HSSC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026: 1,803 Posts, Exam Date, Admit Card
The Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) has announced recruitment for 1,803 Staff Nurse and Sister Tutor posts — Advertisement No. 04/2026, under CET Phase-II (Group-C). Applications were taken online from 9 to 23 February 2026, and lakhs of nursing candidates are now waiting for the written exam date and admit card.
Status on 7 November 2026: The exam date has not been announced yet and the admit card has also not been released. No notice about the Staff Nurse exam has appeared on the Commission’s official website hssc.gov.in as of 7 November. This tracker brings together the full vacancy break-up, eligibility, pay scale, exam pattern, syllabus and how to download the admit card — all in one place.
This recruitment offers B.Sc Nursing and GNM diploma holders a permanent government job in Haryana — Staff Nurses get pay scale FPL-7 (₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400) and Sister Tutors get FPL-8 (₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100). Selection will be through the CET Phase-II written exam.
| Information | Status (7 November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Total posts | 1,803 — Staff Nurse 1,791 + Sister Tutor 12 |
| Advertisement No. | Advt 04/2026 (CET Phase-II, Group-C) |
| Notification issued | 6 February 2026 |
| Applications | 9–23 February 2026 (till 11:59 PM) — Closed |
| Application fee | ₹0 — free for all categories |
| Exam date | Not announced yet |
| Admit card | Not released yet |
| Official website | hssc.gov.in (application portal: adv042026.hryssc.com) |
1,803 Posts — How Many Staff Nurses in Each Department?
| Post | Department | Number of posts | Pay level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse / Nurse | DMER (Medical Education & Research) | 1,475 | FPL-7 |
| Staff Nurse / Nurse | Health Department | 296 | FPL-7 |
| Staff Nurse | ESI Health Care | 20 | FPL-7 |
| Sister Tutor | Health Department | 12 | FPL-8 |
| Total | 1,803 |
Please note — the difference between 1,791 and 1,803: Many places quote only 1,791 Staff Nurse posts — that figure counts Staff Nurses alone. Adding the 12 Sister Tutor posts gives the total of 1,803. Both figures are correct; this tracker uses the total of 1,803.
Category-wise break-up of the 1,475 DMER posts (as per Appendix-A of the official advertisement):
| Category | Posts |
|---|---|
| General (UR) | 525 |
| SC | 260 |
| BCA | 205 |
| BCB | 115 |
| EWS | 148 |
| ESM | 222 |
| Total (DMER) | 1,475 |
The category-wise break-up for the Health Department and ESI posts is also in Appendix-A of the advertisement — treat that as the final word.
Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification issued | 6 February 2026 |
| Online applications begin | 9 February 2026 |
| Last date to apply | 23 February 2026 (11:59 PM) |
| Age/qualification cut-off date | 23 February 2026 |
| Admit card | Not announced |
| Exam date | Not announced |
| Result | After the exam |
- No correction window was given after applying — there was no chance to change the form once submitted.
- Applications were invited only from candidates who had appeared in CET Phase-I (Advt 01/2025) — the form was filled by logging in with the CET registration number and date of birth.
Eligibility — Who Could Apply?
Educational Qualification
- Staff Nurse: B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc (Post Basic) Nursing or Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM).
- Sister Tutor: B.Sc (Hons.) Nursing / B.Sc (Post Basic) Nursing + 3 years of experience.
- Registration with the Haryana Nurses & Nurse-Midwives Council was mandatory at the time of application. Candidates registered with another state’s council had to transfer their registration to Haryana.
- Hindi/Sanskrit: Hindi or Sanskrit studied up to Class 10 or above was compulsory.
Age Limit
- 18 to 42 years (as on 23 February 2026) — relaxation for reserved categories as per Haryana Government rules.
- Age and qualification were calculated as on 23 February 2026 (the last date of application).
Validity of Category Certificates
- BCA/BCB/EWS certificates must have been issued on or after 1 April 2025.
- DSC/OSC certificates must have been issued after 13 November 2024.
- An incorrect or outdated certificate can lead to direct rejection.
Pay Scale — How Much Salary Will a Staff Nurse Get?
| Post | Pay scale (7th CPC) | Starting basic pay |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | FPL-7 — ₹44,900 to ₹1,42,400 | ₹44,900 |
| Sister Tutor | FPL-8 — ₹47,600 to ₹1,51,100 | ₹47,600 |
- In addition to basic pay, Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Nursing Allowance and other allowances are payable as per rules.
- As reported, the starting in-hand salary works out to approximately ₹55,000–₹65,000 per month.
- There is no physical test in this recruitment — no running, no height/chest measurement. A general medical fitness check will be held after selection.
Selection Process — From CET Phase-II to Final Merit
- CET Phase-I score — Shortlisting based on CET Phase-I (Advt 01/2025) marks.
- Shortlist — Candidates equal to 10 times the number of vacancies will be called for the written exam.
- Written exam (CET Phase-II) — 100-mark OMR exam; it carries 97.5% weightage in selection.
- Socio-economic criteria — 2.5% weightage.
- Document Verification (DV) — Original documents of candidates who clear the written exam will be checked.
- Final merit list — Based on exam marks + socio-economic marks.
Exam Pattern — 100 Questions, 105 Minutes
| Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Mode of exam | Offline (OMR sheet) |
| Total questions | 100 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) |
| Total marks | 100 (1 mark per question) |
| Duration | 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes) |
| Language | Hindi and English (bilingual) |
| Wrong answer | No negative marking |
| Unattempted question | −1 mark — if the 5th bubble ("No Answer") is not filled |
| Minimum qualifying marks | General: 50%; Reserved categories: 40% |
The fifth-bubble rule — the most important warning: There is no penalty for a wrong answer, but if you leave a question unanswered without filling the 5th bubble, 1 mark will be deducted for every such question. So answer every question or fill the 5th bubble without fail.
Syllabus — How Many Marks from Which Subject?
| Section | Marks | Subjects |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing subjects | 70 | Anatomy & Physiology, Nursing Foundations, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Pediatric Nursing, Psychiatric Nursing, Midwifery & Obstetrical Nursing, Community Health Nursing |
| Computer knowledge | 10 | Basics of computers, MS Office, Internet and email |
| General ability | 20 | General awareness, Reasoning, Mathematics, English, Hindi and Haryana GK (History, Geography, Culture, Current Affairs) |
The detailed topic-wise syllabus is given in Appendix-C of the advertisement.
How to Download the Admit Card (Once Released)
Follow these steps as soon as the admit card is released:
- Open the official website: Go to hssc.gov.in.
- Find the admit card link: Look for "Staff Nurse Admit Card 2026" under "What’s New" or "Public Notice" on the homepage.
- Log in: Enter your CET registration number and date of birth.
- Download: Download the admit card PDF and take a printout.
- Check it: Verify your name, roll number, exam centre, date and time carefully — contact HSSC immediately if there is any error.
Carry on exam day: A printout of the admit card + a photo ID (Aadhaar card / Voter ID / Driving Licence) + passport-size photographs. Entry to the exam centre will not be allowed without the admit card.
How to Check the Exam Date
- Check the "Public Notice" section on hssc.gov.in — the exam date will be announced there as a notice.
- The application portal adv042026.hryssc.com may also carry the information.
- This tracker will be updated the moment the date is announced — bookmark the page.
Beware of fake dates: Many exam dates for the Staff Nurse recruitment are circulating on social media and YouTube — HSSC has not announced any exam date as of 7 November 2026. Trust only the notice published on hssc.gov.in, and never pay anyone for an admit card or exam date.
Documents to Keep Ready for Document Verification
- B.Sc Nursing / GNM diploma degree and mark sheets
- Haryana Nurses Council registration certificate
- CET Phase-I score card / registration details
- Class 10 mark sheet and certificate (proof of date of birth + Hindi/Sanskrit)
- Aadhaar card / other identity proof
- Haryana domicile certificate
- Caste/category certificate (if from a reserved category) — with validity dates
- Experience certificate (for the Sister Tutor post)
- Passport-size photographs
Original documents will have to be shown at DV.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. When will the Haryana Staff Nurse exam 2026 be held?
As of 7 November 2026, HSSC has not announced the exam date. Applications closed on 23 February 2026. This tracker will be updated as soon as the date is announced.
2. How many posts are there in the Haryana Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026?
A total of 1,803 posts — Staff Nurse 1,791 (DMER 1,475 + Health Department 296 + ESI 20) and Sister Tutor 12.
3. What is the eligibility for the Staff Nurse recruitment?
B.Sc Nursing or GNM diploma + registration with the Haryana Nurses Council. Age 18–42 years (as on 23 February 2026). Hindi/Sanskrit up to Class 10 is compulsory.
4. When will the Staff Nurse admit card be released?
The admit card has not been released yet. It will be issued on hssc.gov.in after the exam date is announced.
5. What was the application fee for the Staff Nurse recruitment?
There was no fee — ₹0 for all categories.
6. What is the salary of a Staff Nurse?
Staff Nurses get FPL-7 (₹44,900–₹1,42,400) and Sister Tutors get FPL-8 (₹47,600–₹1,51,100). The starting in-hand salary is approximately ₹55,000–₹65,000 per month (as reported).
7. Is there negative marking in the exam?
There is no negative marking for a wrong answer, but 1 mark is deducted for an unattempted question if the 5th bubble is not filled. Minimum qualifying marks: 50% for General, 40% for reserved categories.
Official Sources and Important Links
- Haryana Staff Selection Commission — official website: hssc.gov.in
- Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 — application portal (now closed): adv042026.hryssc.com
- HSSC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 — Advt 04/2026, eligibility and syllabus (nprep.in): nprep.in
- HSSC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 — 1,803 posts, full details (pw.live): pw.live
- HSSC Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 — vacancy break-up and pay scale (sarkarirojgarkendra.com): sarkarirojgarkendra.com
Disclaimer: The information in this tracker is based on HSSC Advertisement 04/2026 and public reports as of 7 November 2026. HSSC has not yet made any official announcement about the exam date or admit card — this page will be updated as soon as a notice is issued. For final information, check hssc.gov.in.
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