GPSC Nursing Principal Recruitment 2026

GPSC is hiring 2 Principals, Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-1 under the Health and Family Welfare Department. If you have a post-graduate degree in Nursing and 15 years of experience after that degree, you can apply online. The OJAS application list shows the last date as 28 June 2026, 23:59 for Advt.No. GPSC/202627/8. Salary is Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month in Pay Matrix Level-12.

GPSC Principal Gujarat Nursing Service Recruitment 2026 - 2 Posts

Gujarat Public Service Commission (GPSC) has notified 2 Class-1 Principal posts in Gujarat Nursing Service for the Health and Family Welfare Department. This is a senior nursing education post for experienced nursing teachers who have already worked in recognised Nursing Colleges. The selection includes a 300-mark preliminary test and interview, so you should prepare for both General Studies and the concerned nursing subject.

The post carries a high responsibility level because the selected candidate will lead nursing education and institutional academic work. You should apply only if you meet the PG Nursing degree, teaching experience, computer knowledge and Gujarati/Hindi language requirements. Keep your experience certificate ready in the GPSC format because the notification is strict about document format.

This recruitment is suitable for senior nursing teachers who can manage academic leadership, faculty coordination, student training and regulatory compliance. The detailed advertisement also says the selected person must register with the Gujarat Nursing Council at joining if not already registered, so check your professional registration status before final submission.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Principal, Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-1: 2 posts

Category-wise Breakdown:

• General: 1 post
• SEBC: 1 post
• EWS, SC and ST: 0 posts
• Women reservation within these posts: 0 posts

No post is reserved for Persons with Disabilities, but candidates with the disabilities listed in the detailed advertisement can apply.

Who Can Apply?

Educational Qualification

• Qualification: You need a post-graduate degree in Nursing from a recognised university or deemed university, and the degree must be recognised by the Indian Nursing Council.
• Experience: You need at least 15 years of experience after the PG Nursing degree.
• Teaching experience: Out of the 15 years, at least 12 years must be teaching experience, including minimum 5 years in a recognised Nursing College on a post not below Lecturer, Class-II.

Other Requirements

• Computer knowledge: You must have basic computer application knowledge as required under Gujarat Civil Services rules.
• Language: You must have adequate knowledge of Gujarati or Hindi or both.
• Registration: At the time of joining, the selected candidate must be registered with the Gujarat Nursing Council as Registered Nurse, Registered Midwife or equivalent cadre, if not already registered.

Age Limit

• Minimum age: 21 years as shown on the OJAS detail page.
• Maximum age: 47 years as on the last date of online application.
• Age Relaxation: Reserved category candidates of Gujarat origin, women candidates, ex-servicemen, Persons with Disabilities and Gujarat Government servants get relaxation as per GPSC and Gujarat Government rules.

Salary

• Pay Matrix: Level-12 under the Seventh Pay Commission.
• Pay scale: Rs. 78,800 to Rs. 2,09,200 per month.
• Selected candidates will also get applicable state government allowances as per rules.
• Probation period shown on the OJAS detail page is 2 years.

Application Fee

• General / Unreserved candidates: Rs. 100 plus postal charges or online service charges.
• Reserved categories and EWS candidates of Gujarat State, Ex-servicemen and Persons with Disabilities: No fee.
• Reserved category candidates from other states have to pay the application fee as applicable.
• Payment mode: Post office challan or online payment as available on GPSC-OJAS.

Selection Process

The selection will be done through a preliminary test, followed by interview and document checking as per GPSC rules.

1. Preliminary Test: The test will have General Studies for 100 marks and the concerned subject for 200 marks, making a total of 300 marks.
2. Minimum Qualifying Rule: Candidates who get less than 15% marks in the preliminary test will not be considered for interview.
3. Interview: For 2 posts, GPSC may call 16 candidates for interview as per the notified shortlisting norm.
4. Document Verification: You must upload and produce original certificates when GPSC asks for scrutiny or interview.

How to Apply

1. Go to the GPSC-OJAS portal at gpsc-ojas.gujarat.gov.in.
2. Open Online Application and choose the Apply option.
3. Select Advt.No. GPSC/202627/8 for Principal, Gujarat Nursing Service, Class-1.
4. Fill in personal, communication, education, experience, language and other required details.
5. Upload your photograph and signature in the required format.
6. Confirm the application only after checking all details carefully.
7. Pay the fee if applicable and keep the application number, confirmation number and payment proof safely.

Important Dates

• Detailed Advertisement Date: 5 May 2026
• Current OJAS Application Start: 23 June 2026
• Last Date to Apply Online: 28 June 2026, 23:59
• Preliminary Test - General Studies: 26 July 2026
• Preliminary Test - Concerned Subject: 11 August 2026
• Tentative Interview Month: December 2026

• Lead academic and administrative work in the assigned nursing institution
• Manage teaching standards, class planning and faculty coordination
• Monitor student training, clinical exposure and academic records
• Follow Indian Nursing Council and Gujarat Government rules for nursing education
• Prepare institutional reports, inspection records and compliance documents
• Guide nursing faculty and students on academic and professional requirements
• Coordinate with the Health and Family Welfare Department on service matters