DSSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Out for 4000+ Posts, Check Eligibility Criteria

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is set to roll out a massive recruitment drive in 2026, announcing 4000+ medical vacancies, including a significant number under the DSSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026. Cleared by the Delhi Health Ministry, this recruitment aims to boost manpower across major Delhi government hospitals such as Lok Nayak Hospital, GTB Hospital, and DDU Hospital. Nursing Officers will constitute a major share of the total posts, making this a crucial opportunity for eligible candidates. Complete details related to the official update and recruitment process are covered in this article.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Out

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 has been made official through a recent newspaper report, confirming the approval for a large-scale recruitment drive in the Delhi health sector. As per the published news, the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board will fill a substantial number of Nursing Officer posts as part of the proposed 4000+ medical vacancies across major Delhi government hospitals. The official notification is expected to be released soon, candidates can check the official news article in this section.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Detailed

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 covers multiple medical and paramedical positions across Delhi government hospitals to support expanded healthcare services.

Total Vacancies: 4002

Categories of Posts Included:

• Medical Officers and Specialist Doctors
• Nursing Officers / Nursing Staff
• Surgeons
• Senior Residents
• Staff Nurses
• Nursing Attendants
• Paramedical Staff

Delhi Government Hospitals Under Recruitment:

• Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital (SGH)
• Lok Nayak Hospital
• Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital (GTB)
• Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital (DDU)
• Guru Gobind Singh Hospital
• Ambedkar Nagar Hospital
• Sant Durbalnath Ji Trauma Centre
• Shri Dada Dev Matri Avum Shishu Chikitsalaya

These vacancies are linked to increased bed capacity and new medical infrastructure in Delhi.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Notification 2026

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Notification 2026 is yet to be released by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. For reference, the 2024 notification PDF has been provided in this article. Based on the previous recruitment, details related to eligibility, salary, and other criteria are shared to help candidates understand the expected requirements. All information will be updated once the official 2026 notification is released.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Notification 2024 – (Previous Recruitment)

DSSSB Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026 has not been officially released yet. However, the eligibility conditions are expected to remain the same as the previous recruitment cycle. Therefore, the details provided below are based on the recruitment notification released in 2024 and will be updated once the official 2026 notification is issued.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must meet the requirements in either Category A or Category B:

Category A: Degree Holders

• Educational Qualification: B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nursing OR Regular B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University/Institute. OR Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized University/Institute.
• Registration: Must be registered as a Nurse or Nurse-Midwife (RN or RN & RM) with any Nursing Council.
• Mandatory: Must be registered with the Delhi Nursing Council at the time of appointment.

Category B: Diploma Holders

• Educational Qualification: Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized Board or Council.
• Experience: One year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital (acquired after obtaining the GNM qualification).
• Registration: Must be registered as a Nurse or Nurse-Midwife (RN or RN & RM) with any Nursing Council.
• Mandatory: Must be registered with the Delhi Nursing Council at the time of appointment.

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 30 years

However, age relaxation will be provided as per government rules. Contractual employees of the H&FW Department will be given one-time age relaxation as per applicable norms, subject to fulfillment of the prescribed conditions.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026 is expected to follow the standard structure prescribed by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB). Although the official notification is awaited, candidates can anticipate a similar exam pattern based on previous DSSSB recruitments, including the number of questions, marking scheme, and sectional distribution.

• Marking Scheme: 1 mark is awarded for each correct answer.
• Negative Marking: There will be a 0.25 mark deduction for every incorrect response.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 outlines the subjects and topics that candidates need to prepare for the examination. The detailed subject-wise syllabus is provided in the table below for easy reference.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Salary 2026

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Salary 2026 is expected to remain unchanged in the upcomming recruitment. Selected candidates are likely to be appointed under Pay Level-7 with a salary range of Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400. The post falls under Group ‘B’, Non-Gazetted and Non-Ministerial category, along with applicable allowances as per government norms.