The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) will soon release a notification for the DSSSB Nursing Officer 2026 through the various paramedical vacancies notification. The Delhi Health Ministry and the Lieutenant Governor have approved more than 4,000 posts across major government healthcare institutions, making the DSSSB Nursing Officer Notification 2026 highly awaited among nursing candidates.

A considerable number of these approved posts are expected to be allocated to Nursing Officers to strengthen healthcare services in hospitals such as Guru Gobind Singh Hospital, Acharyashree Bhikshu Hospital, LNJP Hospital, and GTB Hospital. Candidates having a B.Sc. Nursing degree or a GNM diploma with the prescribed experience will be eligible to apply online through the official DSSSB website once the application process begins. Check the complete details of the recruitment process in this article below.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates planning to appear for the DSSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 are advised to begin their preparation before the official notification is released. Starting early can provide an advantage in understanding the syllabus, improving subject knowledge, and developing an effective exam strategy.

The DSSSB selection process is expected to rely on a competitive One-Tier written examination consisting of technical nursing subjects and general awareness sections. Detailed information regarding vacancies, eligibility criteria, application dates, exam pattern, salary, and other important updates will be provided here after the release of the official DSSSB Nursing Officer Notification 2026.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam 2026: Overview

Candidates preparing for the DSSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 can refer to the overview table below to understand the expected recruitment framework. The detailed information regarding vacancies, application dates, and other examination-related updates will be confirmed through the official notification.

DSSSB Exam - Important Updates
Exam Conducting Body	Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB)
Post Name	Nursing Officer
DSSSB Nursing Officer Vacancy 2026	To Be Announced
Notification Status	Expected to be released soon
Application Mode	Online
Selection Process	One-Tier Written Examination (Computer-Based Test)
Job Location	Delhi Government Hospitals and Healthcare Institutions
Official Website	dsssbonline.nic.in

DSSSB Nursing Officer Important Dates 2026

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) has not yet released the official notification for the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. Therefore, the important dates related to the application process and examination are tentative in nature. Candidates are advised to regularly visit the official DSSSB website for the latest updates regarding the recruitment schedule.

Event	Dates
Official Notification Release	Expected in June 2026
Online Application Start Date	To Be Announced
Last Date to Apply Online	To Be Announced
DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam Date	Late 2026
Admit Card Release Date	1–2 Weeks Before Exam
Answer Key	To Be Announced
Result/Final Selection	To Be Announced

Important Links of DSSSB Nursing Officer 2026 Recruitment

The official notification for DSSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 has not been released yet. Once the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board activates the recruitment process, candidates will be able to access the notification PDF, application form, admit card, answer key, and result links through the official website. The important links related to the recruitment will be updated in the table below after the official announcement.

DSSSB Official Website

DSSSB Nursing Officer Notification 2026 PDF (To Be Updated)

DSSSB Nursing Officer Apply Online Link 2026 (To Be Updated)

DSSSB Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026 (To Be Updated)

DSSSB Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026 (To Be Updated)

DSSSB Nursing Officer Result 2026 (To Be Updated)

DSSSB Nursing Officer Cut Off 2026 (To Be Updated)

DSSSB Nursing Officer Vacancies 2026

The Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board (DSSSB) is expected to release a large-scale recruitment notification in 2026, offering over 4,000 medical vacancies, including a notable share for the DSSSB Nursing Officer post. Approved by the Delhi Health Department, this recruitment drive is intended to strengthen healthcare staffing across major Delhi Government hospitals such as Lok Nayak Hospital, GTB Hospital, and Deen Dayal Upadhyay (DDU) Hospital.

The official post-wise vacancy distribution approved by the Government for this upcoming hiring phase consists of the following:

Post	Number of Vacancies	Pay Matrix
Nursing Superintendent	01	Level 11
Deputy Nursing Superintendent	01	Level 11
Nursing Officer / Staff Nurse	353	Level 7
Total Nursing Posts	355

DSSSB Nursing Officer Eligibility Criteria 2026

Candidates must make sure that they fulfil the prescribed eligibility criteria, including the age limit and educational qualifications, before applying for the DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam 2026. Failure to meet any of the eligibility conditions may result in disqualification during the document verification process.

Nationality

Candidates must be Indian citizens to apply for the DSSSB Nursing Officer position.

Age Limit & Relaxation

Candidates’ age must be below 30 years to apply for the DSSSB Nursing Officer position. There will be a relaxation in the upper age limit for some special categories. The allowable relaxation in the upper age limit for various categories is as follows:

DSSSB Relaxation Age 2026
Category	Relaxation Age
SC/ST (For Group B & C)	05 years
OBC (For Group B & C)	03 years
PwBD + UR/EWS (For Group B & C)	10 years
PwBD + SC/ST (For Group B & C)	15 years
PwBD + OBC (For Group B & C)	13 years
Government employees with a minimum of three years of continuous and uninterrupted service	For Group B:- 5 years For Group C:- up to 40 years
Ex-servicemen (Group B & C (NonGazetted) )	The eligibility requirement concerning military service duration is the sum of the period of military service plus an additional 3 years, with the maximum age limit capped at 55 years.
Meritorious Sports Persons (Only for Group 'C' posts)	Up to 05 years
Disabled Defence Services personnel (Group ‘C’)	45 years
Widows/ divorced women/ women judicially separated and who are not remarried	For Group C Post: - Up to 35 years

Educational Qualification

To apply for the position of Nursing Officer, candidates must meet one of the following educational qualifications:

(i) Possession of a B.Sc. in Nursing from an accredited University or Institute.

Successful completion of a regular course in B.Sc. Nursing from an accredited University or Institute.

Attainment of a Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing from an accredited University or Institute.

(ii) Registration as a Nurse or Nurse-Midwife (RN or RN & RM) from any Nursing Council.

(iii) Registration as a Nurse or Nurse-Midwife (RN or RN & RM) from Delhi Nursing Council at the time of appointment.

(i) Successful completion of a Diploma in General Nursing Midwifery from a recognized Board of Council.

(ii) Registration as a Nurse or Nurse-Midwife (RN or RN & RM) from any Nursing Council.

(iii) Registration as a Nurse or Nurse-Midwife (RN or RN & RM) from Delhi Nursing Council at the time of appointment.

(iv) One year of experience in a minimum 50-bedded hospital after acquiring the educational qualification.

How to Apply Online for DSSSB Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026

Candidates will be able to submit the DSSSB Nursing Officer Application Form 2026 once the application window is activated by DSSSB. It is advised to complete the registration process well before the last date to avoid any last-minute technical issues.

Follow these steps to complete your application form:

Step 1: Go to the official website of DSSSB at dsssbonline.nic.in.

Step 2: Click on the 'Click for New Registration' tab if you have never applied for a DSSSB vacancy before. Fill in your basic identity credentials to generate your permanent login ID.

Step 3: Log in with your registration credentials. Select the vacancy name "Nursing Officer - 2026" and fill out the application form with your personal, contact, and academic details.

Step 4: Upload a passport-sized photograph, signature, and left thumb impression matching the technical dimensions and formats specified by the board's instructions.

Step 5: Process the ₹100 Application Fee using the integrated SBI e-pay payment gateway interface. Verify if your profile qualifies for a fee exemption before submitting.

Step 6: Review your filled fields in the preview window.

Step 7: Click submit, then download and print a hard copy of the final submitted DSSSB Nursing Officer application form for verification purposes.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Application Fees

General / OBC / EWS Candidates: ₹100
Women, SC, ST, PwBD, & Ex-Servicemen: Completely Exempted (₹0)

Note: Fees must be processed online through SBI e-pay and are entirely non-refundable.

Documents Required for DSSSB Nursing Officer 2026

Keep all the required documents ready before filling out the DSSSB Nursing Officer Application Form 2026. The details entered in the application form must match the information provided in the supporting documents and certificates.

The following documents are required during the application process and document verification:

Educational qualification certificates and mark sheets (GNM/B.Sc. Nursing or equivalent)
Valid registration certificate issued by a State Nursing Council
Proof of date of birth (Class 10 certificate or equivalent)
Valid photo identity proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN Card, Voter ID, etc.)
A recent passport-size photograph as per the prescribed specifications
Scanned signature
Category certificate (SC/ST/OBC/EWS), if applicable
PwBD certificate, if applicable
Any other certificate required to claim age relaxation or reservation benefits

Make sure that all information provided in the application form is accurate and supported by valid documents. Any discrepancy or submission of incorrect information may lead to the rejection of the application or cancellation of candidature.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026

DSSSB Nursing Officer Selection Process 2026 consists of a One-Tier written examination as prescribed by the Delhi Subordinate Services Selection Board. Candidates who secure the required qualifying marks and fulfil all eligibility conditions will be considered for the final appointment.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam Pattern

Before preparing for the DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam 2026, candidates should be familiar with the examination pattern. In this section, we are detailing the DSSSB Nursing Officer Examination Pattern 2026:-

The exam will be conducted in 2 sections with 100 marks each.
The examination will consist of 200 questions, carrying a total of 200 marks.
Negative marking will be applied, with a deduction of 0.25 marks for each incorrect multiple-choice question (MCQ) answer.
Candidates are required to complete the examination within 3 hours.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026
Subject	No. of Questions	Marks	Duration
Section A			2 Hours
General Awareness,	20	20
General Intelligence & Reasoning Ability	20	20
Arithmetical & Numerical Ability,	20	20
Test of Hindi Language & Comprehension,	20	20
Test of English Language & Comprehension.	20	20
Total	100	100
Section B
Nursing	100	100
Grand Total	200	200	2 Hours

DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam Syllabus 2026

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 comprises questions from nursing subjects along with sections covering general awareness and other relevant topics prescribed by the Board. Check the detailed topics of each subject in the table below:

DSSSB Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026
Subject	Topics
Section A
General Awareness	Indian Parliament Indian Economy Literature Famous Artist Play Famous Books and Authors Countries and Capitals Famous Days and Dates Current Affairs Rivers, Lakes, and Seas Civics Heritage Indian Polity General Science Biology Inventions and Discoveries Tourism Famous places in India Geography Indian History
Arithmetic and Numerical Ability	Decimal Average Data Interpretation Working Time Simple and Compound Interest Mensuration Differentiation Time and Distance Profit and Loss Percentage Discount Tables and Graphs LCM and HCF Ratio and Proportion
General Intelligence and Reasoning Ability	Equality Difference Concepts Space Scene Problem-Solving Arithmetic Reasoning Discrimination Visual Memory Observation Relation Decision Making Analysis Arithmetic Number Series Verbal and Form Classification
Language and Comprehension	Hindi Vocabulary Hindi Grammar and sentence structuring Question on Terminology English Vocabulary English Grammar and Sentence structuring Passages, etc.
Section B
Nursing Subject	Fundamental of Nursing Basic Information on Nursing Subjects Health Education Medical-Surgical Nursing Microbiology Anatomy & Physiology Community Health Nursing Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing Pharmaceutical Chemistry Biochemistry Toxicology Nursing Management Drug Store Management Mental health Community Pharmacy Hospital & Clinical Pharmacy Computers in Nursing Psychology Environmental Hygiene

DSSSB Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026

DSSSB Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026 will be released online on the official website of the board a few days before the examination. Candidates appearing for the DSSSB Nursing Officer Exam 2026 must download their admit card using their login credentials and carry a printed copy to the examination centre.

Steps to Download DSSSB Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026

Step 1: Visit the official DSSSB website.
Step 2: Click on the "Download Admit Card" link available on the homepage.
Step 3: Enter your Application Number and Date of Birth/Password in the required fields.
Step 4: Submit the details to access your admit card.
Step 5: Verify all the details mentioned on the admit card carefully.
Step 6: Download and take a printout of the admit card for future reference.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026 will be released by the Board after the successful conduct of the examination. The provisional answer key will be available on the official website, allowing you to compare your responses with the official answers and estimate your scores.

Steps to Download DSSSB Nursing Officer Answer Key 2026

Go to the official website of DSSSB at dsssb.delhi.gov.in.
On the homepage updates section, click the link titled: "Objection Link / Answer Key for Exam held in 2026" and select the Nursing Officer exam.
The candidate login page will open on your screen. Enter your Application Number and your Date of Birth as your password, then click 'Login'.
Go to your dashboard and click on the "Question Paper & Response" tab to see your response sheet along with the board's official answers.
Click on the download or print option to save the Nursing Officer Answer Key PDF file on your device.
Check your attempted answers against the provisional answer key. Add 1 mark for every correct answer and subtract 0.25 marks for every incorrect answer to calculate your expected score.

If you find any discrepancy in the provisional answer key, you will be allowed to submit objections within the prescribed time period, along with the required supporting documents and objection fee.

Steps to File Objections Against the Provisional Answer Key

Make sure you raise your objections within the active window period after the release of the answer key.
In your student dashboard of DSSSB, open the "Objections" tab and click on the "+" button next to the questioned ID number.
Select the type of error/mistake from the drop-down menu (such as Incorrect Answer, Multiple Correct Answers, or All Options Wrong).
Upload clear, supporting proof (like scanned pages from a recognised standard medical textbook) to support your objection.
Pay the objection fee through the online mode.

Note: If your objection is found correct by the board, the fee will be refunded. If it is not accepted, the fee will not be returned.

DSSSB Nursing Officer Cut Off 2026 & Minimum Qualifying Marks

The DSSSB Nursing Officer Cut-Off Marks 2026 will be determined by the board based on various factors, including the difficulty level of the examination, the number of candidates appearing for the exam, and the total number of vacancies. Candidates securing marks equal to or above the prescribed cut-off will be provisionally shortlisted for the final selection.

Candidates are also required to secure the following minimum qualifying marks prescribed by the Board:

Category	Minimum Qualifying Marks
General (UR) / EWS	40%
OBC (Delhi Residents)	35%
SC / ST / PwBD	30%
Ex-Servicemen	30%

DSSSB Nursing Officer Salary 2026

The DSSSB Nursing Officer post comes under the Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) service category under the Government of NCT of Delhi. Selected Nursing Officer candidates will receive salary and allowances as per the 7th Pay Commission guidelines applicable to Delhi Government employees.

Particulars	Details
Pay Matrix Level	Level 7
Pay Scale	₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400
Job Category	Group 'B' (Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial)
Basic Pay	₹44,900
Approximate In-Hand Salary	₹70,000 – ₹75,000 per month

The in-hand salary may vary depending on applicable allowances and deductions, including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Nursing Allowance, Transport Allowance, NPS contributions, and other government-approved components.

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