A formal demand for one of the largest nursing recruitments in Rajasthan’s history has been placed before the state government. The Rajasthan Nursing Sangharsh Samiti (Nursing Struggle Committee) recently submitted a memorandum to the Principal Secretary of the Health Department, with copies sent to both the Chief Minister and the Health Minister, demanding the immediate release of recruitment notifications for 20,000 nursing posts, comprising 13,500 Nursing Officers and 6,500 ANM (Auxiliary Nurse and Midwife) positions.
The committee’s president Bhagwan Singh Solanki and spokesperson Pradeep Chaudhary emphasised that selection should be based purely on academic merit and a structured bonus marks system, as was the practice in previous Rajasthan nursing recruitments, rather than through a fresh written examination.
Why Is This Demand Being Raised Now?
Rajasthan’s public health infrastructure is severely understaffed at the ground level. Primary Health Centres (PHCs), Community Health Centres (CHCs), Sub-centres, District Hospitals, and Government Medical College Hospitals across the state have been running with significant nursing vacancies for several years. With the state’s population growing and government health schemes such as Ayushman Bharat and Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana expanding healthcare access, the pressure on existing nursing staff has increased considerably.
The committee noted that a recruitment of this scale would not only address the service deficit but also provide employment to thousands of BSc Nursing, GNM, and ANM-qualified candidates who have been waiting for a government opportunity.
Current Status: 12,000 Nursing Officer Posts Already Notified
While the demand for 20,000 posts remains under consideration, it is important to note that the Rajasthan Health Department has already issued a notification for 12,000 Nursing Officer posts for the 2026 recruitment cycle. This recruitment is open to GNM diploma holders and BSc Nursing degree holders and will be conducted through RSMSSB. Candidates who qualify will be deployed across government hospitals and primary health facilities in Rajasthan.
Check the latest notification at RSMSSB Official Website rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
Nursing Officer
Candidates must hold a BSc Nursing (Basic or Post Basic) degree from a recognised university, or a GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) diploma from a recognised institution. A valid registration with the Indian Nursing Council or Rajasthan Nursing Council is mandatory. The age limit is 18 to 40 years as of January 1, 2026, with standard relaxation for SC, ST, OBC, MBC, and EWS candidates from Rajasthan.
ANM
Candidates must have completed an ANM Training Course of 18 months’ duration from a recognised institution and must hold a valid Rajasthan Nursing Council registration. Class 10 and 12 pass with Hindi as a subject is also required. The age limit is 21 to 40 years.
Salary: What Nursing Recruits Will Earn
| Post | Pay Matrix Level | Monthly Salary Range |
| Nursing Officer | L-10 (Grade Pay 3600) | Rs. 33,800 to Rs. 1,07,000 |
| ANM | L-8 (Grade Pay 2400) | Rs. 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 |
Both posts also carry standard government benefits including DA, HRA, medical allowance, and NPS pension.
Selection Process: The Bonus Marks Debate
The committee’s key demand concerns the selection methodology. They want the government to follow the pattern of previous Rajasthan nursing recruitments where selection was based on a combination of academic merit and bonus marks, without a separate written examination.
The proposed bonus marks structure is as follows.
- 10 bonus marks for candidates who passed GNM or BSc Nursing in first division
- 20 bonus marks for candidates with experience in Rajasthan rural health services or government positions
- 30 bonus marks for candidates with longer experience in the government health sector
This structure, if adopted, would favour experienced candidates and those who performed well academically in their nursing programmes. However, it is also worth noting that RSMSSB has shifted toward written examinations in recent recruitments to ensure objectivity. The final selection methodology will be confirmed in the official notification once released.
How to Prepare and Apply
Candidates aspiring for Nursing Officer and ANM posts in Rajasthan should keep the following steps in mind.
- Ensure your Rajasthan Nursing Council registration is valid and up to date
- Keep all qualifying marksheets, GNM or BSc Nursing certificates, and service experience certificates ready
- Complete One Time Registration (OTR) on the RSSB portal at rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in if not already done
- Monitor the Health Department portal at rajswasthya.nic.in for official announcements
- If a written exam is included, begin preparation for Rajasthan GK and nursing science subjects
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. Has the Rajasthan government officially accepted the demand for 20,000 nursing posts?
The demand has been formally submitted through a memorandum to the Principal Secretary of the Health Department, with copies to the Chief Minister and Health Minister. As of now, this is a formal demand from the Rajasthan Nursing Sangharsh Samiti and has not yet resulted in an official government announcement or notification. However, the Health Department has already notified 12,000 Nursing Officer posts separately. Candidates should monitor rsmssb.rajasthan.gov.in and rajswasthya.nic.in for any further official notifications.
Q2. Will the selection for Nursing Officer and ANM posts involve a written examination or be purely merit-based?
The selection methodology depends entirely on what the official notification specifies. The Nursing Sangharsh Samiti has demanded merit plus bonus marks without a written exam, following the pattern of older Rajasthan nursing recruitments. However, RSMSSB has been moving toward written examinations in recent cycles for transparency. Until the official notification is released, candidates should prepare for both possibilities by keeping their documents ready and simultaneously revising nursing science and Rajasthan GK for a potential written exam.
Q3. I completed my GNM in 2022 but have not yet registered with the Rajasthan Nursing Council. Can I still apply?
No. A valid Rajasthan Nursing Council registration is a mandatory eligibility condition for both Nursing Officer and ANM posts in Rajasthan government recruitment. Without this registration, your application will not be accepted regardless of your academic qualifications. Complete your Rajasthan Nursing Council registration immediately before any notification is released, as it takes time to process and you do not want to miss the application window due to a pending registration.
Q4. I am from another state and hold a BSc Nursing degree with registration from another State Nursing Council. Am I eligible for Rajasthan Nursing Officer recruitment?
Candidates from other states are generally required to hold or obtain a valid Rajasthan Nursing Council registration to be considered for Rajasthan government nursing posts. Your degree from a recognised university in any state is typically acceptable, but the nursing council registration must be transferred to or recognised by the Rajasthan Nursing Council. Start this process well in advance and keep your domicile and residency documents updated to ensure you meet all state-specific eligibility conditions when the official notification is published.
