Staff Nurse Vacancy at a Glance
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) is conducting a direct recruitment for 131 Staff Nurse Class-3 positions. These vacancies fall under the Health and Family Welfare Department, specifically through the Office of the Director, Employees' State Insurance Scheme. Candidates must apply online via the OJAS portal, with registration mandatory before submitting the application. The application window opens on 28 September 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM on 12 October 2026. Selection will be based on a competitive written examination consisting of multiple-choice questions. Further details about the exam schedule will be available on the official GSSSB website.
| Exam Name | Staff Nurse, Class-3 |
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Eligibility Explained
To apply, candidates must have either a B.Sc. in Nursing from a recognized university or a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from an institution approved by the Gujarat or Indian Nursing Council. Basic knowledge of computer applications is required as per Gujarat Civil Services rules. Candidates should also have adequate proficiency in Gujarati or Hindi. Registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council is mandatory at the time of appointment if not already completed. Age limits are set between 18 and 35 years as of 12 October 2026, with various relaxations available for women, reserved categories, persons with disabilities, and ex-servicemen according to government norms.
| Requirement | Details |
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| Qualification (Option 1) | B.Sc. (Nursing) from a recognized University/institution (UGC-recognized/deemed under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956), recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council |
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| Qualification (Option 2) | Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council |
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| Computer Knowledge | Basic computer application knowledge as prescribed under Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967 |
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| Language | Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi, or both |
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| Nursing Council Registration | Must be registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council under the Gujarat Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act, 1968 at the time of appointment (if not already registered) |
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| Category | Age Limit |
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| All Candidates | 18 to 35 years |
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| Age Reckoning Date | 12 October 2026 |
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| Category | Relaxation | Maximum Age |
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| General category women | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved category men | 5 years | 40 years |
| Reserved category women | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category disabled men | 10 years | 45 years |
| General category disabled women | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved category disabled men | 15 years | 45 years |
| Reserved category disabled women | 20 years | 45 years |
| Ex-servicemen | Service period + 3 years | Not specified (case-wise) |
Application Process
Candidates need to apply online through the official OJAS portal at https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in/. Registration on the OTR (One Time Registration) system is mandatory before filling the application form. The application window opens on 28 September 2026 and closes at 11:59 PM on 12 October 2026. After submitting the form, applicants must pay the examination fee by 15 October 2026. It’s important to complete all steps before the deadlines and keep a printout of the submitted application for future reference. No offline or paper applications will be accepted for this recruitment.
| Event | Date & Time |
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| Online Application Start | 28 September 2026 (2:00 PM per Para 20; Para 1 mentions 6:00 PM) |
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| Online Application Last Date | 12 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
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| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee | 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM |
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| Eligibility Cut-off Date | 12 October 2026 |
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| Written Examination | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
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