The Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB) has released the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 196 posts in the state’s Medical Health and Family Welfare Department. With a strong Pay Level-7 salary of ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 and a secure state government career, this is an opportunity worth grabbing. The online application is open from 12 June 2026 to 2 July 2026. Both diploma (GNM) and degree (B.Sc Nursing) holders can apply, provided they are registered with the Uttarakhand Nurses & Midwives Council. The selection process is based on a written examination and merit, with no interview. The written exam carries 200 marks over 3 hours and has two papers: Paper-I (100 marks) and Paper-II (100 marks). A merit list is prepared on the basis of written exam marks, followed by document verification and a medical examination before final appointment.

📋 Overview

Organisation	Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board
Post Name	UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Total Vacancies	196
Job Category	non-gazetted Group
Job Type	GOVT
Educational Qualification	Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) / B.Sc Nursing
Age Limit	21–42 years
Pay Scale	₹44,900–₹1,42,400
Location	Across Uttarakhand
Exam Mode	written examination and merit
Work Mode	Full Time
Official Website	https://ukmssb.org/
Last Date to Apply	2 July 2026 ✅ Open

📅 Important Dates

Event	Date
Application Start	12 Jun 2026
Application End	02 Jul 2026
Correction Window	4 July – 7 July 2026
Exam Date	November – December 2026 (tentative)

🧑 Age Limit & Relaxation

Category	Min Age	Max Age	Relaxation
UR/General	21	42	No relaxation
SC/ST	21	42	5 years
OBC	21	42	5 years
PwBD	21	42	10 years
Ex-Servicemen	21	42	As per service rules

Age relaxation is applicable as per government norms: OBC +3 years, SC/ST +5 years, PwD +10 years.

💳 Application Fee

Category	Application Fee
General / OBC	₹300
SC, ST, EWS, PwBD	₹150

💡 Fee once paid is non-refundable. Pay via Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI.

🎓 Educational Qualification

B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, OR a Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) / Psychiatry (Mental Health Nursing) from an institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
Mandatory registration with the Uttarakhand Nurses & Midwives Council as a valid, renewed registration by the last date of application (2 July 2026). An application receipt or NUID card is not accepted.
Preferential qualification (not compulsory): 2 years service in the Territorial Army, or an NCC ‘B’/’C’ certificate.

✅ Selection Process

Written Examination
- Paper-I (100 marks): Nursing subject, with a separate syllabus for diploma holders and degree holders.
- Paper-II (100 marks): General Hindi (20 marks), General Knowledge (40 marks) and General Studies / Aptitude (40 marks).
There is negative marking of 0.25 mark per wrong answer, and questions are bilingual (Hindi and English). The minimum qualifying marks are 45% for UR/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST.
Document Verification
Medical Examination

💰 Salary Structure

Post Name	Pay Level	Basic Pay
Nursing Officer (Female, Diploma) - 126 vacancies	Level-7	₹44,900/month
Nursing Officer (Female, Degree) - 31 vacancies	Level-7	₹44,900/month
Nursing Officer (Male, Diploma) - 31 vacancies	Level-7	₹44,900/month
Nursing Officer (Male, Degree) - 8 vacancies	Level-7	₹44,900/month

Note: In addition to basic pay, candidates are entitled to DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per 7th Pay Commission recommendations.

📝 How to Apply

Visit the official UKMSSB website
Click on Apply Now and register as a new candidate
Fill in personal, educational and nursing council registration details
Upload photograph, signature and a single combined PDF of documents
Pay the application fee online
Submit the form and take a printout of the final application

📅 Last Date to Apply: 2 July 2026 ✅ Open

🖊️ Apply Now on Official Website 📄 Download Notification (Hindi)

UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026