UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification has been officially released by the Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB), Dehradun vide Advertisement No. U0Chi0Se0Ch0Bo0/Pari0/16/2025-26/448 dated 03 June 2026. A total of 196 vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer (Female/Male) — both Diploma Holder and Degree Holder — under the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, Uttarakhand have been advertised for direct recruitment. Eligible candidates can apply online from 12 June 2026 to 02 July 2026 through the official UKMSSB website ukmssb.org. This is one of the most awaited Sarkari Naukri 2026 notifications for nursing professionals across Uttarakhand, and candidates holding a BSc Nursing or General Nursing and Midwifery Diploma from a recognised institute must not miss this opportunity.
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UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview – Apply Online for 196 Vacancies
| Particular | Details |
| Organisation | Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB), Dehradun |
| Advertisement No. | U0Chi0Se0Ch0Bo0/Pari0/16/2025-26/448, Dated: 03.06.2026 |
| Department | Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, Uttarakhand |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer (Female & Male) – Diploma Holder / Degree Holder |
| Group | Group ‘C’ (Non-Gazetted, Contributory Pension) |
| Total Vacancies | 196 |
| Pay Level | Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400) |
| Application Mode | Online only (ukmssb.org) |
| Job Type | Uttarakhand Government Job (Direct Recruitment) |
| Notification Date | 03 June 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 12 June 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 02 July 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Exam (Tentative) | November – December 2026 |
| Official Website | ukmssb.org |
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is a golden opportunity for nursing professionals looking for a stable Central Government-level state job in Uttarakhand. The selection process is based purely on a Written/OMR Examination — there is no interview at any stage. With a pay scale of Level-7 and attractive government benefits, this is one of the best Govt Jobs 2026 in the healthcare and nursing sector.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 – Post-Wise and Category-Wise Vacancy Breakup
The total 196 vacancies under UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 are divided across four post codes — Female Diploma Holder, Female Degree Holder, Male Diploma Holder, and Male Degree Holder. Below is the complete post-wise and category-wise vacancy breakup:
| Post Name | Post Code | SC | ST | OBC | EWS | General/UR | Total |
| Nursing Officer (Female) – Diploma Holder | 801 | 12 | 03 | 07 | 05 | 99 | 126 |
| Nursing Officer (Female) – Degree Holder | 802 | 04 | 01 | 02 | 01 | 23 | 31 |
| Nursing Officer (Male) – Diploma Holder | 803 | 04 | 00 | 02 | 01 | 24 | 31 |
| Nursing Officer (Male) – Degree Holder | 804 | 01 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 07 | 08 |
| Grand Total | 21 | 04 | 11 | 07 | 153 | 196 | |
Note: The actual number of posts may increase or decrease during or before the completion of the selection process. Candidates must select the correct Post Code (801 / 802 / 803 / 804) carefully while filling the online application form, as changes will not be permitted after final submission.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 – Horizontal (Cross) Reservation Breakup for Post Code 801
Below is the detailed horizontal reservation breakup for Nursing Officer (Female) – Diploma Holder (Post Code 801):
| S.No. | Category | Total Posts | Freedom Fighter Dependent | PwBD | Ex-Serviceman | UK Orphan Children | UK Agitator / Dependent | Skilled Sportsperson | Others |
| 1 | SC | 12 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 01 | 00 | 11 |
| 2 | ST | 03 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 03 |
| 3 | OBC | 07 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 07 |
| 4 | EWS | 05 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 00 | 05 |
| 5 | UR | 99 | 02 | 04 | 05 | 05 | 09 | 04 | 70 |
| Total | 126 | 02 | 04 | 05 | 05 | 10 | 04 | 96 | |
Important Note: As per Uttarakhand Government Notification No. 160/XXXVI(3)/2025/12(01)/2025 dated 22 April 2025, if suitable candidates are not available for Ex-Serviceman and Freedom Fighter Dependent reserved posts, those posts shall not be carried forward but will be filled by other eligible merit candidates of the same category. PwBD sub-category vacant posts, if unfilled, will be carried forward to the next recruitment cycle.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 Eligibility Criteria – Educational Qualification and Registration
Mandatory Educational Qualification:
| Post Code | Post Name | Required Qualification |
| 801 / 803 | Nursing Officer – Diploma Holder (Female / Male) | BSc (Hons) Nursing from a university/institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC), OR BSc Nursing (Regular Course) from an INC-recognised university, OR Post Basic BSc Nursing from an INC-recognised university, OR General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Diploma from an INC-recognised university/institution. |
| 802 / 804 | Nursing Officer – Degree Holder (Female / Male) | BSc (Hons) Nursing, OR BSc Nursing (Regular), OR Post Basic BSc Nursing from a university/institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). |
Mandatory Registration Requirement:
Every candidate must hold a valid/renewed Permanent Registration Certificate from the Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council, Dehradun on or before the last date of application (02 July 2026). A NUI Card or receipt of registration application will NOT be accepted. Candidates who qualify the written examination but do not possess a valid/renewed registration certificate from the Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council by the last date of application will be declared ineligible for the post.
Desirable Qualification:
- Minimum 2 years of service in the Territorial Army, OR
- Possession of ‘B’ or ‘C’ Certificate of the National Cadet Corps (NCC).
Domicile / Residency Requirement:
Candidates must hold a valid Permanent Resident / Domicile Certificate of Uttarakhand State issued on or before the last date of online application. Additionally, candidates must have passed their High School (Class 10th) and Intermediate (Class 12th) or equivalent level education from recognised institutions situated within Uttarakhand State. Service-bound employees of state or central government whose services cannot be transferred outside Uttarakhand, along with their spouses and children, are also eligible to apply.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 Age Limit – Category-Wise Details as on 01 July 2025
The age limit for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 July 2025. Below is the complete category-wise age limit:
| Category | Minimum Age | Maximum Age | Age Relaxation |
| General / UR | 21 Years | 42 Years | Nil |
| SC / ST / OBC (Uttarakhand) | 21 Years | 47 Years | +5 Years (as per GO No. 1399/XXX(2)/2005) |
| Freedom Fighter Dependents (Uttarakhand) | 21 Years | 47 Years | +5 Years (as per GO No. 1244/XXX(2)/2005) |
| Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) | 21 Years | 52 Years | +10 Years (as per GO No. 1244/XXX(2)/2005) |
| Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand) | 21 Years | Actual age minus military service period, subject to max 3 years above the upper age limit | As per Notification No. 6/1/72-Karmik-2 dated 25.04.1977 |
Note: Date of birth will be verified from the High School (Class 10th) Certificate only. No other document will be accepted for date of birth proof. Candidates must ensure the correct date of birth is entered in the online application form.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 Salary – Pay Level and In-Hand Pay Details
The post of Nursing Officer under UKMSSB Recruitment 2026 falls under Pay Level-7 of the Uttarakhand Pay Matrix. Below are the pay details:
| Post Name | Pay Level | Basic Pay Range | Post Type |
| Nursing Officer (Female/Male) – Diploma & Degree Holder | Level-7 | ₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400 per month | Non-Gazetted, Contributory Pension |
In addition to the basic pay, selected candidates will be entitled to Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other admissible allowances as per the prevailing rules of the Government of Uttarakhand. The post carries Contributory Pension benefits. This makes UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 one of the most financially attractive government nursing jobs in the state.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 Application Fee – Category-Wise Fee Details
| Category | Application Fee |
| General / Unreserved (UR) | ₹300/- (Rupees Three Hundred Only) |
| Uttarakhand OBC | ₹300/- (Rupees Three Hundred Only) |
| EWS (Economically Weaker Section) | ₹150/- (Rupees One Hundred Fifty Only) |
| Uttarakhand SC | ₹150/- (Rupees One Hundred Fifty Only) |
| Uttarakhand ST | ₹150/- (Rupees One Hundred Fifty Only) |
| PwBD (Divyang) | ₹150/- (Rupees One Hundred Fifty Only) |
Note: Ex-Serviceman sub-category candidates must pay the fee applicable to their respective vertical category (General/SC/ST/OBC). Application fee can be paid through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI only. No offline or cash payment mode is available. Fee once paid will not be refunded under any circumstances. Applications without fee payment will be automatically rejected.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 Selection Process – Written Exam Details and Marking Scheme
The selection for Nursing Officer posts under UKMSSB Recruitment 2026 will be made through a Written/OMR Based Objective Type Examination as per the Uttarakhand Subordinate Nursing (Non-Gazetted) Service Rules, 2015. Key details of the selection process are as follows:
- Total Marks: 200 marks | Total Duration: 3 Hours
- Paper 1 (100 marks): Nursing-related subject questions (topic-wise distribution given below)
- Paper 2 (100 marks): General Hindi (20 marks) + General Knowledge (40 marks) + General Studies / Reasoning (40 marks)
- Question Type: Objective Type, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) in both Hindi and English
- Negative Marking: 1/4 mark deducted for each wrong answer
- OMR Answer Sheet: Triplicate — original and second copy to be submitted to the invigilator; third copy for the candidate to retain
- Answer Key: Will be published on ukmssb.org after the exam; candidates may raise objections within 7 days with a fee of ₹50 per question
- Minimum Qualifying Marks: General/OBC/EWS — 45%; SC/ST — 35%
- No Interview: Final selection is purely merit-based on the written exam
- Exam Cities: Dehradun, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Haldwani, Almora
- Tentative Exam Month: November – December 2026
Tie-Breaking Rule: In case two candidates score equal marks, the candidate with a higher optional qualification will be ranked senior; thereafter, the older candidate will be ranked senior; if age is also equal, alphabetical order of names in English will be applied.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 Exam Syllabus – Paper 1 Topic-Wise Distribution
Paper 1 – For Diploma Holders (Post Code 801 & 803) — 100 Marks:
| Subject / Topic | Marks |
| Nursing Foundation | 10 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 15 |
| Psychology | 10 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 15 |
| Maternal Health Nursing | 10 |
| Child Health Nursing | 15 |
| Community Health Nursing | 15 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper 1 – For Degree Holders (Post Code 802 & 804) — 100 Marks:
| Subject / Topic | Marks |
| Nursing Foundation | 15 |
| Nursing Education | 10 |
| Nursing Administration | 10 |
| Nursing Research and Statistics | 10 |
| Medical Surgical Nursing | 10 |
| Nutrition and Dietetics | 05 |
| Mental Health Nursing | 10 |
| Child Health Nursing | 10 |
| Community Health Nursing | 10 |
| Obstetrics and Gynaecology | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Paper 2 – General Hindi, General Knowledge & General Studies — 100 Marks:
General Hindi (20 marks) covers spelling, grammar, punctuation, sentence correction, synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and proverbs. General Knowledge (40 marks) covers Uttarakhand geography, history, economy, culture, tourism, sports, and current affairs at national and international level. General Studies / Reasoning (40 marks) covers logical reasoning, arithmetic ability, verbal and non-verbal reasoning, quantitative aptitude, and diagram-based questions.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Important Dates
| Notification Release Date | 03 June 2026 (Wednesday) |
| Online Application Start Date | 12 June 2026 (Friday) |
| Last Date to Submit Online Application | 02 July 2026 (Thursday) by 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | 02 July 2026 (Thursday) by 5:00 PM |
| Application Correction Window | 04 July 2026 to 07 July 2026 (by 5:00 PM) |
| Admit Card | Available on ukmssb.org before exam date |
| Written Examination (Tentative) | November – December 2026 |
| Answer Key Publication | After examination on ukmssb.org |
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 – Reservation Details for PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, and Other Categories
Horizontal Reservation for PwBD Candidates: As per Uttarakhand Government Order No. 48/XVII-A-3/2023-01(11)/Vi.Ka./2017 dated 05 June 2023, PwBD candidates with OL (One Leg Affected) disability category are eligible for reservation benefit in Nursing Officer posts. A minimum of 40% disability in the applicable category is required to claim PwBD reservation. Eligible candidates must attach a valid disability certificate from a competent medical authority at the time of application.
Ex-Servicemen Reservation: As per GO No. 133/XXXVI(3)2009/14(1)/2009 dated 16 March 2009, horizontal reservation for Ex-Servicemen is available to those who have retired/released from Armed Forces service. Ex-servicemen who have already taken benefit of reservation in any Group C or D post under State Government may still avail age relaxation for a higher grade post but will not be eligible for fresh reservation benefit.
EWS Reservation: EWS candidates must possess a valid EWS Income and Asset Certificate issued for Financial Year 2026-27. Certificates from earlier financial years will not be accepted. EWS candidates are not entitled to any age relaxation.
Uttarakhand Agitator / Identified Agitator Dependent: As per GO No. 244/XXXVI(3)/2024/48(1)/2023 dated 18 August 2024, identified Uttarakhand State Agitators or their dependents (spouse, son, daughter including married/widowed/divorced daughter) are entitled to 10% horizontal reservation in state government services.
Skilled Sportsperson Reservation: As per UK Government Act 2024, 4% horizontal reservation is available for skilled sportspersons who are medal winners or participants at international/national level and are domicile residents of Uttarakhand. Applicable post-level criteria apply for different sports achievement levels.
How to Apply for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 – Step by Step Online Application Guide
- Visit the official UKMSSB website at ukmssb.org
- Click on “Apply Now” on the homepage
- Find the link for “Nursing Officer Examination-2026 (For Medical Health and Family Welfare Department Uttarakhand)” and click on “Apply Now” against it
- First-time users must register by clicking “Candidate Register Here” — provide a valid Email ID and mobile number to complete registration
- After registration, an OTP/credentials will be sent to your registered Email ID and mobile number
- Log in using your Registration Number and Password to access the online application form
- Fill in Step 1 (Personal Details), Step 2 (Education and Council Registration Details), Step 3 (Upload Documents), Step 4 (Make Payment), Step 5 (Print Application Form)
- In Step 2, enter your Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council, Dehradun Registration Number, registration date, and validity date accurately
- Select the correct Post Code (801 / 802 / 803 / 804) and choose two preferred exam centre cities from Dehradun, Srinagar, Haldwani, Almora
- Upload a recent passport-size photograph (20 KB to 50 KB, JPG format) and signature (5 KB to 20 KB, JPG format)
- Upload a single Combined PDF file (200 KB to 2 MB) containing all required documents as listed below
- Pay the application fee through Net Banking / Debit Card / Credit Card / UPI
- After successful payment, download and print a copy of the submitted application form for future reference
Important: No offline/hard copy application will be accepted. Incomplete applications will be rejected. Once fee is paid, changes to the application form are not permitted. A correction window (Edit/Correction) will be available from 04 July 2026 to 07 July 2026, during which candidates may correct entries (except mobile number and email ID) once only.
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UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 – Documents Required (Combined PDF Upload)
Candidates must upload a single Combined PDF file (200 KB to 2 MB) containing the following documents at the time of online application:
- High School (Class 10th) Certificate (Mandatory)
- Intermediate (Class 12th) Certificate (Mandatory)
- Uttarakhand Domicile Certificate / Non-Transferable Job Certificate from Uttarakhand State (if applicable)
- Category Certificate – SC / ST / OBC / EWS (if applicable)
- Sub-Category Certificates – Freedom Fighter Dependent / Ex-Serviceman / PwBD / Orphan Children of Uttarakhand / Uttarakhand Agitator Dependent / Skilled Sportsperson (if applicable)
- All year marksheets of Degree/Diploma (Mandatory)
- Degree/Diploma Passing Certificate (Mandatory)
- NCC / Territorial Army Certificate (if applicable)
- Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council, Dehradun – Permanent Registration Certificate (Mandatory)
Note: Documents at serial numbers 1, 2, 6, 7, and 9 are mandatory for all candidates. Category/sub-category reservation documents (serial 3, 4, 5) are mandatory only for candidates claiming reservation benefit.
UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 Important Links – Apply Online and Official Notification PDF
| Action | Link |
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Official Notification PDF | Download |
| UKMSSB Official Website | ukmssb.org |
FAQs – UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is an official government job notification released by the Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB), Dehradun, vide Advertisement No. U0Chi0Se0Ch0Bo0/Pari0/16/2025-26/448 dated 03 June 2026. Through this notification, UKMSSB has advertised a total of 196 vacancies for the post of Nursing Officer (Female and Male) — both Diploma Holder and Degree Holder — under the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The 196 posts are spread across four post codes: Post Code 801 (Female Diploma Holder — 126 posts), Post Code 802 (Female Degree Holder — 31 posts), Post Code 803 (Male Diploma Holder — 31 posts), and Post Code 804 (Male Degree Holder — 08 posts). Selection is purely merit-based through a Written/OMR Examination with no interview.
The last date to submit the online application form for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is 02 July 2026 (Thursday) by 5:00 PM. The application window opened on 12 June 2026. Fee payment must also be completed on or before 02 July 2026 by 5:00 PM through online mode only. A one-time correction window (Edit/Correction) will be open from 04 July 2026 to 07 July 2026 by 5:00 PM for candidates who have already submitted their application. Candidates are strongly advised not to wait for the last day, as heavy website traffic near the deadline may cause technical difficulties.
For the Diploma Holder posts (Post Code 801 and 803), candidates must hold a BSc (Hons) Nursing, BSc Nursing (Regular), Post Basic BSc Nursing, or a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) Diploma from a university or institution recognised by the Indian Nursing Council (INC). For the Degree Holder posts (Post Code 802 and 804), candidates must hold a BSc (Hons) Nursing, BSc Nursing (Regular), or Post Basic BSc Nursing from an INC-recognised institution. Additionally, all candidates — regardless of post code — must have a valid/renewed Permanent Registration Certificate from the Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council, Dehradun on or before the last date of application (02 July 2026). Without this registration certificate, even otherwise eligible candidates will be declared ineligible.
The post of Nursing Officer under UKMSSB Recruitment 2026 is placed at Pay Level-7 of the Uttarakhand Pay Matrix, carrying a basic pay range of ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 per month. This is a Non-Gazetted post with Contributory Pension benefits. Apart from the basic pay, selected candidates will receive Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Travel Allowance (TA), and other admissible government benefits as per the prevailing service rules of the Government of Uttarakhand. The overall compensation makes UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 one of the best-paying government nursing jobs in the state.
The age limit for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is calculated as on 01 July 2025. Candidates must be a minimum of 21 years old and must not have crossed the maximum age of 42 years as on 01 July 2025 for the General/UR category. Uttarakhand SC, ST, and OBC candidates are eligible for an age relaxation of 5 years, bringing their upper limit to 47 years. Freedom Fighter Dependents also receive 5 years relaxation. Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD) candidates receive 10 years relaxation, making their upper age limit 52 years. Ex-Servicemen candidates can deduct their actual military service period from their age, subject to the resultant age not exceeding the prescribed upper limit by more than 3 years. Date of birth is verified from the High School (10th) certificate only.
The application fee for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is ₹300/- for General/UR and Uttarakhand OBC category candidates. For Uttarakhand SC, ST, EWS, and PwBD (Divyang) candidates, the fee is ₹150/-. Ex-Servicemen candidates must pay the fee applicable to their vertical category (General/SC/ST/OBC). Fee can only be paid online through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI. No offline or cash payment is accepted. Applications without fee payment will be summarily rejected. The fee once paid is non-refundable under any circumstances, even if the application is cancelled or the candidate is found ineligible later.
The selection for UKMSSB Nursing Officer 2026 is based entirely on a Written/OMR Objective Type Examination of 200 marks conducted over 3 hours. There are two papers — Paper 1 (100 marks) covers nursing subject topics specific to diploma or degree holders, and Paper 2 (100 marks) covers General Hindi (20 marks), General Knowledge (40 marks), and General Studies/Reasoning (40 marks). Each question carries 1 mark and there is a negative marking of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer. Questions are given in both Hindi and English. Minimum qualifying marks are 45% for General/OBC/EWS and 35% for SC/ST candidates. There is absolutely no interview at any stage. The exam is tentatively scheduled for November–December 2026. Final merit list is prepared solely on the basis of written exam marks.
Yes, possessing a valid Permanent Resident / Domicile Certificate of Uttarakhand is mandatory for all candidates applying for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. In addition, candidates must have completed their High School and Intermediate level education from recognised institutions within Uttarakhand State. Employees working in military/paramilitary forces, regular state/central government posts in Uttarakhand whose services cannot be transferred outside the state, along with their spouse and children, are also eligible to apply. Candidates who are permanent residents of Uttarakhand but are currently residing or studying outside the state for livelihood or education purposes — along with their spouses and children — are also eligible. Reservation benefits (vertical and horizontal) are available only to Uttarakhand residents.