UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 196 Posts
📅 Posted: 03/06/2026 📝 Updated: 04/06/2026
Total Vacancy196
SalaryLevel-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) [Approx. ₹55,000–₹65,000/month in-hand]
LocationUttarakhand
Last Date02/07/2026
Short Information: Uttarakhand Medical Services Selection Board (UKMSSB), Dehradun has released a detailed recruitment notification for 196 Nursing Officer (Male/Female) posts in the Medical Health & Family Welfare Department, Uttarakhand. Both Diploma holders (GNM) and Degree holders (BSc Nursing) are eligible to apply under separate post codes.
The pay scale is ₹44,900–₹1,42,400 (Pay Level-7) as per the 7th CPC — making this one of the better-paying Group-C nursing roles in Uttarakhand state government. The post is non-gazetted with contributory pension benefits.
Online applications open on 12 June 2026 and close on 02 July 2026 (5:00 PM). The written exam is proposed for November–December 2026. The exam is OMR-based, 200 marks, 3 hours, with negative marking of 0.25 marks per wrong answer. Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for UR/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST.
Application fee is ₹300/- for UR/OBC candidates and ₹150/- for EWS/SC/ST/PwD. Payment via Net Banking/Debit/Credit Card/UPI only. Uttarakhand domicile is mandatory for this recruitment.
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UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 2026Important Dates
| Notification Released | 03/06/2026 |
| Application Begin | 12/06/2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | 02/07/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Pay Exam Fee Last Date | 02/07/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Correction / Edit Window | 04/07/2026 to 07/07/2026 (05:00 PM) |
| Written Exam (Proposed) | November – December 2026 |
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 2026Application Fee
| UR (General) / OBC | ₹300 |
| EWS / SC / ST / PwD | ₹150 |
Payment: Online (Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI)
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Apply for 196 PostsVacancy Details & Age Limit
Age Limit: 21–42 Years (as on 01/07/2025)
(SC/ST (Uttarakhand): 5 Years, OBC (Uttarakhand): 5 Years, PwD (Uttarakhand): 10 Years, Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand): Actual military service deducted from age; resultant age must not exceed max limit by more than 3 years, Freedom Fighter Dependents (Uttarakhand): 5 Years, EWS: No age relaxation, Note: Age relaxation benefit available only to Uttarakhand state residents)
| Post Name | Post Code | Total Posts | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer Female – Diploma Holder | 801 | 126 |
|
| Nursing Officer Female – Degree Holder | 802 | 31 |
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| Nursing Officer Male – Diploma Holder | 803 | 31 |
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| Nursing Officer Male – Degree Holder | 804 | 8 |
|
| Total Vacancy | 196 | ||
| Note: Vacancies may increase or decrease. PwBD (OL – One Leg Affected) reservation applicable for Nursing Officer posts as per Uttarakhand Govt. order dated 05/06/2023. | |||
Recruitment Table: Category Wise Vacancy – All Posts
| Post Code | Post Name | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | UR | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 801 | Nursing Officer Female – Diploma | 12 | 03 | 07 | 05 | 99 | 126 |
| 802 | Nursing Officer Female – Degree | 04 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 23 | 31 |
| 803 | Nursing Officer Male – Diploma | 04 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 24 | 31 |
| 804 | Nursing Officer Male – Degree | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 07 | 8 |
| Total | 21 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 153 | 196 | |
| Note:Reservation applicable only to Uttarakhand domicile candidates. EWS certificate must be valid for FY 2026-27. OBC certificate must be issued after 02/07/2023 and valid up to 02/07/2026. | |||||||
Recruitment Table: Horizontal Reservation – Nursing Officer Female Diploma (Post Code 801)
| Category | Total Seats | Freedom Fighter Dependent | PWBD | Ex- Serviceman | UK Orphan | UK Agitator Dependent | Skilled Sportsperson |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| ST | 03 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OBC | 07 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| EWS | 05 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| UR | 99 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 4 |
| Note:Horizontal sub-quotas within vertical categories for Post Code 801 (126 posts). | |||||||
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026Eligibility Criteria
- Uttarakhand domicile (permanent/regular resident) certificate is mandatory by 02/07/2026.
- High School and Intermediate (or equivalent) education must be from a recognized institution in Uttarakhand state.
- Essential Qualification (Diploma posts – Code 801 & 803): GNM / General Nursing & Midwifery Diploma from an INC-recognized university/institute; OR BSc (Hons) Nursing / BSc Nursing / Post Basic BSc Nursing as applicable.
- Essential Qualification (Degree posts – Code 802 & 804): BSc (Hons) Nursing / BSc Nursing (regular course) / Post Basic BSc Nursing from an INC-recognized university/institute.
- Valid registration with the Uttarakhand Nurses & Midwives Council (UNMC), Dehradun is mandatory. NUI card or registration application receipt is NOT accepted.
- Desirable Qualification: Minimum 2 years service in Territorial Army; OR 'B' or 'C' certificate from National Cadet Corps (NCC).
- Working knowledge of Hindi is essential.
- Age: 21 to 42 years as on 01/07/2025.
- Candidates currently in Central/State Govt. service must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their employer.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026Pay Scale / Salary Structure
| Post Name | Salary Level |
|---|---|
| Nursing Officer (All Post Codes 801–804) | Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) as per 7th CPC; Non-gazetted post with contributory pension (NPS) |
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026Selection Process Steps
- Written Examination (OMR-based): 200 marks, 3 hours duration.
- Paper-1 (100 marks): Nursing subject — Diploma syllabus for Post Codes 801/803; Degree syllabus for Post Codes 802/804.
- Paper-2 (100 marks): General Hindi (20 marks) + General Knowledge (40 marks) + General Studies (40 marks).
- Negative marking: 0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for UR/OBC/EWS; 35% for SC/ST.
- Tie-breaking: Desirable qualification holder preferred; then older candidate; then alphabetical order of name.
- Medical fitness test before final appointment.
- Exam proposed for November–December 2026.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026Detailed Exam Pattern
Recruitment Details: Exam Overview
- Mode: Offline OMR-based written examination.
- Total Marks: 200 | Duration: 3 Hours.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks (1/4) deducted for each wrong answer.
- Question Type: Objective (MCQ) — 4 options per question.
- OMR sheet is in triplicate; first two copies submitted to invigilator, third copy retained by candidate.
- Question booklet allowed to be taken after exam; answer key published on www.ukmssb.org.
- Objection to answer key: ₹50/- per question via online portal within 7 days of key publication.
- Minimum qualifying marks: 45% for General/OBC/EWS | 35% for SC/ST.
- Exam centres: Dehradun, Srinagar, Haldwani, Almora (candidates choose 2 preferred centres).
- Whitener use or overwriting on OMR sheet: Negative marks applicable.
Recruitment Table: Paper-wise Exam Details
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper-1 | Nursing (Diploma syllabus for 801/803; Degree syllabus for 802/804) | 100 | 3 Hours (combined) |
| Paper-2 | General Hindi (20) + General Knowledge (40) + General Studies (40) | 100 | 3 Hours (combined) |
| Total | 200 |
Recruitment Table: Diploma Holder Syllabus – Paper 1 (Post Code 801 & 803)
| Subject | Questions/ Marks |
|---|---|
| Nursing Foundation | 10 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 15 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | 15 |
| Maternal Health Nursing | 10 |
| Child Health Nursing | 15 |
| Community Health Nursing | 15 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Recruitment Table: Degree Holder Syllabus – Paper 1 (Post Code 802 & 804)
| Subject | Questions/ Marks |
|---|---|
| Nursing Foundation | 15 |
| Nursing Education | 10 |
| Nursing Administration | 10 |
| Nursing Research & Statistics | 10 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 10 |
| Nutrition & Dietetics | 05 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| Child Health Nursing | 10 |
| Community Health Nursing | 10 |
| Obstetrics & Gynaecology | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026Subject-wise Syllabus Topics
The written exam has two papers of 100 marks each. Paper-1 covers Nursing subjects (different syllabus for Diploma and Degree holders). Paper-2 covers General Hindi, General Knowledge, and General Studies. Negative marking of 0.25 marks applies.
📚 Paper-2: General Hindi (20 Marks)
- Hindi spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence correction
- Word formation: prefix, suffix, root words
- Parts of speech: noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb
- Gender, number, case, tense
- Vocabulary: Tatsam, Tadbhav, Deshaj, Aagat (Indian & foreign origin words in Hindi)
- Synonyms, antonyms, homonyms, idioms & proverbs
- Sandhi (word joining), sentence correction
📚 Paper-2: General Knowledge (40 Marks)
- Uttarakhand: Geography, History, Economy, Culture, Tourism, Transport, Folk singers, Statistics
- India & World: Geography, History, Economy, Culture, Tourism, Transport, Statistics
- National & International sports events and competitions
- Books, authors, singers, historians
📚 Paper-2: General Studies (40 Marks)
- Reasoning: Intellectual activity, social intelligence
- Mathematical aptitude
- Verbal and non-verbal reasoning
- Abstract and concrete reasoning
- Qualitative and quantitative reasoning
- Data interpretation: charts, graphs
- Questions on following instructions and identifying similarities/differences
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026How to Apply
- Step 1: Visit UKMSSB website www.ukmssb.org and click 'Apply Now'.
- Step 2: Register using a valid Email ID and Mobile Number. Select the correct post code and post name carefully.
- Step 3: Log in with Registration Number and Password; fill all personal, educational, and council registration details.
- Step 4: Upload photo (20–50 KB, JPG), signature (5–20 KB, JPG), and a combined single PDF file (200 KB–2 MB) containing: High School Certificate, Intermediate Certificate, Domicile Certificate, Category Certificate (if applicable), Sub-category certificates, All-year mark sheets, Degree/Diploma certificate, UNMC Registration Certificate.
- Step 5: Select 2 preferred exam centre cities from: Dehradun, Srinagar, Haldwani, Almora.
- Step 6: Pay exam fee online (Net Banking/Debit Card/Credit Card/UPI) by 02/07/2026 (5:00 PM).
- Step 7: Submit the form, download and save a copy of the submitted application.
- Correction window: 04/07/2026 to 07/07/2026 (5:00 PM) — one-time opportunity to correct entries (except Mobile No. and Email ID). Fee paid for changed category will NOT be refunded.
- For technical issues: helplineukmssb@gmail.com | Phone: 0135-2665366
Recruitment Note: About UKMSSB & This Recruitment
The Uttarakhand Medical Services Selection Board (UKMSSB), headquartered at Bhavan No. 23, Lane No. 03, Shastri Nagar, Haridwar Road, Dehradun – 248001, is the apex state body for recruitment to medical and paramedical posts in Uttarakhand. This notification is for direct recruitment to 196 Nursing Officer (Group-C) posts in the Medical Health & Family Welfare Department under Advertisement No. उ0चि0से0च0बो0/परी0/16/2025-26/448. The post is non-gazetted, permanent, and governed by the Uttarakhand Subordinate Nursing (Non-gazetted) Service Rules 2015 and subsequent amendments.
Recruitment Note: Benefits & Perks Beyond Salary
Nursing Officers appointed under this recruitment receive Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) as per the 7th CPC, along with Dearness Allowance, HRA, Medical benefits, and other allowances as per Uttarakhand state government rules. The post carries contributory pension benefits under NPS. Annual leave, earned leave, medical leave, and maternity/paternity leave are applicable as per state service rules. Candidates travelling to exam centres by Uttarakhand Roadways are entitled to a 50% fare concession on production of admit card and domicile certificate.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026Important Official Links
| Apply Online Application Window: 12/06/2026 to 02/07/2026 (05:00 PM) | Click Here ↗ |
| Download Notification Advt No. उ0चि0से0च0बो0/परी0/16/2025-26/448 | Click Here ↗ |
| Official Website | Click Here ↗ |
Disclaimer Information provided here is for quick reference. Verify all details on the official website before taking action.
Quick Overview
🚀 Recruitment Overview
Quick Summary of the Notification
| Organization |  UKMSSB |
|---|---|
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Total Vacancy | 196 |
| Salary | Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) [Approx. ₹55,000–₹65,000/month in-hand] |
| Job Location | Uttarakhand |
| Apply Mode | Online |
| Last Date | 02/07/2026 |
| Official Website | Visit Website ↗ |
💡 Expert Tip
This is an Uttarakhand domicile-only recruitment — candidates without a valid Uttarakhand domicile certificate or those who completed their High School/Intermediate outside Uttarakhand are not eligible. Critically, valid registration with the Uttarakhand Nurses & Midwives Council (UNMC), Dehradun is mandatory by the application last date of 02/07/2026 — NMC card or registration receipt alone is NOT acceptable. The age cut-off date is 01/07/2025 (not the application last date), so calculate your age accordingly. After submitting the form, a one-time correction window is available from 04/07/2026 to 07/07/2026 — use it carefully as no further changes are allowed after this window.
Common Questions (FAQs)
Q.1 What is the in-hand salary for Nursing Officer in UKMSSB 2026? ▼
Ans: The Nursing Officer post is at Pay Level-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) as per the 7th CPC. After adding Dearness Allowance, HRA, and other allowances as per Uttarakhand state government norms, the approximate starting in-hand salary is ₹55,000–₹65,000 per month. The post is permanent with NPS (contributory pension) benefits.
Q.2 What is the last date to apply for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026? ▼
Ans: The last date to submit the online application and pay the exam fee is 02 July 2026 (5:00 PM). Applications open on 12 June 2026. After submission, a one-time correction window is available from 04 July 2026 to 07 July 2026 (5:00 PM) for editing entries except mobile number and email ID.
Q.3 Is there any negative marking in the UKMSSB Nursing Officer exam? ▼
Ans: Yes. There is negative marking of 0.25 marks (1/4 of the question's marks) for each wrong answer in the written exam. The exam has 200 MCQ-based questions in 3 hours. Minimum qualifying marks are 45% for UR/OBC/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST candidates. Using whitener or overwriting on the OMR sheet also attracts negative marks.
Q.4 What is the age limit for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026? ▼
Ans: The age limit is 21 to 42 years as on 01 July 2025 (the crucial date — not the application last date). Age relaxation: SC/ST/OBC (Uttarakhand): 5 years; PwD (Uttarakhand): 10 years; Ex-Servicemen: actual service period deducted (resultant age must not exceed max limit by more than 3 years). EWS candidates get no age relaxation.
Q.5 How to download the UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Notification PDF? ▼
Ans: The official notification is available on the UKMSSB website at www.ukmssb.org. Look for Advertisement No. उ0चि0से0च0बो0/परी0/16/2025-26/448 dated 03 June 2026 under the recruitment section. For technical queries, contact helplineukmssb@gmail.com or call 0135-2665366.
Q.6 What is the educational qualification required for UKMSSB Nursing Officer? ▼
Ans: For Diploma posts (Post Code 801/803): GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) from an INC-recognized institution. For Degree posts (Post Code 802/804): BSc (Hons) Nursing / BSc Nursing (regular course) / Post Basic BSc Nursing from an INC-recognized institution. In both cases, valid registration with the Uttarakhand Nurses & Midwives Council (UNMC), Dehradun is mandatory by 02/07/2026. Working knowledge of Hindi is also essential.
Q.7 What is the selection process for UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026? ▼
Ans: Selection is based entirely on a written examination. The exam is OMR-based, 200 marks, 3 hours, with two papers. Paper-1 (100 marks) covers nursing subject knowledge; Paper-2 (100 marks) covers General Hindi, GK, and General Studies. There is negative marking of 0.25 per wrong answer. The written exam is proposed for November–December 2026. Final appointment is subject to medical fitness verification.
Q.8 Is Uttarakhand domicile mandatory for UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026? ▼
Ans: Yes, Uttarakhand domicile (permanent/regular resident) is mandatory. Additionally, candidates must have completed their High School and Intermediate from a recognized institution in Uttarakhand. However, personnel serving in the Armed Forces/paramilitary, Central/State Govt. employees in non-transferable Uttarakhand posts, and permanent Uttarakhand residents residing outside the state for livelihood/education (along with their spouses and children) are also eligible to apply.
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