Candidates wondering if they qualify for this recruitment can note that eligibility depends on three things — nursing qualification, council registration, and Uttarakhand domicile (for reservation benefits). The sections below break this down post code by post code. Educational Qualification All four post codes accept candidates holding any one of the following nursing qualifications from an Indian Nursing Council (INC) recognised institution: B.Sc. (Honours) in Nursing, B.Sc. Nursing (regular course), Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing, or Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery/Psychiatric Nursing. Whether a candidate's qualification falls under "diploma holder" or "degree holder" post codes depends on the nature of their original nursing programme, so candidates should match their qualification carefully against the official notification before selecting a post code. In addition to the nursing qualification, every applicant must have working knowledge of Hindi and a valid, renewed permanent registration certificate from the Uttarakhand Nurses and Midwives Council, Dehradun, issued on or before 2 July 2026. Importantly, an NUI card or a mere receipt of registration application is not accepted — only the permanent registration certificate qualifies. A desirable (optional) qualification of either 2 years of Territorial Army service or an NCC 'B' or 'C' certificate can strengthen an application but is not mandatory. Age Limit (As on 1 July 2025) The age cut-off date for this recruitment is fixed at 1 July 2025, not the application closing date. Candidates must be at least 21 years old and not older than 42 years as on that date, with relaxation available to specific reserved categories domiciled in Uttarakhand. Category Relaxation SC / ST / OBC (Uttarakhand) 5 years above maximum age PwBD (Differently Abled) 10 years above maximum age Ex-Servicemen (Uttarakhand) Military service period deducted; resultant age capped at 45 years Dependents of Freedom Fighters (Uttarakhand) 5 years Uttarakhand State Orphans As per claimed vertical category EWS No relaxation Only one age relaxation benefit applies per candidate, even if eligible for multiple categories, so candidates should claim the one most favourable to them rather than expecting cumulative relaxations. Domicile and Reservation Rules Reservation benefits — both vertical (SC/ST/OBC/EWS) and horizontal (PwBD, Ex-Servicemen, Freedom Fighter Dependents, Orphans, State Agitators, Skilled Sportspersons) — are available only to permanent residents of Uttarakhand. Candidates from outside Uttarakhand belonging to a reserved category elsewhere will be treated as unreserved here unless they hold a valid Uttarakhand domicile certificate. OBC candidates must additionally ensure their certificate is dated no earlier than 2 July 2023 (within 3 years of the application deadline) and excludes them from the creamy layer, while EWS candidates need an Income and Asset Certificate valid for FY 2026-27. 🔔 Never Miss a Govt Job Again! ⚡ Get Custom Govt Job Alerts by Your Qualification (10TH | 12TH | Diploma | ITI | Graduate, Etc) Join Now

The fee structure for this recruitment is category-based, paid entirely online, and is non-refundable once submitted — even if the candidate later cancels the application. Below is the exact amount payable by category. Category Fee Unreserved (General) Rs. 300 Uttarakhand OBC Rs. 300 EWS Rs. 150 Uttarakhand SC Rs. 150 Uttarakhand ST Rs. 150 Uttarakhand PwBD Rs. 150 Ex-Servicemen from Uttarakhand pay the fee applicable to their own social category (General/SC/ST/OBC), not a separate concessional rate. Payment can be made via Net Banking, Debit Card, Credit Card, or UPI, and an application without completed payment will be rejected outright.

Selection under this recruitment follows the Uttarakhand Subordinate Nursing (Non-Gazetted) Service Rules, 2015, and is based entirely on a written competitive examination — there is no interview stage. Shortlisted candidates then proceed to document verification and a medical examination before final appointment. Written Exam Structure (200 Marks, 3 Hours) The exam has two papers of 100 marks each, with the nursing subject paper content varying slightly between diploma and degree holders. Paper 1 - Nursing Subject (100 Marks): Topic Diploma Holders (801/803) Degree Holders (802/804) Nursing Foundation 10 15 Medical Surgical Nursing 15 10 Psychology 10 - Nutrition and Dietetics 15 05 Maternal Health / Obstetrics & Gynaecology 10 10 Child Health Nursing 15 10 Community Health Nursing 15 10 Mental Health Nursing 10 10 Nursing Education - 10 Nursing Administration - 10 Nursing Research and Statistics - 10 Paper 2 - General Hindi, General Knowledge & General Studies (100 Marks): General Hindi (20 marks) covers grammar, vocabulary, synonyms/antonyms, sandhi, and idioms; General Knowledge (40 marks) covers Uttarakhand and national/international geography, history, culture, and current affairs; General Studies (40 marks) tests reasoning, mathematical aptitude, and logical ability. Exam Rules Candidates Must Know Negative marking: 1/4 mark deducted per wrong answer; unattempted questions carry no penalty. Qualifying marks: 45% for General/OBC/EWS candidates, 35% for SC/ST candidates. Answer sheet: Triplicate OMR — original and second copy go to the invigilator, the carbon copy can be taken home by the candidate. Question booklet: Bilingual (Hindi & English), and candidates may keep it after the exam. Answer key objections: Published on www.ukmssb.org; objections accepted within 7 days at Rs. 50 per question. Exam centres: Dehradun, Srinagar (Uttarakhand), Haldwani, Almora — candidates choose two preferred cities, though the Board may reassign based on numbers. Prohibited items: Calculators, mobile phones, smartwatches, pagers, scanner pens, and any communication device. Tie-breaker: Higher desirable qualification first, then older age, then alphabetical order of name. Candidates appearing for the exam can also claim a 50% bus fare concession on Uttarakhand Transport Corporation buses, valid two days before and two days after the exam, on producing the admit card and domicile certificate copy to the conductor.