Punjab Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 – Overview
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Organization | Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab. |
| Advertisement No. | BFU-26/06 |
| Post Name | Staff Nurse |
| Total Vacancies | 672 |
| Qualification | Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) |
| Age Limit | 18 to 37 years as on 1 January 2026 |
| Application Start Date | 13 March 2026 |
| Last Date to Apply | 2 April 2026 |
| Selection Process | Written Exam (90 marks) + Experience (10 marks) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 29,200–92,300/- (Pay Level-5, 7th Pay Commission) |
| Application Mode | Online |
| Official Website | www.bfuhs.ac.in |
Punjab Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026 – Category-Wise Distribution
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General | 187 |
| General (W) | 74 |
| SC (M&B) | 41 |
| SC (M&B) (W) | 27 |
| SC (R&O) | 40 |
| SC (R&O) (W) | 27 |
| BC | 41 |
| BC (W) | 27 |
| General EWS | 47 |
| General EWS (W) | 20 |
| ESM/LDESM (General) | 20 |
| ESM/LDESM (General) (W) | 28 |
| ESM/LDESM (SC M&B) | 13 |
| ESM/LDESM (SC R&O) | 13 |
| ESM/LDESM (BC) | 13 |
| Sports (General) | 6 |
| Sports (General) (W) | 7 |
| Sports (SC M&B) | 4 |
| Sports (SC R&O) | 3 |
| Freedom Fighter | 7 |
| Physically Handicapped | 27 |
| Total | 672 |
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Eligibility Criteria for Punjab Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Educational Qualification
- Passed Senior Secondary Part-II (10+2) or equivalent from a recognized university or institution
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized university or institution
- Registered with the Punjab Nursing Registration Council, established under the Punjab Nurses Registration Act, 1932
Age Limit
Age is calculated as on 1 January 2026.
| Category | Age Limit |
|---|---|
| General | 18 to 37 years |
| SC/BC | Up to 42 years (5 years relaxation) |
| Physically Handicapped | Up to 47 years (10 years relaxation) |
| Punjab/Central Govt. employees | Up to 45 years |
| Widows/Divorcees | Up to 40 years |
| Ex-Servicemen | Actual age minus defence service period; if resultant age does not exceed the maximum by more than 3 years, deemed to satisfy the age condition |
Application Fee
Fee is non-refundable. GST at 18% is included in the amounts below. Payment is online.
| Category | Total Fee | Breakup |
|---|---|---|
| All categories except SC | Rs. 2,360/- | Rs. 2,000 + Rs. 360 GST |
| SC Category | Rs. 1,180/- | Rs. 1,000 + Rs. 180 GST |
Select your category carefully before payment. The category once filled cannot be changed under any circumstances. A wrong category selection will result in cancellation of your candidature.
Selection Process for Punjab Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Selection is based on a written examination and experience, with a combined total of 100 marks. The written examination is conducted by Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot.
| Stage | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Written Examination | Objective type, conducted by BFUHS | 90 |
| Experience | As per Punjab Govt. Health-5 Branch order dated 26.02.2026 | Up to 10 |
| Punjabi Language Test | Mandatory qualifying, minimum 50% required | Qualifying only |
| Total | 100 |
Salary for Punjab Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
Pay is as per the Punjab Health and Family Welfare Technical (Group ‘C’) Service (First Amendment) Rules, 2025.
| Component | Details |
|---|---|
| Basic Pay | Rs. 29,200/- per month |
| Pay Level | Level-5 (7th Pay Commission) |
| Pay Scale | Rs. 29,200–92,300/- |
| Allowances | DA, HRA, TA as per Punjab Govt. rules for Group ‘C’ employees |
