Last updated: November 2026
This is your single page for SGPGI Nursing Officer recruitment 2026 at Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS), Lucknow. It covers the current status of the 1,200-post cycle, eligibility, important dates, admit card and result steps, and the documents you need for verification.
SGPGI Nursing Officer recruitment 2026: latest status
| Item | Status (November 2026) |
|---|---|
| Advertisement | Advt. No. I/08/1/Rectt/2025-26, part of the SGPGIMS recruitment notice dated 12 June 2025 |
| Vacancies | 1,200 Nursing Officer posts (UR 480, OBC 324, SC 253, EWS 119, ST 24) |
| Application | Closed. The online window ended on 31 July 2025 under the revised schedule, as per published reports. |
| Stage I computer based test | Held from 19 June 2026; exam city slip released on 7 June 2026, as per reports |
| Stage I scores | Day-wise raw scores published on sgpgims.org.in |
| Stage II | Scheduled for 1 November 2026, offline, at centres in Lucknow district, as per reports published in October 2026 |
| Final result | To be announced |
| New Nursing Officer advertisement in 2026 | No new official advertisement had been released at the time of writing. Treat social media claims about fresh vacancies with caution until a notice appears on the official website. |
Published reports also mention a separate backlog advertisement for Nursing Officer posts reserved for SC and ST candidates in December 2025. Check the recruitment section of the official website for its exact terms.
Eligibility (as per the June 2025 advertisement)
Educational qualification
- B.Sc (Hons) Nursing, B.Sc Nursing or Post Certificate / Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from an Indian Nursing Council recognised institute or university, with registration as nurse and midwife with a State or Indian Nursing Council; or
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery from an INC recognised institution, with registration as nurse and midwife, plus two years of experience in a hospital of minimum 50 beds after acquiring the diploma.
Age limit
| Category | Rule |
|---|---|
| General | 18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2025 |
| SC, ST, OBC (Uttar Pradesh) | Relaxation up to 5 years as per UP government orders |
| Permanent government employees (minimum 3 years regular service) | Up to 5 years |
| Divyang candidates | Up to 15 years |
| Ex-servicemen | As per the rules stated in the advertisement |
Application fee (2025 advertisement)
| Category | Fee |
|---|---|
| UR, OBC, EWS | Rs 1,000 + Rs 180 GST = Rs 1,180 |
| SC, ST | Rs 600 + Rs 108 GST = Rs 708 |
The fee was non-refundable and had to be paid separately for each post applied for.
Important dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Detailed advertisement released | 12 June 2025 |
| Last date to apply (revised) | 31 July 2025 |
| Stage I exam city slip | 7 June 2026 |
| Stage I computer based test | From 19 June 2026 |
| Stage II | 1 November 2026 |
| Final result | To be announced |
| Document verification | To be announced |
| Next Nursing Officer advertisement | To be announced |
How to apply when the next advertisement opens
- Visit the official SGPGIMS website and open the recruitment section.
- Read the detailed advertisement, especially eligibility, experience and age rules.
- Register on the online application portal with a valid email ID and mobile number.
- Fill in personal, educational, registration and experience details carefully.
- Upload your photograph, signature and required documents in the given format.
- Pay the fee online and submit the form.
- Download and keep the submitted form and payment receipt.
Exam city slip and admit card
- Log in to the recruitment portal with your registration details.
- Download the exam city intimation slip when released and plan your travel.
- Download the admit card when the link goes live; for Stage II, reports indicated release shortly before the exam date.
- Check your name, photo, roll number, centre address, reporting time and instructions.
- Carry a printed admit card and the original photo ID specified.
Answer key, scores and objections
For Stage I, SGPGIMS published day-wise raw score files on its website, and the result shows raw and normalised scores. If the institute releases a provisional answer key with an objection window in any stage, the notice will specify the method and any fee. Submit objections only with a clear reference from a standard textbook.
Result and cut-off
- Open the official SGPGIMS website and go to the recruitment or exam cell section.
- Download the result PDF for the Nursing Officer post.
- Search your roll number and note your score and status.
- Remember the minimum qualifying marks in the advertisement: 50% for UR, EWS and OBC and 45% for SC and ST. Final selection is by merit within each category.
- Follow the schedule for document verification after the final result.
Documents for verification
- Admit card and printout of the application form
- Class 10 certificate (date of birth proof) and Class 12 marksheet
- B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing or GNM marksheets and degree or diploma
- Nurse and midwife registration certificate
- Experience certificate for GNM candidates (two years in a hospital of minimum 50 beds)
- Caste, EWS, domicile or disability certificates in the prescribed Uttar Pradesh format, if claiming reservation
- No Objection Certificate for candidates in government service
- Photo ID and passport size photographs
Official website
All notices are published on the official SGPGIMS website. Also check the email ID you registered with, since stage-wise intimations are sent there.
While the result is pending or the next cycle is awaited, keep preparing and keep testing yourself with the KGMU and SGPGI test series. Our SGPGI Nursing Officer exam pattern and syllabus guide explains the test structure, and the SGPGI preparation strategy gives you a ready plan. Many Lucknow aspirants also target KGMU; see the KGMU Nursing Officer course. You can track central exams too on the NORCET notification 2026 page.
Frequently asked questions
Is a new SGPGI Nursing Officer notification out in 2026?
No new Nursing Officer advertisement had been published on the official website at the time of writing. The 2026 exams belong to the 1,200-post advertisement of June 2025.
When is SGPGI Nursing Officer Stage II?
Reports published in October 2026 gave the Stage II date as 1 November 2026, in offline mode at centres in Lucknow district.
What is the age limit for SGPGI Nursing Officer?
18 to 40 years as on 1 January 2025 under the June 2025 advertisement, with relaxations for reserved categories, government employees, divyang candidates and ex-servicemen as per rules.
Can GNM nurses apply for SGPGI Nursing Officer?
Yes, if they hold a GNM diploma from an INC recognised institution, are registered as nurse and midwife, and have two years of experience in a hospital of at least 50 beds after the diploma.
What is the pay level of SGPGI Nursing Officer?
The post is in Pay Level 7, Group B, as per the advertisement. Level 7 of the 7th Pay Commission matrix starts at a basic pay of Rs 44,900, plus allowances.
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