OSSC Staff Nurse Eligibility, Important Dates
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The Odisha Staff Selection Commission recruited Staff Nurses for the Directorate of ESI Scheme in 2023, as one of several technical posts in a single advertisement. Staff Nurse had 80 of the 189 posts. No new Staff Nurse notice is on the OSSC site in October 2026.
Last checked against the official notification on .
OSSC Staff Nurse Details
Eligibility Criteria
The 2023 notice asked for Class 12 and a diploma in the relevant course, with an age band of 21 to 38 years. Check the nursing qualification wording in the next advertisement, since councils and requirements get revised.
Important Dates
The 2023 application window closed on 26 February 2023. There are no 2026 dates. The next notice, if there is one, will be on the Advertisements page.
Official Links
- ossc.gov.in for notices, results and the Recruitment Calendar
- OSSC login and apply page
Frequently Asked Questions
Who conducts this recruitment?
The Odisha Staff Selection Commission. All notices for the Staff Nurse post are on ossc.gov.in.
Is there a vacancy open now?
No advertisement for this post was on the OSSC site on 16 October 2026. Check What's New and Advertisements on ossc.gov.in.
How many posts were there last time?
80 staff nurse posts of 189, according to the last notice found.
Where do I apply?
Online, through the OSSC login page, when a notice is open. There is no offline form.
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