OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Out for 5989 Posts, Last Date For Online Registration

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is conducting the OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 to fill 5,989 District Cadre Nursing Officer vacancies under the Health & Family Welfare Department across all 30 districts of Odisha. The Commission has extended the application schedule once again. Today (5 August 2026) is the last date for Registration/Re-registration, while candidates can submit the online application form until 12 August 2026 through the official OSSSC website. Candidates who have not yet completed the registration process are advised to do so today to remain eligible for submitting their online application.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Application Date 2026 – Last Date To Register

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has again extended the application schedule for Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026, giving eligible candidates another opportunity to apply. Today (5 August 2026) is the last date for Registration/Re-registration, while candidates can submit their online application forms until 12 August 2026. The extension has been issued in continuation of the earlier notification and corrigendum, and all other eligibility conditions, selection criteria, and recruitment rules remain unchanged.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Notification 2026

OSSSC has released the detailed notification for 5,989 Nursing Officer vacancies through Advertisement No. IIE-54/2026-1962. The notification PDF contains district-wise vacancies, category-wise reservations, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, exam pattern, selection process, and other recruitment conditions. The latest extension notification only revises the application schedule, while all other provisions of the recruitment notification remain unchanged.

Download OSSSC Nursing Officer Notification 2026 PDF

OSSSC Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Overview

Candidates possessing GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualifications can apply for the Nursing Officer (District Cadre Group-C) posts. The detailed advertisement contains district-wise vacancies, category-wise reservations, age limits, pay scales, eligibility criteria, and other recruitment conditions.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Important Dates 2026

The commission has announced the application schedule. Candidates can check the important dates below:

OSSSC Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026

The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has announced a total of 5,989 Nursing Officer vacancies under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha across all 30 districts of the state. The detailed District-wise vacancy distribution is given below:

OSSSC Nursing Officer Apply Online Link

The OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 application window is open. Today (5 August 2026) is the last date to complete Registration/Re-registration, while candidates can submit their online application forms until 12 August 2026. Applicants who have not yet registered should complete the registration process today and carefully verify all details and upload the required documents before final submission to avoid any last-minute issues.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Apply Online Link – (Closing Today)

Steps to Apply Online for OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment

• Visit the official website of the commission: www.osssc.gov.in.
• Click on the “Apply Online” button on the homepage.
• Registration/Re-registration: Fresh users must complete the One-Time Registration (OTR). Existing users can log in using their credentials and select “Re-registration” for this specific post.
• Fill in personal, educational, and communication details carefully.
• Upload a clear passport-size photograph (20KB – 100KB) and specimen signature (20KB – 50KB) in JPG/JPEG/PNG format.
• Pay the application fee of ₹500 via online payment gateways (if applicable).
• Verify all the filled details on the preview page and submit the application form. Download and save the final confirmation page for future reference.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates applying for OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 must satisfy the educational qualification, age limit, and language requirements prescribed by the commission.

Educational Qualification

Candidates must:

• Be Indian citizens.
• Have passed 10+2 or its equivalent.
• Possess a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing degree from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).
• Hold a valid registration certificate from the Odisha Nursing Council or any State Nursing Council recognized by the Nursing Council of India.
• Have passed Class 7 or above with Odia as a language subject.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Age Limit 2026

OSSSC Nursing Officer PwD Eligibility Update

As per the latest corrigendum, OSSSC has revised the list of suitable benchmark disability categories for the Nursing Officer post.

The eligible categories now include:

• Visually Impaired (VI) candidates who can perform duties with the help of an assistive device.
• Hearing Impaired (HI).
• Orthopedically Impaired (OI).
• Multiple Disabilities (MD).

Candidates claiming reservation under the PwD category must satisfy all eligibility conditions prescribed by the Commission and produce the required disability certificates during document verification.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026

The selection process consists of two stages:

• Written Examination
• Document Verification

The final merit list will be prepared based on candidates’ performance in the written examination, followed by verification of original documents.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Tie-Breaking Rules 2026

If two or more candidates secure the same marks in the written examination, the Commission will prepare the merit list using the following tie-breaking criteria:

• Candidates with higher percentage marks in the GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualification will be ranked higher.
• If the nursing qualification marks are also identical, the older candidate will be given preference.
• If both candidates have the same date of birth, the candidate securing higher marks in the Class 12 (+2) examination will be placed higher.
• If the tie still remains unresolved, the Commission reserves the right to adopt any other suitable method to determine the final merit order.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The written examination will be conducted in an OMR-based format and will contain 100 multiple-choice questions carrying one mark each.

Key Highlights

• Duration: 2 Hours
• Negative Marking: 0.25 Marks for each incorrect answer
• Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
• Mode of Examination: Offline (OMR-Based)

OSSSC Nursing Officer Salary 2026

Selected candidates will receive salary under Level-8 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay (ORSP) Rules.