Telangana Nursing Officer Notification 2026: 375 Staff Nurse Vacancies Expected Soon

The Telangana Staff Nurse Notification 2026 is expected to be released shortly, presenting a major employment opportunity for nursing professionals across the state. Government authorization has been granted for 375 Staff Nurse vacancies, while a total of 643 posts remain under consideration for various healthcare departments. Aspirants should monitor the official website for the formal release of the recruitment notification.

MHSRB Telangana Nursing Officer Notification 2026

The MHSRB Telangana Staff Nurse Recruitment 2026 will be spearheaded by the Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board, the primary authority for staffing government hospitals and healthcare institutions in the state. Through this upcoming drive, the Telangana government remains committed to bolstering public healthcare infrastructure by recruiting high-caliber nursing talent.

Telangana Staff Nurse Vacancy 2026

According to initial announcements from the Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board:

• 375 vacancies have been officially approved
• Total expected vacancies may go up to 643

These vacancies will be distributed across the following sectors:

• Government hospitals
• Primary Health Centres (PHCs)
• Community Health Centres (CHCs)
• Medical colleges and institutions

The specific category-wise and district-wise vacancy breakdown will be disclosed upon the issuance of the official notification PDF.

Telangana Nursing Officer (Staff Nurse) Eligibility Criteria 2026

Prospective applicants must ensure they satisfy all eligibility requirements before submitting their applications. Final confirmation of these criteria will be provided in the upcoming official notification PDF.

Educational Qualification

For the Staff Nurse position, the minimum educational qualification across the five departments is a General Nursing and Midwifery (GNM) diploma or a B.Sc Nursing degree. Furthermore, candidates must be registered with the Telangana Nursing Council at the time of application and provide proof of registration during the documentation process.

Age limit

In addition to educational qualifications, candidates must meet the prescribed age limit for the Nursing Officer post, which ranges from a minimum of 18 years to a maximum of 46 years. MHSRB offers category-based age relaxations, the details of which are outlined in the official table below.

MHSRB Nursing Officer/Staff Nurse Selection Process

The selection process for the Telangana Nursing Officer is based on a 100-mark assessment. This consists of 80 marks for the written examination and up to 20 marks allocated for prior service in state government hospitals or health programs on a contract or outsourced basis. The final merit list will integrate performance from both the written exam and service-based weightage.

• 2.5 points per 6 months for service rendered in tribal areas.
• 2 points per 6 months for service rendered in other than tribal areas.

MHSRB Telangana Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2026

To excel in the MHSRB Telangana Nursing Officer exam, candidates should build a strategic study plan aligned with the exam pattern. The written test will feature 80 MCQ-based questions worth 80 marks in total (1 mark per question). Further details regarding the recruitment structure can be found below.

• Mode of Examination: Online
• Type of questions: Multiple Choice Question
• Total Number of Questions: 80
• Duration: 1 hour
• Language of the Exam: English
• Marking Scheme: 1 mark assigned for every right answer
• Negative Marking: No, 0 marks assigned for every wrong answer.

Telangana Staff Nurse Salary 2026

Selected Staff Nurses will receive compensation in accordance with Telangana state government pay scales. The expected salary structure ranges from Rs. 36,750 to Rs. 1,06,990 per month, supplemented by various government-mandated benefits.

• Dearness Allowance (DA)
• House Rent Allowance (HRA)
• Medical benefits
• Pension benefits