OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026: Registration Closes Today for 5989 Group C Posts, Check Direct Link Here

The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) will close the online registration process for the OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 today July 6, 2026. The recruitment drive is being conducted to fill 5989 nursing officer (District Cadre Group C) vacancies in various healthcare institutions under the Health and Family Welfare Department Government of Odisha. 

Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria should complete their registration before the deadline to avoid last minute technical problems. Those who want to apply can do so through the official OSSSC recruitment portal after reading the notification once. 

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Direct Apply Link 

The online application link for the OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 is available on the official website at osssc.gov.in. Candidates who have not yet registered should complete the registration process before July 6, 2026. Those who are applying must also remember that the online application window will remain open until July 13, 2026. For your easier access we have provided here the direct link to apply online.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Key Highlights

The notification was released by the commission on June 12, 2026, and the online application window commenced from June 13. The notice was issued under the advertisement number IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC. It aims to fill 5989 vacancies across 30 districts in Odisha. Check the table below for overall highlights related to the recruitment.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Application Fees

Candidates belonging to different categories are required to pay the application fee while submitting the online application form. The fee can be paid through online payment modes such as debit card, credit card, net banking or UPI. Check the fee below in the table.

Note—Candidates must remember that the application fee will be refunded to them once they appear in the examination in their bank account. Those who do not appear for the examination will not be refunded any amount of application fees.

OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Candidates who want to apply for OSSC Nursing recruitment 2026 must satisfy certain eligibility conditions, such as educational qualifications, and should be in the applicable age limit. Check the detailed criteria below.

1. Educational Qualification—Candidates must have passed the Class 12 or equivalent examination. Also, they must possess a GNM Diploma or a BSc Nursing degree from an institution recognized by the Indian Nursing Council. Additionally, they must have studied and passed Odia as a subject from class 7 or above.

2. Age Limit- The minimum age to apply for this is 21 years, while the maximum age is 42 years. Also, a reservation in the age limit would be provided to the reserved category students.

How to Apply for OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026?

Candidates can complete the application process by following the steps given below:

• Visit the official OSSSC website at osssc.gov.in.

• Click on the OSSSC Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 application link.

• Complete the registration using a valid mobile number and email ID.

• Log in using the required details.

• Fill in the application form with the relevant details.

• Upload your photograph and signature

• Pay the application fee online

• Preview the application form once before final submission.

• Submit the application form and save for future references.