The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has invited online applications for 131 Staff Nurse, Class-3 vacancies under Advertisement No. 458/2026-27. The posts are for the Office of the Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS), Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat.
Applications opened on 28 September 2026 and remain open until 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM. The examination fee can be paid online up to 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
Candidates can qualify through either a recognised B.Sc. Nursing degree or a recognised General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma, subject to the additional computer-knowledge, language and nursing-registration conditions in the notification.
Candidate note: OJAS One Time Registration is a convenience for filling applications; completing OTR by itself does not submit an application for this recruitment. Candidates must still open the Staff Nurse advertisement, complete the form, confirm it and pay the applicable fee.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particular | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment board | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Employing office | Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme, Health and Family Welfare Department, Gujarat |
| Advertisement No. | 458/2026-27 |
| Post | Staff Nurse, Class-3 |
| Total vacancies | 131 |
| Recruitment type | Direct recruitment |
| Application mode | Online through OJAS |
| Application start | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee payment deadline | 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Age limit | 18–35 years before applicable relaxation |
| Age / eligibility cut-off | 12 October 2026 |
| Initial fixed pay | ₹40,800 per month for 5 years |
| Regular pay after 5 years | Level-5, ₹29,200–₹92,300, subject to notified conditions |
| Selection | Competitive written examination + document verification + merit |
| Job location | Gujarat |
Category-Wise Vacancy Details
| Category | Total Posts | Women Reservation Within Category |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved | 46 | 15 |
| EWS | 13 | 4 |
| SEBC | 45 | 14 |
| SC | 16 | 5 |
| ST | 11 | 3 |
| Total | 131 | 41 |
The notification also earmarks 13 posts for Ex-Servicemen within the total vacancies. No separate PwD vacancy is shown in this advertisement; the notification states that the relevant special recruitment will be handled separately.
Educational Qualification
A candidate must meet one of the notified nursing-qualification routes and the additional conditions below.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Nursing qualification — Route 1 | B.Sc. (Nursing) from a recognised university/institution, recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council |
| Nursing qualification — Route 2 | Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council |
| Computer knowledge | Basic computer-application knowledge as required under the applicable Gujarat service rules |
| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both |
| Nursing registration | Gujarat Nursing Council registration is required at the time of appointment if the candidate is not already registered |
Candidates should compare their qualification with the exact recognition and registration conditions in the advertisement before applying. The Government Job Eligibility Pre-check can help organise the age and qualification comparison, but the official notification remains controlling.
Age Limit
The standard age range is 18 to 35 years as on 12 October 2026.
| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age Shown in Notice Summary |
|---|---|---|
| General-category women | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved-category men | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved-category women | 10 years | 45 years |
| General-category PwD men | 10 years | 45 years |
| General-category PwD women | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved-category PwD men | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved-category PwD women | 20 years | 45 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Service period + 3 years | Case-specific |
Candidates already serving under the Gujarat Government may receive relaxation according to the applicable service rules. Reserved-category candidates applying against an unreserved post should not assume that reserved-category relaxation will apply to that unreserved vacancy.
To calculate your exact age on 12 October 2026, use the Regal Naukri Age Calculator with the date of birth shown in the document accepted by the recruitment authority.
Salary and Pay Scale
| Service Period | Pay |
|---|---|
| First 5 years | ₹40,800 fixed per month |
| After 5 years, on satisfactory service and subject to notified conditions | Level-5: ₹29,200–₹92,300 |
The advertisement links regularisation after the initial fixed-pay period to the applicable Government conditions and the legal position referred to in the notice. Candidates should read that clause before treating the later Level-5 scale as automatic.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Advertisement date | 28 September 2026 |
| Online applications open | 28 September 2026 |
| Last date to submit application | 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Eligibility cut-off | 12 October 2026 |
| Last date for online fee payment | 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Written examination | To be announced |
| Call letter | To be announced by GSSSB / OJAS |
Application Fee
| Candidate Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Unreserved candidates not covered by a concession category | ₹500 |
| Women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and Ex-Servicemen candidates covered by the notified concession | ₹400 |
The fee is payable online through the OJAS process. Candidates should save the payment acknowledgement and ensure the application is confirmed before the deadline.
Selection Process
GSSSB will use a competitive written examination in two papers, followed by document verification and preparation of the merit / selection list.
| Stage | Details |
|---|---|
| Paper I | Nursing — 100 marks |
| Paper II | Gujarati Language — 100 marks |
| Qualifying requirement | Minimum 40% separately in each paper |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark for each wrong answer |
| Document verification | Candidates are called according to provisional merit and vacancy requirements |
| Final selection | Based on notified merit rules after verification |
Paper I — Nursing
| Subject Area | Marks |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 20 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 20 |
| Midwifery & Paediatric Nursing | 20 |
| Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing | 20 |
| Community Health Nursing | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper I is scheduled for 2 hours. The questions are objective / multiple-choice and may be answered in Gujarati or English according to the notified examination scheme.
Paper II — Gujarati Language
| Section | Marks |
|---|---|
| Language | 30 |
| Grammar | 40 |
| Literature | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper II is also scheduled for 2 hours and is conducted in Gujarati. Candidates must secure the separate qualifying standard in both papers.
Documents to Keep Ready
| Document | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| B.Sc. Nursing degree or GNM diploma and mark sheets | Essential nursing qualification |
| Nursing Council registration proof | Professional registration condition |
| Computer-knowledge certificate, if already available | Computer-knowledge requirement |
| School leaving / birth-date proof | Age verification |
| SC / ST certificate | Reservation claim, where applicable |
| SEBC and non-creamy-layer documents | SEBC benefit, where applicable |
| EWS certificate | EWS benefit, where applicable |
| PwD certificate | Disability-related benefit, where applicable |
| Ex-Servicemen documents | Ex-Servicemen benefit, where applicable |
| Widow / sports certificate | Additional notified benefit, if claimed |
| Recent photograph and signature | OJAS application upload |
Before document verification, it is useful to compare every claim in the submitted form with the proof you will carry. The Government Job Document Verification Guide explains a practical claim-to-proof check.
How to Apply Online
- Open the Official OJAS Portal.
- Locate the current GSSSB – Staff Nurse advertisement.
- Read Advertisement No. 458/2026-27 carefully before entering details.
- Complete or use OJAS registration details as required, remembering that OTR alone does not count as an application.
- Open the Staff Nurse application and enter personal, category and education details accurately.
- Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
- Review the form carefully and confirm the application. Details cannot normally be edited after final confirmation.
- Pay the applicable examination fee by 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM.
- Save the confirmed application and payment receipt for later reference.
Important Application Notes
- Only qualifications completed by the notified eligibility cut-off should be relied on for eligibility.
- Candidates should use the exact category documents and formats required by the Gujarat rules referenced in the advertisement.
- Nursing registration and computer-knowledge conditions should be checked before assuming appointment eligibility.
- The examination date has not yet been announced; monitor GSSSB and OJAS for the call-letter schedule.
- If multiple applications are submitted, follow the advertisement’s rule on which confirmed application will be treated as valid.
Important Links
| Link | Purpose |
|---|---|
| GSSSB Staff Nurse Advertisement PDF | Official Advertisement No. 458/2026-27 |
| OJAS Official Portal | Online application, confirmation, fee and call-letter services |
| GSSSB Official Website | Board notices and recruitment updates |
GSSSB Staff Nurse FAQs
How many vacancies are available in GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
There are 131 Staff Nurse, Class-3 vacancies.
What is the last date to apply?
The online application closes on 12 October 2026 at 11:59 PM. The notified online fee-payment deadline is 15 October 2026 at 11:59 PM.
What qualification is required?
Candidates need either a recognised B.Sc. Nursing degree or a recognised GNM diploma, together with the additional computer, language and professional-registration conditions in the advertisement.
What is the age limit?
The standard age range is 18–35 years as on 12 October 2026, with category-specific relaxation under the notified rules.
What is the salary?
The initial remuneration is ₹40,800 per month fixed for the first five years. The notification provides a later Level-5 scale of ₹29,200–₹92,300 subject to satisfactory service and the conditions stated in the advertisement.
What is the selection process?
Selection uses a two-paper competitive written examination—Nursing and Gujarati—followed by document verification and merit-based selection according to the notified rules.
Is OJAS OTR enough to apply?
No. OTR only assists with registration details. Candidates must still open this specific advertisement, submit and confirm the Staff Nurse application, and complete the applicable fee process.