OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: 5,989 Posts, Exam Date Out

Published: August 23, 2026 Last Updated:
🏥 OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – 5,989 District Cadre Group-C Posts

Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission • Health & Family Welfare Department • Advt. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC

Current update: The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) is recruiting for 5,989 Nursing Officer posts. The form filling process (which was extended several times) has now completely closed. OSSSC has released a new notice regarding the exam dates. The exam will be held on September 22 and September 23, 2026 in CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode over two days and in a total of 5 shifts (shifts), meaning the exam will be conducted online on the computer, not on pen and paper. Your admission letter (admit card) to appear for the exam will be released online on the department's website a few days before the exam begins. You will have to download it yourself. Most importantly, if needed, the government will have the right to deploy you as a Community Health Officer (CHO).
⚡ OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 – Quick Answers
AdvertisementIIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC
PostNursing Officer – District Cadre Group-C
Total vacancies5,989
Pay scale₹29,200–₹92,300 • Pay Matrix Level-8
Application statusClosed after the final extension
Written test22 & 23 September 2026 • CBRE mode
📅 Important Dates
Detailed Advertisement12 June 2026
Registration Started13 June 2026
Extended Registration Deadline16 August 2026
Final Application Deadline19 August 2026
Written Test Notice21 August 2026
CBRE Written Examination22 & 23 September 2026
💰 Examination Fee
General / SEBC / other non-exempt categories₹500
SC / ST / PwDNil
Payment routeOnline
👤 Age Snapshot
Minimum age21 years
Maximum age42 years
Age reference12 June 2026
📊 OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 – District & Category-Wise Vacancy Details
How to read the table: There are two types of numbers given in each category box in the table. First Number: This shows the total count of that category (which can include both men and women). Second Number (W): This is written just below the first number, which shows the number of women only. District Total: These two numbers are not separate, rather both of them are already included within the total of that district (District Total).
DistrictURSTSCSEBCTotal
Angul133W 67103W 5264W 3223W 12486
Bargarh62W 3127W 1420W 1014W 7185
Bhadrak61W 3027W 1419W 1013W 7181
Balasore116W 5852W 2637W 1926W 13347
Balangir105W 5381W 4129W 1521W 10355
Boudh16W 87W 45W 33W 248
Cuttack158W 7971W 3552W 2535W 18473
Deogarh17W 97W 45W 34W 251
Dhenkanal38W 1917W 912W 69W 4114
Gajapati27W 1311W 69W 46W 379
Ganjam129W 6458W 2942W 2129W 14386
Jagatsinghpur37W 1917W 812W 69W 4112
Jajpur74W 3733W 1624W 1217W 8221
Jharsuguda13W 65W 34W 23W 137
Kalahandi48W 2421W 1115W 811W 5143
Kandhamal33W 1715W 811W 57W 4100
Kendrapara58W 2926W 1319W 913W 7174
Keonjhar66W 3329W 1521W 1115W 7197
Khordha44W 2220W 1014W 710W 5132
Koraput190W 95125W 6265W 3333W 16619
Malkangiri25W 1311W 68W 45W 375
Mayurbhanj97W 4944W 2231W 1622W 11292
Nuapada25W 1311W 68W 45W 375
Nabarangpur87W 4475W 3727W 1422W 11317
Nayagarh35W 1781W 4033W 169W 5236
Puri51W 2523W 1117W 811W 6152
Rayagada35W 1715W 811W 68W 4104
Sambalpur29W 1413W 69W 57W 386
Subarnapur29W 1513W 69W 57W 387
Sundargarh42W 2119W 913W 79W 5125
Grand Total1880W 9411057W 531645W 326406W 2035,989
Reservation note: There is no need to add extra seats (Women Reservation & Ex-Servicemen, Sports, PwD) for candidate selection. All seats are already included within the total 5,989 vacancies.
🎓 OSSSC Nursing Officer Eligibility 2026
  • ✓The academic route in the supplied recruitment data is +2 along with GNM, B.Sc. Nursing or the accepted nursing qualification for the post.
  • ✓A valid Nursing Council registration or renewal record is part of the post eligibility.
  • ✓The Odia-language condition must be met through the prescribed school-level or equivalent route.
  • ✓Because these are district-cadre posts, district preference, reservation and document rules remain relevant at the later verification stage.
👥 Age Relaxation
CategoryRelaxation
SEBC5 years
SC5 years
ST5 years
Women5 years
Persons with Disabilities10 years
Ex-ServicemenEligible service-period benefit under the applicable rule
💵 Pay & District Cadre Position
This government job recruitment is for all 30 districts of Odisha, filling a total of 5,989 vacancies. Selected candidates will be placed on a pay scale (Pay Matrix Level-8) of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300. Your starting basic salary will be ₹29,200, which can increase to ₹92,300 with time and promotion. In addition, government allowances will be provided separately. Postings will be made in all 30 districts of Odisha. In total, approximately 6,000 (5,989) vacancies are available. The job terms clearly state that if the authorities deem it necessary, they may also assign you the responsibility or duties of a Community Health Officer (CHO).
⚙️ Selection & Exam Pattern
There will be no interview for the job. Your selection will be done in just two steps, Written Test: First of all you will have a written test. Document Verification: After passing the test, your original documents will be checked. Note: This exam to be held in the month of September will be in CBRE (Computer Based Recruitment Examination) mode. This simply means that your exam will not be conducted offline (with pen-paper), but will be taken online on the computer.
Section / RuleQuestionsMarksDetail
GNM / B.Sc. Nursing Subjects6060Core nursing portion
Practical Skill-Based Questions2525Applied nursing portion
Arithmetic – HSC Standard1010Basic arithmetic
English – HSC Standard55Basic English
Total Written Test1001002 hours
Negative Marking—0.25Deduction for a wrong Answer
🕒 OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam Schedule – 22 & 23 September 2026
DateShiftTime
22 September 2026Shift 19:00 AM – 11:00 AM
22 September 2026Shift 212:30 PM – 2:30 PM
22 September 2026Shift 34:00 PM – 6:00 PM
23 September 2026Shift 19:00 AM – 11:00 AM
23 September 2026Shift 212:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Candidate-specific timing: Please consult your admit card to determine the date, time, and location of your exam. The date, shift, venue, and reporting time listed on your admit card are the correct and final information for you. You must arrive for the exam accordingly.
📂 Documents to Keep Ready
  • ✓OSSSC registration/application record and the admission letter once it is available.
  • ✓A valid photo identity document matching the application details.
  • ✓+2, GNM/B.Sc. Nursing and related marksheets or qualification certificates.
  • ✓Nursing Council registration or renewal proof.
  • ✓Reservation, Odia-language and other supporting certificates that apply to the candidate's claim.
🧭 How to Check the Admission Letter
  1. 1Open the OSSSC official portal and go to the candidate/admission-letter area.
  2. 2Select Nursing Officer-2026 when the download option is active.
  3. 3Use the login details requested by the portal, such as the registered mobile number, username or registration number.
  4. 4Check the allotted exam day, shift, centre and reporting instruction before printing the letter.
  5. 5Keep a printed copy and recheck the OSSSC notice board for any later centre or exam instruction.
Source & verification: We've thoroughly reviewed the latest notice for Nursing Officer recruitment, dated August 21, 2026, by visiting the OSSSC's official website. To ensure you have no difficulty understanding it, it contains only the essential information you need to know, including government job numbers, dates, degree titles, and reservations. If you're considering applying, be sure to check the latest official notification.