PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: 243 Group B Vacancies, Apply Online

PGIMER Chandigarh is recruiting 243 Nursing Officers (Group 'B') under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276. Online applications opened on 10 September 2026, and the last date to apply is 3 October 2026. As of 3 October 2026 (IST), the application window is therefore still ongoing, but the stated deadline is today. The evidence does not give a closing time, so check the official portal before you start.

This is a direct recruitment for a pay-matrix post, not an apprenticeship or training placement. The source text does not use the word "permanent", so confirm the terms of appointment in the official notification.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 at a glance

Important dates and current status

Vacancy breakup

The 243 posts are split by category as follows. The evidence gives no separate PwBD or ex-servicemen breakup.

Eligibility criteria

Educational qualification

Two routes are listed:

• Route A: B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing (regular course) or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised university or institute, plus registration as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife (RN or RN & RM) with a State Nursing Council.
• Route B: Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery (GNM) from a recognised board or council, plus State Nursing Council registration, plus one year of experience in a hospital with at least fifty beds after acquiring the GNM qualification.

Age limit

The maximum age is 35 years for General and EWS candidates. One FAQ in the source gives the range as 18 to 35 years. The evidence does not state the date on which age is counted, so check the notification.

Application fee

Selection process

Selection is based on a Computer Based Test only. The source states that no interview is held for these Group 'B' posts, and final selection rests solely on CBT merit.

1. CBT with objective multiple-choice questions.
2. Shortlisting by CBT merit, at three times the number of advertised posts plus ties.
3. Scrutiny of applications.
4. Verification of original documents.

CBT pattern and qualifying marks

• 100 questions, 100 marks, 100 minutes, in English.
• 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
• Minimum qualifying marks: 40% for General/EWS and 35% for SC/ST/OBC. PwBD candidates follow the minimum for their caste category.

Tie-breaking order

Ties are resolved in this order: fewer wrong answers, earlier date of birth, higher 10+2 percentage, then higher Matric/10th percentage.

Exam centres

The CBT will be held in many cities across several states, including Chandigarh/Mohali, Delhi/NCR, Lucknow, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru and Guwahati. The exam date has not been announced, so check the notification for the full city list. Exam centres are not job locations.

How to apply online

Start from the Recruitment link on the home page of pgimer.edu.in. The source also lists a direct application link.

Step 1: Registration

1. Open "Online Registration" for Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276.
2. Enter your name and date of birth exactly as on your Matriculation certificate, plus your mobile number and email ID.
3. Note the acknowledgement sent to your email and mobile. Registration details cannot be changed afterwards.

Step 2: Application form and fee

1. Log in with the User ID and password you received and open the application form.
2. Fill each section (personal information, qualifications, experience, document upload) and click "Save and Next" after each.
3. Submit the form, then pay the fee through the online gateway. The source says the application is complete only after successful payment.
4. Save a printout of the application.

Documents to upload

• Photograph (JPG/JPEG, 50–80 KB) taken on or after 1 July 2026, and signature.
• Educational certificates from Matric onwards, and detailed mark sheets of all courses.
• Date-of-birth proof (Matriculation/Secondary certificate).
• Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS/PwBD) in the prescribed format.
• Experience certificate(s), if applicable.
• No Objection Certificate from your present employer, if employed.

Official notification and evidence limits

The details above come from a secondary job-portal summary that links to the official notice. Read the PGIMER notification PDF before paying the fee. The supplied evidence does not state the exact closing time, the CBT date, the age reckoning date or the footnote conditions for age relaxation.

Do not confuse this with PGIMER's separate Senior Resident and Demonstrator advertisement (PGI/RC/051/2026/1180), which is a different recruitment.

FAQs

Who is recruiting and for which post?

PGIMER, Chandigarh is recruiting 243 Nursing Officers (Group 'B') on a direct recruitment basis.

Is this an apprenticeship?

No. It is advertised as direct recruitment to a Level-7 pay-matrix post. The evidence does not describe the tenure in detail, so confirm it in the official notice.

Is there an interview?

No. The source states that final selection is based only on CBT merit, followed by document verification.

Can a GNM diploma holder apply?

Yes, if the candidate holds State Nursing Council registration and has one year of experience in a hospital with at least fifty beds after the diploma.