GSSSB Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: Apply Online for 131 Class-3 Posts
Gujarat Subordinate Service Selection Board (GSSSB) has released Advertisement No. 458/2026-27 dated 28/09/2026 for 131 Staff Nurse, Class-3 posts under the Director, Employees' State Insurance Scheme (Health & Family Welfare Department). Apply online on OJAS from 28/09/2026 to 12/10/2026 (11:59 PM); fee payment till 15/10/2026.
Official Notification PDF: Download GSSSB Staff Nurse Official Notification PDF (Advt 458/2026-27)
131 Staff Nurse (Class-3) Posts – ESI Scheme, Health & Family Welfare
Short Summary: GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026: 131 Class-3 posts. Apply on OJAS by 12/10/2026 (fee till 15/10). Fixed ₹40,800 for first 5 years then Level-5 ₹29,200–92,300. Two-paper MCQ exam (Nursing + Gujarati).
Important Dates – GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026 |
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| Notification Date: | 28/09/2026 (Advt 458/2026-27) |
| Online Application Begin: | 28/09/2026 |
| Last Date for Apply Online: | 12/10/2026, 11:59 PM |
| Last Date to Pay Exam Fee: | 15/10/2026, 11:59 PM |
| Written Examination: | To be announced on gsssb.gujarat.gov.in |
Application Fee |
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| Unreserved (General): | ₹500/- |
| Reserved (all women, SEBC, SC, ST, EWS, PwD, Ex-SM): | ₹400/- |
| Payment Mode: | Online only via OJAS (non-refundable) |
| Pay the examination fee online via Debit Card, Credit Card, Net Banking, UPI, or as per options available on the official portal. | |
📺 GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026 – Form Filling & Exam Guide
Watch our video guide covering eligibility, important dates, fee, vacancy details, and how to apply online.
Important Links |
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| Apply Online: | Apply Online – OJAS Gujarat |
| Download Official Notification PDF: | Download GSSSB Staff Nurse Official Notification PDF (Advt 458/2026-27) |
| Official Website: | Visit GSSSB Official Website |
| Watch Updates on YouTube: | Sarkari Job Selection YouTube |
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Category-wise Vacancy (Total: 131)
| Category | Posts | Women (within) |
|---|---|---|
| Unreserved (General) | 46 | 15 |
| EWS | 13 | 4 |
| SEBC | 45 | 14 |
| SC | 16 | 5 |
| ST | 11 | 3 |
| Total | 131 | 41 |
Ex-Servicemen horizontal reservation: 13 posts. PwD posts: 0 in this advt (separate drive later). Reserved seats for original residents of Gujarat only.
Eligibility
- Option 1: B.Sc. (Nursing) from a recognised University/institution, recognised by Gujarat Nursing Council / INC.
- Option 2: Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from a recognised institution.
- Basic computer knowledge as per Gujarat Civil Services Rules, 1967.
- Adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi (or both).
- Must obtain Gujarat Nursing Council registration by appointment if not already registered.
Age Limit (as on 12/10/2026)
All candidates: 18 to 35 years. Relaxation examples: General women +5 (max 40); reserved men +5 (max 40); reserved women +10 (max 45); higher for PwD / Ex-SM as in Advt 458/2026-27.
GSSSB Staff Nurse Fixed then Level-5 In-Hand Salary
₹52,050
₹46,170
₹42,090
| Compensation Component | X Cities (Tier 1) | Y Cities (Tier 2) | Z Cities (Tier 3) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Part 1: Monthly Earnings & Allowances (Gross Additions) | |||
| +Basic Pay | ₹40,800 | ₹40,800 | ₹40,800 |
| +Dearness Allowance (DA @ 0%) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| +House Rent Allowance (HRA) | ₹12,240 (30%) | ₹8,160 (20%) | ₹4,080 (10%) |
| +Transport Allowance (TPT + DA) | ₹3,600 | ₹1,800 | ₹1,800 |
| Total Gross Monthly Salary | ₹56,640 | ₹50,760 | ₹46,680 |
| Part 2: Government Deductions (Monthly Recoveries) | |||
| -NPS Contribution (10% Basic + DA) | ₹4,080 | ₹4,080 | ₹4,080 |
| -CGHS (Medical Benefits) | ₹450 | ₹450 | ₹450 |
| -CGEGIS (Insurance Fund) | ₹60 | ₹60 | ₹60 |
| -Estimated Monthly Income Tax (TDS) | ₹0 | ₹0 | ₹0 |
| Total Monthly Deductions | ₹4,590 | ₹4,590 | ₹4,590 |
| Net In-Hand Salary (Take Home) | ₹52,050 | ₹46,170 | ₹42,090 |
• X Cities (30% HRA): Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Pune, Ahmedabad.
• Y Cities (20% HRA): All state capitals and cities with population > 500,000.
• Z Cities (10% HRA): Small towns, districts, and rural postings.
• Dearness Allowance: Active at 0% of Basic Pay.
• NPS: 10% mandatory employee deduction (matched with 14% Government contribution).
• TDS: Estimated under standard slab rates with standard deduction applied.
Exam Pattern (200 marks)
| Paper | Subject | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paper I | Nursing (Fundamentals, Med-Surg, Midwifery & Paediatric, Mental Health, Community) – 20 each | 100 | 2 hours |
| Paper II | Gujarati Language (Language 30 + Grammar 40 + Literature 30) | 100 | 2 hours |
MCQ, 1 mark each; ¼ negative marking. Qualifying: minimum 40% in each paper. Merit on combined marks after clearing both. Paper I: Gujarati or English; Paper II: Gujarati only.
Selection Method
Single-stage competitive written examination + document verification (~2× vacancies per category). Provisional then final answer key. Widow / eligible sports candidates may get +5% of marks scored subject to certificates.
How to Apply on OJAS
- Complete OTR on ojas.gujarat.gov.in if not already registered.
- Online Application → GSSSB → Advt 458/2026-27 Staff Nurse Class-3.
- Fill personal & educational details, upload photo/signature, confirm application.
- Pay fee by 15/10/2026 and print the confirmed application before the last date.
GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
GSSSB Staff Nurse 2026 – Important Candidate Instructions (Prevent Rejection!)
Ensure strict compliance with the following directives:
- OTR first: Register on OJAS before starting the Staff Nurse application.
- Confirm carefully: No edits after Confirm Application — only last confirmed+paid form is valid.
- Reserved seats: Reserved-category vacancies for original residents of Gujarat.
- Official PDF: Read Advt 458/2026-27 PDF on OJAS for full conditions.
