PGIMER Chandigarh Nursing Officer Online Form 2026: 243 Posts

Quick Highlights

• Organization: Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
• Advertisement No.: PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 09.09.2026
• Post Name: Nursing Officer (Group B)
• Total Vacancies: 243
• Mode of Application: Online
• Last Date to Apply: 03.10.2026

Important Dates

Application Fee

The fee structure has been kept different for different categories, and candidates should note that Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payment has specifically been advised against by PGIMER.

The fee can be paid through the online payment gateway available at the application portal using debit card, credit card or net banking. Candidates applying for more than one post are required to pay the fee separately for each post.

Vacancy Details

PGIMER, Chandigarh has advertised a total of 243 posts of Nursing Officer under Post Code NUR/001, Group B. The category-wise break-up is given below, and it adds up correctly to the total of 243.

Out of these 243 posts, 10 posts are earmarked for candidates with benchmark disabilities, covering categories such as one arm, one leg, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims, specific learning disability and multiple disabilities. PGIMER has clarified that the advertised vacancies are provisional and subject to variation, and the competent authority can withdraw a post at any stage without assigning a reason.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates need to meet either of the following two qualification routes to be eligible for the Nursing Officer post.

Route A

A B.Sc (Hons) in Nursing, or a regular course in B.Sc Nursing, or a Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized University or Institute, along with registration as a Nurse or Nurse and Midwife (RN or RN and RM) with a State Nursing Council.

Route B

A Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from a recognized Board or Council, registration as a Nurse or Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council, and one year of experience in a minimum fifty bedded hospital acquired after completing the educational qualification.

PGIMER has also clarified that diplomas or degrees obtained through open and distance learning mode will be accepted only if they were recognized for the relevant period in which the candidate acquired the qualification, as per the Ministry of Education notification dated 10 June 2015.

Age Limit

The age limit for the Nursing Officer post is 18 to 35 years, calculated as on the closing date for submission of online applications, that is, 03.10.2026.

Age Relaxation

No age relaxation is available to reserved category candidates who are applying against an unreserved vacancy. The maximum age of a PwBD candidate, after allowing relaxation, cannot exceed 56 years on the crucial date.

Pay Scale

Selected candidates will be placed in Level-7 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, which corresponds to a pay scale of Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400 per month, along with other allowances admissible to PGIMER employees.

Selection Process

Selection to the post of Nursing Officer will be entirely through a Computer Based Test, since the Government of India has dispensed with interviews for Group B, Non-Gazetted posts.

1. Computer Based Test (CBT): Candidates who successfully submit their online application will be permitted to appear in the CBT.
2. Shortlisting: Candidates who clear the minimum qualifying marks will be shortlisted category-wise using the formula of three times the number of advertised posts, plus ties, for further scrutiny.
3. Scrutiny of Applications: The documents of shortlisted candidates will be checked against the applicable recruitment rules to decide their eligibility.
4. Provisional Result: A provisional list of selected and waitlisted candidates will be declared, based on merit in the CBT among candidates found eligible.
5. Document Verification: Provisionally selected and waitlisted candidates will be called for in-person document verification with original certificates.
6. Final Selection: Candidates whose certificates are found in order will be finally selected purely on the basis of merit in the CBT.

The minimum qualifying marks in the CBT are 40 percent for General and EWS candidates and 35 percent for SC, ST and OBC candidates. Reserved category candidates competing for an unreserved post must secure at least 40 percent marks. PwBD candidates need to meet the qualifying criteria prescribed for their respective caste category.

Exam Pattern

The Computer Based Test will be conducted in English language only, on an all India basis, comprising objective type multiple choice questions. Each question carries one mark, and there is negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. The syllabus is based on the prescribed educational qualification and professional course relevant to the Nursing Officer post.

Examination Centres

The Computer Based Test is likely to be held at 29 cities across India, including Chandigarh/Mohali, Delhi/NCR, Amritsar, Ambala, Bathinda, Patiala, Phagwara, Jammu, Dehradun, Haldwani, Roorkee, Kanpur, Lucknow, Agra, Kangra, Hamirpur, Bilaspur, Kullu, Palampur, Una, Kurukshetra, Ahmedabad, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Guwahati, Kolkata, Nagpur and Patna. Candidates need to choose their preferred city while filling the online application, and allotment will be on a first-come first-serve basis. Once allotted, the examination city cannot be changed.

How to Apply

1. Visit the official PGIMER website and open the recruitment link available on the home page.
2. Complete the online registration by entering the advertisement number, advertisement date, name as per matriculation certificate, date of birth, mobile number and a valid personal email ID.
3. Log in with the applicant login using the User ID and password sent to your registered email and mobile number.
4. Fill the application form section by section, covering personal information, qualification details and experience details, saving each section before moving to the next.
5. Upload a scanned photograph in JPEG format between 50 to 80 KB, taken on or after 1 July 2026, along with scanned copies of certificates from Matric onwards, category certificate and experience certificates as applicable.
6. Review all entries carefully, since details in the registration form cannot be changed once submitted.
7. Click submit and complete the application fee payment through net banking, credit card or debit card to finalise the application.
8. Take a printout of the submitted application form and preserve it for future reference at the time of document verification.

Documents Required

• Scanned passport size colour photograph with a light background, taken on or after 1 July 2026, showing the candidate's name and the date the photograph was taken
• Self-attested or attested copies of certificates and mark sheets from Matric, 10+2 and the relevant nursing qualification
• Registration certificate as a Nurse or Nurse and Midwife with the State Nursing Council
• Category certificate, that is SC, ST, OBC or PwBD, as applicable, in the prescribed format
• Experience certificate, wherever the qualification route requires one year of hospital experience
• No Objection Certificate from the present employer, if the candidate is already working in a Government, Semi Government or Autonomous Body

General Rules

• Candidates may apply for more than one post if they fulfil the eligibility criteria, but the prescribed fee must be paid separately for each application.
• No offline application or a printout of a downloaded application form will be accepted by PGIMER.
• Incomplete applications, or applications where the requisite documents have not been uploaded, will be liable for cancellation without further correspondence.
• Candidates already in Government service must forward their application through proper channel within 10 days of the closing date, in addition to the online submission.
• Admit cards will be available for download from the candidate's login around one week before the CBT and will not be sent by post.
• Candidates are not permitted to carry mobile phones, smart watches, wallets or any electronic device into the examination hall.
• All results will be declared only on the PGIMER website, and no individual communication will be sent to candidates at any stage.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to disqualification of the applicant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. How many Nursing Officer posts has PGIMER Chandigarh advertised in 2026?

PGIMER Chandigarh has advertised 243 posts of Nursing Officer Group B, which include UR-99, SC-36, ST-18, OBC-66 and EWS-24 vacancies, out of which 10 posts are earmarked for PwBD candidates.

Q2. What is the last date to apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer recruitment 2026?

The online registration opened on 10.09.2026 and the closing date for submission of the online application is 03.10.2026.

Q3. What is the educational qualification required for PGIMER Nursing Officer post?

Candidates need a B.Sc Hons Nursing, a regular B.Sc Nursing, or a Post Basic B.Sc Nursing degree with registration as a Nurse or Nurse and Midwife with a State Nursing Council. Alternatively, candidates with a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery, State Nursing Council registration and one year of experience in a minimum fifty bedded hospital are also eligible.

Q4. What is the age limit for PGIMER Nursing Officer 2026?

The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on the closing date of 03.10.2026, with age relaxation available to SC/ST, OBC, PwBD, Central Government employees, permanent PGIMER employees and Ex-servicemen as per government norms.

Q5. What is the application fee for PGIMER Nursing Officer recruitment?

The application fee is Rs.1500 plus transaction charges for General, OBC and EWS candidates, Rs.800 plus transaction charges for SC/ST candidates, and PwBD candidates are exempted from the fee.

Q6. What is the selection process for PGIMER Nursing Officer posts?

Selection is based on a Computer Based Test of 100 marks with 100 multiple choice questions in 100 minutes, with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. There is no interview for these Group B posts, and shortlisted candidates undergo document verification before final selection on CBT merit alone.

Q7. What is the pay scale for PGIMER Nursing Officer?

The selected Nursing Officers will be placed in Level-7 of the 7th CPC pay matrix, with a pay scale of Rs.44900 to Rs.142400.

Q8. How can I apply for PGIMER Nursing Officer Online Form 2026?

Candidates can apply online through the PGIMER website by registering with their basic details, filling the application form section-wise, uploading required documents and photograph, and completing the fee payment through net banking, credit card or debit card.

Source

This article is based on the official recruitment notice Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 09.09.2026, issued by the Recruitment Cell, PGIMER, Chandigarh.

Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and is based on the official PGIMER Chandigarh recruitment notice available at the time of writing. Candidates are advised to verify all details, dates and eligibility conditions from the official PGIMER website before applying, as PGIMER's decision on any matter relating to this recruitment is final and binding.