GSSSB Staff Nurse Class-3 Notification 2026 (Advt. 458/202627): Eligibility, Salary and Exam Pattern
Good news for nursing graduates and GNM diploma holders. The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 458/202627 for 131 Staff Nurse, Class-3 posts. These posts are in the office of the Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme, under the Health and Family Welfare Department, Gujarat. You will get a fixed pay of ₹40,800 per month for the first five years, then Level-5 pay if service is satisfactory. If you want a stable nursing job with the Gujarat government, this is a strong chance.
Online applications open on 28 September 2026 on the OJAS portal, and the last date is 12 October 2026 (11:59 PM). The fee can be paid till 15 October 2026. Anyone with a B.Sc. (Nursing) degree or a GNM diploma recognised by the Gujarat or Indian Nursing Council should read on. This guide covers seats, eligibility, age, pay, exam pattern, fees and the rules that can cancel a form. Read it fully, and keep following GovtJobsAlert.in for updates.
Key Highlights of GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
GSSSB fills Class-3 posts for Gujarat government departments through competitive exams. This advertisement is for one cadre only — Staff Nurse, Class-3 — in the ESI Scheme offices.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Organisation | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Advertisement No. | 458/202627 |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse, Class-3 |
| Total Vacancies | 131 |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare Dept. (ESI Scheme) |
| Pay | ₹40,800 per month fixed (first 5 years) |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Application Mode | Online only, on OJAS |
| Last Date to Apply | 12 October 2026 |
How Many Vacancies Are in GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
There is only one post, so one table covers everything. Women’s seats are counted inside each category total.
| Category | Seats | Of Which for Women |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 46 | 15 |
| EWS | 13 | 4 |
| SEBC | 45 | 14 |
| SC | 16 | 5 |
| ST | 11 | 3 |
| Total | 131 | 41 |
- Ex-Servicemen: 10% reservation, which is 13 in this advertisement, adjusted against their own category. Unfilled ex-servicemen seats go to other eligible candidates.
- PwD: 0 seats in this advertisement. PwD seats for this cadre will come in a separate special recruitment drive.
- Women’s seats: if no eligible woman is found, the seat goes to a man of the same category. The other seats are open to both men and women on merit.
- Reserved seats are only for reserved-category candidates who are originally from Gujarat.
- The number of posts may increase or decrease.
Even with zero PwD seats, candidates with these disabilities can still apply: LV (40-70%); OL, CP, LC, DW, AAV, BA, BL, SD, SI (without neurological or limb dysfunction); SLD, MI and MD. For BA and BL candidates, appointment depends on a Medical Board opinion taken after the written exam.
What is the Eligibility for GSSSB Staff Nurse Class-3 2026?
Educational Qualification
| Requirement | Detail |
|---|---|
| Nursing qualification (any one) | B.Sc. (Nursing) from a recognised university, recognised by the Gujarat or Indian Nursing Council, OR a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognised by the Gujarat or Indian Nursing Council |
| Computer knowledge | Basic computer knowledge as per the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both |
| Council registration | Must register with the Gujarat Nursing Council before appointment, if not already registered |
If you do not hold Nursing Council registration yet, you can still apply. You simply need it in place before joining. The same goes for the computer certificate: you may apply without it, but you must show it before appointment, failing which you will not be eligible and your selection will be cancelled. If your degree is from a foreign university, keep the UGC equivalence proof ready for certificate verification — it will not be considered after that deadline. Check more medical and healthcare government jobs for other nursing options.
Age Limit
Age must be 18 to 35 years as on 12 October 2026.
| Category | Relaxation (Maximum Age) |
|---|---|
| General women | 5 years (max 40) |
| Reserved-category men (SC, ST, SEBC, EWS) | 5 years (max 40) |
| Reserved-category women | 10 years (max 45) |
| General PwD men | 10 years (max 45) |
| General PwD women | 15 years (max 45) |
| Reserved PwD men | 15 years (max 45) |
| Reserved PwD women | 20 years (max 45) |
| Ex-Servicemen (min. 6 months service) | Service period + 3 years |
| Gujarat government employees | As per the 1967 Rules |
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Ex-servicemen who will retire within one year of the last date can also apply. A reserved-category candidate who applies against an unreserved seat gets no age or other relaxation. SEBC and EWS candidates get relaxation only with the prescribed certificate (SEBC non-creamy layer, Appendix-4, issued between 01/04/2024 and 12/10/2026, or central Annexure-A issued 01/04/2026 to 12/10/2026; EWS Annexure-KH / Parishisht-G issued 13/10/2023 to 12/10/2026, or the central Income and Asset Certificate issued 01/04/2026 to 12/10/2026). No other certificate is accepted.
What is the Salary of a GSSSB Staff Nurse Class-3 in 2026?
| Stage | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 5 years | ₹40,800 per month (fixed pay) |
| After 5 years of satisfactory service | Level-5 regular scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (7th Pay Commission) |
For the first five years you get a fixed salary plus the other benefits allowed under the Finance Department resolutions. After five years, if your service is satisfactory, you become eligible for regular appointment in the Level-5 scale. This regularisation is subject to the Supreme Court’s judgement in SLP No. 14124/2012 and 14125/2012.
What is the Selection Process and Exam Pattern for GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026?
| Stage | Detail |
|---|---|
| 1. Written competitive exam | MCQ, two papers; pass both with at least 40% each |
| 2. Certificate verification | About 2 times the category-wise seats are called, on merit |
| 3. Select list and waiting list | Prepared on total marks of both papers, category-wise |
| 4. Appointment | On merit number, if the appointing authority is satisfied; training and a training exam follow |
| Paper | Subjects (Marks) | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Paper-I: Nursing (100 marks) | Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical, Midwifery and Paediatric, Mental Health and Psychiatric, Community Health Nursing (20 each) | 2 hours |
| Paper-II: Gujarati Language (100 marks) | Language (30), Grammar (40), Literature (30) | 2 hours |
There is negative marking of 1/4 mark for every wrong answer. Paper-I can be written in Gujarati or English, but Paper-II is in Gujarati only. The 40% minimum applies to every category — there is no lower standard for anyone. A provisional answer key comes first, then objections, then the final key. Widows (not remarried) and recognised sportspersons get 5% extra marks. Paper-I follows the Indian Nursing Council syllabus; the detailed syllabus will come later on the GSSSB website. See our syllabus section to start preparing.
Passing the exam does not give a right to appointment. The appointing authority can drop a candidate it finds unsuitable, and its decision is final.
How to Apply Online for GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| 1 | Visit the OJAS portal (link in Essential Links below) |
| 2 | Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not done it — only OTR-registered candidates can apply |
| 3 | Go to Online Application → Apply → GSSSB → Advt. 458/202627 Staff Nurse, Class-3 → Apply now |
| 4 | Enter your OTR number and date of birth, choose “Apply with OTR”, fill Personal and Educational Details |
| 5 | Accept the Assurance, save, and note your Application Number |
| 6 | Upload photo (5 cm x 3.6 cm) and signature (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm), JPG, max 15 KB each |
| 7 | Check everything, then Confirm Application and note the Confirmation Number |
| 8 | Pay the fee online by 15 October 2026 and keep the fee receipt |
| 9 | Print the application — it cannot be downloaded after the last date |
Use a passport-size photo with a white background and the date printed on it, taken within one year before the last date. Use the same photo at every stage. Apply only once — if you submit more than one form, only the last confirmed one with the fee counts.
What are the Important Dates for GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 28 September 2026 |
| Online application starts | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 12 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last date for fee payment | 15 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Eligibility and age cut-off date | 12 October 2026 |
| Exam date and admit card | To be announced on the GSSSB website |
| Scribe / compensatory time request | At least 2 days before the exam |
What is the Application Fee for GSSSB Staff Nurse Class-3 2026?
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | ₹500 |
| Women of all categories, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and Ex-Servicemen | ₹400 |
Pay online only by Debit Card, Internet Banking, UPI or Wallet; transaction charges are extra. Every category pays a fee. Without the fee your application is cancelled without notice, and no fee is accepted after 15 October in any way, not even with a late fee. The fee is not refunded if you appear for the exam or if your application is cancelled.
Which Rules Can Cancel a GSSSB Staff Nurse Class-3 Application?
| Condition | What it means for you |
|---|---|
| Plural marriage | A person who married someone with a living spouse, or who remarried while their spouse is living, shall not be eligible for appointment (the State Government may exempt on special grounds). Declare your marital status in the form |
| Wrong details | Any mismatch between the form and your certificates leads to cancellation at whatever stage it is found |
| Category change | Category cannot be changed after confirmation; to correct it, re-apply before the last date and pay the fee again |
| Married SEBC women | Non-creamy layer certificate must be on parents’ income; one based on husband’s income gets the form cancelled |
| Missing SEBC/EWS certificate | If you cannot produce the valid certificate and are over the unreserved age limit, your candidature is cancelled; a certificate issued after the last date will not be considered |
| False certificates | Legal action, cancellation of candidature and selection, and disqualification for other cadres too |
| Misconduct | Canvassing, impersonation, forged documents or unfair means can lead to disqualification, debarment from Board exams and government service, and prosecution under the Gujarat Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2023 |
| Existing debarment | If GPSC, another board or a government body has debarred you and the period is still running, your application is automatically cancelled |
| Widow bonus | If you cannot prove you have not remarried, the 5% bonus is removed and merit is re-fixed |
| Late scribe request | Requests received after the deadline will not be considered in any case |
The Board also keeps the full right to change or cancel this advertisement without giving reasons, so keep checking its website.
Essential Links — GSSSB Staff Nurse Class-3 Recruitment 2026
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advt. 458/202627)
- Apply Online for GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 – 131 Posts
- Visit GSSSB Staff Nurse Official Website
- Join WhatsApp Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Telegram Channel for Government Jobs
- Join Gujarat Government Jobs Telegram Channel
If you hold a B.Sc. Nursing degree or a GNM diploma, don’t let these 131 seats pass you by. Finish your OTR today, fill the form carefully, and pay the fee well before 15 October — the last date to apply is 12 October 2026. Start revising the five nursing subjects and Gujarati grammar now, because the exam date will be announced on the GSSSB website. For more openings in the state, see our Gujarat government jobs page, and keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for every update.