Regional Cancer Centre Thiruvananthapuram, a leading cancer care and research institution in Kerala, has invited applications for the Resident Staff Nurse post on a contract basis. A total of 25 vacancies are available. The role involves nursing duties at the centre in Thiruvananthapuram, with an initial engagement of one year that can be extended based on performance and institutional requirements.
RCC Thiruvananthapuram Resident Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Posted 09 Oct 2026Updated 09 Oct 2026RCC/590/2026-ACAD2
Total Vacancies
25
Last Date
19 Oct
1 day left
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Last date 19 Oct 2026 · 1 day left
- Notification30 Sept
- Applications Open30 Sept
About RCC Thiruvananthapuram Resident Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Job Overview
- Organization
- Regional Cancer Centre Thiruvananthapuram
- Advertisement No.
- RCC/590/2026-ACAD2
- Post Name
- Resident Staff Nurse
- Job Location
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Job Type
- Contract
- Age Limit
- Up to 30 years
- Gender
- All
- Nationality
- Indian
- Experience
- 2 years of experience for GNM Diploma holders
- Credentials Required
- Valid registration with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council
- Pay Scale
- Rs. 20,000/- per month (Consolidated Remuneration)
- Tenure
- One year initially, extendable up to a maximum of three years in 179-day cycles
- Notice Period
- One month's prior written notice for resignation
Vacancy Breakdown
Resident Staff Nurse
25
| Post Name | Total |
|---|---|
| Resident Staff Nurse | 25 |
Eligibility Details
Resident Staff Nurse
B.Sc. Nursing, OR General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with 2 years of experience. All candidates must possess a valid registration with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council.
| Post | Qualification |
|---|---|
| Resident Staff Nurse | B.Sc. Nursing, OR General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) with 2 years of experience. All candidates must possess a valid registration with the Kerala Nurses & Midwives Council. |
Age Limit
Below 30 years as on the last date for submission of the application (19 October 2026)
Age Relaxation
SC/ST and OBC candidates are eligible for upper age limit relaxation as per existing norms.
Application Fee
General Merit & OBC
Rs. 200
SC / ST
Rs. 100
Bank Details for Fee Payment
Online RTGS/NEFT transaction in favour of the Director, Regional Cancer Centre, Account No: 0497053000013711, South Indian Bank, Sreekaryam, IFSC: SIBL0000497
Selection Process
- 1Written Test
Held only when more than 25 applications are received; 50 multiple choice questions.
- 2Rank List Preparation
Prepared on a common index system using qualifying examination marks and experience weightage when 25 or fewer applications are received, or on written test scores and experience weightage when more are received.
Exam Pattern
Written Test
Salary Structure
Rs. 20,000/- per month (Consolidated Remuneration)
How to Apply
- 1Visit the RCC Thiruvananthapuram official portal and open the online application form
- 2Fill in the application and upload a recent passport-size photograph
- 3Upload scanned self-attested copies of the SSLC certificate, GNM Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing Degree certificate, and Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council Registration Certificate
- 4Upload the experience certificate, mandatory for GNM Diploma holders with not less than 2 years of experience
- 5Upload attested copies of all yearly or semester-wise mark lists in a single PDF
- 6Upload the Tahsildar-issued caste certificate if claiming age relaxation
- 7Pay the application fee through an online RTGS/NEFT transaction
- 8Submit the online application before the last date
Documents to Carry / Upload
•SSLC Certificate
•GNM Diploma or B.Sc. Nursing Degree Certificate
•Kerala Nurses and Midwives Council Registration Certificate
•Experience certificate (for GNM Diploma holders of not less than 2 years)
•Attested copies of all mark lists (yearly/semester-wise) in a single PDF
•Caste Certificate issued by the Tahsildar (for age relaxation claims)
Important Details
- Engagement is for one year initially, extendable up to three years in 179-day cycles subject to satisfactory performance and institutional requirements.
- Selected candidates must execute a contract agreement on joining.
- A candidate who wishes to resign must give one month's prior written notice, and leaving without notice forfeits one month's remuneration or its equivalent.
- Engagement may be terminated at any time if the candidate is found non-compliant with institutional discipline, rules and regulations.
- Completion of the Resident Staff Nurse Programme gives no claim or right to regular appointment in the Staff Nurse cadre at RCC.
- An Experience Certificate as Resident Staff Nurse is issued only to candidates who complete at least six months of service and fulfil all resignation formalities.
Written Test Syllabus
- Nursing Foundation
- Basic Sciences
- Medical-Surgical Nursing
- Child Health Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing
- Community Health Nursing
- Nursing Research & Statistics
- Oncology Nursing
Experience Weightage
Weightage is given for experience over and above the prescribed mandatory qualification at two marks per year, up to a maximum of 5 marks. For GNM candidates, weightage is counted only for years served beyond the mandatory two-year essential qualification. A candidate who has passed the Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing course gets 2 marks weightage, with the PBDON certificate required.
Leave and Holidays
Candidates are entitled to a weekly off, 20 days of Casual Leave and 8 closed holidays per year.
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