The Odisha Sub Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) will conduct the Nursing Officer Exam 2026 on September 22 and 23, 2026. Candidates appearing for the exam must be aware of the shift timings, reporting time and important exam day instructions to avoid any last minute inconvenience. The examination will be conducted in Computer Based Mode across various examination centres. Under this recruitment drive, a total of 5,989 vacancies will be filled for the Nursing Officer District Cadre Group-C post under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.
With the exam approaching candidates must check the examination schedule and other important instructions. Candidates must download their admit card and check the exam centre, reporting time and other guidelines mentioned on the hall ticket before appearing for the examination.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam Shift Timing 2026
As per the examination timetable issued by OSSSC, the Nursing Officer Exam 2026 will be conducted in Computer Based Mode. On September 22, the examination will be held in three shifts while on September 23 it will be conducted in two shifts. Candidates appearing for the exam must check the examination timings and centre details before reaching the examination centre. All important instructions and guidelines can be checked from the OSSSC Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026. The table below provides the exam shift timings, reporting time and duration of the examination.
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Name of the post
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Dates of Written Test
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No. of Shifts
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Timing
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Nursing Officer
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22nd September, 2026
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3
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Shift 1- 09:00 AM to 11.00 AM
Shift 2- 12:30 PM to 02.30 PM
Shift 3- 04:00 PM to 06.00 PM
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Nursing Officer
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23rd September, 2026
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2
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Shift 1- 09:00 AM to 11.00 AM
Shift 2- 12:30 PM to 02.30 PM
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Note: Candidates must reach the exam centre 1 hour before the start of exam
OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam Day Guidelines 2026
Candidates who are set to appear for the Nursing Officer Exam 2026 must follow all the instructions issued by the OSSSC. They must carry all the required documents and reach the examination centre in advance to complete the verification and other formalities. Some important exam day guidelines are given below
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Candidates must carry a printout of the OSSSC Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026 to the examination centre. Entry will not be allowed without hall ticket
Candidates must have a valid photo ID proof for verification. The ID proof should have details that were there at the time of submitting application form
Candidates must reach the examination centre before the reporting time mentioned on their admit card to avoid last minute issues
Candidates must check the exam centre address, roll number, examination date mentioned on the admit card before leaving for the examination.
Candidates must follow the instructions given by the invigilators and examination authorities during the test.
Candidates must read the instructions provided on the question paper and answer sheet carefully before attempting the question.
Candidates are advised not to bring any unnecessary belongings to the examination centre.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam 2026 List of Prohibited Items
Candidates who will participate in the OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam 2026 should avoid carrying unrestricted items inside the examination hall. Electronic gadgets and unauthorised materials are strictly prohibited. . Some of the prohibited items are given below-
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Mobile Phones
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Smart Watches
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Bluetooth Devices
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Earphones or Headphones
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Calculators
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Tablets or Laptops
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Electronic Gadgets
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Books, Notes or Study Material
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Written Papers, Chits or Other Study Material
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Cameras or Recording Devices
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Pen Drives or Other Storage Devices
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Any other communication device
Candidates are advised to read the instructions mentioned on the OSSSC Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026 and follow the directions issued by the examination authorities.