- OSSSC Nursing Officer exam date 2026 — live updates
- Written test dates and number of shifts
- Shift timings on 22 and 23 September 2026
- OSSSC Nursing Officer admit card 2026 status
- How to download admit card from the OSSSC portal
- What to carry and plan for on exam day
- Vacancies and application window behind this exam
- Important Links
The OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam Date 2026 is out. The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission has fixed the written test for 22 and 23 September 2026 in CBRE mode, with three shifts on the first day and two on the second. Notice No. IIE-54/2026-2586/OSSSC dated 21 August 2026 also confirms that the date, venue, timing and centre will be printed on the admission letter, which candidates must download from the Commission portal using their user ID and password.
OSSSC Nursing Officer exam date 2026 — live updates
Latest update: The exam is fixed for 22 and 23 September 2026. The admission letter is not out yet and will appear inside the candidate login on the OSSSC portal.
Last checked: 22.08.2026
Written test dates and number of shifts
| Exam day question | What notice IIE-54/2026-2586 states |
|---|---|
| First day of the written test | 22 September 2026, conducted in three shifts |
| Second day of the written test | 23 September 2026, conducted in two shifts |
| Mode of the examination | CBRE, the computer based recruitment examination mode |
| Who issued the notice | The Secretary, OSSSC, by order of the Commission on 21 August 2026 |
Shift timings on 22 and 23 September 2026
| Shift on the OSSSC exam day | Timing notified by the Commission |
|---|---|
| 22 September, shift 1 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
| 22 September, shift 2 | 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM |
| 22 September, shift 3 | 04:00 PM to 06:00 PM |
| 23 September, shift 1 | 09:00 AM to 11:00 AM |
| 23 September, shift 2 | 12:30 PM to 02:30 PM |
Five shifts across two days is a direct consequence of the size of this recruitment. The Commission has not published a candidate-wise shift list, so the shift you sit in is the one printed on your own admission letter.
OSSSC Nursing Officer admit card 2026 status
| Admission letter question | Position as on 22 August 2026 |
|---|---|
| Is the admit card released yet | No, it is not released yet. The notice says the admission letter will be uploaded online in due course |
| Where the admission letter will appear | On the OSSSC web portal, inside the candidate login area |
| What you need to log in | The user ID and password created at the time of registration |
| What the admission letter carries | The date, venue, timing and centre of your written test |
| If your login details are lost | The portal carries a registration copy option that works with your registered mobile number or registration number and date of birth |
How to download admit card from the OSSSC portal
- Open the OSSSC website. The direct address is in the Important Links table at the end of this article.
- Go to the candidate login and sign in with the user ID and password you created during registration for Nursing Officer-2026.
- Open the admission letter link for Nursing Officer-2026 once the Commission uploads it.
- Check your name, photograph, roll number, exam date, shift timing and centre address on the letter before printing.
- Take a clear printout and keep at least one spare copy.
- If any detail on the letter is wrong, contact the Commission on the helpline numbers listed on its website rather than raising it for the first time on exam day.
What to carry and plan for on exam day
| Exam centre question | What candidates should plan for |
|---|---|
| Printed admission letter | Carry the printout downloaded from the portal, since the letter is the only document carrying your allotted centre and shift |
| Photo identity proof | Carry an original government photo identity document in the same name as your application |
| Reporting time | Follow the reporting time printed on your own admission letter; the notice does not fix a common reporting time for all shifts |
| Choosing your shift | The shift is allotted by the Commission and printed on the letter, and candidates cannot select or change it |
| Centre city and travel | The centre is stated on the admission letter only, so book travel after the letter is downloaded and not before |
Vacancies and application window behind this exam
| Recruitment background question | Official record |
|---|---|
| Advertisement number | Advt. No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12 June 2026 |
| Corrigendum and later notices | No. 2241 dated 06.07.2026, No. 2292 dated 13.07.2026 and No. 2487 dated 10.08.2026 |
| Registration window | 13 June 2026 to 16 August 2026, as finally extended |
| Application submission window | 13 June 2026 to 19 August 2026, now closed |
| Posts advertised | Reported as 5,989 district cadre Nursing Officer posts under the Health and Family Welfare Department of Odisha; the figure printed in Advertisement No. 1962/OSSSC is the authority on this |
Important Links
| Official OSSSC resource | Direct link |
|---|---|
| OSSSC official notice board | osssc.gov.in |
| Candidate login for admission letter | OSSSC candidate login |
| Recruiting department | Health and Family Welfare Department, Odisha |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam date 2026?
The written test is fixed for 22 and 23 September 2026, as notified by OSSSC in Notice No. IIE-54/2026-2586/OSSSC dated 21 August 2026.
How many shifts will the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam have?
Five in total: three shifts on 22 September 2026 and two shifts on 23 September 2026.
What are the shift timings for the OSSSC Nursing Officer written test?
On 22 September the shifts run 09:00-11:00 AM, 12:30-02:30 PM and 04:00-06:00 PM. On 23 September the shifts run 09:00-11:00 AM and 12:30-02:30 PM.
Is the OSSSC Nursing Officer admit card released?
Not yet. The notice states the admission letter will be uploaded online in due course, and candidates must download it by logging into the OSSSC portal.
Where will the OSSSC Nursing Officer admission letter be available?
On the OSSSC web portal inside the candidate login, using the user ID and password created at registration.
Will the exam centre be announced separately?
No. The notice says the date, venue, timing and centre details will all be available in the admission letter itself.
In which mode will the OSSSC Nursing Officer exam be held?
In CBRE mode, the computer based recruitment examination mode used by the Commission.
Can I still apply for OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026?
No. Registration closed on 16 August 2026 and submission of online applications closed on 19 August 2026, after a final extension through Notice No. 2487 dated 10 August 2026.
Which advertisement is this Nursing Officer recruitment under?
Advt. No. IIE-54/2026-1962/OSSSC dated 12 June 2026, read with Corrigendum No. 2241, Notice No. 2292 and Notice No. 2487.
Can candidates choose their own exam shift?
No. The Commission allots the shift and prints it on the admission letter, and it cannot be changed on request.
What should I do if a detail on my admission letter is wrong?
Contact the Commission through the helpline numbers listed on its website as soon as you notice the error, instead of raising it for the first time at the exam centre.
Has OSSSC published a candidate-wise exam date list?
No. The notice fixes only the two exam days and the shift timings; your own day and shift come from the admission letter.
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