SGPGI Nursing Officer Exam Date 2025 – Full Recruitment Guide

Looking to start a career as a government nurse in one of India’s top medical institutions? The SGPGI Nursing Officer 2025 recruitment is your golden ticket. With the application window now closed, it’s time to get serious about preparation.

The exam date hasn’t been officially declared yet, but is expected to drop anytime in December 2025. Until then, here’s your all-in-one guide to the SGPGI Nursing Officer exam—covering vacancies, eligibility, salary, application process, and more.

Overview

The Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow has announced 1200 posts for Nursing Officer (Sister Grade-II) under Group B. The recruitment process is designed for direct selection and offers permanent roles with excellent government perks. All you need now is to stay alert and prepare well for the Computer-Based Test (CRT).

Here’s a quick snapshot:

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Vacancies

While the focus is on the 1200 Nursing Officer positions, the total number of vacancies across all posts is 1398. SGPGIMS is also hiring for several other non-teaching positions in Group B, C, and D categories.

Eligibility

To apply for the Nursing Officer post, candidates must fall within the age bracket of 18–40 years as of 1st January 2025. The educational qualifications depend on two main routes:

So whether you’re a degree holder or a diploma graduate, there’s a path for both—just ensure you’re registered and meet the experience requirements if applying via the second option.

Application

The application process ended on 31 July 2025. Candidates had to fill in the online form, upload scanned documents, and pay the applicable fees. It was crucial to double-check details and submit the correct documents, or risk rejection.

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Here’s what was needed:

• Recent photo and signature
• Academic certificates (10th, 12th, degree/diploma)
• Experience proof (if required)
• Caste and domicile certificate (if applicable)

Fees

The application fee varied based on the candidate’s category. Here’s the breakdown:

Fees had to be paid online using the SBI payment gateway.

Salary

The SGPGI Nursing Officer post falls under Level-7 of the 7th Pay Commission, which ensures both a solid salary and attractive benefits. Here’s a quick look at pay levels for various posts:

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These pay levels come with allowances like HRA, DA, medical benefits, and retirement perks—making SGPGIMS a sought-after employer.

Selection

The SGPGI Nursing Officer selection process is pretty straightforward but highly competitive. It includes the following stages:

1. Online Application: Only through sgpgims.org.in.
2. Initial Screening: Verifying eligibility.
3. Common Recruitment Test (CRT): Computer-based test with subject-specific and aptitude questions.
   • Qualifying marks: 50% (UR/OBC/EWS), 45% (SC/ST).
4. Skill Test (if applicable): For posts like Stenographer or Senior Administrative Assistant. Only qualifying in nature.
5. Final Merit: Based solely on CRT scores.

In case of a tie, they’ll consider your CRT marks, age (older is preferred), fewer wrong answers, subject section scores, and the date of application.

With the exam date around the corner, now’s the time to double down on preparation. Get familiar with the exam pattern, brush up on your nursing fundamentals, and stay updated through sgpgims.org.in.

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