ESIC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview

The Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) has announced the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 through the NORCET-11 (Nursing Officer Recruitment Common Eligibility Test). This recruitment aims to fill 523 Nursing Officer vacancies across ESIC hospitals and medical institutions in India.

This is an excellent opportunity for B.Sc. Nursing and GNM-qualified candidates seeking a Central Government nursing job with an attractive salary, job security, pension benefits, and career growth.

Recruitment Highlights

Particular	Details
Organization	Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC)
Recruitment Name	ESIC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Exam Name	NORCET-11
Post Name	Nursing Officer
Total Vacancies	523 Posts
Job Type	Central Government Job
Job Location	Across India
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	CBT + Document Verification
Salary	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 (Level-7 Pay Matrix)
Official Website	https://esic.gov.in

Important Dates

Event	Date
Official Notification	24 July 2026
Online Application Begins	24 July 2026
Last Date to Apply	13 August 2026
Correction Window	To Be Announced
Exam City Information	To Be Announced
Admit Card	To Be Announced
CBT Examination	12 September 2026

Total Vacancies

Total Posts: 523

Category-wise Vacancy

Category	Vacancies
UR	210
OBC	140
SC	80
ST	40
EWS	53
Total	523

Gender-wise Distribution (80:20 Ratio)

Category	Female	Male	Total
UR	168	42	210
OBC	112	28	140
SC	64	16	80
ST	32	8	40
EWS	42	11	53
Total	418	105	523

PwBD Reservation

Category	Vacancies
Cat-C (OA, OL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV)	10
Cat-D & E (SLD & MD)	10
Total	20

PwBD vacancies are included horizontally across all categories.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must satisfy one of the following educational qualifications.

Option 1

B.Sc Nursing
B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing
Post Basic B.Sc Nursing

AND

Registered as Nurse & Midwife with the State/Indian Nursing Council.

Option 2

General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM)

Along with

Minimum 1 year experience
Experience in a 50-bedded recognized hospital
Registered with State Nursing Council.

Age Limit

Minimum Age	Maximum Age
18 Years	35 Years

Age relaxation will be applicable according to Government of India rules.

Application Fee

Category	Fee
General	₹3,000
OBC	₹3,000
EWS	₹3,000
SC	₹2,400
ST	₹2,400
Female	₹2,400
PwBD	Exempted

Selection Process

The recruitment process consists of:

Stage 1

Computer Based Test (CBT)

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Stage 2

Document Verification

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Final Merit List

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Appointment

Expected Exam Pattern

Although the official pattern should be confirmed from the notification, the CBT is expected to include:

Subject	Questions
Nursing Subjects	Major Portion
General Awareness	Included
Reasoning Ability	Included
English Language	Included
Quantitative Aptitude	Included

Questions are expected to be objective (MCQ) type.

Detailed Nursing Syllabus

Fundamentals of Nursing

Nursing Process
Infection Control
First Aid
Nursing Ethics
Patient Care

Medical Surgical Nursing

Cardiovascular Disorders
Respiratory Diseases
Neurological Disorders
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Orthopedics
Emergency Nursing

Community Health Nursing

Primary Health Care
National Health Programmes
Family Welfare
Immunization
Epidemiology

Midwifery & Obstetrics

Antenatal Care
Labour Management
Postnatal Care
High Risk Pregnancy
Neonatal Care

Child Health Nursing

Growth & Development
Pediatric Diseases
Immunization
Nutrition
Pediatric Emergencies

Mental Health Nursing

Psychiatric Disorders
Counseling
Therapeutic Communication
Psychiatric Emergencies

Nursing Management

Leadership
Supervision
Hospital Administration
Quality Assurance

Anatomy & Physiology

Human Body Systems
Organ Functions
Homeostasis

Microbiology

Bacteria
Virus
Fungi
Sterilization
Infection Prevention

Biochemistry

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Enzymes
Metabolism

Psychology

Learning
Personality
Motivation
Mental Health

Environmental Hygiene

Waste Management
Water Supply
Sanitation
Pollution Control

Health Education

Communication
Health Promotion
Nutrition
Disease Prevention

Computers in Nursing

MS Office
Hospital Information System
Electronic Medical Records
Digital Documentation

Additional Topics

Drug Store Management
Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Clinical Pharmacy
Nursing Procedures
Basic Nursing Concepts

Salary Structure

Component	Details
Pay Level	Level-7
Basic Pay	₹44,900
Maximum Pay	₹1,42,400
DA	As per Government Rules
HRA	Applicable
Transport Allowance	Applicable
Medical Benefits	Yes
Pension Benefits	As per Government Rules

Approximate monthly in-hand salary may range from ₹65,000–₹80,000, depending on city, allowances, and deductions.

Documents Required

10th Certificate
12th Certificate
Nursing Degree/Diploma
Nursing Registration Certificate
Experience Certificate (for GNM candidates)
Category Certificate (if applicable)
PwBD Certificate (if applicable)
Aadhaar Card
Passport-size Photographs
Signature
Valid ID Proof

How to Apply

Visit the official ESIC website.
Open the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification.
Register using a valid email ID and mobile number.
Fill in the online application form.
Upload the required documents.
Pay the application fee (if applicable).
Review all details carefully.
Submit the application.
Download and print the confirmation page for future reference.

Why Choose ESIC Nursing Officer?

Central Government Job
Permanent Employment
Attractive Salary
Pension Benefits
Medical Facilities
Job Security
Promotion Opportunities
Work Across India
Paid Leave
Government Allowances