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RCC Thiruvananthapuram Staff Nurse 2026 — 25 Posts, Apply by 19 Oct

📍 KeralaRegional Cancer Centre (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram — Autonomous Institution under the Government of Kerala | Advt No. RCC/590/2026-ACAD2 dated 30.09.2026State Govt Jobs
Updated 12 Oct 2026by GovtJobs.io TeamOfficially Verified
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RCC Thiruvananthapuram Staff Nurse 2026 — 25 Posts, Apply by 19 Oct
Total Posts
25
Minimum Qualification
BSc Nursing / GNM

Overview

RCC Thiruvananthapuram Resident Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 is open for 25 posts. The Regional Cancer Centre (RCC), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala's leading cancer hospital and an autonomous institution under the Government of Kerala, issued Advertisement No. RCC/590/2026-ACAD2 on 30 September 2026 to engage 25 Resident Staff Nurses. B.Sc Nursing graduates, and GNM holders with 2 years of experience, who are registered with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council can apply. Resident Staff Nurses at RCC receive a consolidated ₹20,000 per month, with a weekly off, 20 days of Casual Leave and 8 closed holidays a year. The engagement starts as a one-year contract and can be extended up to three years in 179-day cycles based on performance. If more than 25 applications are received, RCC will hold a 50-question MCQ written test, and the rank list will combine the test score with experience weightage of 2 marks per extra year (up to 5) and 2 marks for a PBDON certificate. If 25 or fewer apply, the rank list is drawn from qualifying-exam marks and experience. Applications for RCC Resident Staff Nurse 2026 are made online through rcctvm.gov.in. The fee is ₹200 for General and OBC candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST, paid by RTGS/NEFT to the Director, RCC. Candidates must be below 30 years of age, and the last date to apply is 19 October 2026.

Qualification

  • Resident Staff Nurse: B.Sc Nursing from a recognised institution
  • Or GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) with 2 years of experience
  • Valid registration with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council (KNMC)
  • PBDON (Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing) earns additional weightage

Age Limit

  • Resident Staff Nurse: below 30 years as on 19.10.2026 (last date of application)
  • SC/ST and OBC: upper age relaxation as per existing norms

Eligibility

  • B.Sc Nursing, or GNM with 2 years of experience
  • Valid Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council (KNMC) registration
  • Age: below 30 years as on 19 October 2026
  • SC/ST and OBC: age relaxation as per existing norms
  • Experience beyond the mandatory requirement earns 2 marks per year, up to 5 marks
  • PBDON certificate holders earn 2 extra marks
  • Contract engagement; no claim to regular appointment at RCC

Important Dates

  1. Notification Release Date

    30 Sept 2026

  2. Application Start

    30 Sept 2026

  3. Last Date to Apply

    19 Oct 2026

Application Fee

  • General / Merit / OBC: ₹200
  • SC / ST: ₹100
  • Payable by online RTGS/NEFT in favour of the Director, RCC (South Indian Bank, Sreekaryam, A/c No. 0497053000013711, IFSC SIBL0000497)

Salary

  • Resident Staff Nurse: consolidated pay of ₹20,000 per month
  • Weekly off, 20 days Casual Leave and 8 closed holidays per year
  • Initial 1-year contract, extendable up to 3 years in 179-day cycles

How to Apply

  1. Visit https://rcctvm.gov.in — the official website of the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram
  2. Open the Careers or Notifications section and download the Resident Staff Nurse 2026 prospectus (RCC/590/2026-ACAD2)
  3. Check your eligibility, age and KNMC registration
  4. Pay the application fee (₹200 General/OBC, ₹100 SC/ST) by RTGS/NEFT to the Director, RCC, South Indian Bank, Sreekaryam
  5. Note the transaction reference number
  6. Open the online application link for Resident Staff Nurse on rcctvm.gov.in
  7. Fill in personal, educational, registration and experience details
  8. Upload your photograph, signature, certificates and fee payment proof
  9. Submit the application before 19 October 2026
  10. Watch rcctvm.gov.in for the written test date, if a test is held

Selection Process

  • Written Test (50 MCQs, if more than 25 applications)
  • Experience and PBDON Weightage
  • Rank List
  • Document Verification

Vacancy Details

Post NameNo. of Posts
Resident Staff Nurse25

Application Fee

CategoryFee
General / OBC / EWS₹ 200/-
SC / ST / PwD / Female₹ 100/- (SC/ST)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is the RCC Thiruvananthapuram Resident Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 notification out?+
A: Yes, the Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram issued Advertisement No. RCC/590/2026-ACAD2 on 30 September 2026 for 25 Resident Staff Nurse posts. Online applications close on 19 October 2026.
Q: How many vacancies are there in RCC Resident Staff Nurse 2026?+
A: There are 25 Resident Staff Nurse vacancies at RCC Thiruvananthapuram. The advertisement does not give a category-wise split.
Q: What is the qualification for RCC Thiruvananthapuram Staff Nurse 2026?+
A: Candidates need a B.Sc Nursing, or GNM with 2 years of experience, along with valid Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council registration.
Q: What is the salary of RCC Resident Staff Nurse?+
A: RCC Thiruvananthapuram pays Resident Staff Nurses a consolidated ₹20,000 per month. They also get a weekly off, 20 days of Casual Leave and 8 closed holidays a year.
Q: What is the age limit for RCC Resident Staff Nurse 2026?+
A: Candidates must be below 30 years of age as on 19 October 2026. SC/ST and OBC candidates get relaxation as per existing norms.
Q: What is the last date to apply for RCC Thiruvananthapuram Staff Nurse?+
A: The last date to apply online for RCC Thiruvananthapuram Resident Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 is 19 October 2026.
Q: What is the application fee for RCC Resident Staff Nurse 2026?+
A: The fee is ₹200 for General, Merit and OBC candidates and ₹100 for SC/ST candidates. It is paid by RTGS/NEFT to the Director, RCC, at South Indian Bank, Sreekaryam.
Q: Is there a written test for RCC Resident Staff Nurse 2026?+
A: A 50-question MCQ written test will be held only if more than 25 applications are received. Otherwise, the rank list is based on qualifying-exam marks and experience weightage.
Q: How long is the RCC Resident Staff Nurse contract?+
A: The contract is for one year at first and can be extended up to three years in 179-day cycles, depending on performance and RCC's needs.
Q: Do PBDON holders get extra marks in RCC Staff Nurse 2026?+
A: Yes, candidates with a Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing (PBDON) get 2 extra marks. Extra experience also earns 2 marks per year, up to 5 marks.

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