OSSSC Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026, Check Eligibility and Expected Dates

The Odisha Government has announced a major recruitment drive to strengthen the healthcare system across the state. Odisha Health Minister Dr. Mukesh Mahaling confirmed that more than 5,000 Nursing Officer vacancies will be filled in the coming months. The recruitment process is expected to be conducted through the Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), which previously recruited 7,483 Nursing Officers in 2023.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates holding GNM or B.Sc. Nursing qualifications can expect the official notification to be released shortly. As the state government aims to complete the entire recruitment process within 90 days, interested candidates are advised to start their preparation early and keep an eye on the official OSSSC website for updates.

Odisha Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026: Overview

Particulars	Details
Conducting Body	Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
Post Name	Nursing Officer (District Cadre Group-C)
Vacancy	5,000+ (Expected)
Job Location	Odisha
Selection Process	Written Examination and Document Verification
Exam Mode	Offline (OMR-Based)
Total Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	2 Hours
Negative Marking	0.25 Marks
Pay Scale	₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level-8)
Official Website	osssc.gov.in

OSSSC Nursing Officer Expected Dates 2026

Although the detailed notification has not been released yet, the government has indicated that the recruitment process will move quickly. Candidates can refer to the tentative schedule below:

Event	Expected Dates
Notification Release	July 2026
Online Application Start Date	2nd Week of July 2026
Last Date to Apply	1st Week of August 2026 (approx. 21 days from start)
Admit Card Release	10-15 Days before the exam
Written Examination	August – September 2026
Result Declaration	Within 30 days after the exam
Completion of Recruitment Process	Within 90 Days of Notification (by October/November 2026)

OSSSC Nursing Officer Notification 2026

The OSSSC Nursing Officer Notification 2026 is expected to be released soon for more than 5,000 vacancies. Once published, the notification PDF will contain complete information regarding vacancy details, eligibility criteria, age limit, salary structure, exam pattern, syllabus, selection process, important dates, and application procedure. Until the latest notification is released, aspirants can refer to the previous OSSSC Nursing Officer Notification PDF to understand the recruitment process and begin their preparation accordingly.

Download OSSSC Nursing Officer Notification 2026

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

Category	Age Limit
Minimum Age	21 Years
Maximum Age	38 Years
Age Relaxation	Applicable for SC/ST/SEBC, Women and other reserved categories as per government rules

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 Exam Pattern 2026

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

Subject	Questions	Marks
GNM/B.Sc. Nursing Subjects	60	60
Practical Nursing Skills	25	25
Arithmetic (HSC Standard)	10	10
English (HSC Standard)	5	5
Total	100	100

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.

Components	Details
Pay Level	Level-8
Basic Pay	₹29,200
Maximum Pay	₹92,300
Additional Benefits	DA, HRA and other allowances
Expected In-Hand Salary	₹40,000 – ₹60,000 per month