date	09 September 2026
Total Vacancies	243
Application Mode	Online
Application Start	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	03 October 2026
Selection Process	CBT + Document Verification (no interview)
Pay Level	Level-7 (7th CPC)
Official Website	pgimer.edu.in

The crucial date for checking your eligibility — age, qualification, and experience — is the closing date, 3 October 2026. This stays fixed even if PGIMER later issues a corrigendum, unless the corrigendum says otherwise.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026

A total of 243 vacancies have been notified, of which 10 posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). PGIMER has clearly stated that these numbers are provisional and can vary, so always cross-check the final figure in the official PDF before applying.

Based on the reservation roster published alongside the notification, the category-wise split works out to:

Category	Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)	99
OBC	66
SC	36
EWS	24
ST	18
Total	243

Note: Vacancies are subject to change as per government policy at the time of final selection. Always verify the latest figures from the official notification PDF before applying.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Important Dates 2026

Event	Date
Notification Release	09 September 2026
Online Application Start	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply Online	03 October 2026
Last Date for Fee Payment	03 October 2026
Correction Window	To be notified
Admit Card Release	To be notified
CBT Exam Date	To be notified

PGIMER usually releases the admit card about a week before the CBT and announces exam dates separately. Bookmark this page or follow OM Nursing Academy’s updates so you don’t miss the admit card window.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet one of the two qualification routes below.

Option A — Degree route: B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing, or B.Sc Nursing (Regular), or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognised university/institute, along with registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.

Option B — Diploma route: Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised board/council, registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council, plus one year of experience as a Staff Nurse in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds, gained after completing the GNM diploma.

Nursing Registration Requirement

Valid, current registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife (RN RM) with a State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council is mandatory for both routes. Keep your registration renewed and ready before you apply — an expired registration certificate is one of the most common reasons applications get rejected at the document-verification stage.

GNM Eligibility

GNM diploma holders are eligible only if they hold one full year of post-diploma clinical experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds. The experience certificate should be issued by the employing hospital, carry a clear reference number, and mention the exact from–to period of service. Experience gained before completing the GNM diploma does not count.

B.Sc Nursing Eligibility

Candidates with a regular B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing, B.Sc Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree can apply directly — no prior work experience is required under this route, provided the nursing registration is valid.

Age Limit

The age limit is 18 to 35 years, calculated as on the closing date, 3 October 2026. Date of birth will be accepted only as recorded in the Matriculation/10th certificate.

Age Relaxation

Age relaxation is provided as per Government of India norms for reserved categories. Based on PGIMER’s usual practice for Group ‘B’ recruitment:

Category	Relaxation
OBC	3 years
SC/ST	5 years
PwBD	10 years (additional, cumulative with category relaxation where applicable)

Confirm the exact figures in the official notification PDF, since relaxation slabs can be revised for a specific recruitment cycle.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Application Form 2026

How to Apply Online

• 1. Visit the official PGIMER website, pgimer.edu.in, and open the Recruitment section on the homepage.
• 2. Complete the one-time online registration using a valid email ID and mobile number to generate your User ID and password.
• 3. Log in and fill the section-wise application form — personal details, educational qualification, nursing registration, and experience (if applicable).
• 4. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and supporting documents as per the specified format and size.
• 5. Review every section carefully, since most fields cannot be edited after final submission.
• 6. Pay the application fee online through the payment gateway.
• 7. Submit the form and download/print the confirmation page for your records.

Documents Required

• Passport-size photograph and signature (scanned, as per specified size)
• Matriculation/10th certificate (for date of birth proof)
• B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing / GNM certificate and mark sheets
• State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council registration certificate (valid)
• Experience certificate with reference number and service period (GNM applicants)
• Category certificate — SC/ST/OBC (non-creamy layer)/EWS, where applicable
• PwBD certificate, where applicable
• Valid ID proof (Aadhaar Card, etc.)

PGIMER Nursing Officer Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC / EWS	₹1,500 + transaction charges
SC/ST	₹800 + transaction charges
PwBD	Exempted

Fee payment must be completed online (Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card) by 3 October 2026. There is no offline payment option, and the fee is non-refundable once submitted.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026

Selection is based entirely on merit in the Computer Based Test — there is no interview for Group ‘B’ non-gazetted posts, in line with the Government of India’s policy of dispensing with interviews at this level.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) — objective-type test conducted in English only.

2. Document Verification — shortlisted candidates must produce original certificates matching their application.

3. Medical Fitness Examination — conducted by PGIMER’s Medical Board before final appointment.

Tie-breaking rule: if two or more candidates score the same aggregate marks, PGIMER resolves the tie in this order — fewer negative marks first, then earlier date of birth, then higher percentage in 10+2, then higher percentage in Matriculation.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026

Parameter	Details
Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Medium	English only
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	100 minutes
Marking Scheme	+1 for each correct answer
Negative Marking	-0.25 for each wrong answer
Question Type	Objective / Multiple Choice

Unattempted questions carry no penalty, so it’s safer to leave a question blank than to guess randomly, given the 0.25 negative marking.

Minimum qualifying marks (as per the notified pattern): around 40% for General/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/OBC. Note that clearing the qualifying cut-off does not guarantee selection — since there’s no interview, your final rank depends purely on your total CBT score, so aim to score well above the minimum.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026

PGIMER does not publish a separate syllabus booklet, but the CBT is designed around core nursing subjects and general awareness. Based on the qualification prescribed and PGIMER’s past recruitment pattern, expect questions from:

• Fundamentals of Nursing
• Medical-Surgical Nursing
• Child Health (Pediatric) Nursing
• Obstetrics & Gynecological (OBG) Nursing / Midwifery
• Community Health Nursing
• Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing
• Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology
• Nursing Research, Statistics & Education
• Nursing Administration & Management
• Sociology & Psychology
• General Knowledge & Current Affairs

PGIMER Nursing Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates are placed at Level-7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix, with a starting basic pay of approximately ₹44,900, rising up to ₹1,42,400 across the pay band. Along with basic pay, employees receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and other benefits admissible to central government employees, including pension and medical benefits — making this one of the more financially secure nursing career paths available through a government exam.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam Preparation Strategy

Because there is no interview and selection is purely CBT-based, your preparation strategy should focus on accuracy and speed rather than just topic coverage.

• Build strong fundamentals in Medical-Surgical, Pediatric, OBG, Community Health, and Psychiatric Nursing — these carry the bulk of the weightage.
• Revise Anatomy & Physiology and Microbiology alongside clinical subjects, since PGIMER often links questions across topics.
• Practice previous years’ PGIMER Nursing Officer and Staff Nurse papers to understand the difficulty level and recurring question patterns.
• Attempt full-length mock tests under the 100-minute time limit to build speed without triggering the negative marking penalty.
• Dedicate regular time to General Knowledge and Current Affairs — a scoring section many candidates under-prepare for.
• Track your accuracy percentage in mocks; with 0.25 negative marking, guesswork below roughly 25% accuracy on a question actively hurts your score.

How to Prepare for PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam 2026

A structured 6–8 week plan works well for most working nurses and fresh graduates alike:

1. Weeks 1–2: Cover the syllabus subject-wise, starting with your weakest nursing subject.

2. Weeks 3–4: Move to topic-wise practice questions and start solving previous years’ papers.

3. Weeks 5–6: Begin full-length timed mock tests, at least 2–3 per week.

4. Final weeks: Focus on revision, error analysis from mocks, and General Knowledge updates.

Consistent mock testing under exam-like conditions is what separates candidates who clear the qualifying cut-off from those who make the final merit list.

Why Choose OM Nursing Academy for Nursing Officer Preparation?

OM Nursing Academy, based in Sector 34A, Chandigarh, has been training nursing aspirants for over 10 years, with 500+ successful selections across PGI, AIIMS, NORCET, GMCH, and Staff Nurse recruitment exams. Our Nursing Officer and PGI Nursing Entrance Coaching in Chandigarh programs are built around:

• Faculty familiar with PGIMER’s exact CBT pattern and past question trends
• Subject-wise coverage of Medical-Surgical, Community Health, OBG, Pediatric, and Psychiatric Nursing
• Weekly topic tests plus full-length mock CBTs that mirror the real 100-question, 100-minute format
• Small batch sizes for individual doubt-clearing
• Both offline classes at our Chandigarh centre and live online batches for candidates preparing from anywhere in India

If you’re also targeting other central government nursing recruitments, our NORCET Coaching in Chandigarh and AIIMS Nursing Entrance Coaching programs cover overlapping syllabi, so your PGIMER preparation carries over directly. Nursing graduates who haven’t yet cleared their entrance exam can also explore our BSc Nursing Entrance Coaching and Staff Nurse Coaching batches.

Want structured, exam-focused preparation for PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026? Book a free demo class or call 82888 43397 to know our upcoming batch schedule.

Link	Purpose
pgimer.edu.in	Official PGIMER website — notification, application portal, updates
OM Nursing Academy Contact	Enroll for Nursing Officer exam coaching in Chandigarh
PGI Nursing Coaching	Structured PGI/PGIMER exam preparation program

For the official notification PDF and the live “Apply Online” link, always use the Recruitment section on pgimer.edu.in — this ensures you’re applying through PGIMER’s own portal.

Disclaimer: All recruitment details in this article — vacancies, dates, fees, and eligibility — are based on the official PGIMER notification and are accurate as of the date of publishing (10 September 2026). PGIMER reserves the right to issue corrigenda; candidates should always cross-check the latest updates on pgimer.edu.in before applying.