Odisha Sub-Ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released Advertisement No. IIE-54/2026 dated 12/06/2026 for recruitment of Nursing Officer (District Cadre Group-C) under the Health & Family Welfare Department, Government of Odisha.

Total Vacancies: 5989
District Cadre posts across all 30 districts of Odisha. Major districts include:
- Koraput: 619
- Nabarangpur: 317
- Mayurbhanj: 292
- Nayagarh: 236
- Khordha: 132
- Sundargarh: 125
- Jagatsinghpur: 125
And other districts (detailed in notification).

Pay Scale: Level-9/10 of Odisha Government Pay Matrix

Qualification:
1. GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) OR B.Sc. Nursing from a recognized institution
2. Registration with Odisha Nursing Council / Indian Nursing Council

Age Limit: 21 to 42 years as on 12/06/2026.
- SC/ST/Women: 21 to 47 years
- PwD: 21 to 52 years
Age relaxation as per Odisha Government rules.

Application Fee:
- General / OBC / EWS: Rs.500/-
- SC / ST / Female: Nil (Free)

Selection Process:
1. Computer Based Test (CBT)
2. Document Verification

Important Dates:
- Notification Date: 12 June 2026
- Online Registration Start: 13 June 2026
- Last Date for Registration/Re-registration (Extended): 16 August 2026
- Online Application Submission Start: 13 June 2026
- Last Date to Submit Application (Extended via Notification No. IIE-54/2026-2487/OSSSC dated 10.08.2026): 19 August 2026
- Exam Date: To be announced on website

How to Apply:
1. Visit the official OSSSC website at osssc.gov.in
2. Register/Re-register on the portal (if not already registered)
3. Log in using credentials
4. Fill in personal, educational, and other details
5. Upload scanned photograph, signature, and required documents
6. Pay application fee online (if applicable)
7. Submit the application form and download confirmation

Important Links:
- Official Notification: Download PDF
- Apply Online: https://osssc.gov.in/