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Amendment of Recruitment Rules Nursing Post

Official gazetted recruitment notification for Amendment of Recruitment Rules Nursing Post administered by NPCC Authority (All India / Central).

Updated: October 8, 2026 Hiring Authority: NPCC Authority Sanctioned Vacancies: 1 Openings Remuneration: Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) Cutoff Date: 2026-01-21 Posting Jurisdiction: All India / Central

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Cadre & Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution

Reservation Category	Sanctioned Vacancies	Reservation Covenants
Unreserved (UR / General)	1 Posts	Open Merit Competency
Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL)	0 Posts	27% Central Statutory Quota (Non-Creamy Layer)
Scheduled Caste (SC)	0 Posts	15% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Scheduled Tribe (ST)	0 Posts	7.5% Constitutional Reservation Quota
Economically Weaker Section (EWS)	0 Posts	10% Income & Asset Certificate Criteria
Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwD)	0 Posts	Horizontal Reservation (4% Quota)
Ex-Servicemen (ESM)	0 Posts	DoPT Horizontal Defense Quota
Total Confirmed Cadre Openings	1 Vacancies	Official Sanctioned Strength

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Remuneration Component	Sanctioned Entitlement	Statutory Reference
Scale of Pay	Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13)	Official Gazetted Pay Band
Starting Basic Pay	Rs. 25,500	Pay Matrix Entry Index
Dearness Allowance (DA)	50% of Basic Pay	CPI-IW Indexed Central Government Order
House Rent Allowance (HRA)	27% (X Class) / 18% (Y Class) / 9% (Z Class)	DoPT City Classification Guidelines
Transport Allowance (TA)	Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 7,200 + Applicable DA	Grade Pay Level entitlement
Retirement & Social Security	National Pension System (NPS 14% Govt Share)	PFRDA Pension Regulations
Statutory Medical Benefits	CGHS Medical Facility / Comprehensive Insurance	Central Services Medical Rules

Eligibility, Educational Qualifications & Age Benchmarks

Eligibility Parameter	Prescribed Requirement	Verification Standards
Prescribed Education	Graduate / Diploma in relevant discipline	UGC / AICTE Accredited University
Essential Discipline	Graduate / Technical Degree	Official Marksheets & Degree Validation
Prescribed Age Range	18 to 30 Years (As on cutoff)	Matriculation / Secondary Board Certificate
Statutory Age Relaxations	SC/ST: 5 Years, OBC: 3 Years, PwD: 10 Years	DoPT Category Certificate Format
Nationality / Domicile	Citizen of India	Aadhaar / Electoral ID / Domicile Certificate

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Statutory Recruitment FAQ Accordion

What is the pay scale for Amendment of Recruitment Rules Nursing Post?

The sanctioned remuneration is Rs. 123,100 - 144,200 (Level-13) under the 7th Central Pay Commission framework, accompanied by standard Central/State allowances including Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), and National Pension System (NPS) benefits.

What is the official application deadline?

The confirmed deadline for online application registration and fee settlement is 2026-01-21. Candidates are urged to finalize submissions in advance of the deadline.

How to verify authentic notification circulars from NPCC Authority?

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Application Procedure & Document Submission Roadmap

Access the official NPCC recruitment portal to complete the One-Time Registration (OTR) by entering essential personal, contact, and educational details to generate a unique candidate login ID.

Log in using the generated credentials, select the application link for the Nursing Post under the amended rules, and fill out the detailed academic and professional experience sections.

Upload scanned copies of required documents, including the matriculation certificate, nursing degree or diploma, active State Nursing Council registration certificate, passport-size photograph, and signature in the prescribed format.

Pay the non-refundable application fee through the integrated online payment gateway using Net Banking, Credit/Debit Cards, or UPI, and download the generated transaction receipt.

Submit the finalized application form, download and print the confirmation page, and monitor the portal for the release of the e-Admit Card prior to the scheduled examination.

Comprehensive Selection Process & Syllabus Framework

The candidate evaluation matrix for Amendment of Recruitment Rules Nursing Post is governed by standardized testing protocols designed to assess core competency, analytical reasoning, and specialized domain knowledge.

Selection Phase / Exam Paper	Weightage & Duration	Core Syllabus Scope & Evaluation Focus
Stage 1: Computer Based Screening Test	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	General Intelligence and Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness and Current Affairs, Basic English Language and Comprehension
Stage 2: Cadre Domain Specialization Paper	100 Marks, 120 Minutes	Anatomy and Physiology, Nursing Foundation and Fundamentals, Medical-Surgical Nursing, Community Health and Pediatric Nursing, Obstetrics and Gynecological Nursing
Stage 3: Document Verification and Medical Examination	Qualifying, No Marks Assigned	Verification of original academic and professional certificates, Validation of active State Nursing Council registration, Caste and category certificate verification, Standard medical fitness assessment by authorized medical board
Stage 4: Final Merit List and Allocation	Based on Cumulative CBT Scores	Compilation of final merit list based on normalized CBT marks, Application of statutory reservation quotas, Final allotment of posting locations based on merit-cum-preference

7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Compensation Structure

Under the amended Recruitment Rules of the NPCC Authority, the Nursing Post is classified under Level 7 of the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix. The entry-level basic pay is established at Rs. 44,900 per month. With the Dearness Allowance (DA) currently set at 53% (amounting to Rs. 23,797), the House Rent Allowance (HRA) is calculated based on city classification: Class X (30% or Rs. 13,470), Class Y (20% or Rs. 8,980), and Class Z (10% or Rs. 4,490). Transport Allowance (TA) is structured at Rs. 3,600 plus DA on TA, totaling Rs. 5,508 for higher TPTA cities. Consequently, the Gross Monthly Salary for a Class X city stands at approximately Rs. 87,675. After statutory deductions, including the National Pension System (NPS) contribution of 10% of Basic plus DA (Rs. 6,870) and professional taxes, the estimated in-hand net monthly salary is approximately Rs. 80,175.

Statutory Reservation & Age Relaxation Guidelines

In accordance with the official Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Office Memorandums, the NPCC Authority strictly implements the statutory reservation policy of the Government of India. This includes a 10% vertical reservation for the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS). Age relaxations are granted as follows: 5 years for Scheduled Castes (SC) and Scheduled Tribes (ST), 3 years for Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL), and 10 years for Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD). Furthermore, in line with central guidelines, women candidates and applicants belonging to SC, ST, and PwBD categories are fully exempted from paying the application fee.

Recruitment & Examination FAQs — Amendment of Recruitment Rules Nurs

What are the minimum qualifying cutoff marks for the CBT?

The minimum qualifying cutoff marks are 40% for General/EWS candidates and 35% for SC/ST/OBC/PwBD candidates in each paper of the Computer Based Test.

Will normalization be applied to the examination scores?

Yes, a standard multi-shift normalization method approved by the DoPT will be applied to compile the final merit list if the exam is conducted in multiple sessions.

Is there a service agreement bond for the Nursing Post in NPCC?

Yes, selected candidates must execute a service agreement bond to serve the organization for a minimum period of three years, or pay a specified bond amount in lieu thereof.

What is the duration of the probation period for newly recruited nurses?

The newly recruited Nursing Officers will be placed on a probation period of two years, which may be extended at the discretion of the competent authority based on performance.

Is the domain syllabus aligned with the Indian Nursing Council standards?

Yes, the core domain syllabus for Stage 2 is strictly aligned with the B.Sc. Nursing and GNM curriculum prescribed by the Indian Nursing Council (INC).

Where will the selected candidates be posted?

Selected candidates can be posted at any of the NPCC project sites, regional offices, or corporate medical units across India, depending on organizational requirements.