Punjab Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 by BFUHS: 672 Vacancies – Key Details, Eligibility, Salary, and Application Process
The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, is conducting recruitment for Staff Nurse positions on behalf of the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of Punjab. This drive offers 672 posts across various categories such as General, OBC, SC, BC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Sports, and Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD).
Candidates with a Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) and registration with the Punjab Nurses Registration Council can apply. Online applications are accepted from March 13, 2026, to April 2, 2026, via the official BFUHS website (bfuhs.ac.in). Selection involves a written test, experience marks, a mandatory Punjabi language qualifying test, document verification, and medical examination.
Quick Overview – BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026
- Post: Staff Nurse
- Total Vacancies: 672
- Pay Scale: Pay Level 5 (₹29,200 – ₹92,300 basic pay)
- Location: Various government health facilities across Punjab
- Application Deadline: April 2, 2026
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown
- General (UR): Around 187–300 combined (male + female)
- OBC: Around 74
- SC (various sub-categories): Around 68
- BC: Around 41
- EWS: Around 67
- Ex-Servicemen/LDESM: Around 54
- Sports Quota: Around 17
- Freedom Fighter: Around 7
- PwBD: Around 27
- Total: 351 (Male) + 321 (Female) = 672
(Note: Exact numbers may vary slightly—check the official notification for precise category-wise split.)
Eligibility Requirements
Educational Qualifications:
- 10+2 (Senior Secondary) or equivalent from a recognized board.
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) from a recognized institution.
- Valid registration with Punjab Nurses Registration Council (under Punjab Nurses Registration Act, 1932).
- Proficiency in Punjabi: Either passed Matric with Punjabi as a subject, or qualify in the mandatory Punjabi test (minimum 50% marks).
Age Limit (as on January 1, 2026):
- Minimum: 18 years
- Maximum: 37 years
- Relaxations:
- 5 years for SC/BC, 10 years for PwBD, up to 45 years for Punjab Govt employees, up to 40 years for widows/divorcees (as per rules).
Salary and Benefits
Selected candidates will be placed in Pay Level 5 under Punjab government rules.
- Basic Pay: Starts at ₹29,200 per month.
- Pay Band: ₹29,200 – ₹92,300.
- Additional allowances: Dearness Allowance (as per rates), House Rent Allowance (city-dependent), Transport Allowance, etc.
- Approximate in-hand salary: ₹38,000–₹48,000 per month (varies by location and allowances).
- Other perks: National Pension System (NPS), medical facilities, leave benefits, and standard Punjab government employee entitlements.
Selection Process
- Written Exam (90 marks) – Objective-type questions; minimum 33% required to qualify.
- Punjabi Language Qualifying Test (mandatory, Matric level) – Minimum 50% marks needed; failure disqualifies.
- Experience Marks (up to 10 marks) – For relevant prior work experience.
- Document Verification and Medical Check – Final stage for shortlisted candidates.
How to Apply Online
Prepare scanned copies of: 10+2 certificate, GNM diploma, Punjab Nursing registration, category proof (if applicable), photo, and signature.
Steps:
- Go to the official website: bfuhs.ac.in.
- Navigate to the recruitment/notifications section and locate the Staff Nurse 2026 advertisement (Advt. No. likely BFU-26/06 or similar).
- Register with a valid email and mobile number.
- Log in, complete the form with personal, educational, and category details.
- Upload documents in specified format/size.
- Pay the fee online.
- Submit and save/print the confirmation page.
Important Dates
- Notification Release: March 13, 2026
- Online Application Start: March 13, 2026
- Last Date for Application & Fee Payment: April 2, 2026
Application Fees
- General/OBC/BC/EWS/PwBD: ₹2,360 (including GST)
- SC: ₹1,180 (including GST)
- Payment: Online via the portal.
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