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ESIC Nursing Officer is a central level nursing post under Employees’ State Insurance Corporation.

The post is suitable for candidates who want to work in hospital based nursing services, patient care and public sector healthcare setup.

ESIC Nursing Officers may work in ESIC hospitals, medical institutions and healthcare units.

Their work mainly includes patient care, medication support, ward management, emergency support, health education, records and coordination with doctors and other healthcare staff.

The recruitment process, eligibility, age limit, qualification, exam pattern and selection process are decided by the official recruitment notification.

Candidates should regularly check the official ESIC website and UPSC website for latest recruitment updates, application notice, admit card, result and final selection details.

This exam is useful for nursing candidates who want a stable government sector nursing career with good salary, benefits and long term career growth.

Action Plan

Prep command center

Use this compact path for ESIC. It keeps the full guide available, but pushes the next study action forward.

Key facts

Application snapshot

Use this as a quick scan. Always verify dates, age rules and eligibility from the latest official authority notice.

Application last date

  • Check the latest official notification
  • application windows change by cycle

Age limit

  • The upper age limit for ESIC Nursing Officer is generally not exceeding 30 years
  • Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per government rules
  • SC and ST candidates may get 5 years age relaxation

Qualification

  • Candidates should have B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Hons Nursing or Post Basic B.Sc Nursing from a recognized institute or university
  • Candidates should be registered as Nurse or Nurse and Midwife with the State Nursing Council
  • Candidates with GNM diploma may also be eligible

Fees

  • Application fee may vary according to the latest official recruitment notification
  • In UPSC ESIC Nursing Officer recruitment, the application fee was ₹25 for eligible fee paying candidates
  • Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates were exempted from application fee

Salary and benefits

  • ESIC Nursing Officer salary is generally given under Pay Level 7 as per the 7th Pay Commission
  • The starting basic pay is around ₹44,900 per month
  • The pay scale may go up to around ₹1,42,400 per month as per pay matrix

Timeline

Important dates

Key dates are arranged as a simple timeline so deadlines are easy to scan.

  1. 01

    Official notification

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Check the latest notice on the official notification page.
  2. 02

    Online application

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Submit only through the official portal during the notified window.
  3. 03

    Admit card

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Released on the official portal before the exam or stage.
  4. 04

    Exam/interview/skill test

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Dates are announced in the notice, admit card or follow-up corrigendum.
  5. 05

    Result/document verification

    Check the linked official source before acting on this date.

    Published by the conducting body after evaluation.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Check eligibility before spending time on the application or preparation plan.

  • 011. Eligibility is defined in the latest official notification for the exact post and category.
  • 022. Candidates must satisfy education, age, document, category and service-condition rules where applicable.
  • 033. The authority can reject applications during scrutiny, document verification, medical or background checks.

Selection

Selection process

Use these stages as the preparation roadmap.

  • 011. Written/CBT exam
  • 022. Document verification
  • 033. Skill/interview where notified
  • 044. Medical fitness

Pattern

Exam pattern

Keep the pattern visible while choosing practice sets and mock tests.

  • 011. Nursing subject MCQs are common
  • 022. General aptitude, language or current affairs can be included
  • 033. Pattern differs by state/hospital/recruiting body

Syllabus

What to study

Treat this as a working checklist for topic coverage.

  • 011. Nursing Foundation.
  • 022. Medical Surgical Nursing including Pathology and Pharmacology.
  • 033. Obstetrics and Gynaecological Nursing.
  • 044. Paediatric Nursing.
  • 055. Mental Health Nursing.
  • 066. Community Health Nursing.
  • 077. Nursing Management.
  • 088. Nursing Education including e technology.
  • 099. Nursing Research and Statistics.
  • 1010. Anatomy and Physiology.
  • 1111. Nutrition and Dietetics.
  • 1212. Microbiology and Biochemistry.
  • 1313. Psychology and Sociology.
  • 1414. Candidates should check the latest ESIC, UPSC or AIIMS NORCET notification for the exact syllabus and exam pattern.

Application

Application, fees and salary

Application instructions and optional public snapshot fields are grouped here for quick reference.

Visit the official ESIC, UPSC or exam conducting authority website.

Open the latest ESIC Nursing Officer recruitment notification.

Read eligibility, age limit, qualification, fee, exam pattern and important dates carefully.

Complete the online registration and application form.

Upload required documents, photo, signature and nursing registration details.

Pay the application fee, if applicable.

Submit the form and download the final confirmation page for future use.

Candidates should apply only through the official link mentioned in the latest notification.

Application fees

Application fee may vary according to the latest official recruitment notification. In UPSC ESIC Nursing Officer recruitment, the application fee was ₹25 for eligible fee paying candidates. Female, SC, ST and PwBD candidates were exempted from application fee. The fee is usually paid online during the application process. Candidates should check the latest official ESIC or UPSC notification before applying.

Salary and benefits

ESIC Nursing Officer salary is generally given under Pay Level 7 as per the 7th Pay Commission. The starting basic pay is around ₹44,900 per month. The pay scale may go up to around ₹1,42,400 per month as per pay matrix. Benefits may include Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Transport Allowance and medical benefits. Selected candidates may also get job security, leave benefits and career growth opportunities. Exact salary, allowances and benefits are decided by the latest official ESIC, UPSC or AIIMS NORCET notification.

Age limit

The upper age limit for ESIC Nursing Officer is generally not exceeding 30 years. Age relaxation is applicable for reserved category candidates as per government rules. SC and ST candidates may get 5 years age relaxation. OBC candidates may get 3 years age relaxation. PwBD candidates may get age relaxation as per applicable rules. Candidates should check the latest ESIC, UPSC or AIIMS NORCET notification for the exact age limit, cutoff date and category wise relaxation.

Details

Official data disclaimer

Use this page as a preparation guide, not as a substitute for the official notification.

This exam hub is for preparation guidance. Eligibility, vacancies, fees, dates, salary, reservation, exam pattern and selection rules can change. Always verify the latest official notification or information bulletin before applying, paying fees or making a career decision.

यह जानकारी तैयारी में मदद के लिए है। आवेदन करने से पहले पात्रता, शुल्क, तारीख, वेतन, आरक्षण, परीक्षा पैटर्न और चयन प्रक्रिया को हमेशा नवीनतम आधिकारिक नोटिफिकेशन या सूचना बुलेटिन से सत्यापित करें।

Table

Verified official sources

Official-source map last checked on May 30, 2026.

Row 1

3 fields

Official Source

Employees State Insurance Corporation

Purpose

ESIC Nursing Officer recruitment updates, official notices and department information

Official Website

Row 2

3 fields

Official Source

ESIC Recruitments

Purpose

ESIC vacancy notices, recruitment updates and official advertisements

Row 3

3 fields

Official Source

Union Public Service Commission

Purpose

UPSC recruitment advertisement, admit card, written result, interview and final result updates

Official Website

Row 4

3 fields

Official Source

UPSC Apply Online

Purpose

Online application link for UPSC recruitment posts

Row 5

3 fields

Official Source

UPSC Online Portal

Purpose

Online registration, application and candidate login portal

Row 6

3 fields

Official Source

UPSC Recruitment Advertisements

Purpose

Official UPSC recruitment advertisements and notification PDFs

Row 7

3 fields

Official Source

UPSC Admit Cards

Purpose

Admit card updates for UPSC recruitment tests and examinations

Row 8

3 fields

Official Source

UPSC Written Results

Purpose

Written result updates for UPSC recruitment tests and examinations

Row 9

3 fields

Official Source

UPSC Final Results

Purpose

Final result and recommendation list updates

Row 10

3 fields

Official Source

UPSC Question Papers

Purpose

Official recruitment test question papers and archives

Key facts

Official snapshot

High-level official context for this hub.

Conducting body

State nursing admission authorities, universities, AIIMS or recruiting bodies

Hub type

Official-notification based recruitment hub

Salary applicability

Pay scale is state/institute/post-specific and must be checked from the latest Staff Nurse advertisement.

Last checked

May 30, 2026

Details

Hindi guidance

Hindi users ke liye short practical summary.

  • 011. आवेदन करने से पहले State nursing admission authorities, universities, AIIMS or recruiting bodies की नवीनतम आधिकारिक सूचना जरूर पढ़ें।
  • 022. फीस, उम्र सीमा, योग्यता, तारीख और वेतन हर साल या हर भर्ती में बदल सकते हैं।
  • 033. तैयारी के लिए syllabus checklist, previous-year style MCQs और mock tests का use करें।

Details

Staff Nurse preparation roadmap

A safe way to use this hub with official notices.

  • 011. Open the official notification and mark eligibility, dates, fee and syllabus.
  • 022. Create separate checklists for syllabus, documents and application steps.
  • 033. Revise fundamentals, then solve topic-wise MCQs.
  • 044. Attempt timed mock tests after completing at least one syllabus pass.
  • 055. Re-check official corrigendum/admit card pages before every stage.

Strategy

Preparation tips

Small, practical reminders for turning the syllabus into daily work.

  • 011. Start preparation with the official syllabus and latest exam pattern.
  • 022. Focus more on Nursing Foundation, Medical Surgical Nursing, OBG, Paediatric Nursing, Mental Health Nursing and Community Health Nursing.
  • 033. Revise Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Microbiology, Psychology and Sociology basics regularly.
  • 044. Practice topic wise MCQs daily to improve accuracy.
  • 055. Solve previous year question papers and recruitment test papers if available.
  • 066. Attempt full length mock tests to improve speed and time management.
  • 077. Prepare short notes for important values, drugs, procedures, diseases and nursing responsibilities.
  • 088. Revise high weightage topics multiple times before the exam.
  • 099. Analyze wrong answers after every practice test.
  • 1010. Follow only official notifications for eligibility, syllabus, exam date and result updates.

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the common doubts students check before starting preparation.

01Where should I verify Staff Nurse official details?
Use the official website, latest notification/information bulletin and corrigendum pages linked in this hub. Coaching or social-media summaries should not be treated as final.
02Can Staff Nurse eligibility or fees change?
Yes. Eligibility, fees, vacancies, age relaxation, pattern, salary and reservation rules can change by cycle, post, category and authority.
03How should I use this Staff Nurse hub?
Use this hub for preparation planning, MCQ practice and source navigation. Use the latest official notification for application decisions.

Practice Preview

Sample questions to start with

A small preview of mapped MCQs, kept lightweight so it reads like part of the guide instead of a separate dashboard.

Quick practice

Read the question style here, then continue in the full practice workspace.

6 preview questions
  1. 01

    Which statement is correct about heart blood flow?

    Anatomy and PhysiologyMixed Topics
  2. 02

    A student is tracing blood flow from the right ventricle. What should the nurse do first?

    Anatomy and PhysiologyMixed Topics
  3. 03

    Which action should the nurse avoid in relation to heart blood flow?

    Anatomy and PhysiologyMixed Topics
  4. 04

    Which statement is correct about nephron function?

    Anatomy and PhysiologyMixed Topics
  5. 05

    A patient has kidney disease affecting filtration. What should the nurse do first?

    Anatomy and PhysiologyMixed Topics
  6. 06

    Which action should the nurse avoid in relation to nephron function?

    Anatomy and PhysiologyMixed Topics
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