GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 462/202627 for the recruitment of 11 Staff Nurse, Class 3 posts under a Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) exclusively for eligible Persons with Disabilities (PwD). Candidates with a B.Sc. Nursing degree or General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma meeting the prescribed eligibility conditions can apply online through the OJAS Gujarat portal from 15 October 2026 to 29 October 2026.
The selected candidates will receive a fixed salary of Rs. 40,800 per month for the first five years, subject to the conditions specified in the official notification. Applicants should carefully check the recognized disability categories, nursing qualifications, age limit and examination requirements before applying.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Quick Facts
| Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement Number | 462/202627 |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse, Class 3 |
| Total Vacancies | 11 |
| Recruitment Type | Special Recruitment Drive (SRD) for eligible PwD candidates only |
| Department | Health and Family Welfare Department, Directorate of Employees' State Insurance Scheme, Gujarat |
| Qualification | B.Sc. Nursing or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM), with other prescribed conditions |
| Age Limit | 18 to 35 years; eligible relaxations up to the prescribed maximum of 45 years |
| Salary | Rs. 40,800 per month fixed for the first five years |
| Subsequent Pay Scale | Rs. 29,200–92,300 (Level 5), subject to service conditions |
| Application Fee | Rs. 400 (non-refundable) |
| Selection Process | Competitive MCQ Examination, Merit List and Document Verification |
| Application Mode | Online through OJAS |
| Application Start Date | 15 October 2026, 2:00 PM |
| Application Last Date | 29 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Fee Payment Last Date | 1 November 2026, 11:59 PM |
| Job Location | Gujarat |
| Official Website | gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
Important Eligibility Notice: This recruitment is exclusively for candidates belonging to the disability groups specified in the official notification. Candidates who do not fall under the eligible disability categories are not eligible to apply under this Special Recruitment Drive.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Date | 15 October 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | 15 October 2026 (2:00 PM) |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 29 October 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Candidates must complete the online application before the closing date and pay the examination fee within the separate payment deadline. The board will publish examination-related announcements on its official website.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 Important Links
| Apply Online | Click Here |
|---|---|
| One Time Registration (OTR) | Click Here |
| Official Notification | GSSSB Website - Advertisement 462/202627 |
| Official Website | Click Here |
Note: The official notification link above opens the GSSSB website. Candidates should locate Advertisement No. 462/202627 for the complete notification. OJAS registration alone does not constitute a submitted application.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Vacancy Details 2026
GSSSB has announced 11 Staff Nurse, Class 3 vacancies under the Special Recruitment Drive for eligible Persons with Disabilities. The vacancies are distributed among the notified disability groups as follows.
| Disability Group | Vacancies |
|---|---|
| Group A - Low Vision (LV 40–70%) | 4 |
| Group B - Deaf and Hard of Hearing | 0 |
| Group C - Eligible locomotor and related disabilities | 4 |
| Group D & E - Eligible specified disabilities | 3 |
| Total | 11 |
Eligible Disability Categories
The notification specifies the following disability categories for the available vacancies.
- Group A: Low Vision (LV), with disability percentage of 40–70%.
- Group C: One Leg (OL), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (Dw), Acid Attack Victim (AAV), Both Arms (BA), Both Legs (BL), Spinal Deformity (SD) and Spinal Injury (SI), subject to the specified functional conditions.
- Group D & E: Specific Learning Disability (SLD), Mental Illness (MI) and Multiple Disabilities (MD) as specified in the notification.
Special conditions: Candidates with Both Arms (BA) or Both Legs (BL) disabilities must satisfy the functional requirements prescribed by the relevant government resolution. Their suitability for the post may be determined through a Medical Board assessment.
Only candidates with the notified eligible disability types may apply. The notification does not provide separate vacancy reservations for women or ex-servicemen under this special recruitment.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2026
Educational Qualification
Candidates must possess either of the following qualifications:
- B.Sc. Nursing: A degree in B.Sc. Nursing from an eligible university or recognized institution, with recognition by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.
- GNM Diploma: A Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from an institution recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council.
In addition, candidates must possess basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967, and adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
Nursing Council Registration
Candidates who are not already registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council at the time of application must obtain the required registration before appointment, in accordance with the recruitment rules.
Therefore, applicants who satisfy the prescribed nursing qualification but do not yet have Gujarat Nursing Council registration details at the time of online application should carefully follow the notification's registration requirements.
Computer Knowledge Requirement
Candidates are required to possess basic computer knowledge under the applicable government rules. The notification permits candidates without the required computer knowledge certificate at the application stage to apply, provided they submit the prescribed proof before appointment.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Age Limit 2026
The age limit is calculated as of 29 October 2026.
| Particulars | Age |
|---|---|
| Minimum Age | 18 Years |
| Base Maximum Age | 35 Years |
| General Category Male PwD | Up to 45 Years |
| General Category Female PwD | Up to 45 Years |
| Reserved Category Male PwD | Up to 45 Years |
| Reserved Category Female PwD | Up to 45 Years |
The notification provides eligible age relaxations of 10 years for general-category male PwD candidates, 15 years for general-category female PwD candidates, 15 years for reserved-category male PwD candidates and 20 years for reserved-category female PwD candidates, subject to the overall upper-age cap of 45 years.
Age relaxation and reserved-category benefits are subject to the applicable government rules and valid supporting certificates.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Salary 2026
| Salary Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Initial Fixed Salary | Rs. 40,800 per month |
| Fixed Salary Period | First 5 Years |
| Subsequent Pay Scale | Rs. 29,200–92,300 |
| Pay Level | Level 5 |
Selected candidates will initially receive fixed monthly remuneration of Rs. 40,800 for five years. Following satisfactory service and subject to the relevant government resolutions and conditions, they may become eligible for regular appointment in Pay Level 5.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Application Fee 2026
| Category | Examination Fee |
|---|---|
| Eligible PwD Candidates | Rs. 400 |
| Payment Mode | Online |
| Last Date for Payment | 1 November 2026 (11:59 PM) |
Important: The examination fee of Rs. 400 is non-refundable. According to the notification, even candidates who appear in the examination are not eligible for a fee refund. The examination fee is also not refundable if the application is rejected.
Payment can be made through debit card, internet banking, UPI or supported wallets. Applicable transaction charges may be collected separately.
Candidates must retain the electronic payment receipt. An application without successful fee payment will not be treated as valid.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Selection Process 2026
The selection process consists of a competitive multiple-choice examination, preparation of a merit list and verification of original documents.
- Competitive MCQ Written Examination
- Separate qualification in Nursing and Gujarati papers
- Merit List based on combined marks
- Document Verification
- Final Selection and Appointment, subject to eligibility and applicable rules
GSSSB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026
The competitive examination consists of two papers carrying a total of 200 marks.
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Nursing | 100 | 100 |
| Paper II | Gujarati Language | 100 | 100 |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Examination Instructions:
- All questions are multiple-choice questions.
- Each question carries one mark before any applicable pro-rata adjustment.
- Negative marking is one-fourth of the marks assigned to an incorrect answer.
- Candidates must secure at least 40% marks separately in Paper I and Paper II.
- The Nursing paper can be attempted in Gujarati or English.
- The Gujarati Language paper is conducted only in Gujarati.
- The notification specifies a duration of 2 hours for the Nursing paper.
- Merit is prepared using combined marks secured in both papers, subject to the qualifying standards.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026
Paper I - Nursing Syllabus (100 Marks)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 20 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 20 |
| Midwifery and Paediatric Nursing | 20 |
| Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing | 20 |
| Community Health Nursing | 20 |
| Total | 100 |
The Nursing examination covers the prescribed nursing syllabus, including core subjects and topics relevant to professional nursing practice. Candidates should refer to the detailed syllabus provided in the official notification, including the annexure.
Paper II - Gujarati Language Syllabus (100 Marks)
| Subject | Marks |
|---|---|
| Language | 30 |
| Grammar | 40 |
| Literature | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Candidates must qualify in both papers independently. Scoring well in only one paper does not satisfy the notified minimum qualifying requirement.
Examination Assistance for PwD Candidates
Eligible candidates with benchmark disabilities and limitations in writing may request a scribe and/or compensatory time, subject to the conditions and documentation requirements specified in the notification.
The notification provides compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour for eligible candidates.
Applications for scribe or compensatory-time assistance must be submitted with the prescribed documents to [email protected] no later than two days before the examination.
Candidates should refer to the relevant instructions and forms available through GSSSB PwD Candidate Information.
How to Apply for GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
- Visit the official OJAS website at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if you have not registered previously.
- Open the Online Application section and select Apply.
- Select GSSSB and find Advertisement No. 462/202627 - Staff Nurse, Class 3.
- Click Apply Now and enter the OTR registration number and date of birth.
- Complete and verify personal details, SSC information, educational qualifications, disability information and other required details.
- Enter bank account details and upload the required bank passbook image.
- Accept the declaration and save the application.
- Record the generated application number.
- Upload the prescribed photograph and signature.
- Review all entries and confirm the application to generate the confirmation number.
- Download and save the confirmed application form.
- Pay the examination fee online before the payment deadline and retain the receipt.
Application Warning: OTR registration alone is not a completed application. Candidates must complete the advertisement-specific form, confirm it and pay the prescribed examination fee.
The notification states that changes cannot be made after confirmation. Candidates should verify their name, date of birth, qualification, disability group, category and bank account details before final submission.
Documents Required for GSSSB Staff Nurse Application
- OTR registration details
- SSC marksheet and educational records
- B.Sc. Nursing or GNM qualification certificates
- Nursing Council registration details, where available
- Valid disability certificate in the prescribed format
- Category certificate, if applicable
- Non-creamy-layer or EWS certificate, if applicable
- Proof of age and identity
- Bank account details and bank passbook image
- Recent photograph and signature
- Additional supporting documents applicable to claimed benefits
