SGPGI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025, Check Educational Qualifications

The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) has released the SGPGI Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 notification. All aspiring candidates are advised to thoroughly check the SGPGI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025 before applying.

The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow has opened a promising gateway for aspirants looking to join the medical workforce as Nursing Officers (Sister Grade–II). With 1200 vacancies under the SGPGI Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025, candidates must understand the complete SGPGI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2025 before applying. Failing to meet even a single requirement can result in disqualification, either during the application process or at the final stage of document verification. Here’s everything you need to know about the qualifications, age limit, and reservation rules.

SGPGI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualifications

The SGPGI Nursing Officer eligibility begins with a thorough check of academic qualifications. Candidates must have completed professional nursing education and possess valid registration with the State or Indian Nursing Council. Aspirants can meet the SGPGI Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria through either a B.Sc. Nursing qualification or a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), each with its own specific conditions. The complete criteria for both qualification options are mentioned in the table below:

Qualification Route	Educational Qualification	Registration Requirement	Additional Experience
B.Sc. Nursing Route	B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) recognised Institute/University OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing / B.Sc. (Post Certificate) from INC INC-recognised University/Board	Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council	Not required
GNM Route	Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from an INC-recognised institution	Must be registered as a Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council	Minimum 2 years’ experience in a 50-bedded hospital after GNM

SGPGI Nursing Officer Age Limit

Apart from academic eligibility, candidates must fall within the prescribed age range as of 01 January 2025. Age relaxations are applicable for reserved categories and other eligible groups as per the Uttar Pradesh Government norms.

Category	Minimum Age	Maximum Age / Relaxation
All Candidates	18 years	40 years (UR)
SC/ST/OBC (UP Domicile)	18 years	+5 years relaxation
Divyang (PwD) Candidates	18 years	+15 years relaxation
Ex-Servicemen (with satisfactory service)	18 years	Service period deducted from age + 3 years
Permanent Govt Employees (3+ yrs service)	18 years	+5 years relaxation

SGPGI Reservation Criteria

Candidates who are permanent residents of Uttar Pradesh are eligible for vertical and horizontal reservation benefits under SGPGIMS rules. However, all certificates must be valid, verifiable, and submitted at the time of application. Candidates from other states will be considered under the Unreserved (UR) category only.

Category	Reservation/Requirements
Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)	21% (SC), 2% (ST) + Valid UP caste & domicile certificate
Other Backward Classes (OBC)	27% + Non-Creamy Layer certificate (father’s name) + UP domicile
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	10% + Valid Income & Asset Certificate (FY 2024–25, valid for 2025–26) + Domicile
Divyang (PwD)	4% Horizontal + Valid Disability Certificate (identified posts only)
Ex-Servicemen	5% Horizontal + Valid discharge certificate and service proof
Dependents of Freedom Fighters	2% Horizontal + Valid documentary proof
Female Candidates	20% Horizontal + Caste certificate in father’s name

SGPGIMS Scribe Policy for PwD Candidates

Candidates with disabilities who require a scribe/writer for the exam must follow the guidelines of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. SGPGIMS will not provide a scribe; candidates must arrange their own.