IGMCRI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria, Check Age Limit & Educational Qualification

The Indira Gandhi Medical College & Research Institute (IGMC&RI), Puducherry has released the IGMCRI Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 for 226 Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) posts. The application process is currently active and will remain open until 06 November 2025 (05:00 PM).

Candidates interested in government healthcare roles in Puducherry must carefully check the IGMCRI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025 before applying. This includes reviewing educational qualifications, age limits, nativity/residence requirements, and reservation provisions. Failure to meet any of these requirements may lead to disqualification at the time of application or document verification, so attention to detail is important.

IGMCRI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria: Overview

IGMCRI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria: Educational Qualifications

Eligibility for the IGMCRI Nursing Officer position begins with a review of academic qualifications and a valid nursing registration. Candidates must hold recognised nursing qualifications obtained through regular full-time courses and be registered with any State Nursing Council. A diploma or degree obtained under the open university or correspondence mode is not eligible. Only qualifications completed on or before 06 November 2025 will be considered.

Important Notes:

• Candidates should ensure their best academic performance is highlighted, as the selection is entirely merit-based.
• Only regular stream courses in the 10+2+3/4 pattern are valid.
• All semester/year-wise mark sheets must be available for verification.

IGMCRI Nursing Officer Age Limit

Candidates must also satisfy the prescribed age criteria as on the closing date of application (06 November 2025). Age relaxation is provided for reserved categories as per government norms:

Candidates must provide valid age proof, such as a birth certificate, SSLC, or matriculation certificate, along with the application.

IGMCRI Nursing Officer Nativity / Residence Requirement

Applicants must be natives or residents of the Union Territory of Puducherry. Eligibility can be established if the candidate:

• Is a native of Puducherry, or
• Has had continuous residence in Puducherry for at least five years immediately preceding the last date of application.

A valid nativity/residence certificate must be enclosed with the application.

IGMCRI Nursing Officer Reservation and Relaxation Policy

Candidates belonging to reserved categories are eligible for age relaxation and must provide valid certificates at the time of document verification.

Candidates must carefully ensure all certificates are self-attested and verifiable to avoid rejection.