Upcoming Nursing Exams & Vacancies 2026-27: Your Ultimate Guide to 40,000+ Government Nursing Jobs

For every nursing professional, the dream of securing a prestigious government nursing job is the ultimate career goal. The great news? 2026-27 is a historic opportunity window for nursing aspirants, with 40,000+ upcoming nursing vacancies expected across central and state government institutions.

From multiple AIIMS NORCET cycles to large-scale recruitments by RRB, DSSSB, State Staff Nurse boards, and CHO programs, the next 12-18 months are packed with opportunities you cannot afford to miss.

But with so many upcoming nursing officer exams clustered together, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. That’s why this one-stop calendar and guide exists-to help you plan smartly and stay exam-ready.

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The Big Picture: Major Upcoming Nursing Exams 2026-27

Below is the verified, exam-wise breakup based strictly on official vacancy information.

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1. AIIMS NORCET 10 & 11 (7,000+ Posts)

The backbone of central government nursing recruitment, AIIMS NORCET continues to dominate 2026 hiring.

NORCET Cycle	Posts	Key Dates
NORCET 10	4000+	Prelims - April 11, 2026 & Mains - April 30, 2026
NORCET 11	3000+	Prelims - September 13, 2026 & Mains - September 30, 2026

Age Limit: 18-30 years

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2. Community Health Officer (CHO) - States (20,000+ Posts)

The largest recruitment volume in nursing across India.

• CHO (Other States): 10,000-12,000 posts
• MP CHO: 10,179 posts
• Rajasthan CHO: 1,500 posts

Expected Notifications: Jan-Feb / April 2026 (state-wise) Age Limit: Up to 40-43 years (with relaxation)

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3. DSSSB Nursing Officer - Delhi (353 Posts)

A confirmed Delhi government recruitment cycle.

• Posts: 353
• Expected Notification: Jan-Feb 2026
• Age Limit: 18-30 years

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4. SGPGI & KGMU Lucknow (1,900+ Posts)

Major institutional recruitments from Uttar Pradesh.

Institute	Posts	Application Dates	Expected Exam
SGPGI Lucknow	1200	18 June - 31 July 2025	Mid Jan - Feb 2026
KGMU Lucknow	733	From 7 May 2025	Jan / Feb 2026

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5. RRB Nursing Superintendent (772+ Posts)

Two consecutive Railway recruitment cycles.

• RRB Nursing Superintendent 2025: 272 posts
  • Application Last Date: 18 Sept 2025
  • Exam: Feb-March 2026
• RRB Nursing Superintendent 2026: 500+ posts
  • Notification Expected: July 2026

Age Limit: 20-43 years

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6. AIIMS, ESIC & Central Institutions

Recruitment	Posts	Key Details
AIIMS Rewari (Haryana)	100-250	Notification: Jan-Feb 2026
NCI AIIMS Jhajjar	300	Notification: 15-20 March 2026
ESIC Nursing Officer / Staff Nurse	1500	Notification: Feb 2026
BSF Staff Nurse	200-300	Exam: April-May 2026

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7. State Staff Nurse Mega Recruitments

State	Posts	Expected Timeline
Rajasthan	4500+	April 2026
Haryana	501	Feb-March 2026
MP	4423	April 2026
RML	422	March 2026
PGIMER	90	April-May 2026
Himachal Pradesh (Female)	312	April-May 2026

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NPrep Insider’s View: Why One Strategy Doesn’t Fit All

Many aspirants assume preparing for one exam prepares them for all. This is a costly mistake.

• NORCET: Concept-heavy, scenario-based, depth-oriented
• RRB: Speed, accuracy, and non-nursing dominance
• State Staff Nurse / CHO: Direct theory + public health focus

Smart aspirants adjust strategy exam-wise, not syllabus-wise.

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How to Prepare for Upcoming Nursing Officer Exams 2026-27

1. Fix a Primary Exam: NORCET / State Staff Nurse / CHO
2. Align Syllabus Overlaps: Avoid duplicate effort
3. Work Backwards From Exam Dates
4. Mocks in Final 90 Days = Mandatory

Want to dive deeper into exam-specific strategies? Check out our detailed guides:

📌 RRB Nursing Superintendent - 6 Month Strategy 📌 DSSSB Nursing Officer: A Complete Guide

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Never Miss an Exam Deadline - Add to Google Calendar

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Exam / Event	Date / Window	Add to Google Calendar
AIIMS NORCET 10 Notification	15-20 March 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=AIIMS+NORCET+10+Notification\&dates\=20260315/20260320]
AIIMS NORCET 10 Pre Exam	11 April 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=AIIMS+NORCET+10+Pre+Exam\&dates\=20260411T033000Z/20260411T063000Z]
AIIMS NORCET 10 Mains	30 April 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=AIIMS+NORCET+10+Mains\&dates\=20260430T033000Z/20260430T063000Z]
NORCET 11 Notification	August 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=AIIMS+NORCET+11+Notification\&dates\=20260801/20260831]
RRB Nursing Superintendent Exam	Feb-March 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=RRB+Nursing+Superintendent+Exam\&dates\=20260215/20260315]
DSSSB Nursing Officer Notification	Jan-Feb 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=DSSSB+Nursing+Officer+Notification\&dates\=20260101/20260228]
SGPGI Application Window	18 Jun - 31 Jul 2025	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=SGPGI+Nursing+Officer+Application\&dates\=20250618/20250731]
KGMU Application Start	7 May 2025	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=KGMU+Nursing+Officer+Application\&dates\=20250507/20250507]
ESIC Nursing Officer Notification	Feb 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=ESIC+Nursing+Officer+Notification\&dates\=20260201/20260228]
BSF Staff Nurse Exam Window	Apr-May 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=BSF+Staff+Nurse+Exam\&dates\=20260401/20260531]
CHO Recruitment Notification	Jan-Feb 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=CHO+Recruitment+Notification\&dates\=20260101/20260228]
Rajasthan Staff Nurse Recruitment	April 2026	Add to Calander[https://calendar.google.com/calendar/render?action\=TEMPLATE\&text\=Rajasthan+Staff+Nurse+Recruitment\&dates\=20260401/20260430]

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Why This Calendar Matters

This is not just a list of exams. It is a career execution roadmap.

With 40,000+ nursing vacancies in 2026, the opportunity is real-but only prepared candidates convert vacancies into jobs.

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Final Word

The 2026-27 cycle is a once-in-a-decade opportunity for nursing aspirants. Whether it’s AIIMS NORCET, RRB, CHO, or State Staff Nurse, the window is open-but it won’t stay open forever.

A goal without a plan is just a wish.

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