SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 127 Phase XIV Posts

SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has announced Nursing Officer vacancies under Selection Post Phase XIV. This recruitment provides opportunities in central government healthcare institutions. With moderate vacancies and a national-level exam, competition is expected to be moderate but cut-offs may vary region-wise.

SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Highlights

SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates

As clearly shown in the official notification page 1, the CBT exam is scheduled tentatively in June 2026.

SSC Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Details

The vacancy table in the notification highlights multiple departments under the Ministry of Health, indicating diversified posting locations.

SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Educational Qualification

• Nursing Officer (CGHS/CLTRI):
  10+2 (Higher Secondary)
• Nursing Officer (AIIPH):
  10th Pass
• Public Health Nursing Officer:
  Graduation

Note:
Detailed nursing-specific qualifications (B.Sc Nursing / GNM) may apply as per post requirements and will be verified during document verification.

SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Age Limit

Age Relaxation

SSC Nursing Officer 2026 Age Eligibility Checker

Explanation:
Candidates must fall within the above DOB ranges depending on the post applied for. Cut-off date for age calculation is 01 January 2026.

SSC Nursing Officer Application Fee 2026

SSC Nursing Officer Salary and Pay Scale 2026

As per the salary section in the notification, this falls under 7th CPC Pay Matrix, making it a stable central government healthcare job.

SSC Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026

• Computer-Based Examination (CBE)
• Document Verification
• Medical Examination (if required)

SSC Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026

Key Features

• Duration: 60 Minutes
• Negative Marking: 0.50 marks
• Objective-type questions

The exam scheme on page 18 confirms equal weightage across all four sections.

Subject-Wise Weightage and Preparation Focus

Core Sections

• General Intelligence (High Scoring)
• General Awareness (Important for cut-off)
• Quantitative Aptitude (Moderate)
• English (Scoring Section)

Preparation Strategy

• Focus on SSC-level reasoning and arithmetic
• Practice previous Selection Post papers
• Strengthen static GK and current affairs

Expert Insight:
Unlike nursing-specific exams like AIIMS NORCET, SSC Nursing Officer recruitment focuses more on general aptitude rather than core nursing subjects. This makes it accessible but increases competition among general SSC aspirants.

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