OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (IIE- 54/2026-1962/OSSSC)
Pay: Pay Scale 29200-92300, Pay Matrix level-8, Cell-01
Category State Portals
Job Type Regular
Eligibility Specifications
Advertisement / Notice No: IIE- 54/2026-1962/OSSSC
Age Limits: Between 21 and 42 years (for general category).
Age Cut-off Date: Age calculated strictly on 12 June 2026.
Category Relaxations: OBC (+5 years), SC/ST (+5 years).
Note: Additional age relaxations apply for Ex-Servicemen, Persons with Disabilities (PwD), Widows, and serving employees. Please check the official PDF notification for details.
Allowed Qualifications: 12th, Diploma.
Specialized & Physical Requirements:
- Diploma in GNM or B.Sc Nursing from recognized institution
- Registered with Nursing Council of State of Odisha
- Odia language proficiency
Document Specifications: Photo: 20-100 KB, Signature: 20-50 KB
Helpline Contacts: Phone: 0674-2597149/2597152, Email: null
Vacancy Breakdown
Total posts: 5989 vacancies
For detailed post-wise and category-wise vacancy distribution, please refer to the official notification PDF.
Key Timelines & Fees
Registration Start Date: 13 June 2026
Application Closing Date: 13 July 2026
Application Fee (All candidates other than SC, ST and PwD): ₹500
Application Fee (SC, ST and PwD): ₹0
Selection & Exam Pattern
Selection Process: Written Test, Document Verification
Exam Mode: Written Test
Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted
Covers Anatomy & Physiology, Microbiology, Psychology, Sociology, Nursing Foundation, Community Health, Nutrition, Medical Surgical Nursing, Mental Health, Child Health, Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing, etc.
Please double check exam stages in the official PDF notification below.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is the age limit for this recruitment?
The candidate must have attained the age of 21 years and must not be above the age of 42 years as on the date of advertisement.
What is the application fee for general candidates?
The application fee for applicants other than SC, ST and PwD category is ₹500.
Is there any negative marking in the written test?
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.