GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 has been announced by the Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board, Gandhinagar under Advertisement No. 458/202627. A total of 131 posts of Staff Nurse, Class-3 will be filled in the office of the Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme under the Health & Family Welfare Department through a competitive examination. Candidates holding B.Sc. (Nursing) or a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council, with basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, are eligible. The age limit is 18 to 35 years as on 12/10/2026, with relaxation for women, reserved categories, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen. Online applications will be accepted on ojas.gujarat.gov.in from 28/09/2026 to 12/10/2026, and the fee of ₹500/- for Unreserved or ₹400/- for reserved candidates must be paid by 15/10/2026. Selection will be through two MCQ papers followed by document verification. Selected nurses get a fixed pay of ₹40,800/- per month for five years. Stay connected for GSSSB Staff Nurse admit card, answer key and result updates. All Sarkari Result links are updated regularly on tsnpdcl NEWS – Sarkari Result.
GSSSB
GUJARAT
GUJARAT SUBORDINATE SERVICE SELECTION BOARD
Block No. 2, 1st Floor, Karmayogi Bhavan, Sector-10-A, Gandhinagar
Health & Family Welfare Department – Office of the Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme
ADVERTISEMENT NO.
458/202627
STAFF NURSE, CLASS-3
Advertisement No.: 458/202627Date: 28/09/2026
GSSSB STAFF NURSE RECRUITMENT 2026
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board, Gandhinagar invites online applications through OJAS for 131 posts of Staff Nurse, Class-3 under the Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme, Health & Family Welfare Department, to be filled by direct recruitment through a competitive examination.
TOTAL VACANCIES
131
APPLICATION MODE
ONLINE (OJAS)
START DATE
28/09/2026
LAST DATE
12/10/2026
(23:59 hrs)
PAY
₹40,800/-
(Fixed, per month)
TOTAL VACANCIES : 131
1. VACANCY DETAILS
| Post Name | Department | Total | Category-wise Posts | Reserved for Women (out of category posts) | Out of Total | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UR | EWS | SEBC | SC | ST | UR | EWS | SEBC | SC | ST | PwBD | Ex-Servicemen | |||
| Staff Nurse, Class-3 | Health & Family Welfare Department | 131 | 46 | 13 | 45 | 16 | 11 | 15 | 04 | 14 | 05 | 03 | 00 | 13 |
2. IMPORTANT DATES
| Notification Date | : | 28/09/2026 |
| Opening Date | : | 28/09/2026 |
| Last Date | : | 12/10/2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | : | 15/10/2026 (23:59 hrs) |
| Eligibility Cut-off Date | : | 12/10/2026 |
| Exam Date | : | To be notified |
3. APPLICATION FEE
- Unreserved (General): ₹500/-
- Reserved (women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen): ₹400/-
- Pay online only via Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallets by 15/10/2026 (23:59 hrs); transaction charges extra.
- Fee is not refunded to candidates who appear in the exam; applications without fee will be rejected.
4. AGE LIMIT (AS ON 12/10/2026)
- Minimum age: 18 years; Maximum age: 35 years.
- Upper age limit may be relaxed for candidates already in Gujarat Government service as per the GCS (General) Rules, 1967.
- Reserved-category benefits and age relaxation are available only to original residents of Gujarat.
5. AGE RELAXATION
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| General – Women | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved – Men | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved – Women (5+5) | 10 years | 45 years |
| General PwBD – Men | 10 years | 45 years |
| General PwBD – Women (10+5) | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved PwBD – Men (5+10) | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved PwBD – Women (5+10+5) | 20 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + up to 3 years |
6. PAY SCALE
- First 5 years: fixed pay of ₹40,800/- per month.
- After 5 years of satisfactory service: regular pay scale ₹29,200-92,300 (Level-5), 7th Pay Commission.
- Subject to the Supreme Court judgment in SLP No. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012.
7. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
- B.Sc. (Nursing) from a recognised University/ deemed University, recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council; or
- Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.
- Basic knowledge of computer application as per the GCS (General) Rules, 1967; the certificate can be submitted before appointment.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
- Registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council is required at the time of appointment, if not already registered.
8. SELECTION PROCESS
MCQ Competitive Exam (Paper-I & II)
➤
Provisional Result
➤
Document Verification
➤
Selection / Waiting List
➤
Appointment
- About twice the number of category-wise posts will be called for document verification, based on merit of total marks.
- Widow women and eligible sportspersons get 5% of their marks added for preference in selection.
9. EXAM PATTERN
Paper-I – Nursing Subject (MCQ)
| Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Fundamental of Nursing | 20 | |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 20 | |
| Midwifery and Pediatric Nursing | 20 | |
| Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing | 20 | |
| Community Health Nursing | 20 | |
| Total | 100 | 2 Hours |
- 100 questions of 1 mark each; paper can be attempted in Gujarati or English.
- Syllabus as prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council.
Paper-II – Gujarati Language (MCQ)
| Subject | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Language | 30 | |
| Grammar | 40 | |
| Literature | 30 | |
| Total | 100 | 2 Hours |
- 100 questions of 1 mark each; paper only in Gujarati.
- Negative marking: 1/4 of the marks allotted to the question for each wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying standard 40% in each paper separately for all categories; merit list on total marks of both papers.
10. SYLLABUS (PAPER-I NURSING)
Fundamental of Nursing
Health and illnessHealth Care delivery SystemsInfection controlBiomedical waste managementHygiene & Nutritional needsCare of Terminally illFirst Aid & Emergencies
Medical Surgical Nursing
Biochemical parametersNutrition assessmentApplied MicrobiologyPharmacologyIntraoperative CareRespiratory, digestive & cardiovascular problemsCommunicable diseases
Midwifery and Pediatric Nursing
Maternal, Fetal & Newborn physiologyAntenatal careCare during labourCare of normal neonatesPostnatal problemsFamily planning & welfare programs
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
Principles and concepts of mental healthTreatment modalitiesPsychological Therapies
Community Health Nursing
Community health nursing approachesRoles and responsibilitiesIntroduction to Epidemiology
Paper-II Gujarati Language
Detailed syllabus to be published on the Board’s website
11. HOW TO APPLY
- Only online applications at ojas.gujarat.gov.in are accepted; OTR (One Time Registration) on OJAS is mandatory before applying.
- Go to Online Application → Apply → GSSSB → Advt. No. 458/202627, Staff Nurse, Class-3 → Apply now → Apply with OTR.
- Fill Personal and Educational Details, accept the Assurance and save to get the Application Number.
- Upload photo (5 cm × 3.6 cm) and signature (2.5 cm × 7.5 cm) in jpg, max 15 kb; photo with white background and date not older than 1 year.
- Confirm the application, note the Confirmation Number, pay the fee by 15/10/2026 and keep a printout.
12. CONTACT
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board,
Block No. 2, 1st Floor, Karmayogi Bhavan,
Sector-10-A, Gandhinagar.
Phone: 079-23258916
13. FAQs
What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
The last date to apply online is 12/10/2026 (23:59 hrs) on ojas.gujarat.gov.in, and the fee can be paid till 15/10/2026 (23:59 hrs).
How many Staff Nurse posts are there in GSSSB Advt. 458/202627?
There are 131 posts: UR 46, EWS 13, SEBC 45, SC 16 and ST 11, including 13 for Ex-Servicemen.
What is the age limit for GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026?
Candidates must be 18 to 35 years old as on 12/10/2026, with relaxation for women, reserved categories, PwBD and Ex-Servicemen.
What qualification is required for Gujarat Staff Nurse Class-3?
B.Sc. (Nursing) or a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council, basic computer knowledge and knowledge of Gujarati/ Hindi.
What is the salary of GSSSB Staff Nurse?
A fixed pay of ₹40,800/- per month for the first five years, then regular pay scale ₹29,200-92,300 (Level-5).
What is the exam pattern and fee for GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026?
Two MCQ papers – Nursing (100 marks) and Gujarati (100 marks), 2 hours each, 1/4 negative marking and 40% qualifying in each. Fee is ₹500/- for Unreserved and ₹400/- for reserved candidates.
14. IMPORTANT LINKS
| Apply Online (OJAS) | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| Scribe / Compensatory Time Instructions | Click Here |
| Official Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
Note : For detailed notification, candidates must read the full GSSSB Advt. No. 458/202627 on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in before applying.🌐gsssb.gujarat.gov.in