1,930 Vacancies for UPSC ESIC Nursing Officer Roles: How to Apply Before March 27 Deadline

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) is set to close the registration process for the recruitment of Nursing Officers in the Employees State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) under the Ministry of Labour and Employment on March 27, 2024. This allows aspiring candidates to apply online at upsc.gov.in for the 1,930 available vacancies.

Refer to the detailed notification provided here.

Vacancy Breakdown

• Unreserved (UR): 892 vacancies
• Economically Weaker Section (EWS): 193 vacancies
• Scheduled Caste (SC): 235 vacancies
• Scheduled Tribe (ST): 164 vacancies
• Other Backward Classes (OBC): 446 vacancies

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website at upsc.gov.in.
2. Navigate to the Recruitment section.
3. Click on the ESIC Nursing Officer Vacancy link.
4. Download and thoroughly read the detailed notification.
5. Click on the Apply Online link and fill in the required details.
6. Verify the entered information and upload the necessary documents.
7. Complete the application fee payment process.
8. Submit the filled application form and retain a printed copy for future reference.

Eligibility Criteria

• Possession of a BSc (Hons) in Nursing from a recognised university or institute or completion of a regular course in BSc Nursing, or post basic BSc Nursing from a recognised institution.
• Alternatively, candidates may hold a diploma in general nursing midwifery from a recognised board or council.
• Registration as a nurse or nurse and midwife (registered nurse or registered nurse and registered midwife) with the State Nursing Council.
• A minimum of one year of experience in a minimum of fifty-bed hospitals after completing a diploma in general nursing midwifery.

Selection Process

This involves a written examination and document verification. The exam duration is 2 hours, featuring multiple choice questions covering topics such as nursing foundation, nursing management, paediatric nursing, physiology, and more. The medium of the exam is English.