Official source: GSSSB Advt. No. 458/2026-27 dated 28.09.2026 for Staff Nurse, Class-3, under the Director, Employees' State Insurance Scheme (Health & Family Welfare Department). Applicants must apply online on OJAS after completing One Time Registration (OTR); no offline/physical applications are accepted.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Controlling Department | Health and Family Welfare Department |
| Recruiting Office | Office of the Director, Employees' State Insurance Scheme (Kamdar Rajya Vima Yojana) |
| Advertisement No. | 458/2026-27 |
| Notification Date | 28 September 2026 |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse, Class-3 |
| Total Posts | 131 |
| Recruitment Mode | Direct recruitment through competitive written examination (MCQ) |
| Application Mode | Online only, via OJAS portal (OTR registration mandatory) |
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GSSSB Staff Nurse Important Dates
| Event | Date & Time |
|---|---|
| Online Application Start | 28 September 2026 (2:00 PM per Para 20; Para 1 mentions 6:00 PM) |
| Online Application Last Date | 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 12 October 2026 |
| Written Examination | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
Note: Educational qualification, age limit, and category-certificate validity are all reckoned as of the last date of application, 12 October 2026. Candidates must have completed OTR registration on OJAS before filling the application.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026 (Category-wise)
46 Unreserved (General)
85 Reserved Category Total
131 Total Posts
Category-wise Breakup
| Category | Total Posts | Reserved for Women (within category) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 46 | 15 |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | 13 | 4 |
| SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class) | 45 | 14 |
| SC (Scheduled Caste) | 16 | 5 |
| ST (Scheduled Tribe) | 11 | 3 |
| Total | 131 | 41 |
| Special Category (within total 131) | Posts Earmarked |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 0 (separate special drive to be notified) |
| Ex-Servicemen (10% reserved) | 13 |
Note: The notification states the number of posts may increase or decrease. Reserved-category vacancies are applicable only to candidates who are original residents of Gujarat and belong to the respective reserved category. If no eligible woman candidate is available for a women's reserved post, it will be filled by a male candidate of the same category. Posts not reserved for women are open to both male and female candidates on merit.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Eligibility 2026
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Qualification (Option 1) | B.Sc. (Nursing) from a recognized University/institution (UGC-recognized/deemed under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956), recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council |
| Qualification (Option 2) | Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council |
| Computer Knowledge | Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both |
| Nursing Council Registration | Must be registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council under the Gujarat Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act, 1968 at the time of appointment (if not already registered) |
Citizenship
The candidate must be a citizen of India, or possess nationality as provided under Rule-7 of the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967.
Important: Candidates lacking a valid computer-knowledge certificate may still apply, but must submit proof of passing a basic computer knowledge test before appointment; failure to do so will lead to cancellation of selection. Candidates without Gujarat Nursing Council registration must obtain it before appointment.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Age Limit
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| All Candidates | 18 to 35 years |
| Age Reckoning Date | 12 October 2026 |
Age Relaxation
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General category women | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved category men | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved category women | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category disabled men | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category disabled women | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved category disabled men | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved category disabled women | 20 years | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service period + 3 years | Not specified (case-wise) |
Note: Candidates already in Gujarat Government service may get relaxation in the upper age limit as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts get no age or other relaxation.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Pay Scale 2026
| Period | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 5 Years | Fixed pay of ₹40,800 per month |
| After 5 Years (on satisfactory service) | Regular 7th Pay Commission scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Level-5) |
Regularization after 5 years remains subject to the outcome of SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012 pending before the Supreme Court, as stated in the official notification.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Selection Process
Selection is through a single-stage competitive written examination (MCQ), conducted in two papers as per the Health & Family Welfare Department's exam rules:
Exam Pattern
| Paper | Subject | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Paper I (Nursing) 2 hours | Fundamentals of Nursing | 20 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 20 | |
| Midwifery & Paediatric Nursing | 20 | |
| Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing | 20 | |
| Community Health Nursing | 20 | |
| Paper II (Gujarati Language) 2 hours | Language | 30 |
| Grammar | 40 | |
| Literature | 30 | |
| Total (Paper I + Paper II) | 200 | |
- Each paper has 100 multiple-choice questions of 1 mark each. Paper I may be answered in Gujarati or English; Paper II is in Gujarati only.
- Negative marking: ¼ mark deducted for each wrong answer.
- Qualifying standard: Minimum 40% separately in Paper I and in Paper II, for all categories.
- The merit list is prepared on the combined marks of both papers, for candidates who clear both qualifying standards.
- Document verification is called for approximately twice the number of vacancies per category, based on provisional merit.
- A provisional answer key is published after the exam, followed by a final answer key after considering objections; cancelled questions are handled on a pro-rata basis.
- Widow candidates and eligible sports candidates (national/international, inter-university or All India School Federation level) receive an additional 5% of marks scored, subject to certificate verification.
- Final selection list and waiting list are prepared on merit, category-wise vacancies, and document verification outcome.
How to Apply for GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
- Complete OTR (One Time Registration) on ojas.gujarat.gov.in if not already registered — only OTR-registered candidates can apply.
- Go to "Online Application" → click Apply → select GSSSB.
- Select Advertisement No. 458/2026-27, Staff Nurse, Class-3 and click Apply.
- Read the "More Details" notification carefully before proceeding.
- Click "Apply Now", enter your Registration No. and date of birth, and click "Apply with OTR" to open the application format; fill in Personal Details.
- Fill in Educational Details in the next step.
- Accept the declaration/assurance ("Yes") and click Save to generate the Application Number.
- Upload photograph (5 cm × 3.6 cm, white background, dated, taken within one year before the last date) and signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm), in JPG format under 15 KB each.
- Click "Confirm Application" after a final review — no edits are possible after confirmation; a Confirmation Number is generated.
- Print and keep the confirmed application; download it before the last date as it cannot be downloaded afterwards.
- Pay the requisite exam fee online by 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM and save the receipt.
Important: Only the last confirmed application (with fee paid) will be considered valid if a candidate submits more than one application. Fees paid against earlier applications are not refunded.
Examination Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) candidates | ₹500 |
| Reserved (all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen) | ₹400 |
Fee is payable online only (debit card, internet banking, UPI or wallet) plus applicable transaction charges. No refund is given to candidates who appear in the exam or whose applications are rejected.
Documents Required
- B.Sc. (Nursing) degree / GNM diploma certificates and mark sheets
- Gujarat Nursing Council / Indian Nursing Council registration, where available
- Computer knowledge certificate, if available
- School leaving certificate / birth date proof
- Caste certificate (SC/ST), in the prescribed Gujarat Government format
- SEBC non-creamy layer certificate (Annexure-4, or Annexure-A of Government of India), obtained between 01.04.2024 and 12.10.2026
- EWS certificate (Annexure-KH/Parishisht-Ga) obtained between 13.10.2023 and 12.10.2026, or Income & Asset Certificate for FY 2025-26
- Disability certificate (Form V/VI/VII under RPwD Rules, 2017), where applicable
- Ex-servicemen ID card and discharge book, where applicable
- Widow status supporting documents, where applicable
- Recognised sports certificate, where applicable
- Recent passport-size photograph and signature, matching those uploaded in the application
Important Conditions
- Reserved-category candidates applying against unreserved posts will not get reserved-category relaxations.
- Category details cannot be changed after the application is confirmed.
- Candidates must declare their marital status; persons with more than one living spouse are ineligible unless specially exempted by the State Government.
- PwD candidates may apply only if their disability type is listed as suitable (low vision, one leg, cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victim, both arm/both leg, spinal deformity/injury, specific learning disability, mental illness, multiple disabilities). Deaf/hard-of-hearing candidates are not eligible. No PwD posts are reserved in this advertisement.
- Candidates with benchmark disability who have difficulty writing can request a scribe/compensatory time (20 minutes per hour) by emailing the Board at least two days before the exam.
- Malpractice, impersonation or use of forged documents may lead to disqualification, criminal action, and debarment; the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 applies.
- Passing the written examination does not itself confer a right to appointment.
- The Board reserves the right to modify or cancel the recruitment process without assigning reasons.