OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026, Apply Online for 5989 Vacancies

The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has invited online applications for recruitment to 5989 vacancies for District Cadre posts of Nursing Officer-2026 (Group 3). The online application process for OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 has started at www.osssc.gov.in. Interested candidates can check the complete details below.

Odisha Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026- Summary

Candidates must possess a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Diploma or B.Sc. A nursing degree from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) to be eligible to apply for the post of Nursing Officer. The selection process comprises the written test and the document verification process.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026- Important Dates

As per the schedule, the registration process commences from 13th June to 6th July 2026, and the last date to complete the application form is 13th June 2026. Check important dates from the table below.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026

Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission aims to fill a total of 5989 vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer (Group C) for all the 30 district establishments under the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Government of Odisha. Out of the total vacancies, 2001 vacancies are released for women candidates.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Notification 2026 Out

The detailed notification PDF (Advt. No. IPE- 54/2026-1962/OSSSC) for the recruitment of Nursing Officer posts has been released on 12th June 2026. The official notification PDF link is also attached here.

Odisha OSSSC Nursing Officer Notification 2026 PDF – Click to Download

Odisha Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates willing to apply for the Nursing Officer posts must fulfil the required eligibility criteria in terms of educational qualification, age limit, and language requirements prescribed by the commission.

Educational Qualification

• Have passed 10+2 or its equivalent.
• Possess a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Diploma or B.Sc. A nursing degree from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Hold a valid registration certificate from the Odisha Nursing Council or any State Nursing Council recognised by the Nursing Council of India.
• Have passed Class 7 or above with Odia as a language subject.

Age Limit

To be eligible to apply for the post of Nursing Officer, candidates must have a minimum age of 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 42 years. The age relaxation in the upper age limit will also be provided for the reserved category candidates as per government rules.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Application Form 2026 Link

The online registartion and application process for OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam has started at www.osssc.gov.in. Candidates have to submit the online form carefully, providing correct information to avoid any discrepancy in future. The registration process will remain active till 6th July 2026, and candidates can submit their duly filled application form by 13th June 2026.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Apply Online 2026 Starts – Click to Check

Steps to Apply Online for OSSSC Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026

1. Visit the official website of Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) i.e. https://www.osssc.gov.in/.
2. Now, find the link with the text ‘ADVERTISEMENT No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC DATED – 12.06.2026 —– Invitation of online application for recruitment to 5989 number of District Cadre posts of Nursing Officer-2026.’ and click on it.
3. Click on ‘New Registration’ and then fill in the required details such as contact information, name, etc.
4. A password and registration number will be generated, which will be used to log in to the candidate portal.
5. Now, log in to the candidate’s portal and complete the application form by submitting the necessary documents.
6. Click on the ‘Submit’ button and proceed further.
7. Download and take a print of the application form for future reference.

Application Fee for Odisha Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates must pay the required application fee while completing the OSSSC Nursing Officer Application Form 2026. Failure to pay the fee will result in rejection of the application.

Fee Payment Modes: Credit Card, Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI (online mode).

What is OSSSC Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026?

The eligible candidates who will be applying for the post of Nursing Officer have to go through a two-stage selection process that will include a written examination and document verification. The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates’ performance in the written examination, followed by verification of original documents.

• Written Examination
• Document Verification

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Exam Pattern

The written examination is conducted offline in OMR-based mode.

• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Number of Questions: 100
• Marks: 100
• Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks for each incorrect answer

OSSSC Nursing Officer Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2026 – Click to Check

OSSSC Nursing Officer Previous Year Question Papers – Click to Check

OSSSC Nursing Officer Salary 2026

Candidates appointed for Nursing Officer posts will receive a salary under Level-8 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules.