RML Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026, Check Qualifications and Age Limit

The Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences (DR RMLIMS), Lucknow, releases the notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment every year. This recruitment aims to fill the post of Nursing Officer vacancies across various categories.

Before applying, candidates must carefully go through this article to ensure they meet the RML Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria, including the educational qualification, age, and professional qualifications. The examination is conducted through a Computer-Based Test (CBT) for direct recruitment to Group ‘B’ posts.

RML Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

The RML Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026 defines the minimum qualifications, age limits, and experience required for applicants. Candidates are advised to verify the eligibility criteria before submitting the online form. Certain factors like Nationality, Educational Qualifications, Age Limits, Reservation, and Domicile requirements to be met by candidates are important in order to make the most out of the recruitment. In this article, you can get to know the detailed eligibility criteria for the RML Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026.

Educational Qualification for RML Nursing Officer

Candidates must meet any one of the following qualification conditions:

Option 1 – Degree Qualification

• B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc Nursing from an INC-recognised Institute or University, or
  B.Sc (Post-Certificate) / Post-Basic B.Sc Nursing from an INC-recognised Institute or University.
• Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State Nursing Council / Indian Nursing Council.

Option 2 – Diploma Qualification

• Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an INC-recognised Institute or Board.
• Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State / Indian Nursing Council.
• Must have two years of work experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after qualification.

Note: Experience must be post-qualification and certified on official letterhead with hospital bed strength mentioned.

RML Nursing Officer Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 40 years (as on the last date of application)

Age Relaxation (as per UP Govt. rules):

• SC/ST/OBC (U.P.): 5 years
• Government Employees (3 years continuous service): 5 years
• PwBD Candidates: 5 years for UR, 10 years for OBC/SC/ST
• Dependents of Freedom Fighters & Ex-servicemen: as per applicable rules.

Reservation & Domicile Requirements

• Reservation benefits apply only to Uttar Pradesh domicile candidates.
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS certificates must be issued by the competent UP authority within six months before the CBT.
• Candidates from other states will be considered Unreserved (UR).
• Horizontal reservation applies to PwBD, Dependents of Freedom Fighters, and Ex-servicemen as per existing state rules.