PGI Chandigarh Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Advt. No. : PGI/RC/055/2026/2276

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh

PGIMER Chandigarh Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, an Institute of National Importance, has released its official advertisement for 243 Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) posts under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276, notified on 09.09.2026. Online applications open on 10.09.2026 and can be submitted until 03.10.2026. Eligible nursing professionals can apply online through the official PGIMER website or the link provided in the Important Links section below. This article covers the eligibility, age limit, fee, selection process, exam pattern, and application steps for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026.

Important Dates

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Age Limit

Note: Age relaxation will be given as per the applicable government rules for reserved categories.

Application Fee

• Payment options: The application fee can be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Eligibility

PGIMER accepts candidates from two educational routes for the Nursing Officer post. You are eligible if you hold any one of the following, along with valid registration with a State Nursing Council:

In short: a B.Sc. Nursing (regular, honours, or post-basic) graduate can apply directly, provided the registration with the State Nursing Council is valid. A GNM diploma holder can also apply, but only with at least 1 year of hands-on experience in a hospital of 50 beds or more.

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PGIMER Nursing Officer – Vacancy 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh has announced a total of 243 vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) for direct recruitment. The released notification lists a single combined figure for the post; a detailed category-wise and post-code-wise breakup, if any, is available in the official notification PDF linked below.

PGIMER Nursing Officer – Selection Process 2026

Candidates go through the following stages before final appointment:

1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Scrutiny of Applications & Documents
3. Document Verification
4. Physical Standards Test (PET/PMT)
5. Medical Fitness Examination

Candidates must be in good mental and bodily health and free from any physical defect likely to interfere with the efficient discharge of duties. Selected candidates will undergo a medical examination by the Institute’s Medical Board before appointment.

PGIMER Nursing Officer – Exam Pattern 2026

• Exam Mode: Computer Based Test (CBT).
• Exam Language: English only.
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).
• No. of Questions: 100.
• Total Marks: 100.
• Duration: 100 minutes.
• Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Salary

Selected Nursing Officers will be placed at Level-7 of the pay matrix, as notified by PGIMER:

This is the official pay-matrix range for the post. The notification does not specify a separate gross/take-home figure, so no estimated in-hand salary is given here.

How to Apply

Here is a step-by-step guide for “How to apply PGIMER Nursing Officer Online Form 2026”:

1. Visit the official portal: Go to pgimer.edu.in and click on the Recruitment link on the homepage.
2. Register: Complete the online registration form with your basic details to get your User ID and password.
3. Fill the Application Form: Log in with your credentials and fill out the section-wise online application form carefully.
4. Upload Documents: Upload clear scanned copies of the required documents, certificates, signature, and a passport-size photograph taken on or after 01.07.2026 with your name and the date visible on it.
5. Pay the Application Fee: Pay the applicable fee online through Net Banking, Debit Card, or Credit Card.
6. Submit and Save: Submit the application form and print a final copy, or save it as a PDF, for future reference.

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