The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot has released two separate recruitment notifications for Staff Nurse posts. Earlier, the university announced a notification for 200 Staff Nurse vacancies in its constituent institutes and hospitals, for which the application process is currently open and will close on 19 March 2026. Recently, BFUHS has issued another notification for 672 Staff Nurse posts on behalf of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab, expanding the recruitment drive significantly.
For this newly released notification, the last date to submit applications is 2 April 2026. Before applying, candidates should carefully review the BFUHS Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026, including educational qualifications, age limit, language requirements, and other conditions specified in the respective notifications. Candidates can check the complete eligibility details in this article.
BFUHS Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026
Candidates applying for BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 must carefully review the official eligibility criteria before submitting their application. Baba Farid University of Health Sciences has released two separate advertisements — BFU-26/06 and BFU-26/04 — for Staff Nurse recruitment, each with specific requirements related to qualification, registration, age limit, language proficiency, and nationality. This article provides a side-by-side comparison of the eligibility criteria for both advertisements to help candidates clearly understand the differences.
| BFUHS Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026 Overview | ||
| Particulars | BFUHS Recruitment (200 Posts) | Health & Family Welfare Dept. (672 Posts) |
| Recruiting Authority | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot | BFUHS (on behalf of Dept. of Health & Family Welfare, Punjab) |
| Institute / Department | Constituent Institutes/Hospitals of BFUHS | “Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse | Staff Nurse |
| Total Vacancies | 200 | 672 |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 years (as on 01.01.2026) | 18 to 37 years (as on 01.01.2026) |
| Age Relaxation | As per Rules | As per Rules |
| Educational Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing OR 3-year Diploma in GNM | Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) |
| Qualification Preference | Preference given to B.Sc. Nursing candidates | No specific educational preference mentioned |
| Language Requirement | Matriculation with Punjabi; Must pass qualifying Punjabi test (50% marks) | Matriculation with Punjabi; Must pass qualifying Punjabi test (50% marks) |
| Registration | Registered with Punjab Nurses Registration Council | Registered with Punjab Nursing Registration Council |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200/-) | Pay Level-5 (Rs. 29,200/-) |
BFUHS Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026 Detailed Comparision
Under this section, candidates can clearly understand the differences between the eligibility requirements mentioned in Advertisement No. BFU-26/06 and BFU-26/04 released by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences for Staff Nurse recruitment. Both notifications include specific conditions related to educational qualification, registration, language requirement, age limit, and other criteria. The detailed side-by-side comparison of these eligibility requirements is provided in the table below for better clarity.
| BFUHS Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026 | ||
| Criteria | Dept. of Health & Family Welfare (672 Posts) | Baba Farid University (BFUHS) (200 Posts) |
| Advertisement No. | BFU-26/06 | BFU-26/04 |
| Basic Education | Senior Secondary Part-II (10+2) or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution. | 10+2 or its equivalent qualification from a recognized board/university/institution. |
| Professional Qualification | Must possess a diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized university/institution. | B.Sc. Nursing OR 3-year Diploma in GNM from a recognized university/institution. |
| Qualification Preference | No specific educational preference mentioned. | Preference will be given to candidates possessing B.Sc. Nursing qualification. |
| Registration | Must be registered with the Punjab Nursing Registration Council (under the Act of 1932). | Must be registered with the Punjab Nurses Registration Council, Chandigarh. |
| Punjabi Language (Mandatory) |
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| Nationality | Citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan, or certain Tibetan refugees and persons of Indian origin with a certificate of eligibility from the Govt. of Punjab . | Same requirements: Citizen of India, Nepal, Bhutan, or eligible refugees/migrants with required certification . |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 years as of January 1, 2026. | 18 to 37 years as of January 1, 2026. |
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| Disqualification Criteria | Marks < 33% in written test; Distance learning degrees/diplomas; Non-recognized institutions. | Marks < 33% in written test; Distance learning degrees/diplomas; Non-recognized institutions. |
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