The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has released the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 243 Nursing Officer (Group B) posts. The recruitment will be conducted on a direct recruitment basis.
Eligible Indian citizens with B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM qualifications can apply online. The online application process will start on 10 September 2026 and the last date to apply is 03 October 2026.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
| Organization | PGIMER, Chandigarh |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Post Code | NUR/001 |
| Total Posts | 243 |
| Age Limit | 18–35 Years |
| Qualification | B.Sc Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing / GNM |
| Application Fee | ₹1,500 General/OBC/EWS; ₹800 SC/ST; PwBD Nil |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Salary | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Level-7) |
| Experience | 1 Year Mandatory for GNM candidates |
| Eligibility | Indian citizens meeting qualification, registration, age and experience conditions |
| Job Location | Chandigarh |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
| Online Application Starts | 10 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 03 October 2026 |
| Crucial Eligibility Date | 03 October 2026 |
Vacancy Details
PGIMER has announced 243 Nursing Officer vacancies:
- UR – 99
- SC – 36
- ST – 18
- OBC – 66
- EWS – 24
- PwBD – 10 posts within the total vacancies
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must satisfy the prescribed qualification and nursing registration requirements.
Educational Qualification
Candidates can apply through any of the following routes:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution + registration as Nurse/Nurse & Midwife with a State Nursing Council.
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing + required State Nursing Council registration.
- GNM Diploma from a recognized Board/Council + State Nursing Council registration and one year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the qualification.
Experience Is Important
GNM candidates must have at least 1 year of relevant experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital.
This experience condition applies to the GNM qualification route. Candidates applying through the B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing routes should satisfy the respective qualification and registration requirements.
Age Limit
The basic age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 03 October 2026. Relaxation is available to eligible reserved categories and other candidates as per the notification.
Selection Process
Selection will be based on a Computer Based Test (CBT).
- 100 Multiple Choice Questions
- 100 Marks
- Duration: 100 Minutes
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks
- Exam Medium: English
- No Interview
Candidates qualifying the CBT will be shortlisted for document scrutiny and verification. Final selection will be based on CBT merit after verification of eligibility and documents.
Salary
Selected Nursing Officers will receive Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, with a pay scale of ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 plus applicable allowances as per rules.
How to Apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates can submit their application online only through the PGIMER recruitment/application portal.
- Visit the official PGIMER website.
- Open the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 link.
- Complete online registration using the required details.
- Fill in personal, educational and registration information.
- Upload the required photograph and certificates.
- Select the preferred examination city.
- Pay the applicable application fee online.
- Submit the application before 03 October 2026.
- Download and save the completed application form.
Candidates should carefully verify their qualification, nursing registration, experience and category documents before submitting the form.
Important Links
| Particulars | Link |
| Official Apply Online | PGIMER Nursing Officer Apply Online |
| Details / Notification | PGIMER Nursing Officer Official Notification |
| Official Website | PGIMER Official Website |
About PGIMER
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh is a premier medical education, research and healthcare institute under the Government of India. It conducts recruitment for various medical, nursing, technical and administrative positions.
FAQs – PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Q.1 How many Nursing Officer posts are available?
There are 243 Nursing Officer vacancies.
Q.2 What is the qualification?
Candidates can apply with B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM, subject to the prescribed registration and eligibility conditions.
Q.3 Is experience mandatory?
One year of hospital experience is mandatory for candidates applying through the GNM qualification route. The experience must be from a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the qualification.
Q.4 What is the age limit?
The basic age limit is 18–35 years as on 03 October 2026, with applicable relaxations.
Q.5 What is the salary?
The pay scale is ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 under Pay Level-7.
Q.6 What is the selection process?
Selection is through a 100-mark Computer Based Test, followed by document scrutiny and verification.
Q.7 What is the last date to apply?
The last date for online application is 03 October 2026.