Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh Recruitment 2026

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh has announced a new job vacancy for the post of Nursing Officer (Group 'B', Post Code: NUR/001). This is an excellent career opportunity for job seekers. Check the eligibility, salary details, and vacancy information. Don’t miss this chance—apply now for the latest recruitment!

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Location

Chandigarh, Chandigarh

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Deadline

3rd October

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Published

10th September 2026

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Direct Recruitment Advertisement No.: PGI/RC/055/2026/2276

PGIMER Chandigarh Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (स्नातकोत्तर चिकित्सा शिक्षा एवं अनुसंधान संस्थान, चंडीगढ़)

Notification Issued Date: 09/09/2026 | Total Vacancies: 243 Posts

Recruitment Notice & Invitation of Applications

Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh invites online applications from the citizens of India who fulfill the prescribed eligibility conditions for selection to 243 posts of Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) for PGIMER, Chandigarh on a DIRECT RECRUITMENT basis.

Overview & Job Specifications

Organization Name (English)	Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh
Organization Name (Hindi)	स्नातकोत्तर चिकित्सा शिक्षा एवं अनुसंधान संस्थान (पीजीआईएमईआर), चंडीगढ़
Designation / Post Name (English)	Nursing Officer
Designation / Post Name (Hindi)	नर्सिंग ऑफिसर
Post Code	NUR/001
Classification / Group	Group ‘B’
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Employment Type	Full-time / Direct Recruitment Basis
Base Salary / Pay Scale	Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/-) as per 7th CPC Pay Matrix
Age Limit	18 – 35 Years
Street Address	Sector-12
City	Chandigarh
State / Union Territory	Chandigarh
Country	India
Postal Code	160012
Nationality / Citizenship	Citizen of India

Important Timelines & Schedule

Item(s) / Activities	Timeline(s) / Remarks
Date of Official Notification Advertisement	09.09.2026
Opening Date for Online Registration for filling up of Online Application on PGIMER’s website (Recruitment link at Home Page)	10.09.2026
Closing Date for Online Registration & Submission of Online Applications	03.10.2026

Details of Vacancies, Reservation & Quotas

Distribution of the 243 vacancies across different categories for PGIMER, Chandigarh:

Sr. No.	Name of the Post	Post Code	Group	Unreserved (UR)	SC	ST	OBC	EWS	Total Vacancies
1	Nursing Officer	NUR/001	B	99	36	18	66	24	243

Horizontal Reservation for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)

Number of posts earmarked for PwBD (out of total 243 posts): 10 Posts

Permissible Disabilities / Sub-categories: OA (One Arm), OL (One Leg), CP (Cerebral Palsy), LC (Leprosy Cured), Dw (Dwarfism), AAV (Acid Attack Victims), SLD (Specific Learning Disability), MD (Multiple Disabilities involving OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SLD).

Eligibility Criteria, Qualifications & Pay Scale

Pay Scale

Level-7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400/-)

As per 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix

Age Limit

18 – 35 Years

Applicable for the post of Nursing Officer

Prescribed Qualifications & Experience

Candidates must satisfy either Option (A) OR Option (B) listed below:

Option (A) – Degree Route (No Prior Hospital Experience Required)

(I) Educational Qualification:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nursing from a recognized University or Institute; OR
- Regular course in B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute; OR
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University or Institute.
(II) Council Registration:
Must be registered as a Nurse or Nurse and mid-wife (RN or RN & RM) with the State Nursing Council.

Option (B) – Diploma Route (Hospital Experience Mandatory)

(I) Educational Qualification:
Diploma in General Nursing and Mid-wifery (GNM) from a recognized Board or Council.
(II) Council Registration:
Must be registered as a Nurse or Nurse and mid-wife from the State Nursing Council.
(III) Mandatory Experience:
One year experience in a minimum fifty (50) bedded hospital after acquiring the educational qualifications mentioned at B (I) above.

Application Fee Structure

Sr. No.	Candidate Category	Application Fee Payable
1	Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD)	Exempted from payment of fee
2	SC / ST Category	Rs. 800/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable
3	All others including General / OBC / EWS	Rs. 1500/- plus Transaction Charges as applicable

Note: Applicable payment gateway transaction charges are to be borne by the candidates in addition to the application fee.

Application Process & Instructions

Candidates must submit their application strictly via online mode by following the steps outlined below:

Visit Official Portal
Navigate to PGIMER’s official website: www.pgimer.edu.in.
Locate Recruitment Section
Click on the ‘Recruitment’ link available on the Home Page of the website.
Online Registration
Register with personal details, active email address, and mobile number to generate login credentials.
Form Filling & Document Upload
Complete the detailed application form by entering educational qualifications, council registration details, and experience (if applicable), and upload scanned copies of required certificates/photographs.
Fee Payment & Final Submission
Pay the prescribed application fee through the online payment gateway along with applicable transaction charges, review the form thoroughly, and submit it on or before 03.10.2026.

Strict Deadline: The online registration and submission facility will close promptly on 03.10.2026. No offline applications or late submissions will be entertained.

Selection Methodology

Mode of Selection: Direct Recruitment basis through a competitive examination process.
Computer Based Examination: Selection is conducted via a computer-based online examination across prescribed examination centres.
Eligibility & Verification: Candidates who qualify in the examination will be shortlisted for document verification subject to meeting the qualifications, registration, experience, and category criteria as per recruitment guidelines.

List of Cities Where Examinations Are Likely to Be Held

The online examination is scheduled to be conducted across 29 test cities across India:

S. No.	Name of City	State / UT
1	Agra	Uttar Pradesh
2	Ahmedabad	Gujarat
3	Ambala	Haryana
4	Amritsar	Punjab
5	Bathinda	Punjab
6	Bengaluru	Karnataka
7	Bhopal	Madhya Pradesh
8	Bilaspur	Himachal Pradesh
9	Chandigarh / Mohali	Chandigarh / Punjab
10	Dehradun	Uttarakhand
11	Delhi / NCR	Delhi / NCR
12	Guwahati	Assam
13	Haldwani	Uttarakhand
14	Hamirpur	Himachal Pradesh
15	Hyderabad	Telangana
16	Jammu	Jammu & Kashmir
17	Kangra	Himachal Pradesh
18	Kanpur	Uttar Pradesh
19	Kolkata	West Bengal
20	Kullu	Himachal Pradesh
21	Kurukshetra	Haryana
22	Lucknow	Uttar Pradesh
23	Nagpur	Maharashtra
24	Palampur	Himachal Pradesh
25	Patiala	Punjab
26	Patna	Bihar
27	Phagwara	Punjab
28	Roorkee	Uttarakhand
29	Una	Himachal Pradesh

Helpline Numbers & Contact Information

Telephone / EPBAX Lines

0172-2747585
0172-2747586
0172-2755450
0172-2746018

Email Address

pgimer-chd@nic.in

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