Bihar HC Allows GNM Students from Other States to Apply for Bihar Nurse Jobs

The Patna High Court has granted interim relief to candidates who have completed the General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) course from institutions outside Bihar. These candidates are now permitted to apply for the 11,389 Staff Nurse posts announced under Advertisement Number 23/2025 by the Bihar Technical Service Commission (BTSC).

What Did the Bihar HC Court Say for GNM Aspirants?

A division bench comprising Acting Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Parth Sarathi passed the order while hearing petitions challenging specific eligibility conditions in the recruitment advertisement. The court has allowed such candidates to submit their applications, but clarified that their final selection will be subject to the outcome of the case.

Which Conditions Were Challenged?

The petitioners objected to two primary conditions laid out in the BTSC recruitment notice:

• Mandatory Suitability Certificate from the Indian Nursing Council for GNM candidates from outside Bihar.
• Compulsory registration with the Bihar Nursing Council before applying.
• These clauses were argued to be restrictive and unfair for candidates who completed their nursing qualifications in other states. After the hearing, the court issued an interim order allowing these candidates to participate in the application process.

Updates Application & Selection Details

The selection process will consist of a written examination and work experience evaluation, as per the official notification.

• Total Vacancies: 11,389 Staff Nurse Posts
• Application Mode: Online through btsc.bihar.gov.in
• Important Dates: Applications accepted from 25 April 2025 to 23 May 2025
• Eligibility: GNM diploma or B.Sc. Nursing with valid registration in any state nursing council (as per interim order)

Next Steps for GNM Students

Candidates holding GNM qualifications from outside Bihar can proceed with their applications without delay. However, they should be aware that their appointment, if selected, will be provisional and subject to the final judgment by the court.

Applicants are advised to keep track of updates from both the BTSC and the High Court to ensure they meet any revised conditions that may be issued after the final verdict.