Name of Post: GSSSB Staff Nurse (Class-3) Recruitment 2026 – Advt No. 458/2026-27
Post Date / Update: 29 September 2026, 06:38 AM
Short Information: Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the Staff Nurse (Class-3) recruitment notice for 2026 under Advertisement No. 458/2026-27, inviting online applications for 131 posts in the Health & Family Welfare Department. If you hold B.Sc Nursing or GNM with the required council registration, you can apply through the OJAS portal from 28 September 2026 onwards; the online window closes on 12 October 2026. Scroll down for the full vacancy break-up, fee, age limit, exam pattern and the direct links to apply.
Department: Office of the Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme, Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat
Total Vacancies: 131
Important Dates
| Application Begin | 28/09/2026 (02:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 12/10/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 15/10/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Exam Date | Notified Soon |
Application Fee
| General Category | ₹500 |
| All Women (any category), SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen | ₹400 |
| Payment Mode | Online only |
Age Limit (as on 12/10/2026)
Minimum age is 18 years and maximum age is 35 years as on 12/10/2026. Relaxation in the upper age limit (as per rules): +5 years for General-category women, +5 years for reserved-category men, and +10 years for reserved-category women.
Vacancy Details
A total of 131 Staff Nurse (Class-3) posts are up for grabs. The category-wise break-up, including women-reserved seats, is:
| Category | Total Posts | Women-Reserved |
|---|---|---|
| UR | 46 | 15 |
| EWS | 13 | 4 |
| SEBC | 45 | 14 |
| SC | 16 | 5 |
| ST | 11 | 3 |
| Grand Total | 131 | 41 |
Ex-servicemen: 13 posts | Pay: ₹40,800/month fixed pay for the first 5 years; thereafter Pay Level-5 (₹29,200–₹92,300).
Eligibility
- B.Sc Nursing OR GNM from a recognized institution (recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council / Indian Nursing Council)
- Registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council (required by the time of appointment)
- Basic knowledge of computer application
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi
Selection Process
The recruitment will be completed through a single-stage written examination — no interview is involved. The test has two papers of objective (MCQ) questions:
| Paper I – Nursing | 100 MCQs × 1 mark = 100 marks, 2 hours (Gujarati/English medium) |
| Paper II – Gujarati Language | 100 MCQs, 2 hours (Gujarati medium only) |
| Negative Marking | 1/4 mark deducted for every wrong answer |
| Qualifying Marks | Minimum 40% separately in each paper |
| Final Merit | Based on combined marks of both papers |
| Document Verification | Around 2× the vacancies, category-wise |
How to Apply
Applications are accepted online only through the OJAS portal. Follow these steps before 12/10/2026 (11:59 PM):
- Click the Apply Online link in the Important Links section below.
- Select GSSSB Staff Nurse – Advt 458/2026-27 from the list of advertisements.
- Fill the online application form carefully with your personal, educational and communication details.
- Upload your photograph and signature in the prescribed format.
- Pay the application fee online and submit the form.
- Take a printout of the final submitted application for future reference.
Important Links
| Download Syllabus | Click Here |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Download Notification | Click Here |
| Official Website | Click Here |
FAQ
Q1. What is the last date to apply for GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
The last date to submit the online form is 12/10/2026 (11:59 PM), while the fee can be paid online up to 15/10/2026 (11:59 PM).
Q2. What is the application fee for GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026?
General-category candidates pay ₹500. All women candidates (any category), along with SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and Ex-servicemen applicants, pay ₹400.
Q3. What qualification is required for the Staff Nurse post?
You need B.Sc Nursing or GNM from a recognized institution, registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council (by the time of appointment), basic computer knowledge, and working knowledge of Gujarati and/or Hindi.
Q4. Is there negative marking in the GSSSB Staff Nurse exam?
Yes — 1/4 mark is deducted for every wrong answer. You must score at least 40% in each paper separately to qualify, and the final merit is drawn from the combined marks of both papers.
