The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), the state body that recruits for subordinate government services in Gujarat, has announced direct recruitment for Staff Nurse, Class-3 posts, with 131 vacancies in total. The posts fall under the Office of the Director, Employees' State Insurance Scheme, functioning within the Health and Family Welfare Department, and selection will be made through a competitive written examination. The role offers nursing positions in the state's ESI healthcare setup, a sought-after opportunity for candidates with nursing qualifications seeking Class-3 government service.
GSSSB Recruitment 2026 - Staff Nurse Posts
Posted 30 Sept 2026Updated 30 Sept 2026458/2026-27
Total Vacancies
131
Last Date
12 Oct
Closed
Apply Mode
Online
Permanent
Status
Application Closed
Recruitment status
Applications closed on 12 Oct 2026
- Notification28 Sept
- Applications Open28 Sept
- Applications Closed12 Oct
About GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board
- Advertisement No.
- 458/2026-27
- Post Name
- Staff Nurse, Class-3
- Job Location
- Gujarat
- Who Can Apply
- Only residents of Gujarat (Reserved category vacancies are only for original residents of Gujarat belonging to the respective reserved category)
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Age Limit
- 18–35 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Credentials Required
- Registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council under the Gujarat Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act, 1968 at the time of appointment; basic computer knowledge certificate.
Vacancy Breakdown
Staff Nurse, Class-3
131
UR 46SC 16ST 11EWS 13
| Post Name | UR | SC | ST | EWS | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse, Class-3 | 46 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 131 |
Eligibility Details
Staff Nurse, Class-3 - Educational Qualification
B.Sc.(Nursing) from a university established or incorporated by or under a Central or State Act in India, or any other educational institution recognised as such or declared deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council; OR a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from an institution recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council. Basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council under the Gujarat Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act, 1968 at the time of appointment if not already registered.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Staff Nurse, Class-3 - Educational Qualification | B.Sc.(Nursing) from a university established or incorporated by or under a Central or State Act in India, or any other educational institution recognised as such or declared deemed to be a University under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and recognised by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council; OR a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from an institution recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council. Basic knowledge of computer application as prescribed in the Gujarat Civil Services Classification and Recruitment (General) Rules, 1967. Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council under the Gujarat Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitors Act, 1968 at the time of appointment if not already registered. |
Age Limit
18 to 35 years as on 12 October 2026
Age Relaxation
General category women 5 years (maximum 40 years); reserved category men 5 years (maximum 40 years); reserved category women 10 years (maximum 45 years); general category disabled men 10 years (maximum 45 years); general category disabled women 15 years (maximum 45 years); reserved category disabled men 15 years (maximum 45 years); reserved category disabled women 20 years (maximum 45 years); ex-servicemen get their service period plus 3 years.
Application Fee
Unreserved (General)
Rs. 500
Reserved (all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-servicemen)
Rs. 400
Selection Process
- 1Written Examination
Single-stage MCQ competitive examination in two papers of 100 marks each; Paper I on Nursing and Paper II on Gujarati language, 2 hours each, with 1/4 mark negative marking and 40% qualifying marks separately in each paper.
- 2Document Verification
Candidates numbering about twice the category-wise vacancies are called for certificate verification based on the provisional merit list.
Shortlisting ratio: 1:2
Exam Pattern
2 hours per paper (4 hours total)MCQ (OMR / Computer Based Response Test)Negative: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
Fundamentals of Nursing
20 questions · 20 marks
Medical Surgical Nursing
20 questions · 20 marks
Midwifery and Paediatric Nursing
20 questions · 20 marks
Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing
20 questions · 20 marks
Community Health Nursing
20 questions · 20 marks
Language
30 questions · 30 marks
Grammar
40 questions · 40 marks
Literature
30 questions · 30 marks
| Subject | Questions | Max Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Nursing | 20 | 20 | — |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 20 | 20 | — |
| Midwifery and Paediatric Nursing | 20 | 20 | — |
| Mental Health and Psychiatric Nursing | 20 | 20 | — |
| Community Health Nursing | 20 | 20 | — |
| Language | 30 | 30 | — |
| Grammar | 40 | 40 | — |
| Literature | 30 | 30 | — |
Salary Structure
First 5 years: fixed pay of Rs. 40,800 per month. After 5 years, on satisfactory service: Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 (Level-5), subject to the outcome of SLP No. 14124/2012 and SLP No. 14125/2012 pending before the Supreme Court.
How to Apply
- 1Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the OJAS portal if not already registered
- 2Go to Online Application, click Apply and select GSSSB
- 3Select Advertisement No. 458/2026-27, Staff Nurse, Class-3 and click Apply
- 4Read the More Details notification carefully before proceeding
- 5Click Apply Now, enter your registration number and date of birth, and click Apply with OTR
- 6Fill in Personal Details and then Educational Details
- 7Accept the declaration and click Save to generate the application number
- 8Upload photograph (5 cm x 3.6 cm, white background, dated within one year) and signature (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm) in JPG format under 15 KB each
- 9Click Confirm Application after a final review, since no edits are possible after confirmation
- 10Print and save the confirmed application, then pay the exam fee online by 15 October 2026
Documents to Carry / Upload
•B.Sc. (Nursing) degree / GNM diploma certificates and mark sheets
•Gujarat Nursing Council / Indian Nursing Council registration
•Computer knowledge certificate
•School leaving certificate / birth date proof
•Caste certificate (SC/ST)
•SEBC non-creamy layer certificate
•EWS certificate
•Disability certificate (Form V/VI/VII under RPwD Rules
•2017)
•Ex-servicemen ID card and discharge book
•Widow status documents
•Recognised sports certificate
•Recent passport-size photograph and signature
Important Details
- Reserved category candidates applying against unreserved posts get no age or other relaxation, and category details cannot be changed after the application is confirmed.
- Candidates must declare their marital status; persons with more than one living spouse are ineligible unless specially exempted by the State Government.
- Candidates without a valid computer knowledge certificate may still apply but must submit proof of passing a basic computer knowledge test before appointment, failing which the selection is cancelled.
- Candidates without Gujarat Nursing Council registration must obtain it before appointment.
- Passing the written examination does not by itself confer a right to appointment.
Special Category Reservation
Persons with Disability (PwD)
Posts Earmarked: 0 (separate special drive to be notified)
Ex-Servicemen (10% reserved)
Posts Earmarked: 13
| Special Category | Posts Earmarked |
|---|---|
| Persons with Disability (PwD) | 0 (separate special drive to be notified) |
| Ex-Servicemen (10% reserved) | 13 |
PwD Eligible Disability Types
- Low Vision (LV) 40-70%
- One Leg (OL), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Leprosy Cured (LC), Dwarfism (DW), Acid Attack Victim (AAV), Both Arm (BA), Both Leg (BL), Spinal Deformity (SD), Spinal Injury (SI) without any associated neurological or limb dysfunction
- Specific Learning Disability (SLD) 40-100%, Mental Illness (MI) 40-100%, Multiple Disabilities (MD)
- Deaf and hard-of-hearing candidates are not eligible
Scribe and Compensatory Time
Candidates with benchmark disability who have difficulty writing may request a scribe or compensatory time of 20 minutes per hour by emailing [email protected] at least two days before the exam, with the prescribed disability and medical certificates.
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 079-23258916
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need Gujarat Nursing Council registration to apply?
No. You can apply without it, but you must be registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council before appointment.
Can I apply without a computer knowledge certificate?
Yes. Candidates without the certificate can apply, but must submit proof of passing a basic computer knowledge test before appointment.
Are any posts reserved for PwD candidates?
No. No PwD posts are reserved in this advertisement; a separate special recruitment drive will be notified.
Can reserved category candidates apply for unreserved posts?
Yes, but they will not get any age or other relaxation and will be considered as unreserved candidates.
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