Overview
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) released the Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026 on September 29, 2026, for the computer-based recruitment examination conducted on September 22 and 23. Candidates can log in at osssc.gov.in to check the provisional answer key and download their response sheet; the total number of posts was not restated in the answer-key notice.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the answer-key notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | September 22-23, 2026 |
| Answer Key Release | September 29, 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
The result date will be announced after the commission reviews valid objections, if invited, and finalises the answer key. Candidates should regularly check their registered accounts and the official notice board for updates regarding the objection window and final result.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Candidates should verify the detailed recruitment advertisement for the definitive post-wise conditions. The usual qualification framework for the Nursing Officer post includes:
- Passing Class 12 or an equivalent examination from a recognised board.
- Completion of General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), B.Sc. Nursing or another recognised nursing qualification specified in the advertisement.
- Valid registration with the Odisha Nurses and Midwives Registration Council or another competent council, where permitted.
- Ability to read, write and speak Odia, subject to the language conditions prescribed by OSSSC.
- Possession of valid educational, registration and category certificates by the specified cut-off date.
Age Limit
- The usual minimum age for the post is 21 years.
- The upper age limit is generally 38 years, calculated on the cut-off date stated in the recruitment notification.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit is applicable to SC, ST, SEBC, women, persons with disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under Odisha government rules.
- Candidates must rely on the original recruitment advertisement for the exact age cut-off and relaxation provisions.
Fees
- The answer-key notice does not prescribe a new application fee.
- Candidates should check the recruitment notification for category-wise examination fee details, exemptions and payment instructions.
- If an objection fee is introduced for challenging answers, the amount and payment procedure will be mentioned in the objection notice.
Selection Process
The Nursing Officer recruitment process is expected to proceed through the following stages:
- Computer-Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE): Candidates are assessed through the online test conducted on the notified dates.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates must produce original educational, nursing registration, identity, domicile and reservation documents.
- Final Merit and Appointment: Selection is based on examination performance, applicable reservation rules, document verification and fulfilment of all eligibility requirements.
The provisional key is not the final result. Scores may change if the commission accepts objections and revises any question or answer before publishing the final key.
How to Apply
The online recruitment application period has already concluded for candidates who appeared in the September examination. Applicants can now access the answer key and response sheet by following these steps:
- Visit the official OSSSC portal at osssc.gov.in using a secure browser.
- Open the Recruitment News, Notifications or Applicant Login section on the homepage.
- Select the notice for the Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026 or the relevant CBRE response-sheet link.
- Enter the registered user ID, application number, password or date of birth, as requested on the login page.
- Open the response sheet and compare the recorded answers with the provisional answer key.
- Download and save the answer key and response sheet for score calculation and future reference.
- If an objection facility is activated, select the disputed question, upload supporting material and submit the challenge before the deadline. Pay any prescribed objection fee through the available online method.
- Retain the acknowledgement generated after submitting an objection. Challenges sent through email, post or after the closing date may not be considered unless specifically allowed.
Candidates should avoid sharing login credentials and must use only the official portal to access examination records.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When was the OSSSC Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026 released?
The provisional answer key was released on September 29, 2026, after the CBRE held on September 22 and 23.
2. Where can candidates download the response sheet?
Candidates can download it through the applicant login facility at osssc.gov.in using their registered credentials.
3. Has the OSSSC Nursing Officer Result 2026 been declared?
No. The result date is TBA and is expected to be announced after the answer-key review process is completed.
