Latest Update (October 2026): Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) ne Nursing Officer ke 5,989 posts ke liye written exam 22–23 September 2026 ko successfully conduct kar liya hai. Exam Computer Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE) mode me multiple shifts me hua. Ab commission jald hi provisional answer key release karega, jiske baad result aur merit list aayegi. Jo candidates exam me appear hue the, wo neeche exam pattern, answer key process aur document verification ki poori details check karein.
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.
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 | Expected soon on osssc.gov.in |
| 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: OSSSC pehle provisional answer key release karega — candidates apne answers match karke objections file kar sakte hain (objection fee/rules notice me di jayengi).
- 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:
- Visit the official OSSSC website: osssc.gov.in.
- Click on “Apply Online” and select the Nursing Officer advertisement (IIE-54/2026).
- Complete New Registration with mobile number and email ID.
- Fill the application form and upload photo, signature and certificates.
- Pay the application fee (₹500; SC/ST/PwD candidates exempted) and submit.
- Download the confirmation page for future reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 me kul 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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