Overview
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has announced the examination date for the Nursing Officer recruitment process. The Computer-Based Test (CBT) is scheduled for 21 October 2026, while the admit card release date will be notified separately through the institute’s official website. The exam-date notice does not specify the total number of vacancies, and candidates should consult the detailed recruitment advertisement for the post-wise vacancy position.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Total Vacancies | Not specified in the exam-date notice |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | pgimer.edu.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | TBA |
| Last Date | TBA |
| Exam Date | 21 October 2026 |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates should note that the institute may publish the reporting time, examination shift, venue and city details through the admit card or a separate candidate notice. Applicants are advised to regularly check the official portal instead of relying on unofficial exam schedules.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
The examination schedule does not introduce any change to the eligibility requirements prescribed for Nursing Officer recruitment. Candidates must satisfy the conditions given in the detailed advertisement. The accepted qualification routes for such posts generally include:
- B.Sc. Nursing or B.Sc. (Post-Basic) Nursing from an institution or university recognised by the competent authority.
- Alternatively, a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma from a recognised institution, subject to any experience requirement stated in the detailed notification.
- Valid registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the appropriate State Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council, wherever required.
- Candidates must possess the required qualification, registration and experience by the eligibility cut-off date mentioned in the recruitment advertisement.
Age Limit
- The exact minimum and maximum age limits should be checked in the detailed PGIMER Nursing Officer notification.
- Age will be calculated as on the cut-off date prescribed by PGIMER.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit may apply to SC, ST, OBC, PwBD, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under applicable Central Government rules.
- Date-of-birth and category certificates must be valid and consistent with the details submitted in the online application.
Fees
- The exam-date update does not provide fresh application fee details.
- Candidates should refer to the original recruitment advertisement for the category-wise fee and payment conditions.
- Any applicable fee is generally payable online through the payment options available on the recruitment portal.
- Applicants should retain the payment receipt and completed application form for future reference.
Selection Process
The PGIMER Nursing Officer selection process is expected to proceed through the following stages, subject to the provisions of the detailed notification:
- Computer-Based Test: Eligible applicants will appear for the CBT on 21 October 2026. The paper may assess nursing subjects, professional knowledge and other areas specified in the syllabus.
- Document Verification: Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce original educational, registration, experience, identity and category documents.
- Medical Examination and Final Appointment: Candidates who clear verification may have to meet the prescribed medical fitness standards before appointment. Final selection will depend on merit, eligibility and vacancy availability.
How to Apply
The application dates are currently marked TBA. Candidates should follow these steps when the relevant recruitment or candidate portal is available:
- Visit the official PGIMER website at pgimer.edu.in.
- Open the recruitment, vacancies or online application section displayed on the homepage.
- Select the Nursing Officer recruitment link and carefully read the detailed advertisement, eligibility rules and instructions.
- Complete the online registration using an active email address and mobile number. Candidates who have already applied should use their existing registration credentials.
- Enter personal, educational, nursing registration and experience details exactly as recorded in the supporting documents.
- Upload the required photograph, signature and certificates in the prescribed format and size.
- Pay the application fee, if applicable, and submit the form after reviewing all entries.
- Download the confirmation page and retain the application number, payment receipt and password.
- Once released, download the PGIMER Nursing Officer admit card and verify the candidate’s name, roll number, reporting time, examination centre and instructions.
- Carry a printed admit card and an accepted original photo identity document to the CBT centre on 21 October 2026.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam 2026 be held?
The Computer-Based Test is scheduled to be conducted on 21 October 2026.
2. When will the PGIMER Nursing Officer admit card be released?
The admit card date is TBA. It is expected to be announced on the official PGIMER website before the examination.
3. Where can candidates download the admit card?
Candidates will be able to download it from pgimer.edu.in by using the login credentials generated during online registration.
