GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 – Notification Out for 424 Vacancy

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Gmch chandigarh nursing officer recruitment 2025 notification for 424 vacancies.

Introduction: GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025

The Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh, under the Department of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh Administration, has issued a public appointment notice inviting online applications for the recruitment of Nursing Officers. This recruitment drive aims to fill 424 Group ‘B’ posts. Interested and eligible candidates can submit their applications online started from April 15, 2025, until the closing date of May 7, 2025.

GMCH Chandigarh Recruitment: Organization Details

  • Hiring Organization: Department of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh Administration (Government Medical College & Hospital – GMCH, Chandigarh) 
  • Post Name: Nursing Officer (Group ‘B’) 
  • Total Posts: 424 
  • Job Location: GMCH Sector 32, Chandigarh & Mental Health Institute, Sector-32, Chandigarh 

GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer Vacancy Breakdown 2025

The recruitment drive offers a substantial number of vacancies distributed across various categories. Please note that the number of vacancies is tentative and subject to change.

CategoryNumber of Vacancies
Unreserved (UR)212
Scheduled Caste (SC)47
Other Backward Class (OBC-NCL)123
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)42
Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD)16 (Horizontal Reservation across categories) 
Total424

Eligibility Criteria for GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer Post

Candidates must ensure they meet the specified eligibility criteria before applying:

  • Citizenship: Must be a citizen of India, or a subject of Nepal/Bhutan, or a Tibetan refugee (settled before Jan 1, 1962), or a person of Indian origin migrated from specific countries with the intention of permanently settling in India (subject to eligibility certificate).
  • Educational Qualification:
  • Age Limit:
    • 18 to 30 years as of the application closing date (May 7, 2025).
    • Age relaxation is applicable for reserved categories as per Central Government rules: SC (5 years), OBC (3 years), PwBD (10 years), Central Govt. Employees (5 years), Ex-Servicemen (Military service + 3 years).

GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment: Important Dates

Keep track of these crucial dates:

EventDate
Notification Release DateApril 9, 2025
Online Application Start DateApril 15, 2025
Online Application Last DateMay 7, 2025
Last Date for Fee DepositMay 9, 2025
Written Exam DateTo be Notified

Salary and Benefits: GMCH Nursing Officer

Selected candidates will be appointed under the following pay structure and conditions:

  • Pay Scale: Central Pay Matrix Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 – Rs. 1,42,400) plus applicable allowances.
  • Probation Period: Two years, requiring successful completion of mandatory induction training.

Selection Process for GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer

The selection process involves the following stages:

  1. Written Examination:
    • Total Marks: 100.
    • Duration: 2 hours.
    • Medium: English.
    • Part 1: Subject Knowledge (Nursing) – 70 Marks.
    • Part 2: Practical Assessment type questions – 30 Marks.
    • Minimum Qualifying Marks (Cut-off): General/EWS/OBC: 50%, PWD: 45%, SC: 40% (Applicable individually for Part 1 & Part 2).
    • Negative Marking: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
  2. Merit List: Prepared based on marks obtained in both Part 1 and Part 2 of the written test. Tie-breaking criteria apply (older age, then higher essential qualification marks).
  3. Counselling & Document Verification: Candidates shortlisted based on merit (ratio 1:3) will be called for counselling and verification of original documents.
  4. Medical Examination: Selected candidates must pass a medical fitness examination conducted by a medical board.

Note: There will be no personal interview for this recruitment.

How to Apply Online for GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025

Follow these steps to submit your application:

  1. Visit the official GMCH website and navigate to the ‘Jobs and Training’ or ‘Vacancy’ section, or directly access.
  2. Click on the link for “Recruitment of Nursing Officer”.
  3. Click on “Online Form” and complete the registration details accurately. Note down the generated login ID and password.
  4. Log in and click “Complete Your Form”.
  5. Fill in educational qualifications (10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree, PG if applicable).
  6. Provide correspondence/permanent address details and upload scanned copies of your recent photograph and signature (JPEG format, under 100kb each).
  7. Preview the application, check the declaration, and click “Save Form”.
  8. Proceed to the online payment gateway via the “Payment” link and pay the application fee using Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or QR code.
  9. After successful payment, take TWO printouts of the completed application form. Affix the same photograph uploaded online onto the printouts. Keep these safe; they are required during counselling.
  10. Regularly check the official GMCH website for updates regarding admit cards, exam dates, and results.

Application Fees Details for GMCH Chandigarh Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025

The non-refundable application fee varies by category:

  • General / OBC-NCL / EWS: Rs. 1000/- 
  • Scheduled Caste (SC): Rs. 800/- 
  • Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): Exempted 

Payment must be made online only.

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