The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is conducting a massive direct recruitment drive for 5,989 Nursing Officers (District Cadre, Group-C) under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, under Advertisement No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12 June 2026, in accordance with the Odisha Nursing Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019 and applicable amendment rules. Vacancies span all 30 districts of Odisha. The last date has been extended to 16 August 2026 for new registration and re-registration, and 19 August 2026 for final application submission, at the official OSSSC website osssc.gov.in. The pay scale is Rs. 29,200-92,300 at Pay Matrix Level-8, Cell-01 as per the Odisha Revised Scale of Pay (ORSP) Rules 2017. Candidates must have passed 10+2, hold a GNM Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing from an INC-recognised institution, and possess a valid Registration/Renewal Certificate from the Nursing Council of Odisha as on the date of online application submission. The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 12 June 2026, with relaxation for SC/ST/SEBC/Women (47 years) and PwD (52 years). Selection is through a Written Test of 100 marks followed by Document Verification – no interview. The application fee is Rs. 500 (nil for SC/ST/PwD) with a refund for candidates who appear in the exam.
Important Note: Three things every OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 applicant must act on before 16/19 August 2026. First, registration and application submission are TWO separate steps – completing registration at osssc.gov.in does not mean your application is submitted; you must log in again after registration and fill the online application form and pay the fee separately; many candidates mistake registration for the complete process and their application is rejected as incomplete. Second, a valid Odisha Nursing Council registration certificate must be uploaded at the time of application – unlike the educational qualification and age which are verified as on the advertisement date (12 June 2026), the Nursing Council registration must be valid as on the date you actually submit the application; if your registration has lapsed, renew it first before applying. Third, these are district cadre posts – selected candidates are permanently posted in and transferred only within the district they are allocated; district preferences are filled in the application in order of priority; choose your preferred district order carefully as the allocation is based on merit-cum-choice and cannot be changed after submission.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) |
| Advertisement No. | IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12 June 2026 |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha |
| Cadre Type | District Cadre, Group-C |
| Total Vacancies | 5,989 (across all 30 districts of Odisha) |
| Rules | Odisha Nursing Service (Method of Recruitment and Conditions of Service) Rules, 2019 |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 29,200-92,300 (Pay Matrix Level-8, Cell-01, ORSP Rules 2017) |
| Application Mode | Online only – osssc.gov.in |
| Registration Opens | 13 June 2026 |
| Extended Registration Last Date | 16 August 2026 |
| Extended Application Submission Last Date | 19 August 2026 |
| Written Test Date | To be notified at osssc.gov.in |
| Official Website | osssc.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Original Date | Extended Date |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Opens | 13 June 2026 | – |
| Registration Last Date | 06 July 2026 | 16 August 2026 |
| Application Submission Last Date | 13 July 2026 | 19 August 2026 |
| Age and Qualification Cut-off Date | 12 June 2026 (date of advertisement) | – |
| Nursing Council Registration Validity | As on date of online application submission | – |
| Written Test Date | To be announced at osssc.gov.in | – |
Category-wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (UR) | 1,880 |
| UR – Women (W) | 941 |
| Scheduled Tribe (ST) | 1,057 |
| ST – Women (W) | 531 |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 645 |
| SC – Women (W) | 326 |
| SEBC | 406 |
| SEBC – Women (W) | 203 |
| Total | 5,989 |
Special Category Vacancies (included within district totals above)
| Special Category | Reserved Posts |
|---|---|
| Ex-Servicemen | 180 |
| Sportsperson | 60 |
| Visually Impaired (VI) | 60 |
| Hearing Impaired (HI) | 60 |
| Orthopedically Impaired (OI) | 60 |
| Mentally Disabled (MD) | 60 |
Top 5 Districts by Vacancy Count
| District | Total Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Koraput | 619 |
| Angul | 486 |
| Cuttack | 473 |
| Balangir | 355 |
| Balasore | 347 |
District cadre – selected candidates are posted and transferred only within their allocated district. Indicate district preferences in order of priority in the online application form.
Educational Qualification (All Four Must be Met)
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Academic Qualification | Passed 10+2 (Higher Secondary or equivalent) |
| Professional Qualification | Diploma in GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) OR B.Sc. Nursing from any Medical College/Hospital or institution recognised and approved by the Indian Nursing Council (INC) |
| Registration | Valid Registration/Renewal Certificate from the Nursing Council of the State of Odisha – must be valid as on the date of online application submission; must be uploaded at the time of application |
| Odia Language | Must be able to speak, read and write Odia; must have satisfied one of: passed Middle School Examination with Odia as a language subject; passed Matriculation/equivalent with Odia as medium of instruction in non-language subjects; passed Odia as a language subject in Class-VII or above from a Government/Central Government recognised school; or passed a test in Odia at M.E. School Standard conducted by the School and Mass Education Department |
Age Limit (as on 12 June 2026 – date of advertisement)
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General/UR | 21 to 42 years |
| SC/ST/SEBC/Women (all categories) | 21 to 47 years (5-year relaxation) |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | 21 to 52 years (10-year relaxation) |
| PwD under SC/ST/SEBC | Cumulative 10 years over and above the SC/ST/SEBC relaxation |
| Ex-Servicemen | Relaxable by total period of defence service rendered |
| Contractual Nursing Officers (OSH&FW Society/Scheme and ASHAs) | Upper age limit: 45 years |
Pay Scale
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Post | Nursing Officer – District Cadre, Group-C |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 29,200-92,300 per month |
| Pay Matrix Level | Level-8, Cell-01 (as per ORSP Rules 2017) |
| Starting Basic Pay | Rs. 29,200 per month |
| Additional | DA, HRA and other allowances as per Odisha Government rules |
| CHO Deployment | Selected candidates may also be deployed as Community Health Officer (CHO) by respective Appointing Authorities |
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| All categories except SC, ST, and PwD | Rs. 500 |
| SC/ST/Persons with Disabilities (PwD) | Nil |
Fee is payable online (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI) through the Payment Gateway. The Rs. 500 fee will be refunded to candidates who actually appear in the Written Test. No refund for candidates who do not appear, regardless of reason. Use your own bank account/UPI ID for smooth refund processing. If the Confirmation Page does not appear after payment, the transaction is automatically cancelled and refunded within 48 hours – make a fresh payment after 48 hours.
Selection Process
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours; OMR/CBRE mode; -0.25 negative marking per wrong answer |
| Provisional Master Merit List | Prepared in order of marks/normalized scores; candidates meeting minimum qualifying marks shortlisted at 1.25x vacancies for DV |
| Document Verification (DV) | Before District Level Board (office of Collector and DM) of each district; Chief District Medical and Public Health Officers verify documents |
| Provisional Select List | Equal to vacancies; drawn from DV screening list based on merit + district preference |
| Physical Counselling (optional) | May be called for district allocation based on merit-cum-choice, at Commission’s discretion |
No interview is conducted. Final selection is based entirely on Written Test merit and document verification.
Written Test Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing subjects (as per Annexure-II syllabus) | 60 | 60 |
| Practical skills-based questions | 25 | 25 |
| Arithmetic (HSC/10th standard level) | 10 | 10 |
| English (HSC/10th standard level) | 5 | 5 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Negative Marking: -0.25 marks per wrong answer. Marking more than one option = wrong answer. Unanswered questions: no penalty.
Minimum Qualifying Marks: 35% (normalized score) for General/UR/other categories; 30% for ST/SC/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sportsperson.
Tie-breaking (in order): (1) Fewer wrong attempts; (2) Higher percentage in GNM/B.Sc. Nursing; (3) Age seniority (older ranked higher); (4) Higher marks in 10+2; (5) Commission’s discretion.
Nursing Subjects Syllabus (Annexure-II)
Anatomy and Physiology; Microbiology; Psychology; Sociology; Nursing Foundation; First Aid; Community Health Nursing; Nutrition; Medical Surgical Nursing/Adult Health Nursing (per revised B.Sc. Nursing syllabus 2021); Mental Health Nursing; Child Health Nursing; Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing; Nursing Education; Research and Statistics; Professionalism, Professional Values and Ethics; Nursing Administration and Management.
How to Apply for OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Step 1 – Registration (New Users): Go to osssc.gov.in, click “Apply Online” on the homepage. Fill the Registration Form. Keep ready: scanned colour passport-size photograph (jpg/jpeg/png, 20 KB to 100 KB) and scanned signature (jpg/jpeg/png, 20 KB to 50 KB), valid personal email ID and mobile number. Note your User ID after registration.
Step 2 – Re-registration (Existing OSSSC Users): If you have previously registered for any OSSSC post and have a User ID, click “Re-registration” under the Applicant Menu.
Step 3 – Application Form: After registration, log in with your User ID and Password. Fill the Online Application Form with personal, educational, and Nursing Council registration details. Indicate district preferences in order of priority.
Step 4 – Fee Payment: Pay Rs. 500 (if applicable) through the Payment Gateway (Net Banking/Credit Card/Debit Card/UPI). After successful payment, print the Confirmation Page.
Step 5 – Submission: Submit the application. Download and keep a copy of the submitted application. Note and securely save your User ID and Password for future use (admit card download, result, etc.).
Last date for registration/re-registration: 16 August 2026
Last date for application submission: 19 August 2026
Apply at – Click Here
Important Instructions
- Registration and application submission are two separate steps – completing registration alone does not file your application; log in and fill the form completely.
- Do not submit more than one application form for the same post – multiple applications result in disqualification of candidature.
- Nursing Council registration must be valid as on the date you submit the application – this is the only eligibility criterion not reckoned as on 12 June 2026; renew it if needed before applying.
- These are district cadre posts – candidates will be posted and transferred only within the allocated district; choose district preferences carefully.
- Use a personal bank account/UPI ID for fee payment to ensure the refund reaches you after appearing in the exam.
- Maintain your registered email ID and mobile number as active throughout the recruitment process – all communication (admit card, result) comes through these.
- Sportsperson category claimants must upload their Odisha Sports and Youth Services Department ID card (original, not photocopy).
- Contractual Nursing Officers claiming 45-year age relaxation must upload appointment letters from their employers.
- PwD candidates must upload the Permanent Disability Certificate showing not less than 40% disability; temporary disability certificates are not accepted.
- The OSSSC system is automatically disabled after the deadline – do not wait until the last day.
Important Links
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| Official OSSSC Notification | Click Here |
| Apply Online – OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 | Click Here |
| OSSSC Official Website | Click Here |
OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – FAQs
Q1. What is OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
✅ It is a direct recruitment by the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) under Advertisement No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12 June 2026 for 5,989 Nursing Officer posts (District Cadre, Group-C) under the Health and Family Welfare Department across all 30 districts of Odisha, under the Odisha Nursing Service Rules 2019. Selected candidates may also be deployed as Community Health Officers (CHO).
Q2. What is the last date to apply for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
✅ The last date has been extended. New/re-registration closes on 16 August 2026 and application submission closes on 19 August 2026 at osssc.gov.in. The online system is automatically disabled after the deadline.
Q3. What qualifications are required for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
✅ Candidates must have: (1) passed 10+2, (2) a GNM Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing from an INC-recognised institution, (3) a valid Registration/Renewal Certificate from the Nursing Council of Odisha as on the date of online application submission, and (4) Odia language proficiency as specified. All eligibility except Nursing Council registration is reckoned as on 12 June 2026.
Q4. What is the age limit for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
✅ Minimum 21 years and maximum 42 years as on 12 June 2026 for General/UR candidates. Relaxation: SC/ST/SEBC/Women – 5 years (max 47 years); PwD – 10 years (max 52 years); PwD under SC/ST/SEBC – cumulative; Ex-Servicemen – by total defence service; Contractual Nursing Officers (OSH&FW Society/ASHAs) – max 45 years.
Q5. What is the application fee for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
✅ Rs. 500 for all candidates except SC, ST, and PwD (who pay nil). The Rs. 500 fee is refundable to candidates who actually appear in the Written Test. No refund for absentees. Pay via Net Banking, Credit Card, Debit Card, or UPI.
Q6. What is the pay scale for OSSSC Nursing Officer?
✅ Pay scale of Rs. 29,200-92,300 at Pay Matrix Level-8, Cell-01 as per ORSP Rules 2017. Starting basic pay is Rs. 29,200 per month, plus DA, HRA and other allowances as per Odisha Government rules.
Q7. What is the selection process for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
✅ Selection is through a Written Test (100 questions, 100 marks, 2 hours; -0.25 negative marking) followed by Document Verification and preparation of a Provisional Select List. No interview is conducted. Minimum qualifying marks: 35% (General/UR); 30% (SC/ST/PwD/Ex-Servicemen/Sportsperson).
Q8. What is the OSSSC Nursing Officer Written Test syllabus?
✅ The 100-mark paper has 60 questions from nursing subjects (Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing Foundation, First Aid, Community Health Nursing, Nutrition, Medical Surgical Nursing, Mental Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Midwifery and Gynaecological Nursing, Nursing Education, Research and Statistics, Professionalism, Nursing Administration), 25 questions on practical skills, 10 questions on Arithmetic (10th standard level), and 5 questions on English (10th standard level).
Q9. Can I apply for any district or am I restricted to my home district?
✅ You can indicate up to 30 district preferences (all Odisha districts) in order of priority in the online application form. These are district cadre posts – selected candidates are posted and transferred only within their allocated district. District allocation is based on merit-cum-choice, so rank higher on the merit list and correctly prioritise your preferred district.
Q10. Is there a two-step application process for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
✅ Yes. Registration and Application Submission are two separate mandatory steps. First, register (or re-register if already on OSSSC system) and note your User ID. Then log in and complete the Online Application Form, upload required documents, pay the fee, and receive the Confirmation Page. Completing only registration without submitting the application means your form is incomplete and will be rejected.
Disclaimer
The information above is compiled from the official OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification (Advertisement No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12 June 2026) and the Extended Last Date Notification, issued by the Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC), under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha, as available on the official OSSSC website osssc.gov.in. The vacancy count of 5,989 is provisional and subject to change. The extended last dates are 16 August 2026 (registration) and 19 August 2026 (application submission). Candidates must download and read the complete official notification from osssc.gov.in before applying. All links above lead only to the official OSSSC website.
