Overview
The Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released the Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 notification for 131 Class-3 vacancies. The posts are available under the Health and Family Welfare Department's Directorate of Employees' State Insurance Scheme, and eligible candidates can apply online through the OJAS portal from September 28 to October 12, 2026.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse, Class-3 |
| Total Vacancies | 131 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | ojas.gujarat.gov.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | September 28, 2026 |
| Last Date | October 12, 2026, up to 11:59 PM |
| Exam Date | TBA |
| Result Date | TBA |
Applicants should complete registration well before the deadline to avoid payment failures, login issues or heavy traffic on the OJAS website. Any schedule for the examination, admit card or result will be announced separately by GSSSB.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
- Candidates should possess the prescribed professional nursing qualification, such as a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma or B.Sc. Nursing degree, from a recognized institution.
- Applicants may be required to hold valid registration with the Gujarat Nursing Council or another competent nursing council, as specified in the detailed notification.
- Candidates must possess the required knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi in accordance with the applicable state recruitment rules.
- Those awaiting their final qualifying results should confirm whether they are eligible before applying. The required qualification and registration must ordinarily be held by the cut-off date.
- Applicants must read the official advertisement for provisions covering equivalent qualifications, council registration and documentary evidence.
Age Limit
- The category-wise minimum and maximum age limits should be verified from the detailed GSSSB notification before submission.
- The relevant date for determining a candidate's age will be the cut-off date stated in the official advertisement.
- Relaxation in the upper age limit may apply to SC, ST, SEBC, EWS, women, persons with disabilities and other eligible categories under Gujarat government rules.
- Candidates claiming relaxation must produce valid certificates during document verification.
Fees
- The application or examination fee, payment method and category-wise exemptions will be governed by the official notification.
- Candidates should check the fee displayed on the OJAS application page before making payment.
- Where a fee is applicable, the application may be treated as incomplete unless payment is successfully confirmed before the prescribed deadline.
- Applicants should save the transaction receipt or payment confirmation for future reference.
Selection Process
- Competitive examination: Eligible applicants may be required to take a written or computer-based examination covering the subjects and nursing competencies prescribed by GSSSB. The detailed syllabus, marking system and examination duration will be issued by the board.
- Document verification: Shortlisted candidates will have to produce original educational certificates, nursing registration, proof of age, category certificates and other documents submitted with the application.
- Final selection: Appointment will be based on merit and eligibility verification, subject to any medical fitness, background verification or other requirements prescribed by the recruiting department.
Candidates should note that merely submitting an online application does not guarantee selection or permission to appear in the examination. Applications containing incorrect, incomplete or unsupported information may be rejected at any stage.
How to Apply
- Visit the official OJAS recruitment portal at ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
- Open the current advertisements or online application section and locate the GSSSB advertisement for Staff Nurse, Class-3.
- Download and read the detailed notification, particularly the eligibility conditions, reservation rules, fee instructions and document requirements.
- Select the online application option and enter the required personal, educational, professional registration and communication details.
- Upload a recent photograph, signature and other documents in the prescribed format and file size.
- Review the entered information carefully. The candidate's name, date of birth and qualification details should match the supporting certificates.
- Pay the applicable fee, if required, through the payment facility specified on the portal.
- Submit the form and generate the final confirmation number. An application saved as a draft may not be considered successfully submitted.
- Download or print the completed application and payment receipt. Keep the confirmation number secure for admit card and application-status updates.
The online application window will close at 11:59 PM on October 12, 2026. Requests submitted through offline channels are not expected to be accepted.
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FAQs
1. How many vacancies are available under GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
The recruitment drive has been announced for 131 Staff Nurse, Class-3 posts.
2. What is the last date to apply online?
Candidates can submit their applications until October 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM through the OJAS portal.
3. Has the GSSSB Staff Nurse examination date been announced?
No. The examination date is currently TBA and will be communicated separately through an official notice.
