Government Nursing & Healthcare Exam Notifications

Track verified Central and State Government healthcare recruitments across AIIMS NORCET, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRB), ESIC, DSSSB, and National Health Mission with official notification PDFs and exam schedules.

Active Vacancies11,612+
Conducting Bodies7 Institutions
Central Pay Scale7th CPC Level 7
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Active Government Exam Recruitments (6)

Verified Central, Railway, ESIC, and State Government notifications for Nursing Officers and Healthcare Professionals.

Central Govt / AutonomousNotice No. 48/2026 - NORCET 11
● Active Recruitment
Total Vacancies3,055 Posts
Pay Matrix7th CPC Level 7₹72,000 – ₹78,000 / month
Last Date To Apply15 Oct 2026
Exam / CBT DatePreliminary Exam: Sept 28, 2026

Eligibility: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an INC recognized institute OR Post-Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) with 2 years experience in minimum 50-bedded hospital.

Age Limit: 18 to 30 Years (as on closing date)
Location: All India
Largest nursing exam in India filling 3,000+ permanent Group B posts.
80:20 gender ratio reservation allocation formula as per AIIMS governing body.
Indian Railways (Central)CEN No. 03/2026 - Paramedical Categories
● Active Recruitment
RRB Centralized Employment Notice (CEN 03/2026): Nursing Superintendent

Ministry of Railways (Railway Recruitment Boards)

Total Vacancies1,420 Posts
Pay Matrix7th CPC Level 7₹70,000 – ₹76,000 / month + Railway Pass Privileges
Last Date To Apply25 Oct 2026
Exam / CBT DateComputer Based Test (CBT): November 2026

Eligibility: Certificate as Registered Nurse & Midwife having passed 3 years course in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) OR B.Sc. (Nursing) from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Age Limit: 20 to 40 Years (Includes 3 years one-time age relaxation)
Location: All India
One of the most anticipated central government nursing notifications.
No mandatory hospital experience required for GNM candidates.
Central Statutory BodyESIC HQ Recruitment Notice 12/2026
⚡ Admit Cards Live
Total Vacancies1,930 Posts
Pay Matrix7th CPC Level 7₹73,500 – ₹80,000 / month
Last Date To Apply30 Sept 2026
Exam / CBT DateComputer Based Test: October 18, 2026

Eligibility: B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / Regular B.Sc. Nursing / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) with 1 year experience in minimum 50-bed hospital.

Age Limit: 18 to 30 Years (Up to 37 years for ESIC employees)
Location: All India
Admit cards are now downloadable on the official ESIC portal.
Includes high nursing monthly allowance (₹7,200/mo) and uniform allowance.
Delhi Govt (NCT)Advt. No. 04/2026 - Post Code 02/26
⚡ Admit Cards Live
Total Vacancies1,507 Posts
Pay Matrix7th CPC Level 7 (Delhi)₹76,000 – ₹82,000 / month
Last Date To Apply30 Aug 2026
Exam / CBT DateTier-1 CBT Exam: October 2026

Eligibility: B.Sc Nursing from a recognized University/Institute OR Regular course in B.Sc. Nursing OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR Diploma in GNM with registration with Delhi Nursing Council (DNC).

Age Limit: Up to 30 Years (Age relaxations for reserved categories as per Delhi rules)
Location: Delhi
Offers highest in-hand starting pay due to 27% Delhi City Class-X HRA.
Nominal application fee of only ₹100; free for all female candidates.
State NHM / CHORSSB/CHO/2026-Notice-03
● Active Recruitment
Rajasthan NHM: Community Health Officer (CHO) 3,500 Posts Recruitment 2026

Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSSB) & NHM Rajasthan

Total Vacancies3,500 Posts
Pay MatrixContractual NHM Pay + Monthly PBI₹25,000 – ₹40,000 / month
Last Date To Apply20 Oct 2026
Exam / CBT DateWritten Screening Exam: November 15, 2026

Eligibility: B.Sc in Community Health OR B.Sc. Nursing with integrated CCH curriculum OR Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing OR GNM with Certificate in Community Health (CCH). Must be registered with Rajasthan Nursing Council (RNC).

Age Limit: 21 to 40 Years (as on Jan 1, 2027)
Location: Rajasthan
Massive state opening creating 3,500 postings across primary health clinics.
Regularization policy tracks and service credits for future State Medical Officer exams.
Armed Forces / DefenseMNS SSC Officer Notification 2026
● Active Recruitment
Military Nursing Service (MNS): Short Service Commission (SSC) 2026

Indian Army, Navy & Air Force (Armed Forces Medical Services)

Total Vacancies200 Posts
Pay MatrixDefense Pay Matrix Level 10 (Commissioned Officer)₹95,000 – ₹1,08,000 / month
Last Date To Apply30 Oct 2026
Exam / CBT DateNational Testing Agency (NTA) CBT: December 2026

Eligibility: Only Female Candidates who have passed M.Sc (Nursing) / PB B.Sc (Nursing) / B.Sc (Nursing) from INC recognized University and are Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife.

Age Limit: 21 to 35 Years (Born between 02 Oct 1991 and 01 Oct 2005)
Location: All India
Direct Commissioning as Lieutenant in the Indian Armed Forces.
Starting in-hand pay exceeds ₹95,000/month with Officer Mess & CSD privileges.
Official Exam-Conducting Authorities

Premier Government Healthcare Institutions

Explore central autonomous institutes, railway boards, and state health commissions that recruit permanent Nursing Officers and healthcare cadres.

Central Autonomous

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

AIIMS NORCET

The apex centralized recruitment examination conducted annually by AIIMS New Delhi for filling Group-B Nursing Officer positions across all participating AIIMS hospitals in India.

NORCET (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test)
New Delhi · Pan-India (20+ AIIMS Institutes & Central Hospitals)
3,055 Active Posts
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Ministry of Railways

Railway Recruitment Boards (Indian Railways)

RRB Healthcare

Centralized employment notification by Indian Railways for permanent Group-C/Group-B Nursing Superintendents, Pharmacists, and Lab Technicians across divisional railway hospitals.

RRB CEN Nursing Superintendent & Paramedical Categories
Rail Bhavan, New Delhi · All 21 RRB Railway Zones across India
1,420 Active Posts
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Statutory Body

Employees' State Insurance Corporation

ESIC

Statutory autonomous body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment providing social security and medical care to insured industrial workforce across 150+ ESIC hospitals.

ESIC All-India Nursing Officer & Senior Nursing Officer Exam
C.I.G. Road, New Delhi · Pan-India ESIC Model & Medical College Hospitals
1,930 Active Posts
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State Govt Board

Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board

DSSSB Delhi

Conducts combined recruitment exams for healthcare personnel across Delhi Government teaching hospitals (Lok Nayak, GTB, DDU, GB Pant).

DSSSB Nursing Officer & Public Health Nurse Exam
Karkardooma, Delhi · Govt of NCT of Delhi, MCD, NDMC Hospitals
1,507 Active Posts
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National Health Mission

National Health Mission & State Health Societies

State NHM / CHO

State-level mission recruitment for Community Health Officers (CHOs) leading primary healthcare delivery, non-communicable disease screening, and maternal-child health at sub-health centers.

Community Health Officer (CHO) & Staff Nurse Screening
State Capital Headquarters · Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Health & Wellness Centres)
4,850 Active Posts
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Central Autonomous

Premier Central Autonomous Medical Institutes

PGIMER & JIPMER

Autonomous institutions of national importance known for super-specialty intensive care, organ transplantation, and advanced clinical nursing leadership.

PGIMER / JIPMER Nursing Officer Computer Based Test
Chandigarh & Puducherry · Apex Tertiary Research Medical Institutes
420 Active Posts
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Armed Forces

Military Nursing Service (Armed Forces)

MNS Armed Forces

An all-women commissioned officer corps in the Indian Armed Forces delivering nursing care to armed forces personnel and their families in military hospitals.

MNS Short Service Commission (SSC) Examination by NTA
IHQ of MoD (Army), New Delhi · Army, Navy & Air Force Military Hospitals across India
200 Active Posts
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Frequently Asked Questions (Govt Nursing & Paramedical Exams)

What is the 7th CPC salary for Central Government Nursing Officers?

AIIMS, RRB, and ESIC Nursing Officers are appointed at 7th Pay Commission Level 7 with an initial basic pay of ₹44,900. Including Dearness Allowance (DA 50%+), House Rent Allowance (HRA up to 27%), and Nursing Allowance (₹7,200/mo), the gross in-hand salary ranges between ₹72,000 and ₹82,000 per month.

Are GNM diploma holders eligible for AIIMS NORCET?

Yes. GNM candidates are eligible for AIIMS NORCET if they have a registered RN/RM license and a minimum of 2 years of experience in a 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the educational qualification. B.Sc. Nursing and Post-Basic B.Sc. candidates are eligible as freshers without prior hospital experience.

How does the RRB Nursing Superintendent selection work?

Railway Recruitment Boards conduct a single-stage Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 100 questions (70 marks technical nursing, 30 marks general science, awareness, and arithmetic). There is no interview, and selections are made strictly on CBT merit followed by document verification and railway medical fitness.

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