GPSC Principal Gujarat Nursing Service Recruitment 2026

GPSC is hiring 2 Principals for the Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-1 under the Health and Family Welfare Department. If you have a post-graduate degree in Nursing with 15 years of experience, you can apply online. The last date to apply is 19 May 2026 by 23:59. Salary is Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month under Pay Level-12 of the 7th CPC.

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) Principal Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has released Advertisement Number 8/2026-27 for filling 2 Principal posts in Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-1. These are Class-1 gazetted permanent posts in nursing colleges run by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Gujarat. Senior nursing professionals with strong teaching experience can apply.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Total Posts: 02
• Post Name: Principal, Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-1

Category-wise Breakdown:

• General (Unreserved): 1
• SC: 1
• EWS / SEBC / ST: 0

No post is reserved for Persons with Disability. However, candidates with specific disabilities (OA, BA, OL, BL, CP, LC, Dw, AAV, SD, SI, ASD-M, SLD, MI, or MD involving these) are eligible to apply against the available posts.

Who Can Apply?

• Qualification: You must hold a post-graduate degree in Nursing from a recognised university established under the Central or State Act, or any institution recognised as such under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956, and recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
• Experience: You need at least 15 years of experience after the post-graduate degree in Nursing, out of which at least 12 years must be teaching experience. A minimum of 5 years of teaching must be in a recognised Nursing College on a post not below the rank of Lecturer (Class-II).
• Computer Knowledge: You must possess basic knowledge of computer applications as per Gujarat Civil Services (CCR) Rules, 1967.
• Language: You should have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
• Registration: The selected candidate must register with the Gujarat Nursing Council as a registered Nurse or Midwife (or equivalent) at the time of joining, if not already registered.

Age Limit

• Maximum age: 47 years (calculated as on the last date of online application).
• Age Relaxation:

• SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat origin): 5 years (maximum up to 45 years)
• Women candidates - SC/ST/SEBC/EWS (Gujarat origin): 10 years (maximum up to 45 years)
• Women candidates - Unreserved (General): 5 years (maximum up to 45 years)
• Ex-Servicemen (including ECO/SSCO): Length of military service plus 3 years
• Persons with Disability: 10 years (maximum up to 45 years)
• Gujarat Government employees (6+ months continuous service): As per Gujarat CCR Rules, 1967

Salary

• Pay Scale: 7th CPC Pay Matrix Level-12
• Pay range: Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month
• Plus DA, HRA, TA and other allowances as per Gujarat Government rules

Application Fee

• General (Unreserved) candidates: Rs. 100 + postal charges (offline) or service charges (online)
• Gujarat-origin SC / ST / SEBC / EWS / Ex-Servicemen / PwD candidates: No fee
• Reserved category candidates from other states: Rs. 100 + service charges
• Payment mode: Online (Net Banking / Card) or Offline Challan at Post Office

Selection Process

The selection will be done in two stages:

1. Preliminary Test: One paper of 300 marks in total - General Studies (100 marks) and Concerned Subject (200 marks). Duration is 180 minutes. You must score at least 15% marks in the preliminary test to be eligible for the interview.
2. Personal Interview: Final selection is based on marks scored. Number of candidates called for interview: 10 (if 1 post), 16 (if 2 posts), 18 (if 3 posts), or 3x posts / 20 (whichever is higher) for 4 or more posts.

Preliminary Exam Dates: General Studies on 26 July 2026, Concerned Subject on 11 August 2026.

How to Apply

1. Go to the GPSC OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Click on "Online Application" and then "Apply" against Advertisement No. 8/2026-27.
3. Complete the One Time Registration (OTR) using your date of birth and personal details.
4. Fill in personal, communication, education, and experience details in the application form.
5. Upload your passport-size photo (5 cm x 3.6 cm) and signature (2.5 cm x 7.5 cm) in JPG format.
6. Submit the application and note your Application Number and Confirmation Number.
7. Pay the application fee online or take a printed challan to the nearest Post Office.
8. Take a printout of the confirmed application for your records.

Government servants must also submit an experience certificate in the prescribed format available on the GPSC website.

Important Dates

• Online Application Start: 05 May 2026 (13:00 hours)
• Last Date to Apply Online: 19 May 2026 (23:59 hours)
• Last Date for Fee Payment (Post Office Challan): 20 May 2026
• Preliminary Test - General Studies: 26 July 2026
• Preliminary Test - Concerned Subject: 11 August 2026
• Tentative Interview Month: December 2026

• Lead academic and administrative functions of the Nursing College
• Plan and supervise teaching, training and clinical instruction programmes for nursing students
• Maintain academic standards as per Indian Nursing Council and university curriculum
• Guide faculty, lecturers and tutors on teaching methodology and student assessment
• Coordinate with the Health and Family Welfare Department on policy and recruitment matters
• Manage budgets, infrastructure, library and clinical practice arrangements at the college
• Conduct research, publish papers and contribute to nursing education in Gujarat
• Represent the institution in Indian Nursing Council and Gujarat Nursing Council affairs