Nurse Application: Job seekers who want to serve in the government sector after completing nursing have received great good news from the state government. In order to strengthen the state’s public hospitals and provide better treatment to the public, the Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department has given the green signal to fill a total of 400 vacant nursing officer posts.
Candidates who have completed B.Sc. Nursing or GNM from a recognized board and are compulsorily registered with the Karnataka Nursing Council can apply for the post. Eligible candidates will be recruited on a contract basis for a period of one year.
In the current article, let’s find out the complete information like how many nursing officer posts are vacant? What is the educational qualification related to the post? What is the pay scale? How to apply?

Descriptive view of the position:
| Name of the recruiting agency | Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department, Government of Karnataka |
| Post Name | Nursing Officer |
| Number of posts | Total 400 vacancies |
| How to apply | Online |
| Place of employment | Karnataka |
| By occupation | Contract-based |
Brief information about the position:
The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department has given the green signal for filling up the vacant posts of Nursing Officer in various districts of Karnataka. Candidates aged 18 to 40 years who have completed B.Sc Nursing and GNM Diploma from a recognized university or board can apply for this post.
Job Description:
| Job details | Number of posts |
| Nursing Officer | 400 vacancies |
The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department has given the green signal for filling a total of 400 nursing officer posts, and a recruitment notification will be issued soon stating how many posts will be allocated to which districts.
Educational Qualification:
Candidates applying for the vacant Nursing Officer posts in various districts of Karnataka state should have completed B.Sc Nursing degree from a recognized board or university and should have completed GNM Diploma course.
In addition to these, candidates must be registered with the Karnataka Nursing Council and it must be current.
Age limit details:
As per government rules, candidates applying for the posts of Nursing Officer must have a minimum age limit of 18 years and
- General Category Candidates: 35 years
- Candidates belonging to Other Backward Classes (2A, 2B, 3A, 3B): 38 years
- Category-I and Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates: 40 years
Application fee:
Regarding the vacant Nursing Officer posts of the Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department, the district administration has not issued an official announcement regarding the details of the posts and application fees. The exact information regarding the application fee will be available after the recruitment notification related to the post is released.
Salary Range:
Candidates selected for the posts of Nursing Officer will be eligible to receive a monthly basic salary of Rs. 17,435/- along with ESI and EPF benefits as per government norms, up to a monthly salary of Rs. 24,395/-.
How to apply:
Candidates interested in applying for this post after the Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department releases the notification for district-wise quota allocation can apply online by following the steps mentioned below.
- Candidates should visit the official website of the Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department or the official page of the DHFWS of the respective district.
- Click on the Nursing Officer Recruitment link on the homepage.
- Then click on the New Registration button, complete the registration process using the basic details and log in.
- Then fill in the personal details, educational details, and Karnataka Nursing Council registration number as asked there.
- Upload a recent passport size photograph, educational certificates, experience certificates, signature and other necessary documents.
- After ensuring that all the details filled are correct and if the application fee has been fixed, pay the application fee related to your category and click on the submit button to submit the application.
Selection Process:
A merit list is prepared based on the marks obtained by the candidates in B.Sc Nursing and GNM Diploma courses every year and a provisional selection list is prepared as per the reservation rules. After this stage, the selected candidates are called for document verification. Then after the document verification is successfully completed, the department prepares the final selection list and selects the eligible candidates.
Important dates:
| Major event | Date |
|---|---|
| Starting date for application submission | Coming soon |
| Last date for submission of application | Coming soon |
Important links:
| Official website link | Click here |
Final conclusion:
The Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Department has given the green signal to fill the vacant Nursing Officer posts in various public hospitals of the state on contract basis, which is a great opportunity for candidates who are eager to start their career in the health department. After the recruitment notification is published by the department for filling the district-wise posts, eligible and interested candidates can apply online and make the most of this opportunity.

