OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026-Golden Opportunity or Last Chance, Apply Now!

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. Here is some wonderful news for nursing students of Odisha. The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a massive recruitment for 5,989 Nursing Officer posts across all 30 districts of the state. This is one of the biggest nursing recruitments in Odisha in recent years, so if you have completed your GNM or B.Sc Nursing, this is the moment you have been waiting for. The posts come with an attractive pay of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 under Pay Matrix Level-8.

The online application process is open from 13 June 2026, and the last date to submit your form is 13 July 2026. This is a brilliant opportunity for government job seekers in Odisha to build a stable and respected career in healthcare. In this article we will explain the vacancies, eligibility, salary, selection process and the exact steps to apply. 

🗓️ Important Dates(OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026)

• Start Date to Apply Online: 13/06/2026
• Last Date to Apply: 13/07/2026
• Registration Start: 06/07/2026
• Registration Last Date: 06/07/2026
• Correction Date :As Per Schedule

🎓 Eligibility Criteria:(OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026)

Please check both your education and age carefully before applying. Nursing candidates from the medical and healthcare field are eligible for this recruitment.

Educational Qualification:

• Passed +2 (10+2) or equivalent, AND
• Diploma in GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) OR B.Sc Nursing from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, AND
• Valid registration with the Nursing Council as on the date of application.

Language Requirement:

• The candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia and must meet the prescribed Odia language standard mentioned in the notification

Age Limit (as on [12 June 2026]):(OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026)

• Minimum Age: 21 Years
• Maximum Age: 42 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per government rules.
• 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC and Women, and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities, as per Odisha government rules.

💼 Vacancy Details:(OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026)

There are a total of 5,989 Nursing Officer posts spread across all 30 districts of Odisha as a district cadre. Within this total, some posts are horizontally reserved for special categories as shown below.

The full category-wise and district-wise reservation is given in the official notification, so please check the PDF for your exact category position.

💰 Salary Detail:(OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026)

The Nursing Officer post offers a stable government pay structure under the 7th Pay Commission, Pay Matrix Level-8.

• Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
• Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,200
• Post Group: Group-C
• Plus Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA) and other admissible allowances.

📄 Application Fee:(OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026)

📄 Selection Process:(OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026)

The selection is based on a written test followed by document verification and district allocation. The stages are explained below.

Written Examination:

The written test carries 100 marks with 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours. The marks are divided as:

1. Nursing subject / syllabus questions — 60 marks
2. Practical skills — 25 marks
3. Arithmetic (High School standard) — 10 marks
4. English (High School standard) — 5 marks

There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks are 30% for ST, SC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Sportspersons, and 35% for all other categories.

Document Verification & District Allocation:

Candidates are shortlisted in order of merit (about 1.25 times the vacancies) for document verification, after which districts are allotted on a merit-cum-choice basis. You can review the detailed exam syllabus and pattern before you start preparing.

🖊️ How to Fill the OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment  Form 2026

• 📅 Apply between 13 June 2026 to 13 July 2026 only. Click on the Apply Online link provided below in the Important Links section.
• Read the full notification to understand eligibility, age limits, and post details on the website of OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment  2026 .
• Collect all required documents such as eligibility certificates, ID proof (Aadhaar, Voter ID, etc.), address details, educational certificates, and caste/reservation certificate (if applicable).
• Scan and keep ready a recent passport-size photograph (with white background, both ears visible, standing straight), signature, and any other required documents.
• Fill the application form with your personal information, educational details, and address.
• Review your details before submitting the form, double-check all entries, and preview the application to ensure there are no errors.
• Pay the application fee (if applicable) via [Debit Card / Credit Card / Net Banking].
• Submit the form and then download and print your final application and fee receipt for future reference.

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