Last Updated On: 18 October 2026
Ek Nazar Me
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) ne Health & Family Welfare Department ke under Nursing Officer (District Cadre, Group-C) ke 5,989 posts ke liye written exam 22 aur 23 September 2026 ko Computer Based mode me successfully conduct kar liya hai. Application window 19 August 2026 ko band ho chuki thi aur admit card 11 September 2026 ko release hue the. Provisional answer key 29 September 2026 ko release ho chuki hai — objection window 29 September se 6 October 2026 tak thi (ab band). Ab final answer key aur result ka wait hai, uske baad merit list aur document verification hoga.
Key Stats
- Total posts: 5,989 (2,001 women candidates ke liye reserved)
- Written exam: 22 & 23 September 2026 (CBRE mode, completed)
- Answer key: 29 September 2026 (provisional, released)
- Objection window: 29 Sep – 6 Oct 2026 (closed)
- Next: final answer key → result/merit list → document verification
- Exam pattern: 100 MCQs, 100 marks, 2 hours; negative marking 0.25
- Qualifying marks: 35% (UR), 30% (reserved categories)
- Age limit: 21 – 42 years
- Pay scale: Level-8, Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300 per month
OSSSC Nursing Officer Kya Hai?
OSSSC Nursing Officer Odisha ke district hospitals, CHCs aur PHCs me Group-C post hai — is recruitment ke through Health & Family Welfare Department ke under all 30 districts me 5,989 Nursing Officers select kiye ja rahe hain.
Latest Update (11 October 2026): Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) ne Nursing Officer ke 5,989 posts ke liye provisional answer key aur response sheet 29 September 2026 ko release kar di hai (notice IIE-54/2026-2963/OSSSC). Candidates osssc.gov.in par login karke dono download kar sakte hain aur apna estimated score nikal sakte hain (marking: +1 sahi, -0.25 galat). Objection window 29 September se 6 October 2026 tak thi — ab band ho chuki hai. Ab commission final answer key ke baad result/merit list publish karega, phir document verification hoga.
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is conducting the recruitment for Nursing Officer posts in the District Cadre, Group-C under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha. With 5,989 vacancies across all 30 districts of Odisha, this was one of the largest nursing recruitment drives in the state. The detailed notification was released on 12 June 2026, applications were invited online at osssc.gov.in, and the written examination has now been completed.
Candidates can download official updates, answer key and result notices from the OSSSC official website (osssc.gov.in). Below is the complete guide with confirmed dates, vacancy breakup, eligibility, exam pattern, and the next steps after the exam.
Kaun Apply Kar Sakta Hai — Ek Nazar Me
| Post | Qualification | Age Limit | Experience / Skill | Fresher Chalega? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer (5,989 Posts) | +2 Science (CHSE Odisha ya equivalent) + GNM ya B.Sc. Nursing (recognized institution) + Odisha Nurses and Midwives Council me registration (ya equivalent) | 21–42 saal (notification wali cut-off date par); SC / ST / SEBC / Women / ESM ko Odisha Govt rules se relaxation | Koi experience ki shart nahi | Haan |
Note: Is recruitment ka written exam ho chuka hai aur provisional answer key aa chuki hai — ye table sirf record / eligibility samajhne ke liye hai.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Highlights (Confirmed)
| Recruiting Body | Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer (District Cadre, Group-C) |
| Department | Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12/06/2026 |
| Total Vacancies | 5,989 Posts (UR-1880, ST-1057, SC-645, SEBC-406; women candidates ke liye 2,001 posts reserved) |
| Job Location | All 30 Districts of Odisha |
| Pay Scale | Pay Level-8: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 per month |
| Application Start Date | 13 June 2026 |
| Last Date (Extended) | 19 August 2026 (registration 16 August 2026 tak) |
| Admit Card Release | 11 September 2026 |
| Written Exam (CBRE) | 22 & 23 September 2026 — Completed |
| Answer Key (Released 29 Sep 2026) | Provisional answer key + response sheet — osssc.gov.in par login karke download karein (objections closed 6 Oct 2026) |
| Result / Merit List | To Be Announced |
Vacancy Breakup – 5,989 Posts (Category-wise)
| Category | Total Posts | Women (Reserved) |
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,880 | 941 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1,057 | 531 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 645 | 326 |
| SEBC | 406 | 203 |
| Total | 5,989 | 2,001 |
Note: Category-wise posts ka ye breakup official notification ke hisab se hai. Ex-servicemen aur PwD reservation bhi government rules ke according apply hoga.
Eligibility Criteria (As Per Notification)
Educational Qualification
- Candidate must have passed +2 Science examination under CHSE, Odisha or an equivalent examination.
- Must have completed General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution.
- Must be registered with the Odisha Nurses and Midwives Council (or hold an equivalent registration).
Age Limit (as on the cut-off date in the notification)
- Minimum Age: 21 Years
- Maximum Age: 42 Years
- Age Relaxation: Relaxation in upper age limit is applicable for SC/ST/SEBC/Women/Ex-Servicemen candidates as per Odisha government rules.
Exam Pattern – Written Exam (Held on 22 & 23 Sep 2026)
| Exam Component | Details |
| Mode of Exam | Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) |
| Total Questions | 100 MCQs |
| Total Marks | 100 |
| Duration | 2 Hours (120 Minutes) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer |
| Sections | Arithmetic (10 Qs) + General Awareness (10 Qs) + Basic Computer Knowledge (10 Qs) + Subject Knowledge – Nursing (70 Qs) |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 35% for UR, 30% for Reserved Categories |
Exam Ke Baad Kya? – Answer Key, Result & Document Verification
Exam complete hone ke baad selection ka next phase ye hoga:
- Provisional Answer Key (RELEASED 29 September 2026): OSSSC ne answer key aur individual response sheet release kar di hai — candidates osssc.gov.in par login karke download karein aur question-by-question match karke estimated score nikalein. Objection window 29 September se 6 October 2026 tak thi (ab band).
- Final Answer Key & Result: Objections resolve hone ke baad final answer key aur merit list (result) osssc.gov.in par publish hogi.
- Document Verification (DV): Merit list me shortlisted candidates ko documents verify karwane honge. Neeche DV ke liye zaroori documents ki list hai.
- Final Selection: DV ke baad final selection list aur appointment process Health & Family Welfare Department ke through hoga.
Document Verification Ke Liye Zaroori Documents
- +2 Science marksheet & certificate
- GNM / B.Sc. Nursing degree & marksheet
- Odisha Nurses and Midwives Council registration certificate
- Caste certificate (SC/ST/SEBC) — agar applicable ho
- Residence / domicile certificate of Odisha
- Age proof (10th certificate)
- Recent passport-size photographs & valid photo ID
Salary & Job Profile
Selected Nursing Officers will be appointed in Pay Level-8 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) under the District Cadre, Group-C. Along with basic pay, candidates will get DA, HRA and other allowances as per Odisha government rules. Nursing Officers are posted in district hospitals, CHCs and PHCs across all 30 districts of Odisha.
Application Process (Closed on 19 August 2026)
Is recruitment ka application window band ho chuka hai. Reference ke liye process:
Important Links
| Link | Website |
|---|---|
| Download Notification PDF (Advt IIE-54/2026, 5989 Posts) | Official download link me error hai — Advt No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dt. 12.06.2026, 5989 Nursing Officer posts |
| Apply Online | Application window band ho chuka hai (13 Jul 2026) — exam 22-23 Sep 2026 ho gaya |
| OSSSC Official Website | https://www.osssc.gov.in |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 me total kitni vacancies hain?
5,989 Nursing Officer posts hain (Advt No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12/06/2026), jisme 2,001 posts women candidates ke liye reserved hain. Ye District Cadre, Group-C posts Health & Family Welfare Department, Odisha ke under hain.
2. OSSSC Nursing Officer ka written exam kab hua tha?
Written exam 22 aur 23 September 2026 ko Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode me multiple shifts me conduct hua tha. Admit card 11 September 2026 ko release hue the.
3. Kya ab bhi apply kar sakte hain? Last date kya thi?
Nahi, application window 19 August 2026 ko band ho chuki hai (registration 16 August 2026 tak). Ab naye applications accept nahi kiye jayenge.
4. OSSSC Nursing Officer ka answer key aur result kab aayega?
OSSSC ne abhi answer key/result ki official date announce nahi ki hai. Ummeed hai ki provisional answer key jald release hogi, uske baad objections aur final result aayega. Latest notices ke liye osssc.gov.in check karte rahein.
5. Nursing Officer post ke liye eligibility kya hai?
+2 Science ke saath GNM ya B.Sc. Nursing aur Odisha Nurses and Midwives Council me registration zaroori hai. Age limit 21 se 42 years hai (reserved categories ko relaxation).
6. OSSSC Nursing Officer ki salary kitni hai?
Selected candidates ko Pay Level-8 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300) per month milega, plus DA, HRA aur government allowances.
7. Selection process me exam ke baad kya hota hai?
Written exam ke baad answer key → result/merit list → document verification hoga. Minimum qualifying marks: UR ke liye 35% aur reserved categories ke liye 30%.
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