The Odisha Subordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released a massive recruitment notification for the post of Group C Nursing Officers across the state. A total of 5,989 vacancies are being filled under the District Cadre for the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Odisha. This presents an excellent career opportunity for government job aspirants. Eligible and interested candidates can submit their applications online by visiting the commission's official website at osssc.gov.in.
The online application process for this recruitment drive commenced on June 13, and the final date to apply is July 13. While the commission has not yet announced the specific dates for the written examination and the release of admit cards, these details are expected to be published on the official website shortly.
To be eligible for these positions, candidates must hold a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or a B.Sc. Nursing degree from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. Additionally, possessing a valid registration certificate from the Odisha Nursing Council or any other State Nursing Council is mandatory. Candidates must also have studied Odia as a subject and passed it at least at the 7th-grade level. The age limit set for these posts is a minimum of 21 years and a maximum of 38 years, with age relaxations applicable to reserved category candidates as per government rules.
The selection of candidates will be based on a written examination followed by document verification. The written exam will be conducted offline in OMR mode and will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions for a total of 100 marks. The question paper will feature 60 questions from nursing subjects, 25 questions on practical nursing skills, 10 questions from arithmetic, and 5 questions from English. The duration of the exam will be two hours, and a negative marking of 0.25 marks will be applied for every wrong answer.
Candidates selected for the Nursing Officer posts will receive an attractive salary package. They will be appointed under the Pay Matrix Level 8, with a monthly salary ranging from Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300. In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will also be eligible for other allowances as per the rules of the Government of Odisha.
