The PGIMER Nursing Officer exam date 2026 has changed. PGIMER Chandigarh postponed the computer-based test (CBT) planned for 21 October 2026 for administrative reasons. As per the revised schedule reported on 19 October, the exam will now be held on 18 November 2026, in the afternoon shift.
That gives you four weeks. This guide covers the new date, the 243 vacancies, the exam pattern and how selection works, plus a week-by-week revision plan you can start today.
Confirm on the official site: check the latest notice and your admit card on pgimer.edu.in. Shift timing and admit card dates are announced there.
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PGIMER Nursing Officer exam date 2026 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Recruiting body | PGIMER, Chandigarh |
| Advertisement | PGI/RC/055/2026/2276, dated 9 September 2026 |
| Post | Nursing Officer, Group B (direct recruitment) |
| Vacancies | 243 (provisional) |
| Original CBT date | 21 October 2026 (postponed) |
| Revised CBT date | 18 November 2026, afternoon shift |
| Admit card | Not yet announced; watch pgimer.edu.in and your email |
| Official website | pgimer.edu.in |
Vacancies and pay
PGIMER has advertised 243 Nursing Officer posts. Ten posts are reserved for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities as horizontal reservation.
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| UR | 99 |
| OBC | 66 |
| SC | 36 |
| EWS | 24 |
| ST | 18 |
| Total | 243 |
The post is at Level 7 of the 7th CPC pay matrix (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400), plus Central Government allowances.
PGIMER Nursing Officer exam pattern
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode | Computer-based test (CBT) |
| Questions | 100 multiple-choice questions |
| Marks | 100 (1 mark each) |
| Duration | 100 minutes |
| Negative marking | 0.25 mark per wrong answer |
| Language | English only |
One minute per question is tight but fair. Speed comes from practice, so mock tests matter as much as reading.
Qualifying marks
- General and EWS: 40 marks (40%)
- SC, ST and OBC: 35 marks (35%)
- Reserved-category candidates competing for unreserved posts need 40%
How selection works
The CBT is the only selection stage; there is no interview for this Group B post. Based on CBT marks, PGIMER shortlists about three candidates per post for document scrutiny.
If two candidates score the same, the advertisement breaks the tie in this order: fewer wrong answers, then older date of birth, then higher 10+2 marks, then higher Class 10 marks.
Note: the first tie-breaker is fewer wrong answers. Careless guessing can cost you a rank even when your total is the same as someone else’s.
What to study
PGIMER does not publish subject-wise marks for this exam. Questions are based on the nursing subjects you studied in B.Sc or GNM. Focus your revision on these:
- Medical Surgical Nursing (the largest subject for most nursing officer exams)
- Fundamentals of Nursing and nursing procedures
- Obstetrics and Midwifery
- Child Health (Paediatric) Nursing
- Mental Health Nursing
- Community Health Nursing and national health programmes
- Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology and Nutrition
4-week revision plan before 18 November
This plan starts on 21 October and leaves the last week for mocks and light revision. Move days around to fit your shifts, but keep the order: big subjects first, practice last.
| Week | Dates | Focus | Practice |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21–27 Oct | Medical Surgical Nursing (all systems) and Fundamentals | 50 MCQs a day; one sectional test on Sunday |
| 2 | 28 Oct–3 Nov | Obstetrics, Child Health and Mental Health Nursing | 50 MCQs a day; first full mock on Sunday |
| 3 | 4–10 Nov | Community Health, Pharmacology, Anatomy, Physiology, Microbiology, Nutrition | Two full mocks; review every wrong answer |
| 4 | 11–17 Nov | Revise weak topics and short notes only; no new chapters | One mock every other day; rest on 17 Nov |
Daily routine: working nurses vs full-time students
- Working nurses (2–3 hours): one hour of reading before or after duty, 50 MCQs in the evening, 15 minutes of revision before sleep. Use off days for mocks.
- Full-time students (6–7 hours): two reading blocks in the morning, MCQs after lunch, a sectional test in the evening and a short recap at night.
Keep one notebook only for mistakes. In week 4, that notebook becomes your main revision material.
Handling negative marking
Each wrong answer costs 0.25 marks. With four options, a pure blind guess still has a slightly positive average value, but it is a gamble. Remember that fewer wrong answers is also the first tie-breaker.
- Answer confidently when you know it.
- Attempt when you can rule out at least one or two options.
- Skip questions where you have no clue, and move on quickly.
- Practise this rule in every mock so it feels natural on exam day.
Exam-day checklist
- Printed admit card and a valid original photo ID
- Reach the centre well before the reporting time on the admit card
- Read every instruction on the admit card about items not allowed
- Eat a light meal before the afternoon shift and carry water if allowed
- In the exam, do one quick round of easy questions first, then return to the harder ones
Notes to revise from
Quick-revision notes on Health Educational Media:
- Vital Signs: unit index
- Infection Control in the Clinical Setting: unit index
- Introduction to Epidemiology: unit index
- Immunization and cold chain: the nurse’s role
- Maternal and Child Health care guide
- Nursing assessment, diagnosis and the nursing process
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Frequently asked questions
What is the PGIMER Nursing Officer exam date 2026?
The revised CBT date is 18 November 2026, in the afternoon shift. It was earlier scheduled for 21 October 2026 and was postponed for administrative reasons. Confirm on pgimer.edu.in.
How many PGIMER Nursing Officer vacancies are there?
243 provisional posts: UR 99, OBC 66, SC 36, EWS 24 and ST 18, with 10 posts for PwBD as horizontal reservation.
Is there negative marking in the PGIMER Nursing Officer exam?
Yes. Each correct answer earns 1 mark and each wrong answer loses 0.25 marks.
Is there an interview for PGIMER Nursing Officer?
No. Selection is based on the CBT, followed by document scrutiny of shortlisted candidates.
When will the PGIMER Nursing Officer admit card be released?
PGIMER had not announced the date at the time of writing. Check pgimer.edu.in and your registered email regularly.
Four weeks is enough to revise well if you stay steady. Pick the plan that fits your day, stick to it, and give the last week to practice. All the best for 18 November.
Official source: PGIMER Chandigarh, Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276. The revised date is based on reports of PGIMER’s notice dated 19 October 2026; always follow the latest official notice.
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