Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh invites online applications from the citizens of India who fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions for selection to 243 posts of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) for PGIMER, Chandigarh on DIRECT RECRUITMENT basis. Important timelines will be as under:-

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PGIMER Recruitment Overview

Here are the primary details for the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh recruitment drive:

Category	Details
Advertisement No.	PGI/RC/055/2026/2276
Post Name	Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’)
Total Vacancies	243 (UR-99, SC-36, ST-18, OBC-66, EWS-24)
Opening Date	10.09.2026
Closing Date	03.10.2026
Pay Scale	Level-7 (Rs. 44900 – 142400/-)

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APPLICATION FEE
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD): Exempted from payment of fee.
SC/ST category: Rs.800/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable.
For all others including General/OBC/EWS: Rs.1500/- plus Transaction Charges as
applicable.

Essential Qualifications & Eligibility

Candidates must meet specific age and educational requirements before the closing date of 03.10.2026:

• Age Limit: Applicants must be between 18 to 35 years old, with standard age relaxations applicable for reserved categories (e.g., SC/ST, OBC, PwBD) and government employees.

Educational Qualifications

• Degree Route: You must hold a B.Sc. (Hons) in Nursing, a regular B.Sc. Nursing degree, or a Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognized institution.
• Diploma Route: Alternatively, you can hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery, coupled with at least one year of post-qualification experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital.
• Registration: All applicants, regardless of their educational route, must be registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Mid-wife with a State Nursing Council.

Application Fees & Examination Details

The selection process for this Group ‘B’ post is strictly merit-based through a written examination:

• Application Fees: General, OBC, and EWS candidates must pay Rs. 1500/-, SC/ST candidates pay Rs. 800/-, and PwBD candidates are fully exempted from fees.
• Test Format: The Computer Based Test (CBT) consists of 100 multiple-choice questions worth 100 marks, to be completed within a 100-minute time limit.
• Scoring System: There is a strict negative marking penalty of 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer.
• Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must eventually present original documents and official ID proofs such as a PAN Card, Driving License, Passport, Voter Card, or [Aadhaar Redacted].

Official Links & Application Access

You must submit your application online through the official Institute portal:

• Official Website: CLICK HERE

• Apply Link: Click here to Apply

Official Notification CLICK HERE

Standard Age Relaxations

While the base upper age limit for the Nursing Officer post is 35 years, candidates belonging to reserved categories receive the following relaxations:

• SC / ST: 5 years
• OBC: 3 years
• PwBD (Persons with Benchmark Disabilities): 10 years
• PwBD + SC/ST: 15 years
• PwBD + OBC: 13 years

Special Employment Categories

Candidates with specific government or military service backgrounds are also entitled to age extensions:

• Central Government Civilian Employees: Eligible employees with at least 3 years of continuous, regular service receive 5 years (General/UR), 8 years (OBC), or 10 years (SC/ST) of relaxation.
• Permanent PGIMER Employees: Up to 10 years.
• Ex-Servicemen (Group ‘B’ Posts): 5 years, provided they have rendered at least five years of continuous military service and possess the proper release certificates.

Crucial Rules & Conditions

• Unreserved (UR) Vacancies: If a reserved category candidate (SC/ST/OBC) chooses to apply for an Unreserved (UR) vacancy, they forfeit their right to claim age relaxation.
• Maximum Age Cap: For PwBD applicants, the absolute maximum age allowed after calculating all relaxations cannot exceed 56 years on the closing date.
• No Double Stacking: If a candidate falls into multiple special categories (e.g., PwBD and Central Government Employee), they cannot combine the age relaxations; they will simply be granted whichever single concession is more beneficial to them.
  Do you need guidance on the specific document formats and certificates required to legally claim any of these relaxations during your application?