GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026-27

This GSSSB Staff Nurse recruitment 2026–27 guide covers eligibility, application dates, pay and exam preparation for Advertisement No. 458/202627. The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board is recruiting Staff Nurse, Class-3 posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department for the office of the Director, Employees State Insurance Scheme. Before applying, check the current official notice and any updates on OJAS.

GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment – Highlights

Particular	Details
Recruiting Organization	Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
Advertisement No.	458/202627
Post Name	Staff Nurse, Class-3
Department	Health and Family Welfare Department
Total Vacancies	131
Recruitment Type	Direct Recruitment
Selection Method	Competitive Examination
Application Mode	Online
Application Website	OJAS Gujarat
Application Start Date	28 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	12 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Official Board Website	GSSSB
Age Limit	18 to 35 years, subject to applicable relaxations
Initial Fixed Pay	₹40,800 per month
Regular Pay Scale after applicable period	₹29,200–₹92,300, Level-5, subject to conditions

The notification specifically states that online applications are accepted from 28 September 2026 to 12 October 2026 through OJAS.

GSSSB Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026

The notification provides 131 total Staff Nurse vacancies.

The category-wise distribution mentioned in the notification is:

Unreserved/General: 46

EWS: 13

SEBC: 45

SC: 16

ST: 11

Total: 131

The notification also provides separate reservation details for women and provisions relating to PwD and ex-servicemen candidates. The PwD vacancies are to be dealt with through a separate special recruitment advertisement, according to the notification.

Qualifications for GSSSB Staff Nurse Eligibility

Candidates need to have one of the following:

Option 1: Bachelor of Science in Nursing

B.Sc. in nursing from an accredited college or university, approved by the Indian Nursing Council or the Gujarat Nursing Council.

Option 2: GNM

General Nursing Midwifery (GNM) diploma from a school accredited by the Indian or Gujarat Nursing Councils.

Additionally,

applicants need to:

possess a fundamental understanding of computer programs as required by the applicable Gujarat government regulations.
possess sufficient understanding of either Hindi or Gujarati, or both. Fulfilll the relevant requirements for nursing registration.

The notification further specifies that a chosen applicant must register with the Gujarat Nursing Council at the time of appointment if they are not already registered.

Age Restrictions

The candidate’s age as of October 12, 2026, should be:

Minimum Age: 18 years

Maximum Age: 35 years

For qualified categories, the announcement offers an additional age relaxation.

Maximum Age Relaxation

Candidate Category	Relaxation	Maximum Age
General-category women	5 years	40 years
Reserved-category men	5 years	40 years
Reserved-category women	10 years	45 years
General-category PwD men	10 years	45 years
General-category PwD women	15 years	45 years
Reserved-category PwD men	15 years	45 years
Reserved-category PwD women	20 years	45 years
Ex-servicemen	Service period + 3 years	As per applicable rules

The notification specifies 12 October 2026 as the relevant date for determining age and other qualifications.

GSSSB Staff Nurse Salary 2026.

Selected individuals will receive a set monthly compensation of ₹40,800 for the first five years, subject to government regulations and conditions.

After five years of satisfactory service, the candidate may be eligible for regular appointment in the 7th Pay Commission Level-5 pay bracket of ₹29,200-₹92,300, subject to the conditions specified in the notification and applicable rules.

Salary Summary

Initial salary: ₹40,800 per month.
Initial Period: First five years.
Regular Pay Range: ₹29,200-₹92,300.
Pay Level: Level-5

GSSSB Staff Nurse Exam Pattern

The Staff Nurse Recruitment Exam consists of two papers.

Paper 1: Nursing Subject

Total marks: 100.
Questions: 100 MCQs.
Duration: two hours.
Medium: Gujarati or English.

Subject	Marks
Fundamental of Nursing	20
Medical Surgical Nursing	20
Midwifery & Pediatric Nursing	20
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing	20
Community Health Nursing	20
Total	100

Paper 2 – Gujarati Language

Total Marks: 100
Questions: 100 MCQs
Duration: 2 hours
Medium: Gujarati only

Section	Marks
Language	30
Grammar	40
Literature	30
Total	100

Negative marking.

The exam is formatted as multiple-choice questions. For each wrong answer, one-fourth (1/4) of the points awarded to that question are subtracted.

Candidates must meet the qualifying criterion separately for both examinations. The notification stipulates that the minimum qualifying marks for Paper I and Paper II are 40% and 40%, respectively.

GSSSB Staff Nurse Detailed Syllabus Paper 1: Nursing

1. Fundamentals of Nursing (20 marks)

Topics include:

Introduction to health and illness.
Healthcare delivery systems
Infection control in clinical environments
Biomedical Waste Management
Hygiene
Nutritional needs
Diagnostic tests
Care for terminally sick individuals
Psychosocial needs
First Aid and Emergencies

2. Medical Surgical Nursing (20 marks)

Important areas are:

Biochemical Parameters
Nutrition
Nutritional evaluation
Nutritional education
Community health concepts
Community Health Nursing
Applied microbiology.

Introduction to Pharmacology.
antiseptics and disinfectants.
Commonly Used Drugs
Intraoperative Care
Nursing care for respiratory illnesses.
Digestive System Disorders
Cardiovascular Disorders
Blood Disorders
Endocrine Disorders
Integumental diseases
Musculoskeletal Disorders
communicable illnesses

3. Midwifery and Pediatric Nursing (20 marks)

Topics include:

Introduction to Midwifery.
Maternal physiology
Fetal physiology
Newborn Physiology
Normal pregnancy.
Prenatal care
Antenatal Care
Care During Labor
Assessment and continued care of normal neonates
Recognizing and managing pregnancy-related disorders
Postnatal complications
Family Planning
Family welfare programs

4. Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing – 20 Marks

Topics include:

Introduction to Mental Health.
Principles and principles in mental health
Treatment methods
Treatments for mental diseases
Psychological Therapies

5. Community Health Nursing (20 Marks)

Topics include:

Community Health Nursing Approaches
Concepts for Community Health Nursing
Responsibilities of Community Health Nursing Personnel
Introduction to Epidemiology

Paper 2: Gujarati Language

Paper 2 contains:

Language – 30 marks.

Questions about Gujarati language usage and linguistic expertise.

Grammar – 40 marks.

Gujarati grammar-related questions.

Literature – 30 marks

Gujarati literature-related questions.

Selection Process

The recruitment is conducted through a competitive examination followed by the applicable selection and document-verification process.

The broad process is:

Online Application → Competitive Examination → Paper-wise Qualifying Standard → Merit List → Document Verification → Selection/Waiting List → Recommendation for Appointment → Appointment

Candidates must qualify in both Paper I and Paper II. Merit is prepared using the marks obtained in the competitive examination, subject to the applicable recruitment rules.

Candidates approximately twice the number of vacancies may be called for certificate/document verification based on merit and qualifying standards. The final selection/waiting list is then prepared according to category-wise vacancies and merit.

Examination Fee

According to the notification, the examination fee structure is:

Candidate Category	Examination Fee
Unreserved category	₹500
Reserved categories	₹400

The reserved-category fee includes eligible women candidates, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD and ex-servicemen candidates as specified in the notification.

The fee must be paid online after submitting the application and obtaining the confirmation number. The notification specifies 15 October 2026, 11:59 PM as the fee-payment deadline.

Payment can be made through available online modes such as:

• Debit Card
• Internet Banking
• UPI
• Wallet

Candidates should save the fee receipt/e-receipt for future reference.

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How to Apply Online

Candidates can apply through the OJAS Gujarat portal.

Step 1

Visit the OJAS Gujarat website.

Step 2

Complete One Time Registration (OTR) if not already registered.

Step 3

Go to:

Online Application → Apply → GSSSB

Step 4

Find:

Advertisement No. 458/202627 – Staff Nurse, Class-3

Step 5

Click Apply Now.

Step 6

Enter the required personal information.

Step 7

Enter educational qualification details.

Step 8

Accept the applicable declaration/assurance and save the application.

Step 9

The system will generate an Application Number. Save it.

Step 10

Upload the required photograph and signature according to the prescribed specifications.

Step 11

Check all details carefully.

Step 12

Click Confirm Application.

After confirmation, a Confirmation Number will be generated. Candidates should preserve this number throughout the recruitment process. The notification warns that changes generally cannot be made after confirmation.

Important Documents

Candidates should keep the following documents/information ready:

• Nursing degree/diploma certificate
• Nursing marksheets
• GNM/B.Sc. Nursing documents
• Gujarat Nursing Council/Indian Nursing Council registration details, where applicable
• Date-of-birth proof
• School leaving certificate
• Caste certificate, if applicable
• EWS certificate, if applicable
• SEBC Non-Creamy Layer certificate, if applicable
• PwD certificate, if applicable
• Ex-serviceman documents, if applicable
• Widow-related documents, if applicable
• Sports certificate, if claiming applicable sports benefit
• Computer qualification certificate, if available
• Recent photograph
• Signature
• Valid mobile number
• Email ID

The Board specifically instructs candidates to enter application information according to their original certificates because discrepancies between the application and documents can result in cancellation of candidature.

Important Dates

Event	Date
Notification Date	28 September 2026
Online Application Starts	28 September 2026
Online Application Last Date	12 October 2026
Application Closing Time	11:59 PM
Examination Fee Last Date	15 October 2026, 11:59 PM
Exam Date	To be announced by GSSSB
Admit Card	To be announced
Answer Key	After examination
Result	To be announced
Document Verification	To be announced

The notification states that examination date, examination timing and admit-card information will be published by GSSSB separately.

Prepare for the GSSSB Staff Nurse exam

Start with the syllabus in the official notice, then use timed practice to find topics that need revision. Our free nursing practice tests can help you review nursing concepts and build a regular study routine. These academy tests are not official GSSSB papers; follow the GSSSB notice for the Gujarati-language paper, marking rules and selection requirements.

For structured preparation, explore nursing exam coaching courses. You can also compare updates on our nursing jobs page. Choose resources that match your target syllabus rather than relying on practice scores alone.

Official GSSSB Staff Nurse application resources

OJAS Gujarat: ojas.gujarat.gov.in

GSSSB: gsssb.gujarat.gov.in