The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission OSSSC has released a notification for 5989 Nursing Officer posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. Eligible candidates with GNM or B.Sc Nursing qualification and Odisha Nursing Council registration can apply for this recruitment. The application process will be conducted online from 13 June 2026 and will remain open till 13 July 2026 as per the official schedule.
Important Dates (OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026)
Notification Release Date: 11 June 2026
Online Registration Start Date: 13 June 2026
Last Date for Registration / Re-registration: 6 July 2026
Final Submission Last Date: 13 July 2026
These dates are confirmed as per the official OSSSC advertisement (IIE-54/2026) and recruitment notification.
| Category | Application Fee | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| General / OBC / SEBC | Not clearly specified in short notification | Final fee (if applicable) will be shown during online form filling on OSSSC portal |
| SC / ST | Usually exempted | As per Odisha Government reservation & recruitment rules |
| PWD | Usually exempted | As per government norms (if applicable) |
OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Post Name: Nursing Officer (District Cadre Group-C)
Total Posts: 5989 Posts
Eligibility Criteria:
Candidates must have completed GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) or B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institute.
They must also have a valid registration certificate from the Odisha Nursing Council or any State Nursing Council recognized by INC.
Applicants should have passed Class 7 or above with Odia language as per Odisha recruitment rules.
| Category | Age Limit / Relaxation | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years | As per OSSSC official notification |
| Maximum Age (General) | 38 Years | Cut-off age for unreserved candidates |
| SC / ST / SEBC | +5 Years Relaxation | Maximum up to 43 years |
| Women (General) | +5 Years Relaxation | Maximum up to 43 years |
| PwD | +10 Years Relaxation | Maximum up to 48 years |
| PwD + SC/ST/SEBC | +15 Years (Cumulative) | As per Odisha Govt combined relaxation rule |
| Stage | Process | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Written Examination | Objective type MCQ exam. Questions will be asked from Nursing subjects, General Knowledge, Arithmetic, and Odia language. |
| Stage 2 | Document Verification | Shortlisted candidates from written exam will be called for verification of original certificates and eligibility documents. |
| Final Stage | Final Merit List | Final selection will be based only on written exam marks and successful document verification. |
| Parameter | Details | Information |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Type | Single Written Exam (MCQ Based) | |
| Total Questions | 100 Questions | |
| Total Marks | 100 Marks | |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) | |
| Negative Marking | -0.25 Mark for each wrong answer | |
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Subjects (GNM / B.Sc) | 60 Questions | 60 Marks |
| Practical Nursing Skills | 25 Questions | 25 Marks |
| Arithmetic | 10 Questions | 10 Marks |
| English Language | 5 Questions | 5 Marks |
How to Fill Application Form (OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026)
Step 1: Visit the official OSSSC website and complete the registration using mobile number and email ID.
Step 2: Log in to your account and open the Nursing Officer application form.
Step 3: Fill in personal details, educational qualification, and nursing registration details carefully.
Step 4: Upload required documents such as photo, signature, and certificates in correct format.
Step 5: Review all details carefully and submit the form. Take a printout for future use.
🔗 Important Links
Online Apply – Start Soon
Official Notification – Click Here
Official Website– Click Here
Admit Card – To be notified soon
Result – To be notified soon
FAQs – OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026
Q1. How many vacancies are released?
A total of 5989 Nursing Officer posts have been released.
Q2. What is the selection process?
Selection is based on Written Examination and Document Verification only. No interview is conducted.
Q3. What is the exam pattern?
The exam consists of 100 MCQs for 100 marks with 2 hours duration and 0.25 negative marking for wrong answers.
Q4. Which subjects are included?
Nursing subjects, Practical nursing skills, Arithmetic, English and Odia language.
Q5. What is the age limit?
Minimum 18 years and maximum 38 years with age relaxation as per Odisha Government rules.
Q6. What qualification is required?
GNM or B.Sc Nursing with valid Odisha Nursing Council registration.
Q7. How can I apply?
Candidates can apply online through the official OSSSC website: https://www.osssc.gov.in
Disclaimer: Information is based on official OSSSC notification. Please check osssc.gov.in for updates.