HSSC Staff Nurse Eligibility 2026: Age Limit, Qualification, and Requirements

Age Details

• Minimum Age: 18 years
• Maximum Age: 42 years (general upper limit for Group-C posts as per Haryana Government norms)
• Age is calculated with reference to the cut-off date specified in the advertisement (e.g., the last date for online applications). Acceptable proofs include Matriculation certificate or birth certificate.

Eligibility Details

Educational Qualifications

• Candidates must possess either a B.Sc Nursing or a Diploma in General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institute/university.
• Qualifications must be from an institution recognized by the appropriate authority (state government/INC/university). Unrecognized courses are not accepted.
• Typical acceptable qualifications (as per Advt. No. 04/2026):
  • B.Sc (Honours) Nursing or B.Sc (Post Basic) Nursing from a recognized university.
  • Diploma in General Nursing with Midwife training from a recognized institute.

Mandatory Registration

• Candidates must be registered as a Nurse with an appropriate nursing council (e.g., Haryana Nurses Registration Council) or a council recognized under the Indian Nursing Council framework.

Key Points

• Internship completion is typically required, with final registration needed before appointment.
• Provisional eligibility for appearing candidates may apply only if explicitly stated in the notification.
• Eligibility is generally based on possessing the qualification as of the closing date.
• Degrees from open/distance or foreign universities are accepted only if recognized and equivalent under Haryana/INC rules.

Language and Other Requirements

• Knowledge of Hindi or Sanskrit up to Matric (10th) level is compulsory for Group-C posts, including Staff Nurse, with proof via Matriculation certificate showing the subject or higher qualification.
• Candidates must be Indian citizens; Haryana domicile is essential for reservation benefits. Non-domicile candidates may apply under unreserved category if otherwise eligible.

Important Dates

• Updated: February 21, 2026 9:43 AM
• The notification may specify online application dates; if not clearly provided here, consult the official notification for definitive dates.

Application Fees

Not specified in the notification. Please refer to the official notification for exact fee details, if any.

Other Instructions

• Candidates should verify all eligibility criteria before applying by downloading the official HSSC Staff Nurse 2026 notification from hssc.gov.in and reading the Eligibility and Essential Qualification sections carefully.
• Ensure your nursing qualification titles, recognition conditions, and registration status align with the notification.
• Maintain valid Haryana domicile and category certificates if you plan to claim reservation/relaxation.
• Ensure you have Hindi or Sanskrit at the Matric level and a valid nursing council registration or plan to obtain it before the last eligibility date.
• Apply online only through the official HSSC portal when the Staff Nurse 2026 form is activated. Verify the exact link in the official notification.