Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF at www.ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Under the recruitment drive, GSSSB aims to fill 131 vacancies for Staff Nurse, Class-3 posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department (Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme). The online application process has started, and candidates can fill out their online form till 12 October 2026 (11:59 pm). Check complete details in the article.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Notification Out
Candidates interested in applying for GSSSB Staff Nurse posts must go through the official notification pdf which link has been activated at the official website www.ojas.gujarat.gov.in. Candidates should download the notification from the link given below and go through all the necessary information like registration dates, eligibility criteria, selection process, exam pattern & syllabus, etc.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026- Highlights
Through this recruitment, candidates who want to become a Staff Nurse must qualify for the online exam and clear the document verification round. The important highlights for this recruitment are given below in the table:
| GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026- Highlights | |
| Organisation Name | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare Department (Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme) |
| Advertisement Name | 458/2026-27 |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse |
| Vacancies | 131 |
| Mode of Application | Online |
| Application Dates | 28 September to 12 October 2026 |
| Educational Qualification | Diploma in Ayurvedic Nursing from Gujarat Ayurvedic Nursing Faculty, Gujarat + Computer Knowledge + Language Proficiency |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years |
| Salary | Rs. 40,800 |
| Selection Process |
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| Official website | https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in, or https://gsssb.gujrat.gov.in |
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026- Important Dates
Along with the notification, GSSSB has also announced important dates for the application. Candidates who are eligible for the Staff Nurse posts must submit their applications from 28 September to 12 October 2026. The important dates with respect to the online application are given below:
| Events | Dates |
| Notification Release Date | 29 September 2026 |
| Apply Online Starts | 29 September 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12 October 2026 |
| Last Date to Pay Fee | 12 October 2026 |
GSSSB Staff Nurse (Ayurveda) Vacancy 2026
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has announced a total of 131 vacancies for Staff Nurse posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department (Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme). The category-wise vacancies for the said posts are given below:
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 46 | 15 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 13 | 4 |
| SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class) | 45 | 14 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 16 | 5 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 11 | 3 |
| Total | 131 | 41 |
GSSSB Staff Nurse (Ayurveda) Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates must fulfill the eligibility conditions of the Staff Nurse posts. The board has mentioned that candidates should get themselves registered at the Gujarat Board of Ayurvedic and Unani System of Medicine at the time of their application for direct selection, if they are not already registered. The eligibility conditions are given below:
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Education Qualification | Candidates must have passed B.Sc. (Nursing) from a recognized University/institution (UGC-recognized/deemed under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956), recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council (AND) Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council |
| Age Limit (As on 12/10/2026) | 18 to 35 years |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both |
| Nursing Council Registration | Must be registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council under the Gujarat Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act, 1968 at the time of appointment (if not already registered) |
Upper Age Relaxation
| Categories | Age Relaxation | Upper Age Limit |
| General (Female), Reserved (Male) | 5 years | 50 years |
| Reserved (Female), General (PwBD Male) | 10 years | 55 years |
| General (PwBD Female), Reserved (PwBD Male) | 15 years | 60 years |
| Reserved (PwBD Female) | 20 years | 65 years |
| Ex-Serviceman | Service period+3years | As per the rules |
GSSSB Staff Nurse Apply Online 2026 Link
The online application process for the Staff Nurse (Ayurveda) recruitment has been started on the official OJAS portal https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in and on the Gujarat Subordinate Staff Selection Board (GSSSB) portal https://gsssb.gujrat.gov.in. Candidates interested in applying for 130 Staff Nurse posts must submit their online form much before the last date i.e. 12 October 2026.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Application Fee
Candidates must pay the application fee as per their category to complete the application process. After paying the application fee, candidates must take a printout of the receipt. GSSSB will refund the application fee only to those candidates who appear in the CBT. The application fee for different categories is given below:
| Categories | Application Fee (in Rs.) |
| Unreserved (General) | Rs. 500/- |
| Reserved Categories (Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen) | Rs. 400/- |
How to Apply for GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
Candidates willing to apply for the recruitment must keep all necessary documents ready, such as educational qualifications, caste certificate, age proof, and other required documents. Candidates must follow the steps given below to complete their application process:
- Candidates can apply from any of the official websites, https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in, or https://gsssb.gujrat.gov.in.
- In case you are choosing the OJAS portal, then open the website https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- On the homepage, go to the “Online Application” section. In this, select “Apply” and then select GSSSB.
- Now, first complete the registration process by using your mobile number and email ID. This will generate your registration ID.
- Use this registration ID and login. Enter your personal details, educational qualifications, category details, exam centre preference, and other required fields. Then click on the “Save and next option.
- Now, upload a recent passport-size photograph and signature in JPG format, but having max. of 15 KB in size.
- Then, pay the application fee as per your category online mode only.
- Before clicking on Submit, review all the information in the application form. Once satisfied, click on the Submit button.
- Download and take a printout of the confirmation page.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Selection Process
The selection process in this recruitment has only two stages. The first is an online exam, which is followed by document verification. Candidates must qualify in each round to get a final appointment. The selection process is as follows:
- Written Exam: This is the first stage, in which the exam is held in CBRT/OMR mode. The exam has a single paper in MCQ format. The paper is divided into two parts, one for General subjects and the other for subject-specific.
- Document Verification: Candidates will be shortlisted in a 2:1 ratio for this round. They must present original documents of academic, caste, and age proof certificates.
Note: While preparing the final merit, widows and recognized sports persons will get an additional 5% marks.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026
The exam can be conducted either online through CBRT or through an offline OMR-based format. The questions asked in the exam will be in an objective-type format.
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Nursing), 2 hours | Fundamentals of Nursing | 20 |
| Medical-Surgical Nursing | 20 | |
| Midwifery & Paediatric Nursing | 20 | |
| Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing | 20 | |
| Community Health Nursing | 20 | |
| Paper I Subtotal | 100 | |
| Paper II (Gujarati Language), 2 hours | Language | 30 |
| Grammar | 40 | |
| Literature | 30 | |
| Paper II Subtotal | 100 | |
| Total (Paper I + Paper II) | 200 |
Note:
- There will be negative marking of 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
- To qualify for the exam, candidates must score 40% separately in each part.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment Salary 2026
Candidates selected through this recruitment are entitled to a salary of Pay Level 5 under the 7th Pay Commission. Initially, for the first 5 years, candidates will be appointed with a fixed salary of Rs. 40,800 per month. After the completion of 5 years, candidates will get a monthly salary of Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300.
| Post Name | Monthly Salary |
| Staff Nurse | Rs. 40,800 |








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