The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has announced a significant recruitment drive for Nursing Officers across the state. In a short notification issued on June 11, the commission stated that it will fill 5,989 District Cadre Group-C Nursing Officer positions under the Health and Family Welfare Department of the Odisha government. This recruitment covers all 30 district establishments in Odisha.
Application Process
Candidates interested in applying must complete the process online through the OSSSC portal. The commission has indicated that detailed information on district-wise vacancies, category-wise reservations, pay scale, age limit, and other recruitment conditions will be released in a detailed advertisement on its website.
Important Dates
- Online Registration/Re-registration Begins: 13 June 2026
- Last Date for Registration/Re-registration: 6 July 2026
- Online Application Submission Begins: 13 June 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application Form: 13 July 2026
- Admit Card Release: To Be Announced
- Examination Date: To Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates must possess a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma or a B.Sc. Nursing degree from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council. They should also hold a valid registration certificate issued by the Odisha Nursing Council or any State Nursing Council recognised by the Nursing Council of India. Additionally, applicants must have passed Class 7 or above with Odia as a language subject. The minimum age required is 21 years, while the upper age limit is 38 years.
Selection Process
The recruitment process will consist of a written examination followed by document verification. The written test will be conducted in offline OMR-based mode and will include 100 multiple-choice questions, each carrying one mark. Out of the total questions, 60 will be from GNM/B.Sc. Nursing subjects, 25 from practical nursing skills, 10 from arithmetic, and five from English. The exam duration is two hours, with a penalty of 0.25 marks deducted for every incorrect answer.
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be placed under Level-8 of the Odisha Revised Scales of Pay Rules, with a pay scale ranging from Rs 29,200 to Rs 92,300. They will also be entitled to allowances as per government norms.
How to Apply
Candidates can apply online by following these steps:
- Visit the official OSSSC website: www.osssc.gov.in
- Complete registration or re-registration.
- Log in using the registered credentials.
- Fill in the online application form.
- Upload the required documents.
- Review all details carefully and submit the form.
- Download and keep a copy of the application form for future reference.
