The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh — an Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare — has released Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276, dated 9 September 2026, inviting online applications for 243 posts of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’). This is a direct recruitment drive open to eligible Indian citizens across the country, with exam centres spread across major cities. This article covers the complete recruitment details — eligibility, age limit, exam cities, and how to apply.
1. Recruitment Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Institute | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Institute Status | Institute of National Importance, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India |
| Advertisement Number | PGI/RC/055/2026/2276, dated 09.09.2026 |
| Post | Nursing Officer (NO) |
| Post Category | Group ‘B’ |
| Total Vacancies | 243 |
| Recruitment Type | Direct Recruitment |
| Mode of Application | Online only |
| Official Website | pgimer.edu.in |
PGIMER, established in 1962 and made an autonomous body under an Act of Parliament in 1967, runs undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programmes in medicine, para-medical fields, and nursing, alongside its patient care mandate.
2. Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement release date | 9 September 2026 |
| Online application start | 10 September 2026 |
| Online application close | 3 October 2026 |
| Eligibility reckoning date (age, qualification, experience) | 3 October 2026 |
Important: The last date of application (3 October 2026) is the crucial date for determining your eligibility with respect to essential qualification, age, and experience. This date remains unchanged even if a corrigendum or addendum is issued later, unless specifically stated otherwise.
3. Vacancy Details
- Total vacancies: 243, for the single post category of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’).
- Since this notification covers only one post category, there is no discipline-wise or region-wise split within the vacancy count.
- These vacancies are provisional and subject to variation. PGIMER Chandigarh reserves the right to vary the vacancy count or withdraw any post at any stage, without assigning any reason.
4. Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates must hold one of the following:
- B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, with valid registration as a Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council or the Indian Nursing Council, OR
- GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Diploma, with valid registration, along with 1 year of experience in a hospital with a minimum of 50 beds.
Important note on qualification mode: Diplomas/degrees obtained through Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode will not be accepted for this recruitment, unless specifically recognised for the relevant period as per the Ministry of Education Notification dated 10.06.2015.
Age Limit
- 18 to 35 years, calculated as on the last date of application, 3 October 2026.
- Date of Birth as recorded in your Matriculation/Secondary Examination Certificate will be accepted — no subsequent request for change of date of birth will be considered.
- Important: No age relaxation is available to reserved category candidates who are applying against an Unreserved (UR) vacancy.
EWS Certificate Requirement
Candidates applying under the EWS category must submit a certificate:
- Valid for the year 2026-27
- Confirming family income below ₹8 lakh
- Issued between 1 April 2026 and 3 October 2026
PwBD Candidates
Must have a minimum of 40% disability and submit the relevant certificate.
Other Eligibility Notes
- A scribe facility is available on request, for eligible candidates.
- Central Government employees must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) along with an Annexure-VI certificate at the time of application.
5. Exam Cities
Candidates can choose from a list of exam cities that includes Agra, Ahmedabad, Ambala, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Bhopal, Chandigarh, Delhi/NCR, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, and Patna, among others. Refer to the official notification for the complete list of exam cities.
Important: Once you select your preferred exam city during application, it cannot be changed later under any circumstances — choose carefully.
6. Salary & Pay Structure
Selected Nursing Officers are placed under the Level-7 pay scale of the 7th Central Pay Commission, along with applicable allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA) and House Rent Allowance (HRA), as per Government of India norms for autonomous Institutes of National Importance.
7. How to Apply
- Visit the official PGIMER website: pgimer.edu.in, and click on the “Recruitment” link.
- Register using a valid, active email ID and mobile number, referencing Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276, dated 09.09.2026.
- Log in and fill in your personal, educational, and experience details.
- Upload a scanned photograph (50–80 KB, JPG/JPEG format), taken after 1 July 2026, with your name and the date visible on the photograph itself.
- Upload the required certificates: educational qualification, age proof, category certificate, experience certificate, and NOC (if currently employed).
- Select your preferred exam city carefully — this cannot be changed later.
- Pay the applicable application fee online, using Debit Card, Credit Card, or Net Banking.
- Submit your application and take a printout for future reference.
Read the detailed guidelines and Help Manual carefully before starting your online registration, as PGIMER has specifically advised candidates to do so.
8. Important Instructions
- Admit cards will be available for download one week before the exam.
- No electronic gadgets are allowed inside the exam hall.
- Results will be published only on the PGIMER website — no individual intimation will be sent to candidates.
- No re-evaluation of answer sheets is permitted under this recruitment.
- Your candidature remains provisional throughout the process and can be cancelled at any stage if found ineligible or if any information is found to be false.
9. Frequently Asked Questions
243 vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’).
3 October 2026. The application window opened on 10 September 2026.
A B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing/B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing with valid registration, or a GNM Diploma with valid registration plus 1 year of experience in a hospital with at least 50 beds.
18 to 35 years, calculated as on 3 October 2026 (the last date of application).
No. No age relaxation is available to reserved category candidates applying against an Unreserved (UR) vacancy.
No, unless the specific ODL qualification is recognised for the relevant period as per the Ministry of Education Notification dated 10.06.2015.
No. Once selected, your exam city cannot be changed under any circumstances.
Level-7 pay scale of the 7th Central Pay Commission, plus applicable allowances.
No. Results are published only on the official PGIMER website — no individual intimation is sent to candidates.
No. PGIMER does not permit re-evaluation of answer sheets for this recruitment.
10. Official Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Notification – PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 | Download PDF |
| Official PGIMER Website | pgimer.edu.in |
Read the complete official notification and Help Manual carefully before starting your online registration. Rely only on the official PGIMER website for updates on admit cards, exam schedules, and results, since no individual intimation is sent to candidates at any stage.
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