OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 | 5,989 Posts

OSSSC Nursing Officer recruitment 2026 is available through the official recruiting body. Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission has published an official notice for Nursing Officer. This guide summarises the verified application details and nursing qualifications, Odisha Nursing Registration Council records, district cadre service, clinical documentation, and community health deployment. This article summarises the verified notice and keeps the official application route below.

The notification is Advertisement No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC. The location context is Health and Family Welfare establishments across all 30 districts of Odisha. Candidates should use the full notice for category, reservation, and post-specific conditions.

OSSSC Nursing Officer recruitment 2026: Quick Facts

Recruiting body	Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission
Post or examination	Nursing Officer
Notification	Advertisement No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC
Vacancies	5,989 District Cadre Group-C Nursing Officer posts
Location	Health and Family Welfare establishments across all 30 districts of Odisha
Important dates	Registration and re-registration run from 13 June to 6 July 2026; online applications close on 13 July 2026

Vacancies, Pay, Fee and Important Dates

The official vacancy position is 5,989 District Cadre Group-C Nursing Officer posts. Pay and allowances are governed by the Odisha Nursing Service and applicable state rules in the detailed advertisement

The application schedule is: Registration and re-registration run from 13 June to 6 July 2026; online applications close on 13 July 2026. The fee position is: Candidates must check the category-wise examination fee instructions on the official OSSSC portal. Applicants should complete payment and final submission before the stated deadline.

Eligibility and Age Conditions

Eligibility must be complete by the date stated in the notice. A similar course name does not automatically qualify unless the recruiting body accepts it.

• Applicants must satisfy the post-wise education, experience, age, service, category, and nationality conditions in the official notice.
• Eligibility is assessed against the official requirements for nursing qualifications, Odisha Nursing Registration Council records, district cadre service, clinical documentation, and community health deployment.
• Candidates should not rely on a summary where the detailed advertisement sets a more specific condition.
• Reservation or relaxation applies only with valid certificates in the prescribed format.
• All claims in the application must be supported during document verification.

Selection Process

The recruiting body controls shortlisting and can apply the conditions in the official notice. Candidates should track notices, email, and the application portal after submission.

• Shortlisting or screening will follow the method stated in the detailed advertisement.
• A written test, skill test, interview, medical examination, or document verification may apply depending on the post.
• Candidates must meet the cut-off and eligibility conditions at every stage.
• Final appointment remains subject to verification and the recruiting body's decision.

Documents to Keep Ready

Names, dates, marks, and category details should match the supporting records. Correct discrepancies before document verification whenever the rules allow it.

• Education certificates and complete marksheets.
• Date-of-birth and government identity proof.
• Experience or service certificates in the required format.
• Category, disability, NOC, vigilance, or deputation records where applicable.
• Submitted application, fee receipt, photograph, and signature records.

Checks Before Final Submission

Use the preview or print view before final submission. Correcting a form later may be restricted, may require a fee, or may not be available for every field.

• Confirm that the selected post, category, centre, and qualification are correct.
• Check spelling of the candidate name and parents' names against official records.
• Verify marks, passing dates, certificate numbers, and experience periods.
• Open each uploaded file once to confirm it is clear and in the required format.
• Make sure payment status and final-submission status both show completion.

How to Apply Through the Official Route

• Read the official notification and confirm qualification, age, category, and post conditions.
• Register only on the official recruiting portal using an active email and mobile number.
• Enter details exactly as shown in educational and identity documents.
• Upload the required files, pay the fee when applicable, and complete final submission.
• Download the submitted form or confirmation page and keep the registration details secure.

Avoid agents, unofficial forms, copied notices, and payment requests sent through social media. Government recruitment does not require a private person to secure selection.

Preparation Guidance

Use the syllabus or role criteria from the official notice as the preparation boundary. Do not spend time on an exam stage or subject that the notice does not include.

• Read every page of the official notice before starting the form.
• Prepare evidence specifically for nursing qualifications, Odisha Nursing Registration Council records, district cadre service, clinical documentation, and community health deployment.
• Submit early enough to correct upload, payment, or portal problems before the deadline.

Recheck the official website for corrigenda, date changes, admit cards, and result notices. Selection depends on the notified process, document checks, and applicable rules.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this an official recruitment notice?

Yes. The source is the official Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission recruitment page or advertisement.

Should candidates use another application link?

No. Apply only through the official route linked in this article.

Can eligibility be assumed from the job title?

No. Read the post-wise qualification, age, experience, and category conditions.

Should applicants pay an agent?

No. Pay only an official fee, if applicable, through the authorised portal.

What is the official source?

The source is the official Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission notice hosted through www.osssc.gov.in. The apply button uses the official route.