Overview
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow, has issued the Nursing Officer Stage-2 Exam Date 2026 notification for candidates shortlisted under the recruitment process. The recruitment drive covers 1,426 Nursing Officer posts, and eligible candidates should download the official schedule PDF to confirm their examination date, reporting time and instructions.
Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
|---|
| Organization | Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Total Vacancies | 1,426 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | sgpgims.org.in |
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|
| Application Start | 08 June 2024 |
| Last Date | 25 June 2024 |
| Exam Date | 2026 — check the Stage-2 schedule PDF for the exact date |
| Result Date | TBA |
Candidates must treat the date, shift and reporting time printed in the official schedule or admit card as final. Any subsequent change in the examination programme will be communicated through the institute’s recruitment portal.
Eligibility Criteria
Educational Qualification
Applicants were required to meet the Nursing Officer qualification conditions prescribed in the original recruitment advertisement. The principal requirements include:
- B.Sc. (Hons.) Nursing/B.Sc. Nursing from an institute or university recognised by the Indian Nursing Council or a State Nursing Council; or
- Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from a recognised institution; or
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised board or council, along with the required professional experience specified in the recruitment notice.
- Registration as a Nurse and Midwife with the Indian Nursing Council or the relevant State Nursing Council is mandatory.
- Candidates must retain valid educational, experience and nursing registration documents for verification.
Age Limit
- Minimum age: 18 years.
- Maximum age: 40 years, calculated on the cut-off date given in the original advertisement.
- Upper-age relaxation applies to SC, ST, OBC, persons with benchmark disabilities, ex-servicemen and other eligible categories under applicable government rules.
- The date of birth recorded in the matriculation or equivalent certificate will generally be accepted for age verification.
Fees
- General, OBC and EWS candidates: ₹1,180, including applicable taxes.
- SC and ST candidates: ₹708, including applicable taxes.
- Any category-specific exemption or concession is governed by the original recruitment notification.
- The application fee already paid is normally non-refundable and cannot be adjusted against another recruitment.
Selection Process
The Nursing Officer recruitment process is expected to proceed through the following stages:
- Stage-1 written examination: Candidates are shortlisted through the Common Recruitment Test or computer-based examination conducted for the post.
- Stage-2 examination/assessment: Shortlisted candidates must appear for the second-stage examination on the date and at the venue specified in the schedule PDF and admit card.
- Document verification and final selection: Educational certificates, nursing registration, category documents, experience records and identity proof will be checked before preparation of the final merit list. A medical examination may also be required before appointment.
Participation in Stage-2 does not by itself guarantee selection. Final appointment will depend on performance, document verification, eligibility and availability of vacancies.
How to Apply
The application window for this recruitment has already closed, and the Stage-2 notice does not invite fresh applications. Registered candidates can access the schedule and related updates by following these steps:
- Visit the SGPGIMS official website at sgpgims.org.in.
- Open the Recruitment, Careers or Notices section displayed on the homepage.
- Find the link titled “Nursing Officer Stage-2 Exam Schedule 2026” or a similarly worded notice.
- Open and download the schedule PDF to a phone or computer.
- Search the PDF using the roll number, registration number or candidate name, where applicable.
- Note the examination date, reporting time, shift, venue and document requirements.
- Download the Stage-2 admit card separately when the link becomes active and verify all personal details.
- Carry a printed admit card, valid photo identity proof and any additional documents listed in the instructions to the examination centre.
Candidates should avoid relying on unofficial examination dates and regularly check the recruitment section for corrigenda, revised schedules or admit-card announcements.
Important Links
FAQs
1. When will the SGPGI Nursing Officer Stage-2 examination be held?
The examination will be conducted in 2026. Candidates must check the official schedule PDF for the exact date, shift and reporting time.
2. Is a fresh application required for the Stage-2 examination?
No. Only candidates already registered and shortlisted through the earlier recruitment stage can participate, subject to the official eligibility conditions.
3. Where can candidates download the Stage-2 schedule?
The schedule PDF can be downloaded from the Recruitment or Notices section of sgpgims.org.in. The admit card will also be released through the official portal.
