Website Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
GSSSB Staff Nurse Class-3 Recruitment 2026
Official Notification Advertisement No. 458/202627 | Total Vacancies: 131 Posts
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar has released an official recruitment advertisement (Advt No. 458/202627) for the post of Staff Nurse, Class-3 under the office of the Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS), Health and Family Welfare Department. Eligible candidates holding a B.Sc. (Nursing) degree or GNM Diploma can submit their application form online via the OJAS Gujarat portal. The online registration process starts on 28/09/2026 and closes on 12/10/2026.
| Key Overview Item | Recruitment Details |
|---|---|
| 🏛 Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| 💼 Department / Office | Director, Employees’ State Insurance Scheme (ESIS), Health & Family Welfare Department |
| 📌 Post Name | Staff Nurse, Class-3 |
| 📢 Advt. No. | 458/202627 |
| 🧩 Basis of Job | Direct Recruitment (5-Year Fixed Pay Regular Appointment) |
| 📍 Job Location | Gujarat |
| 🎓 Qualification Summary | B.Sc. (Nursing) OR GNM Diploma + Registration with Gujarat Nursing Council |
| 💰 Fixed Salary | Rs. 40,800/- Per Month (First 5 Years) |
| 🧑💼 Experience | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| ⏰ Last Date to Apply | 12/10/2026 (11:59 PM) |
| 👥 Total Vacancies | 131 Posts |
📊 Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
The total 131 vacancies for Staff Nurse Class-3 are distributed among various categories as follows:
- Unreserved (General): 45 Posts (General: 30, Women: 15)
- EWS (Economically Weaker Section): 13 Posts (General: 09, Women: 04)
- SEBC (Socially & Educationally Backward Class): 45 Posts (General: 31, Women: 14)
- Scheduled Caste (SC): 16 Posts (General: 11, Women: 05)
- Scheduled Tribe (ST): 11 Posts (General: 08, Women: 03)
- Ex-Servicemen (Horizontal Reservation): 13 Posts
- PH / PwBD Category: A special recruitment drive notification will be issued separately for Persons with Disabilities.
📌 Staff Nurse, Class-3
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| 🎓 Educational Qualification | Candidate must possess: 1. A degree of B.Sc. (Nursing) from a recognized University/Deemed University recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council; OR 2. A Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from an institution recognized by the Gujarat Nursing Council or Indian Nursing Council. 3. Basic knowledge of computer applications as prescribed in rules. 4. Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both. Mandatory Note: Candidate must be registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council under the Gujarat Nurses, Midwives and Health Visitor’s Act, 1968 at the time of appointment. |
| 🧑💼 Experience Required | Not Mentioned in Official Notification |
| 🔞 Age Limit (As on 12/10/2026) | Minimum 18 Years and Maximum 35 Years. Upper age relaxation applicable per Gujarat Government rules:
|
| 👥 Vacancies | 131 Posts |
💵 Salary & Pay Scale Structure
- First 5 Years Fixed Pay: Rs. 40,800/- per month.
- Regular Scale after 5 Years: Upon successful and satisfactory completion of 5 years of service, candidates will be placed in the regular pay scale of Pay Matrix Level-5 (Rs. 29,200 – Rs. 92,300/-) as per the 7th Pay Commission.
| Recruitment Timeline Event | Date / Schedule |
|---|---|
| 📅 Starting Date for Online Application | 28/09/2026 (from 02:00 PM / 18:00 Hours) |
| ⏰ Last Date for Online Application | 12/10/2026 (Up to 11:59 PM) |
| 💳 Last Date for Online Fee Payment | 15/10/2026 (Up to 11:59 PM) |
| 📝 Competitive Written Exam Date | Will be notified later on GSSSB Official Website |
🎯 Selection Methodology
- Competitive Written Examination (MCQ – Total 200 Marks):
- Paper-I (Nursing Subject): 100 Marks | 100 MCQs | Duration: 2 Hours. Minimum qualifying standard is 40% Marks.
- Paper-II (Gujarati Language, Grammar & Literature): 100 Marks | 100 MCQs | Duration: 2 Hours. Minimum qualifying standard is 40% Marks.
- Negative Marking: 0.25 (1/4th) mark will be deducted for each incorrect answer.
- Merit List Generation: Merit list will be prepared combining marks of both Paper-I and Paper-II (subject to passing individual 40% qualifying criteria in both papers).
- Extra Grace Weightage: 5% bonus marks on total earned marks for eligible Widow Candidates and 5% bonus marks for eligible National/Inter-University/School Sports Level Candidates.
- Document Verification (DV): Candidates approximately 2 times the number of posts based on merit will be called for physical document verification.
📝 Step-by-Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official OJAS Gujarat portal: https://ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Complete OTR (One Time Registration) if not already done.
- Navigate to Online Application > Apply and select department GSSSB.
- Select Advertisement No. 458/202627 (Staff Nurse, Class-3) and click on Apply Now.
- Fill in all mandatory Personal Details, Qualification details, and basic information carefully.
- Upload passport-size photo (white background, taken within 1 year) and signature in JPEG format (Max 15 KB).
- Re-check all details and click on Confirm Application to generate your unique Application & Confirmation Number.
- Proceed to Pay Fees online via Debit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or Wallet.
- Print and safely store the submitted Application Form and Fee Payment Receipt for future reference.
⚠️ Application Fee & Essential Instructions
- Unreserved / General Category Fee: Rs. 500/-
- Reserved Category Fee (SEBC/EWS/SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/Female/PH): Rs. 400/-
- Fee Refund Policy: Examination fee is non-refundable for candidates who appear in the examination.
- SEBC candidates must possess a valid Non-Creamy Layer Certificate issued between 01/04/2024 and 12/10/2026.
- EWS candidates must possess a valid Income & Asset Certificate issued between 13/10/2023 and 12/10/2026.
- Helpdesk Contact Number for queries: 079-23258916.
🏢 About Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB)
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB), Gandhinagar is the constitutional recruiting body authorized by the State Government of Gujarat for conducting recruitment examinations for various Class-3 administrative, technical, healthcare, and executive cadres across diverse government departments. GSSSB operates transparently to select skilled manpower for public service delivery.
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