KGMU Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 – Introduction
King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, has announced a major recruitment drive for the position of Nursing Officer for the year 2025. This notification includes both General Recruitment (626 posts) and Backlog Recruitment (107 posts), offering a significant opportunity for qualified nursing professionals. Interested candidates must apply online via the KGMU website by the deadline of May 14, 2025. This article provides comprehensive details regarding vacancies, eligibility, application process, and other important aspects of the recruitment.
Organization Details
- Hiring Organization: King George’s Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, U.P.
- Post Name: Nursing Officer
- Total Vacancies: 733 (107 Backlog + 626 General)
- Location: Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
- Pay Scale: Level-7 as per the 7th CPC
KGMU is a prestigious medical institution in Uttar Pradesh, known for its commitment to sincerity, service, and sacrifice in healthcare. This recruitment aims to fill numerous Nursing Officer positions to strengthen its healthcare delivery system.
Vacancy Breakdown for KGMU Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
The vacancies are divided into Backlog and General Recruitment categories as follows:
Backlog Recruitment (Advt. No: QL/R-2025)
| Category | Number of Posts |
| OBC | 4 |
| SC | 78 |
| ST | 25 |
| Total | 107 |
General Recruitment (Advt. No: 2./R-2025)
| Category | Number of Posts |
| OBC | 164 |
| SC | 126 |
| ST | 12 |
| UR | 264 |
| EWS | 60 |
| Total | 626 |
Note: The number of posts may increase or decrease. Horizontal reservation (for PwD, Ex-Servicemen, Dependents of Freedom Fighters, Female) shall be applicable as per Uttar Pradesh government rules. Reservation benefits (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) are applicable only for candidates domiciled in Uttar Pradesh. Candidates from other states will be treated as Unreserved (UR).
Eligibility Criteria for KGMU Nursing Officer
Candidates must meet the following essential eligibility criteria by the last date of application submission (May 14, 2025):
Educational Qualification:
- (Option 1):
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute or University OR B.Sc. (Post-Certificate) / Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute or University.
- Registered as Nurses & Midwife in State/Indian Nursing Council.
- (Option 2):
- Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) from an Indian Nursing Council recognized Institute/Board or Council.
- Registered as Nurses & Midwife in State/Indian Nursing Council.
- Two years’ experience in a minimum 50-bedded Hospital after acquiring the educational qualification mentioned above.
Important Note: Candidates must produce their Uttar Pradesh/Indian Nursing Council Registration certificate at the time of document verification.
Age Limit (as of January 1, 2025):
- Minimum Age: 18 years
- Maximum Age: 40 years
Age Relaxation (Applicable only for UP Domicile Candidates):
- SC/ST/OBC: Up to 5 years
- Divyang (PwD): Up to 15 years
- Permanent Government Employees (with min. 3 years regular service): Up to 5 years
- Ex-Servicemen: As per UP Government rules (deduction of service period + 3 years)
Important Dates for KGMU Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
| Event | Date |
| Notification Date | April 2025 |
| Online Application Start Date | To be published on website |
| Last Date for Fee Submission | May 07, 2025 |
| Last Date for Form Submission | May 14, 2025 |
| Exam Date | To be published on website |
| Admit Card Download | To be announced on website |
Salary & Benefits of Nursing Officer in KGMU
Selected candidates will be appointed as Nursing Officers at Level-7 in the pay matrix as per the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC). In addition to the basic pay, appointees will be entitled to allowances and benefits as admissible under KGMU and Uttar Pradesh Government rules.
Selection Process of Nursing Officers in KGMU
The selection process for the KGMU Nursing Officer post involves the following stages:
- Common Recruitment Test (CRT): All provisionally eligible candidates will appear for a CRT.
- Duration: 2 hours
- Total Marks: 100
- Question Type: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- Language: English and Hindi
- Mode: Computer-Based Test (CBT) or Pen-and-Paper (to be communicated later)
- Marking Scheme: +1 mark for a correct answer, -1/3 mark for an incorrect answer.
- Syllabus Distribution:
- Subject Knowledge (Nursing): 60 marks
- General English: 10 marks
- General Knowledge: 10 marks
- Reasoning: 10 marks
- Mathematical Aptitude: 10 marks
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: 50% for General/EWS/OBC and 45% for SC/ST.
- Normalization may be applied if the exam is conducted in multiple shifts. The detailed syllabus is available on the KGMU website [cite: 86, 115-172].
- Merit List: A final merit list will be prepared based solely on the marks obtained in the CRT for each category separately. There will be no interview.
- Document Verification: Candidates will be called for physical verification of original documents based on their merit list ranking and category.
- Appointment: Appointment letters will be issued to successful candidates post-document verification. Biometric verification will be done at various stages.
How to Apply for Nursing Officer Posts in KGMU
Candidates must apply online through the official KGMU website. No other mode of application will be accepted.
Steps to Apply Online:
- Visit the KGMU official website: kgmu.org and navigate to the recruitment/jobs section.
- Registration: Click on “Registration for New Users”. Provide your Name, Post Applied For, Date of Birth, valid Email ID, and Mobile Number. Ensure the Email ID and Mobile Number remain active throughout the process.
- Login Credentials: You will receive a User ID via email and a Password via SMS.
- Sign In: Log in using the received User ID and Password.
- Fill Application Form: Complete the online application form with all required details (personal, academic, experience, etc.).
- Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of:
- Recent coloured photograph (JPG/JPEG, max 80 KB)
- Signature (max 80 KB)
- 10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree Marksheets & Certificates
- Caste/Category/Domicile/Experience certificates (as applicable)
- No Objection Certificate (NOC) if currently employed in regular service.
- Application Fee Payment: Pay the application fee online before the deadline (May 07, 2025). Payment is accepted only via ONLINE MODE.
- Preview & Submit: Preview your application carefully before final submission. Once submitted, no edits are possible.
- Print Application: Retain a printed copy of the submitted application form for future reference. No hard copy needs to be sent by post.
Note: Candidates applying for both Backlog and General Recruitment must submit separate applications and fees for each.
Application Fees for KGMU Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
The non-refundable application fee structure is as follows:
| Category | Total Fee With GST |
| UR/OBC/EWS | Rs 2360 |
| SC/ST | Rs 1416 |
Official Notification & Apply Link for KGMU Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
- Official Website: kgmu.org
- Official Notification PDF: Download Now
- Online Application Link: Check Here
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