Staff Selection Commission has released the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts notice and invited online applications for Nursing Officer-related vacancies totaling 127 posts. These vacancies fall under different post codes and user departments, including Central Government Health Scheme, the All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, and the Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The application process is entirely online and runs from 13 April 2026 to 04 May 2026.
This recruitment is not a single uniform post with one fixed eligibility condition. Instead, SSC has listed multiple post codes under Nursing Officer and Public Health Nursing Officer, with different regions, age limits and qualification levels. The official annexure shows vacancies under the MPR and SR regions, while the detailed post-wise essential qualifications and experience requirements are to be checked on SSC's post-details portal for Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts.
Candidates who want to apply should first complete One-Time Registration on the SSC portal if they have not already done so, then submit the application for the relevant post code. The official notice also specifies the fee deadline, correction window, tentative June 2026 computer based examination, and the requirement to upload a live photograph and signature while applying. Since SSC allows separate applications for separate post categories, candidates applying for more than one code need to submit separate applications.
Recruitment overview
SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is part of the Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts advertisement issued by the Staff Selection Commission. The recruitment covers 127 vacancies taken together across Nursing Officer and Public Health Nursing Officer post codes advertised for different user departments under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The official notice makes it clear that these vacancies are tentative and may be altered, withdrawn, cancelled or merged if required. SSC is conducting the recruitment process, but the detailed scrutiny of eligibility and documents will be handled later by the concerned user department after the computer based examination.
Post-wise vacancy details
| Post | Region / Post Code | Department / Organisation | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer | MPR / MP10726 | Central Government Health Scheme, Department of Health and Family Welfare, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 107 |
| Public Health Nursing Officer | MPR / MP13426 | All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 3 |
| Nursing Officer | MPR / MP13526 | All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 8 |
| Nursing Officer | SR / SR14626 | Central Leprosy Teaching and Research Institute, Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare | 9 |
| Total | 127 |
The recruitment is therefore spread across more than one post code and more than one region. Candidates need to select the correct post category while filling the online application.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification released on SSC website | 13 April 2026 |
| Start of online applications | 13 April 2026 |
| Last date to apply online | 04 May 2026 up to 2300 hrs |
| Last date for online fee payment | 05 May 2026 up to 2300 hrs |
| Application correction window | 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026 up to 2300 hrs |
| Computer Based Examination | June 2026 tentative |
Candidates should not wait for the last day because the notice specifically advises early submission to avoid login or payment issues due to heavy traffic.
Age limit and post level
| Post Code | Post | Age limit | Pay Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| MP10726 | Nursing Officer | 18 to 30 years | Level 7 |
| MP13426 | Public Health Nursing Officer | 18 to 30 years | Level 8 |
| MP13526 | Nursing Officer | 18 to 25 years | Level 7 |
| SR14626 | Nursing Officer | 18 to 25 years | Level 7 |
The crucial date for determining the age limit is 01 January 2026. SSC age relaxation rules apply for eligible reserved categories, PwBD candidates, ex-servicemen and other categories covered in the notice.
Qualification requirement
The official SSC notice groups these post categories under different educational levels for the examination: Matriculation, Higher Secondary and Graduation and above. For the Nursing Officer-related vacancies covered in this article, the general qualification level varies by post code and is shown in the annexure as follows:
- MP10726 Nursing Officer: Higher Secondary (10+2) level
- MP13426 Public Health Nursing Officer: Graduation and above level
- MP13526 Nursing Officer: Matriculation (10th) level
- SR14626 Nursing Officer: Higher Secondary (10+2) level
SSC also states in the notice that complete post details such as essential qualification, experience requirement, skill test and other conditions must be checked on the official RHQ Post Details page for Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts. Candidates should therefore verify the exact nursing-related qualification and registration requirement attached to the post code they are applying for before submitting the form.
Selection process and exam pattern
Recruitment to these posts will be through a Computer Based Examination made up of objective type multiple choice questions. After the examination, shortlisted candidates will have to upload relevant documents on the portal, and the user department will carry out scrutiny and document verification. Any skill test prescribed for a particular post will be qualifying in nature unless otherwise specified in the post details.
| Exam component | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| General Intelligence | 25 | 50 |
| General Awareness | 25 | 50 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 |
| English Language | 25 | 50 |
| Total | 100 | 200 |
The duration is 60 minutes, with 80 minutes for candidates eligible for a scribe as per SSC rules. There is negative marking of 0.50 marks for each wrong answer. The computer based examination will be conducted in Hindi and English only.
Application fee and correction charges
The SSC notice prescribes an application fee of Rs. 100. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen categories are exempted from payment of fee.
Fee can be paid online only through BHIM UPI, Net Banking, Visa, Master, Maestro or RuPay cards. The fee payment deadline is 05 May 2026 up to 2300 hrs.
After the closing date, SSC will open a correction window from 11 May 2026 to 13 May 2026. During this period, candidates can modify and resubmit their application by paying the applicable correction charges as per SSC rules.
How to apply online
- Visit the official SSC website at ssc.gov.in.
- Complete One-Time Registration if you are a new user.
- Log in and choose Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts under the live examination section.
- Select the correct post code and region for the Nursing Officer or Public Health Nursing Officer post you want to apply for.
- Fill in the online application carefully and review the details before final submission.
- Capture the live photograph through webcam or mobile device as instructed by SSC.
- Upload the scanned signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the fee online if applicable.
- Submit the form and save the application printout for record.
SSC has also said that candidates who want to apply for more than one post category must submit separate applications for each post.
Photo, signature and document rules
The online application requires candidates to capture a live photograph. SSC advises candidates to use good lighting, a plain background and a full frontal face view. Caps, masks and spectacles should not be worn while taking the live photograph.
The signature must be uploaded in JPEG or JPG format in the prescribed size. Applications with blurred or poor quality photographs or signatures are liable to be rejected. The notice also states that candidates successful in the computer based examination will later have to upload all relevant documents on the portal for scrutiny by the user department.
Candidates should ensure that their name, date of birth and matriculation details exactly match their Class 10 certificate, because incorrect details can lead to cancellation of candidature.
Other important conditions
The official notice states that candidature is provisional at all stages. SSC does not verify every claim at the application stage, so if a candidate does not actually meet the prescribed age, qualification, experience or category condition, the candidature can be cancelled later during scrutiny or document verification.
Candidates applying for posts at different qualification levels may be treated as common candidates and will receive examination admission certificates level-wise, not separately for every post code at the same level. The notice also states that selected candidates are liable to serve anywhere in India.
Since the detailed post descriptions are hosted on the SSC RHQ Post Details page, candidates should review that page carefully before final submission, especially where the post carries specific nursing-related eligibility or departmental conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many vacancies are there in SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
There are 127 vacancies in total across Nursing Officer and Public Health Nursing Officer post codes under SSC Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts.
What is the last date to apply for SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online application is 04 May 2026 up to 2300 hrs.
What is the application fee for SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
The application fee is Rs. 100. Women, SC, ST, PwBD and eligible Ex-Servicemen candidates are exempted.
When will the SSC Nursing Officer computer based exam be held?
The official notice mentions June 2026 as the tentative month for the computer based examination.
Can I apply for more than one Nursing Officer post code?
Yes. SSC allows candidates to apply for more than one post category, but a separate application has to be submitted for each post.
What is the age limit for SSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?
Depending on the post code, the age limit is either 18 to 25 years or 18 to 30 years, with the crucial date being 01 January 2026.
Where can I check the exact post-wise qualification for SSC Nursing Officer posts?
Candidates should check the official SSC RHQ Post Details page for Phase-XIV/2026 Selection Posts to verify the exact essential qualification, experience and any nursing-specific requirement for the selected post code.