Several openings are available as nurses in the government sector. Advertisements are posted for the same from time to time in the central government or state government employment newspapers.
Eligibility for nursing jobs is usually higher secondary plus a diploma or degree in nursing. In some cases the minimum educational qualification may be decreased to matriculation with a degree or diploma in nursing. The age limit is usually from 21-35 years. For SC, ST, OBC, PH, OH or government employees the age limit is made flexible from 18-40 years. The salary of government nurses ranges from roughly 9000 to 35000 INR.
Examinations are held on a regular basis by the Union Public Service Commission, Staff Selection Commission, and ESI.
Process of applying differs in most of the cases. Application can be sent either by downloading forms from the respective websites of a government hospital or state government; or by sending a simple application on an A4 size paper. You might be asked to affix passport size photograph and submit a DD or money as application fee. The application fee may be levied in certain central government nursing jobs. In certain cases you might be required to send a copy of your certificates when applying.
Indian Army, Air force, Navy, and the Border Security forces also hire nurses. As a nurse for the Indian armed forces you can choose to work at the army base or at their camping sites during the course of a battle. The Indian railways also recruit nurses for railway hospitals. The selection procedure for all government jobs as nurses includes a trade test and/or interview.
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