GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025 notification is out! This article covers all the important details including eligibility criteria, vacancy breakdown, salary structure, selection process, application procedure, and much more to help you apply with confidence.
The Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh has released the official notification for Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025. This recruitment drive offers an excellent opportunity for qualified and passionate nursing professionals to join a prestigious medical institution under the Chandigarh Administration.
The notification outlines key details such as the number of vacancies, eligibility criteria, pay scale, selection process, and step-by-step instructions for the online application.
Important Dates
| Registration Starts from | 15.04.2025 |
| Registration Ends on | 07.05.2025 |
| Last Date for Depositing Application Fee | 09.05.2025 |
Vacancy Details
| Recruitment Authority | Government Medical College & Hospital (GMCH), Chandigarh |
| Job position | Nursing Officer |
| Openings | 424 |
| Official website for recruitment | gmch.chdadmnrectt.in |
Category wise Vacancies
| Category | Vacancies |
| UR | 219 |
| SC | 47 |
| OBC-NCL | 123 |
| EWS | 35 |
| PwBD | 16 |
| Total | 424 |
Eligibility for GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
Age
- Candidates must be between 18 and 30 years old as of the last date of application submission.
Age Relaxation (Upper Age Limit):
| Category | Relaxation |
| Scheduled Caste (SC) | 5 years |
| Other Backward Classes (OBC) | 3 years |
| Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) | 10 years |
| Central Govt. Civil Employees (with 3+ years service) | 5 years |
| Ex-Servicemen & Commissioned Officers (incl. ECO/SSCOs) | Length of military service + 3 years |
Education Qualification
- Possess a B.Sc. (Hons.) in Nursing or a Regular/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing degree from a recognized University or Institute.
- Be registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Midwife (RN or RN and RM) with a State Nursing Council.
(OR)
- Hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from a recognized Board or Council.
- Be registered as a Nurse or Nurse and Midwife (RN or RN and RM) with a State Nursing Council.
- Have at least one year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after obtaining the qualification.
Salary
- The pay will be from Rs.44,900 to Rs.1,42,400, along with applicable allowances.
Selection Process of GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
Written Test Patten
Part 1: Subject Knowledge (Nursing-related): 70 Marks
Part 2: Practical Assessment Questions (from relevant fields): 30 Marks
- Total Marks: 100
- Duration: 2 hours
- Medium: English
- Each incorrect answer will result in a deduction of 0.25 marks (negative marking).
Minimum Cut-off (Benchmark) for Each Category:
Candidates must achieve the following minimum marks individually in both Part 1 and Part 2:
- General, EWS, and OBC Categories: 50%
- PwBD Category: 45%
- SC Category: 40%
Merit List and Counseling:
Only candidates who qualify in both Part 1 and Part 2 will be considered for the final merit list. GMCH will prepare the merit list based on total marks scored in the written test (Part 1 + Part 2). Then, candidates will be invited for counseling in a 1:3 ratio based on merit.
At the time of counseling, GMCH will verify original documents of shortlisted candidates. If any candidate fails to produce the required documents, the committee will immediately reject their candidature. The committee’s decision will be final.
Selection Procedure
- GMCH will upload the written test marks of all candidates on its official website.
- If two or more candidates achieve the same merit score, the older candidate (by age) will rank higher in the final merit list.
- If candidates have the same merit and date of birth, the one with a higher percentage in the essential educational qualification will rank higher.
- After the result declaration, all qualified candidates must complete Part II of the application process. They must upload copies of their relevant certificates on the GMCH website to confirm their eligibility.
Online Application Form for GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
Application Fee
| General/OBC (NCL)/EWS Candidates | ₹1000/- |
| SC Candidates | ₹800/- |
| Persons with Disabilities (PwBD) | Exempted from fees |
Documents Required
Prepare the following details and documents in soft copy before starting the application:
- Personal details (DOB, nationality)
- Mobile number
- Email ID
- Category/reservation details
- Scanned photograph and signature on a white sheet and save them separately in JPEG format, each under 100 KB.
- Educational and professional qualification documents
How to Apply for GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
- Interested candidates must visit the GMCH website at gmch.gov.in and navigate to the “Jobs and Training” section and submit your application online only between 15.04.2025 to 07.05.2025 via the official site.
- Go to the Recruitment of Nursing Officer link on the website and click on “Online Form” andEnter your registration details carefully.
- The system will display your login ID and password. Note them down or take a screenshot, as you’ll need them to download your admit card later.
- Click “Complete Your Form” to proceed to the Educational Qualification page. Enter details of your 10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree, and Post-Graduation (if any), then click “Next”.
- Enter your correspondence and permanent addresses, upload your scanned photo and signature, and click “Next.”
- Review your application on the Preview page. To make changes, click “Edit Form” and repeat the earlier steps. If everything is correct, check the “I Agree” box after reading the declaration and verifying eligibility.
- Click “Save Form” to submit your application. Now, you can proceed to online fee payment.
- Click on the Payment link, and pay via Debit/Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or QR Code through the payment gateway.
- After fee payment, you can check confirmation by clicking “Print Application Form” on your dashboard.
- Take two printouts of your application. Affix the same passport photo and keep them safe for counseling.
- You can log in using your credentials to download your admit card. The website will announce when it’s available.
- Finally, the selection will be based solely on merit in the written exam.
Important links of GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
| Read Full Details | PDF Notification |
| Register Online | Online Application Form |
| Official Website | gmch.chdadmnrectt.in |
| X (Twitter) | |
| Telegram | |
| Education Updates | TG EAPCET 2025 Online Application |
| Govt Schemes | Rajiv Yuva Vikasam |
| Govt Jobs | SSC CHSL 2025 Exam Notification |
FAQs for GMCH Nursing Officer Recruitment 2025
There are 424 vacancies available for the post of Nursing Officer.
The last date to apply online is 07.05.2025.
Candidates must be 18 to 30 years old as of the last application date.
Yes, age relaxations apply 5 years for SC, 3 years for OBC, and 10 years for PwBD.
The application fee is Rs. 1000.
No, PwBD candidates are exempted from paying the fee.
Applicants must have a B.Sc. Nursing or Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery and be registered with a State Nursing Council.
Yes, Diploma holders must have 1 year of experience in a 50-bedded hospital.
The test includes 70 marks for subject knowledge and 30 marks for practical questions.
The cut-off is 50% in each part of the written exam.
Yes, 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong answer.
No, there will be no personal interview for this recruitment.
Shortlisted candidates will be called for document verification and counseling based on merit.