OSSSC Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026 Out: Response Sheet Released — Latest Update
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has published the answer keys of the Nursing Officer-2026 written test and opened the view/download of response sheets (Notification No. IIE-54/2026-2903/OSSSC dated 29 September 2026). Match your recorded responses with the key to work out your score. The objection dates and procedure are in that notice on the OSSSC website, so read it there and act within the time it allows. Check the OSSSC Nursing Officer Answer Key and Response Sheet notice (listed under Recruitment News; keep your OSSSC login details ready to view your response sheet). No separate PDF of this notice is available here.
| Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Answer Key & Response Sheet | Released on 29 September 2026 |
| Marks per Question | 1 mark (100 questions, 100 marks) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 mark per wrong answer; marking more than one option counts as wrong; no penalty for unattempted questions |
| Qualifying Marks | 30% for ST, SC, PwD, Ex-Servicemen and Sportspersons; 35% for all others |
| Objection Fee | Nominal fee per objection or free of charge, as the Commission decides (clause 10(vii)) |
| Objection Dates | As per the OSSSC notice dated 29 September 2026 |
| Re-evaluation | No provision for re-evaluation or re-checking of scores (clause 10(viii)) |
| Tie-break (revised by corrigendum) | Higher % in GNM/B.Sc Nursing, then older age, then higher +2 marks, then Commission’s discretion |
| Next Stage | Document verification of candidates screened in order of written-test score, at not less than 1.25 times the vacancies, category-wise |
OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026: Last Date Extended to 27 July 2026 — Earlier Update
OSSSC had extended the Nursing Officer 2026 deadlines: online registration / re-registration till 20 July 2026 and online application till 27 July 2026 (earlier 13 July 2026). The window has since closed. Download the Last Date Extension Notice PDF.
OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 Notification: 5,989 Vacancies, Eligibility & Application Details
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a massive recruitment for 5,989 Nursing Officer posts across all 30 districts of the state. It is open to candidates with a GNM or B.Sc Nursing qualification. The posts come with an attractive pay of ₹29,200 to ₹92,300 under Pay Matrix Level-8.
The online application window ran from 13 June 2026 to 13 July 2026 27 July 2026 (Extended) and is now closed; the written test has been held and the answer key is out. This recruitment is a big opening for government job seekers in Odisha to build a stable and respected career in healthcare. This article covers the vacancies, eligibility, salary, selection process and how the application was made, and keep GovtJobsAlert.in handy for every update.
What are the Key Highlights of OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
The Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission conducts recruitment for Group-C posts in the state government. This time it is filling 5,989 Nursing Officer posts under the Health & Family Welfare Department. Selected candidates may also be deployed as Community Health Officers (CHO) by the appointing authority.
- Post Name: Nursing Officer (District Cadre)
- Total Vacancies: 5,989 posts
- Salary / Pay Level: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300 (Pay Matrix Level-8, Group-C)
- Job Location: Odisha (all 30 districts)
- Application Start Date: 13 June 2026
- Last Date to Apply:
13 July 202627 July 2026 (Extended) — closed - Current Stage: Answer Key and Response Sheet released (29 September 2026)
The recruitment is aimed at nursing diploma and degree holders; you can find more openings for 12th pass and nursing diploma holders on our listing page.
How Many Vacancies are in OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
There are a total of 5,989 Nursing Officer posts spread across all 30 districts of Odisha as a district cadre. Within this total, some posts are horizontally reserved for special categories as shown below.
| Detail | Number of Posts |
|---|---|
| Total Nursing Officer Vacancies | 5,989 |
| Reserved for Persons with Disabilities | 240 |
| Reserved for Ex-Servicemen | 180 |
| Reserved for Sportspersons | 60 |
The full category-wise and district-wise reservation is given in the official notification, so please check the PDF for your exact category position.
What is the Eligibility for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
These were the education and age conditions for this recruitment. Nursing candidates from the medical and healthcare field are eligible for this recruitment.
Educational Qualification
- Passed +2 (10+2) or equivalent, AND
- Diploma in GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) OR B.Sc Nursing from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council, AND
- Valid registration with the Odisha Nursing Council as on the date of application.
Language Requirement
- The candidate must be able to read, write and speak Odia and must meet the prescribed Odia language standard mentioned in the notification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 21 years
- Maximum age: 42 years (as on 12 June 2026)
- Age relaxation: 5 years for SC, ST, SEBC and Women, and 10 years for Persons with Disabilities, as per Odisha government rules.
What is the Salary for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
The Nursing Officer post offers a stable government pay structure under the ORSP Rules 2017, Pay Matrix Level-8 (Cell-01).
- Pay Scale: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300
- Starting Basic Pay: ₹29,200
- Post Group: Group-C
The notification gives only the pay scale and level; it does not list allowances or an in-hand salary.
What is the Selection Process for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
The selection is based on a written test followed by document verification and district allocation. The stages are explained below.
Written Examination
The written test carries 100 marks with 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours. The marks are divided as:
- Nursing subject / syllabus questions — 60 marks
- Practical skills — 25 marks
- Arithmetic (High School standard) — 10 marks
- English (High School standard) — 5 marks
There is negative marking of 0.25 mark for each wrong answer. The minimum qualifying marks are 30% for ST, SC, PwBD, Ex-Servicemen and Sportspersons, and 35% for all other categories.
Document Verification & District Allocation
Candidates are shortlisted in order of merit (not less than 1.25 times the vacancies, category-wise) for document verification, after which districts are allotted on a merit-cum-choice basis. You can review the detailed exam syllabus and pattern on our syllabus page.
How to Apply for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026? (Window Closed)
The application window closed on 27 July 2026. For reference, the application was fully online through the OSSSC website, as below.
| Step | What Candidates Did |
|---|---|
| 1 | Registered or re-registered once on the OSSSC portal |
| 2 | Logged in and filled the online application form |
| 3 | Uploaded a scanned photograph and signature in the prescribed size |
| 4 | Filled district preferences as the form asked |
| 5 | Paid the fee online where applicable and kept the confirmation page |
What are the Important Dates for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
Here are the key dates of this recruitment so far.
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | 12 June 2026 |
| Registration Start | 13 June 2026 |
| Registration Last Date | |
| Application Start | 13 June 2026 |
| Application Last Date | |
| Admission Letters Released (CBRE Written Test) | 11 September 2026 |
| Answer Key & Response Sheet Released | 29 September 2026 |
| Objection Window | As per the OSSSC notice dated 29 September 2026 |
What was the Application Fee for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
The fee was low and is refundable to candidates who actually appeared in the exam.
| Category | Application Fee |
|---|---|
| General / SEBC / Others | ₹500 |
| SC / ST / PwBD | No Fee |
The fee was paid online through net banking, debit/credit card or UPI. The ₹500 fee is refunded to candidates who attended the written test, to the account or payment method used at registration; there is no refund for absentees.
Essential Links — OSSSC Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026
- Download Answer Key for OSSSC Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026 Out
- Visit OSSSC Nursing Officer Official Website
- Download Official Notification PDF (Advertisement, 12 June 2026)
- Download Last Date Extension Notice (Corrigendum) PDF
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With 5,989 posts on offer, the Nursing Officer 2026 recruitment has now reached the answer key stage. The application window closed on 13 July 2026 27 July 2026 (Extended). If you took the written test, check the answer key and your response sheet now, and raise any objection within the time the OSSSC notice allows. Keep visiting GovtJobsAlert.in for more Odisha government job updates and exam alerts.