StateOdishaChecked 19 Jul 2026

Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) Nursing Officer (District Cadre, Group-C) Recruitment 2026

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 (Notification No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC) for 5,989 District Cadre Nursing Officer posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, spread across all 30 districts. One of the largest nursing recruitment drives in the country this year, open to GNM and B.Sc. Nursing candidates.

Official NotificationApply Online (Official Site)Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) Website

Recruitment Summary

Organization
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Post Name
Nursing Officer (District Cadre, Group-C)
Total Vacancies
5,989
Qualification
GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised institution, registered with the Odisha Nursing & Midwifery Council
Last Date
27-07-2026
Location
Odisha
Age Limit
21 to 32 years as on 01/01/2026. Relaxation: SC/ST/SEBC/Women 5 years, PwBD 10 years, as per Odisha Government rules.
Salary / Pay
Pay Matrix Level 7 (approx. Rs. 25,500 – Rs. 81,100) plus Odisha Government allowances.
Application Fee
Rs. 200 for General/SEBC/UR category. Nil for SC/ST/PwBD/Women (Odisha domicile) candidates.

Vacancy Details

PostVacancies
Nursing Officer (District Cadre, Group-C) — across 30 districts5,989

Exam / Selection Pattern

  • Objective-type written exam covering General Studies, General Science, Arithmetic, and Nursing subject knowledge (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing syllabus).
  • Negative marking as per OSSSC standard exam rules.

Selection Process

  1. 1Computer Based Test (CBT) — objective type
  2. 2Document Verification
  3. 3Certificate/Registration Verification (Nursing Council registration mandatory)

How to Apply

  1. 1.Visit the official OSSSC website osssc.gov.in.
  2. 2.Register/re-register and open the Nursing Officer-2026 online application link.
  3. 3.Fill district/cadre preference, upload documents including nursing registration certificate.
  4. 4.Pay the fee and submit before the extended deadline of 27 July 2026.

Important Notes

  • The application deadline has already been extended once (from the original date to 27 July 2026) — candidates should apply well before the deadline given the very high applicant volume expected.
  • Valid registration with the Odisha Nursing & Midwifery Council is mandatory at the time of document verification.