UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification Out - Apply Online for 196 Posts

The Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB) is hiring 196 Nursing Officers (Male/Female, Diploma and Degree holders) under the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department vide Advertisement No. UKMSSB/Exam/16/2025-26/448 dated 3 June 2026. Online applications opened on 12 June 2026 and close on 2 July 2026 by 5:00 PM, with selection via a written exam tentatively held in November-December 2026 and placement in Pay Level 7 (Rs. 44,900 - Rs. 1,42,400).

UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 - Overview

• Download UKMSSB Nursing Officer Notification PDF
• Apply Online Here

Who Can Apply: Eligibility at a Glance

Candidates wondering if they qualify for this recruitment can note that eligibility depends on three things — nursing qualification, council registration, and Uttarakhand domicile (for reservation benefits). The sections below break this down post code by post code.

Educational Qualification

All four post codes accept candidates holding any one of the following nursing qualifications from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) recognised institution: B.Sc. (Honours) in Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing (regular course), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery/Psychiatric Nursing. Whether a candidate's qualification falls under "diploma holder" or "degree holder" post codes depends on the nature of their original nursing programme, so candidates should match their qualification carefully against the official notification before selecting a post code.

In addition to the nursing qualification, every applicant must have working knowledge of Hindi and a valid, renewed permanent registration certificate from the Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council, Dehradun, issued on or before 2 July 2026. Importantly, an NUI card or a mere receipt of registration application is not accepted — only the permanent registration certificate qualifies. A desirable (optional) qualification of either 2 years of Territorial Army service or an NCC 'B' or 'C' certificate can strengthen an application but is not mandatory.

Age Limit (As on 1 July 2025)

The age cut-off date for this recruitment is fixed at 1 July 2025, not the application closing date. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not older than 42 years as on that date, with relaxation available to specific reserved categories domiciled in Uttarakhand.

Only one age relaxation benefit applies per candidate, even if eligible for multiple categories, so candidates should claim the one most favourable to them rather than expecting cumulative relaxations.

Domicile and Reservation Rules

Reservation benefits — both vertical (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and horizontal (PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Freedom Fighter Dependents, Orphans, State Agitators, Skilled Sportspersons) — are available only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand. Candidates from outside Uttarakhand belonging to a reserved category elsewhere will be treated as unreserved here unless they hold a valid Uttarakhand domicile certificate. OBC candidates must additionally ensure their certificate is dated no earlier than 2 July 2023 (within 3 years of the application deadline) and excludes them from the creamy layer, while EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27.

Post-Wise Vacancy Distribution (196 Posts)

This section answers exactly how the 196 posts are divided by gender, qualification, and category — useful for candidates deciding which post code to apply under. The biggest opportunity lies with Post Code 801 (Female, Diploma Holder), which alone accounts for 126 of the 196 total vacancies.

This is a Group 'C', non-gazetted post under a contributory pension scheme, and the number of vacancies may be revised based on actual departmental requirements at the time of final recruitment.

Salary: What a UKMSSB Nursing Officer Earns

Candidates asking about pay can note that all four post codes carry an identical salary structure, since the post grade does not vary by gender or qualification type. Selected Nursing Officers will be placed at Pay Level 7 of the 7th Pay Commission, drawing Rs. 44,900 to Rs. 1,42,400 per month, with pay fixed as per prevailing government rules and a contributory pension applicable to the post.

Application Fee by Category

The fee structure for this recruitment is category-based, paid entirely online, and is non-refundable once submitted — even if the candidate later cancels the application. Below is the exact amount payable by category.

Ex-Servicemen from Uttarakhand pay the fee applicable to their own social category (General/SC/ST/OBC), not a separate concessional rate. Payment can be made via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, and an application without completed payment will be rejected outright.

Important Dates to Remember

Candidates tracking this recruitment's timeline should note there are three distinct deadlines, not just one — the application deadline, the fee payment deadline (which coincides with it), and a separate post-closure correction window.

All certificates submitted by a candidate must be issued on or before 2 July 2026; any certificate dated after this will not be accepted, even during document verification.

How to Apply Online: Step-by-Step

UKMSSB accepts applications exclusively through its website, with no offline submission allowed. Following these five steps in order helps candidates avoid the most common application errors.

1. Register: Go to www.ukmssb.org → click "Apply Now" → "Candidate Register Here." Complete registration with a valid email ID and mobile number, and select the correct post code carefully at this stage, since it cannot be changed later.
2. Log In and Fill the Form: Use the Registration Number and Password sent to your email/mobile to log in, then enter personal details, educational qualification, and council registration details (registration number, date, validity). Select two preferred exam centre cities from Dehradun, Srinagar, Haldwani, or Almora.
3. Upload Documents: Upload a passport photo (20-50 KB, JPG) and signature (5-20 KB, JPG), plus a single combined PDF (200 KB - 2 MB) containing all mandatory and applicable certificates.
4. Pay the Fee: Pay the category-applicable fee online via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, and save the receipt — applications without fee payment will be rejected.
5. Download and Save: After successful payment, download and print the final application form for future reference.

Correction Window (4-7 July 2026)

A one-time correction window opens from 4 July to 7 July 2026 (5:00 PM), where candidates can log in with their Registration Number and Password to fix most details — except mobile number and email ID. If a candidate changes category or sub-category during this window, any extra fee already paid for the earlier category will not be refunded.

Documents Required for Upload

Candidates preparing their application should compile all certificates into a single combined PDF in advance, since incomplete or wrongly formatted uploads are a leading cause of rejection.

Mandatory documents:

• High School Certificate (proof of date of birth)
• Intermediate/Equivalent Certificate
• All year/semester mark sheets of the Nursing Degree or Diploma
• Degree/Diploma Passing Certificate
• Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council Permanent Registration Certificate

Conditional documents (where applicable):

• Uttarakhand Domicile Certificate
• SC/ST/OBC/EWS Certificate from competent authority (DM/ADM/Collector/SDM/Tehsildar)
• Sub-category certificates: PwBD (Form V/VI/VII under the 2017 Rules), Ex-Serviceman discharge certificate, Freedom Fighter Dependent certificate, Orphan certificate, State Agitator certificate, Skilled Sportsperson certificate
• NOC from employer (for candidates currently in Central/State Government service)
• NCC/Territorial Army Certificate

Selection Process: Written Exam Only, No Interview

Selection under this recruitment follows the Uttarakhand Subordinate Nursing (Non-Gazetted) Service Rules, 2015, and is based entirely on a written competitive examination — there is no interview stage. Shortlisted candidates then proceed to document verification and a medical examination before final appointment.

Written Exam Structure (200 Marks, 3 Hours)

The exam has two papers of 100 marks each, with the nursing subject paper content varying slightly between diploma and degree holders.

Paper 1 - Nursing Subject (100 Marks):

Paper 2 - General Hindi, General Knowledge & General Studies (100 Marks): General Hindi (20 marks) covers grammar, vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms, sandhi, and idioms; General Knowledge (40 marks) covers Uttarakhand and national/international geography, history, culture, and current affairs; General Studies (40 marks) tests reasoning, mathematical aptitude, and logical ability.

Exam Rules Candidates Must Know

• Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty.
• Qualifying marks: 45% for General/OBC/EWS candidates, 35% for SC/ST candidates.
• Answer sheet: Triplicate OMR — original and second copy go to the invigilator, the carbon copy can be taken home by the candidate.
• Question booklet: Bilingual (Hindi & English), and candidates may keep it after the exam.
• Answer key objections: Published on www.ukmssb.org; objections accepted within 7 days at Rs. 50 per question.
• Exam centres: Dehradun, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Haldwani, Almora — candidates choose two preferred cities, though the Board may reassign based on numbers.
• Prohibited items: Calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, pagers, scanner pens, and any communication device.
• Tie-breaker: Higher desirable qualification first, then older age, then alphabetical order of name.

Candidates appearing for the exam can also claim a 50% bus fare concession on Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses, valid two days before and two days after the exam, on producing the admit card and domicile certificate copy to the conductor.

Common Mistakes That Lead to Rejection

Many otherwise-eligible candidates lose their chance due to avoidable errors rather than ineligibility. Here are the mistakes most specific to this UKMSSB notification.

• Uploading the wrong council document: Submitting an NUI card or a registration application receipt instead of the actual permanent registration certificate from the Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council is the single biggest cause of rejection at verification.
• Using an outdated OBC certificate: An OBC certificate older than 3 years (issued before 2 July 2023) will invalidate the reservation claim — get a fresh certificate if yours has expired or is close to expiry.
• Picking the wrong post code: Since post codes 801-804 differ by gender and diploma/degree status, and the choice is irreversible after fee payment, candidates must double-check before submitting.
• PDF size errors: The combined document PDF must be strictly between 200 KB and 2 MB; files outside this range are rejected by the system automatically.
• Last-minute submission: UKMSSB explicitly warns against applying on the closing day due to heavy site traffic; if payment fails, wait 24 hours before retrying rather than cancelling and reapplying, since fees are non-refundable.
• Missing the correction window: Errors in name, date of birth, or category can only be fixed between 4-7 July 2026 — after this, no corrections are entertained under any circumstances.
• Damaging the OMR sheet: Using whitener or erasing on the OMR bubble during the exam is treated as a wrong answer and attracts the standard negative marking penalty.

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