The Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board has released the UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 notification for 196 Nursing Officer posts under the Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, Uttarakhand. The detailed advertisement was issued on June 3, 2026, and the online application process will begin on June 12, 2026.
Candidates eligible for the UKMSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 can submit applications through the official website, ukmssb.org. The last date to apply online and pay the fee is July 2, 2026, up to 5:00 PM. The application correction window will remain open from July 4 to July 7, 2026.
The recruitment is for both female and male Nursing Officer posts, covering diploma-holder and degree-holder categories. The written examination is proposed to be held in November–December 2026.
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UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruitment Body | Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board |
| Department | Medical Health and Family Welfare Department, Uttarakhand |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer Female/Male |
| Total Vacancies | 196 |
| Advertisement Date | June 3, 2026 |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Online Application Starts | June 12, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | July 2, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | July 4 to July 7, 2026 |
| Pay Scale | ₹44,900–₹1,42,400, Level 7 |
| Official Website | ukmssb.org |
UKMSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026 Details
The UKMSSB Nursing Officer Notification 2026 has announced 196 vacancies. The highest number of posts is for Female Nursing Officer Diploma Holder candidates, followed by Female Degree Holder and Male Diploma Holder posts.
| Post | Post Code | Vacancies |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Officer Female, Diploma Holder | 801 | 126 |
| Nursing Officer Female, Degree Holder | 802 | 31 |
| Nursing Officer Male, Diploma Holder | 803 | 31 |
| Nursing Officer Male, Degree Holder | 804 | 8 |
| Total | — | 196 |
Category-wise, the recruitment includes 153 unreserved posts, 21 SC posts, 4 ST posts, 11 OBC posts, and 7 EWS posts. The board has clarified that the number of vacancies may increase or decrease.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Release Date | June 3, 2026 |
| Online Application Start Date | June 12, 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply Online | July 2, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Last Date for Fee Payment | July 2, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Correction Window | July 4 to July 7, 2026, up to 5:00 PM |
| Proposed Written Exam | November–December 2026 |
UK Nursing Officer Vacancy Eligibility Criteria
Candidates applying for the Uttarakhand Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 must have a recognised nursing qualification. Eligible qualifications include B.Sc Nursing Honours, regular B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, or General Nursing and Midwifery/Psychiatry diploma from an institute or university recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
Applicants must also hold valid registration as B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, GNM, or Psychiatry Nursing candidates with the Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council or the relevant nursing council. The notification also states that working knowledge of Hindi is required.
A valid or renewed registration certificate from the Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council must be available by the last date of online application. A registration application receipt or NUID card will not be treated as a valid substitute.
Age Limit
The age will be calculated as on July 1, 2025. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and must not be more than 42 years old on the cut-off date.
Age relaxation will apply as per the Uttarakhand government rules. The notification mentions 5 years of relaxation for Uttarakhand SC, ST and OBC candidates, and 10 years for eligible Uttarakhand PwD candidates.
Application Fee
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| General/Unreserved | ₹300 |
| Uttarakhand OBC | ₹300 |
| EWS | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand SC | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand ST | ₹150 |
| Uttarakhand PwD | ₹150 |
The application fee can be paid only through online modes such as Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI. The fee will not be refunded under any circumstances.
How to Apply for UKMSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates must apply online only through the UKMSSB website. Offline or hard-copy applications will not be accepted.
- Visit the official website, ukmssb.org.
- Click on Apply Now for Nursing Officer Examination 2026.
- Complete candidate registration using a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Select the correct postcode and post name carefully.
- Fill in personal details, educational details and council registration details.
- Upload photo, signature and required documents.
- Pay the application fee through Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card or UPI.
- Submit the form and download the final application printout for future use.
Candidates should check all details before fee payment. After the fee is submitted, changes will not be allowed except during the official correction window.
Selection Process and Exam Pattern
The selection will be based on a written examination. The exam will carry 200 marks and the duration will be 3 hours. The paper will include a nursing subject section of 100 marks and another section of 100 marks covering General Hindi, General Knowledge and General Studies.
For diploma-holder candidates, the nursing section will cover subjects such as Nursing Foundation, Medical Surgical Nursing, Psychology, Nutrition and Dietetics, Maternal Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Mental Health Nursing.
For degree-holder candidates, the paper will include Nursing Foundation, Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Statistics, Medical Surgical Nursing, Nutrition and Dietetics, Mental Health Nursing, Child Health Nursing, Community Health Nursing and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
There will be negative marking. For each wrong answer, one-fourth of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted. No negative marks will be given for unanswered questions.
