PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 243 Posts

Good news for nursing professionals! The PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification is finally out, and the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh is inviting applications for 243 Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) posts. If you’ve been waiting for a stable Central Government healthcare job at one of India’s top medical institutes, this is your window.

Online applications for the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 opened on 10 September 2026, and you can apply through the official PGIMER website. Selection is purely merit-based through a Computer Based Test (CBT) — there’s no interview involved for these Group ‘B’ posts, which makes the process more straightforward for candidates.

In this article, you’ll find the complete overview — vacancy breakup, eligibility, salary, exam pattern, and a step-by-step guide to apply before the last date.

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PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Quick Overview

Important Dates

⚠️ Don’t wait until the last week to apply. Government portals tend to slow down as the deadline nears, and last-minute payment or upload issues can cost you your chance.

Vacancy Details

A total of 243 vacancies have been announced under the PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026, spread across all reserved categories.

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Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

You can qualify through either of these two routes:

Route A:

• B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing, or Regular B.Sc. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university/institute
• Registered as a Nurse or Nurse & Midwife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council

Route B:

• Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Board or Council
• Registered as a Nurse or Nurse & Midwife with a State Nursing Council
• At least one year of experience in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds, gained after completing the GNM qualification

Age Limit (as on the cut-off date)

Application Fee

Payment can be made online through the payment gateway on the application portal.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will draw pay at Level-7 of the pay matrix (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400), along with Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and other central government allowances applicable to PGIMER employees. This translates into a respectable in-hand salary along with the long-term security of a Central Government healthcare career.

💡 Pro Tip: Beyond the basic pay, PGIMER Nursing Officers are also entitled to standard government benefits like NPS, medical facilities, and career progression under MACP rules.

Selection Process

The PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 selection process has four stages:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT) – Objective type, multiple-choice questions
2. Shortlisting – Based on CBT merit; roughly 3 candidates per vacancy (plus ties) are shortlisted
3. Scrutiny of Applications – Verification of uploaded documents
4. Document Verification – Verification of original certificates

✅ No interview is conducted for Group ‘B’ posts, as per Government of India orders. Final selection is based purely on your CBT score.

CBT Exam Pattern

Minimum Qualifying Marks

If two or more candidates end up with equal marks, the tie is broken in this order: fewer wrong answers first, then earlier date of birth, then higher percentage in 10+2, and finally higher percentage in Matric.

How to Apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Step 1: Register Online

1. Visit pgimer.edu.in
2. Click on the “Recruitment” link on the homepage
3. Select “Online Registration” against Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276
4. Enter your name, date of birth (as per Matriculation certificate), mobile number, and email ID
5. Note down the login credentials sent to your email and mobile

⚠️ Once submitted, your registration details cannot be changed — double-check everything before hitting submit.

Step 2: Fill the Application Form
6. Log in with your User ID and password
7. Click “Go to Application Form”
8. Complete each section — Personal Information, Qualification(s), Experience(s), and Document Uploads
9. Click “Save and Next” after every section
10. Click “Submit” once all sections are complete
11. Pay the application fee online
12. Download and keep a printout of your final submitted application

💡 Pro Tip: Keep your photograph (50–80 KB, clicked on or after 1 July 2026) and other certificates scanned and ready in advance — it’ll save you time and last-minute stress.

Documents You’ll Need to Upload

• Photograph (recent, as specified above)
• Signature
• Educational certificates (from Matric onwards)
• Detailed mark sheets of all courses
• Date of Birth certificate
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD), if applicable
• Experience certificate(s), if applicable
• No Objection Certificate (NOC) from current employer, if already employed

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Exam Centres

The CBT will be held across 28 cities, including Chandigarh/Mohali, Delhi/NCR, Amritsar, Ambala, Jammu, Lucknow, Kanpur, Bhopal, Patna, Guwahati, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Dehradun, and several towns in Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, and Uttarakhand. Your exact centre will be intimated closer to the exam date.

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Summing Up…

The PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is a solid opportunity for nursing professionals looking to build a career with one of India’s most respected medical institutions. With 243 vacancies, a clear CBT-only selection process, and a good pay level under Level-7, it’s well worth applying for if you meet the eligibility criteria. Submit your application before 3 October 2026, keep a printed copy safe, and start your CBT preparation early.

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Disclaimer: All information in this article has been sourced from the official recruitment notification published by PGIMER, Chandigarh. GovtServiceInfo.com is not a recruiting authority and does not accept job applications. We strongly recommend reading the full official notification before applying and verifying all details — especially dates, eligibility, and fees — directly from the official website. We are not responsible for any changes made by the recruiting authority after the date of publication.