The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has announced the new exam date for the Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026. According to the latest examination notice dated 19 October 2026, the online Computer-Based Test (CBT) will be conducted on 18 November 2026 (Wednesday). The examination was earlier scheduled for 21 October 2026 but was postponed due to administrative reasons. Candidates who applied for the Nursing Officer (Group B) posts should check the revised schedule and prepare for the examination accordingly.

PGIMER Nursing Officer New Exam Date 2026

PGIMER Chandigarh has officially confirmed that the Nursing Officer Computer-Based Test will take place on 18 November 2026 in the afternoon shift. The latest notice, issued on 19 October 2026, refers to the earlier postponement notice dated 10 October 2026 and provides the revised examination schedule for candidates who applied under Advertisement No. PGI/RC/055/2026/2276 dated 9 September 2026.
Candidates should note that the new date supersedes the earlier examination schedule. Applicants are advised to check their registered email accounts regularly for examination city information and other updates issued by the Recruitment Cell.

PGIMER Chandigarh Nursing Officer Exam Date 2026: Overview

Candidates should regularly check the official PGIMER website for the latest update on the exam date, examination centre and other important instructions.

Particulars	Details
Conducting Institute	PGIMER, Chandigarh
Post	Nursing Officer
Post Group	Group ‘B’
Total Vacancies	243
Advertisement No.	PGI/RC/055/2026/2276
Exam Mode	Computer Based Test (CBT)
Previous Exam Date	21 October 2026
Official Postponed Notice Date	10 October 2026
Revised Exam Date Notice	19 October 2026
New Exam Date	18 November 2026
Admit Card	Expected Shortly
Official Website	www.pgimer.edu.in

PGIMER Nursing Officer Important Dates 2026

Candidates can check the important dates related to the recruitment below.

Event	Date
Notification Released	9 September 2026
Online Application Started	10 September 2026
Last Date to Apply	3 October 2026
Previous CBT Date	21 October 2026
Postponement Notice Released	10 October 2026
Revised Exam Date	18 November 2026

PGIMER Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026

The PGIMER Nursing Officer Admit Card 2026 is expected to be available for download shortly through the institute’s official website. The admit card will contain important information, including the candidate’s roll number, examination centre, venue, examination timings, gate-opening and closing timings, and other instructions.

PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026

The recruitment process includes a written Computer-Based Test followed by document verification for candidates shortlisted for appointment. The CBT consists of objective-type questions related to the prescribed Nursing syllabus.

Particulars	Details
Question Type	Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
Number of Questions	100
Total Marks	100
Duration	100 Minutes
Negative Marking	0.25 marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Qualifying Marks	40% for General/EWS; 35% for SC/ST/OBC categories

Important Instructions for PGIMER Nursing Officer Exam 2026

Candidates appearing for the examination should keep the following points in mind:

The revised examination date is 18 November 2026.
The examination will be held in the afternoon shift.
Check the registered email ID regularly for examination city details.
Download the admit card as soon as it becomes available.
Check the reporting time, examination venue and gate-closing time mentioned on the admit card.
Carry the required documents and follow all examination-day instructions.
Visit the official PGIMER website regularly for further updates.