PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has officially released the recruitment advertisement notice for 243 Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) posts under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276. The official notification was issued on 09.09.2026. Eligible and interested candidates can start submitting their application forms online from 10.09.2026, and the last date to apply online is 03.10.2026.
This direct recruitment drive offers a great opportunity for healthcare professionals aiming to secure a permanent central government nursing position at one of India’s premier medical institutes. The positions are created for PGIMER, Chandigarh, including the Advanced Mother & Child (MCH) Centre, carrying central Pay Level-7 benefits. Candidates are strongly advised to thoroughly review the essential qualifications, category criteria, and instructions below before filling out the online application portal.
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
Property
Detail
Recruitment Organization
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Post Name
Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’)
Advt. No.
PGI/RC/055/2026/2276
Total Vacancy
243
Pay Scale
Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – 1,42,400/-)
Notification Date
09.09.2026
Category
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Official Website
pgimer.edu.in
Important Dates
Event
Date
Notification Release Date
09.09.2026
Online Application Start Date
10.09.2026
Last Date to Apply Online
03.10.2026
Application Fees
Category
Fee
UR / OBC / EWS
Rs. 1500/- (Plus Transaction Charges)
SC / ST
Rs. 800/- (Plus Transaction Charges)
PWD
Nil
Mode of Payment
Online
Age Limit, Vacancy Details, and Qualification
Age Limit: The age limit for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 18-35 Years. The cutoff date for the calculation of the age limit is 03.10.2026. (Use Age Calculator). Age Relaxation will be given as per the rules.
B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with State Nursing Council Registration OR GNM with State Nursing Council Registration + 1 Year Experience in 50+ Bedded Hospital
Exam Pattern & Minimum Qualifying Marks
Component
Examination Details
Mode of Exam
Computer Based Test (CBT) – English Only
Total Questions & Marks
100 MCQs, 100 Marks
Duration
100 Minutes
Marking Scheme
1 mark per correct answer; 0.25 negative marks for each wrong answer
Syllabus Scope
Relevant subject stream as per professional course curriculum
Qualifying Marks
UR / EWS: 40%, SC / ST / OBC: 35%
PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 includes the following stages:
Computer Based Test (CBT)
Scrutiny of Applications & Documents
Document Verification
Medical Examination
How to Apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Follow these steps to apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026:
Check the official eligibility and notification guidelines on pgimer.edu.in.
Go to the recruitment portal link on the PGIMER homepage and complete initial registration using your active Mobile Number and Email ID.
Log in using your generated User ID and Password, then select ‘Go to Application Form’.
Fill in all required personal, educational qualification, and professional experience details.
Upload scanned copies of required documents, certificates, signature, and a clear passport-size photograph (snapped on or after 01.07.2026 with candidate’s name and date printed on it, size 50–80 KB).
Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway (Debit Card/Credit Card/Net Banking).
Submit the completed application form and print a copy for your records and verification stages.
