Chandigarh Administration Recruitment 2025: Nursing Officer Posts under Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER)

The Department of Medical Education and Research (DMER), Chandigarh Administration has released Notification No. 2223 dated 04 April 2025, inviting applications from eligible candidates for the post of Nursing Officer on a regular basis. The recruitment process will be conducted entirely online. Interested and eligible candidates can apply through the official recruitment portal from 15th April 2025 to 7th May 2025.

This is a great opportunity for candidates possessing the requisite qualifications in the field of nursing to secure a government job under the Chandigarh Administration.

Important Dates

• Starting Date of Online Application: 15 April 2025
• Last Date to Submit Online Application: 07 May 2025
• Last Date for Fee Payment: The deadline to complete the fee payment is 09 May 2025, no later than 11:59 PM.
• Availability of Admit Card: To be announced on the official website
• Date of Written Examination: To be notified later

Application Fee

Applicants must pay a non-refundable application fee according to their category:

• General / OBC-NCL / EWS: ₹1000/-
• Scheduled Caste (SC): ₹800/-
• Persons with Benchmark Disability (PwBD): Exempted

Vacancy Details

Age Limit

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 37 years

Pay Scale / Salary

The selected candidates will be paid as per the Pay Matrix Level 6 under the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC), which corresponds to a starting basic pay of approximately ₹35,400/- plus applicable allowances.

Educational Qualification and Eligibility Criteria

Candidates must possess the following qualifications:

• Qualification should include a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) or a B.Sc. in Nursing. Nursing from a recognized institution.
• Must be registered with the State Nursing Council.
• Candidates must meet the age and qualification criteria as of the last date of application submission.

Selection Process

The selection will be made purely on the basis of merit in the written examination. No interview will be conducted as part of this selection process.

Key points:

• The written test will be conducted at designated examination centers in Chandigarh.
• The admit card will provide details about the test venue, timing, and essential instructions.
• The answer key will be uploaded on the recruitment portal within one day after the examination.
• Candidates are allowed to submit objections to the provisional answer key within three days from the date it is released.
• After evaluating all submitted objections, the final answer key will be released, which will serve as the basis for result preparation.

How to Apply

Candidates must apply online only. To apply, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Preparation Before Applying

Keep the following ready:

• Personal details including date of birth and category
• Valid email ID and mobile number
• Scanned copies of passport-size photograph and signature (JPEG format, max size 100 KB each)
• Scanned copies of educational certificates and experience documents

Step 2: Online Registration

• Visit the recruitment section on the official website of DMER, Chandigarh Administration.
• Select “Recruitment of Nursing Officer” and proceed by clicking on “Online Form.”
• Make sure to enter your personal and registration details exactly as they appear in your official documents.
• After submitting the form, a unique registration number and password will be generated for your account. Save these for future use.

Step 3: Complete the Application Form

• Enter your educational qualifications (10th, 12th, Diploma/Degree, PG if applicable).
• Fill in correspondence and permanent address.
• Upload scanned photograph and signature.
• Verify the details, agree to the declaration, and click “Save Form.”

Step 4: Payment of Application Fee

• Click on the payment link to pay the required fee through your preferred online payment method.
• After completing the payment successfully, you’ll be able to download and print your application form.

Step 5: Print Application

• Take two printouts of the completed application form.
• Affix the same photograph used during online submission.
• Keep these copies safe, as they will be required during document verification/counseling.

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