OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 : 5989 Posts – Apply Online

Important Dates

• Notification Date : 12 Jun 2026
• Online Apply Start Date : 13 Jun 2026
• Last Date to Online Apply : 06 July 2026
• Last Date For  Fee Payment : 13 July 2026
• Form Correction Date: Coming Soon
• Exam Date : To be notified
• Admit Card Release : Before Exam

Application Fee

• General / OBC: ₹500/-
• SC / ST / PWD: ₹500/-
• Payment Mode: Online – Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI
• Note: Fee refund only after appearing in exam

• The minimum age is typically 18 years and the upper age limit is 42 years.
• Age relaxation is applicable for SC/ST/OBC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen as per Odisha government rules.

Candidates must hold a recognized nursing qualification such as:

• B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized university/institution, OR
• General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma from a recognized institution

Candidates must also be registered with the Odisha Nursing Council (ONC) or the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
Before applying, candidates must verify that they meet the eligibility requirements as mentioned in the official notification.

• 10th Certificate & Mark Sheet
• +2 (12th) Certificate &  Mark Sheet
• GNM / B.Sc Nursing Certificate
• All Nursing Council Registration Certificate
• Aadhaar Card
• Recent Passport Size Photographs
• Signature Scan
• Resident Certificate / Domicil Certificate
• Odia Languages Certificate

1. Visit the official website: Go to osssc.gov.in
2. Register/Login: Create a new account or log in using your existing OSSSC User ID and password.Find the Notification: Look for “Advertisement No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC – Nursing Officer 2026” in the Recruitment News section.
3. Fill the Application Form: Enter personal, educational, and other required details accurately.
4. Upload Documents: Upload your scanned photograph, signature, and required certificates in the specified format.Pay the Examination Fee: Pay the applicable fee online (if required) through the portal.
5. Submit and Download: Submit your application and download/print the confirmation for future reference

The selection process for OSSSC Nursing Officer posts typically involves:

• Written Examination: 100-mark MCQ paper in OMR/CBRE mode over 2 hours, covering nursing theory (60 marks), practical skills (25), arithmetic (10), and English (5). Negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer applies.
• Syllabus: Anatomy & Physiology · Microbiology · Psychology · Sociology · Nursing Foundation · First Aid · Community Health Nursing · Nutrition · Medical Surgical Nursing · Mental Health Nursing · Child Health Nursing · Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing · Nursing Education · Research & Statistics · Professionalism & Ethics · Nursing Administration & Management.

• Final Merit List: Ranked by written test score. At least 1.25× the vacancies are shortlisted for document verification.

• Document Verification: All originals must be produced. Attendance is mandatory; absentees are rejected with no second chance. DV does not confer any right of selection. Candidature remains provisional until validated by the appointing authority.

Q1: What is the last date for OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
Ans – The last date to apply online is 06 July 2026 application will not be accepted after the last date.
Q2: What is the age limit for Nursing Officer Recruitment?
Ans: Minimum age limit  18 years and maximum age 42 years as on Cut off date age relaxation for SC/ST/OBC as per rules.
Q3: What is the application fee for Nursing Officer Online form?
Ans: For General/OBC/EWS and ₹500 for SC/ST/PWD , Must be paid online.
Q4: What is the Qualification required for the Post?
Ans: Candidates must have 10/12th with B.sc Nursing/GNM Pass Certificate from recognized board/university.
Q5: Is the Negative marking in OSSSC Nursing Officer exam?
Ans: Yes, there 1/4 Or 0.25 marks negative marking CBT exam check official notification for complete details.