PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026 — 243 Posts, Apply by 03 Oct (Chandigarh)

PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 (243 Posts), Apply Online from 10 September to 03 October 2026 in Chandigarh. Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has released Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 inviting online applications for 243 posts of Nursing Officer (Group 'B') government job 2026 on a Direct Recruitment basis. PGIMER is one of India's premier Institutes of National Importance in medical education and patient care, and this Nursing Officer drive is among the largest nursing recruitments this year. Eligible Indian citizens holding a B.Sc. Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or GNM Diploma with the required Nursing Council registration, aged 18 to 35 years, can apply online at pgimer.edu.in before the closing date. PGIMER, Chandigarh is one of India's most prestigious multi-super-specialty teaching and research institutes, established by an Act of Parliament and administered directly under the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. It runs some of the largest cancer, cardiac, and trauma care units in North India, making Nursing Officer postings here highly sought after for the clinical exposure and career stability they offer. Candidates should note that the Computer Based Test for PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026 will be conducted across 29 cities nationwide, spanning states from Punjab, Haryana, and Himachal Pradesh to Delhi/NCR, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, giving applicants from across the country a nearby test centre option; the chosen city cannot be changed after submission. Selected PGIMER Nursing Officers will provide clinical nursing care across PGIMER's hospital departments in Chandigarh, one of the busiest tertiary-care referral centres in North India. The PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026 selection process consists purely of a Computer Based Test (CBT) of 100 objective questions, with no interview for this Group 'B' non-gazetted post; qualifiers are then shortlisted at three times the vacancy count for document verification before final merit-based selection. The salary for PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026 is Pay Level-7 of the 7th CPC Pay Matrix, ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month, plus applicable central government allowances. The PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026 online application is available at pgimer.edu.in. Online registration opened on 10 September 2026, and the last date to apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 03 October 2026. Application fee is ₹1,500 for General/OBC/EWS and ₹800 for SC/ST, with PwBD candidates exempted. Candidates must read the complete official PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026 notification PDF at pgimer.edu.in before applying, since the crucial date for age, qualification, and experience eligibility is fixed as the application closing date itself.

• B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing, regular B.Sc. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised university, with RN or RN & RM registration from a State Nursing Council
• Alternate route: GNM Diploma from a recognised Board/Council with State Nursing Council registration, plus 1 year of experience in a minimum fifty-bedded hospital
• Distance/Open learning qualifications accepted only per the Ministry of Education Notification dated 10.06.2015

• 18 to 35 years as on 03.10.2026 (crucial date)
• SC/ST: 5 years relaxation; OBC: 3 years; PwBD: 10 years; PwBD+SC/ST: 15 years; Ex-Servicemen: 5 years
• No relaxation for reserved candidates applying against an Unreserved (UR) vacancy

• B.Sc. (Hons) Nursing, regular B.Sc. Nursing, or Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised university, with RN or RN & RM registration from a State Nursing Council
• GNM Diploma from a recognised Board/Council with State Nursing Council registration, plus 1 year of experience in a minimum fifty-bedded hospital, as an alternate qualification route
• Age must be 18 to 35 years as on the last date of application (03.10.2026); Date of Birth as per Matriculation certificate is final
• Age relaxation: 5 years for SC/ST, 3 years for OBC, 10 years for PwBD, 5 years for Ex-Servicemen (Group B posts), with combined PwBD+SC/ST relaxation up to 15 years
• No age relaxation is available to reserved-category candidates applying against an Unreserved (UR) vacancy
• Distance/Open learning diplomas or degrees are accepted only if recognised for the relevant period under the Ministry of Education Notification dated 10.06.2015
• 10 of the 243 posts are earmarked for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), with a minimum 40% benchmark disability required

• General/OBC/EWS: ₹1,500/- plus transaction charges
• SC/ST: ₹800/- plus transaction charges
• PwBD: Exempted

Pay Level-7, 7th CPC Pay Matrix: ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month plus applicable central government allowances

1. Visit the official PGIMER website, pgimer.edu.in, and go to the Recruitment link on the homepage
2. Complete online registration with your Advertisement Number, Name, Date of Birth, Mobile Number, and Email ID exactly as per your Matriculation certificate
3. Log in using the User ID and password sent to your registered mobile and email, then open the application form
4. Fill the section-wise application form covering personal details, qualifications, and experience, using Save and Next between sections
5. Upload a recent, unattested scanned photograph (50–80 KB, JPG/JPEG) taken on or after 1 July 2026, with your name and photo date visible
6. Upload legible scanned copies of educational certificates from Matric onwards, mark sheets, date of birth proof, and category/PwBD certificates where applicable
7. Select your preferred exam city carefully — this choice cannot be changed later, and allotment is first-come-first-served
8. Click Submit and pay the applicable fee via Net Banking, Credit Card, or Debit Card
9. Take a printout of the completed application form for your records and future document verification