Candidates applying for PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 should pay special attention to the photograph requirements. PGIMER has clearly instructed candidates to upload a photograph on which the candidate’s name and the date the photograph was taken are clearly mentioned.
The photograph must be taken on or after July 1, 2026. The name must match the name entered in the application form, and both the name and date must be clear and legible.
How to do it
Option 1 — Take a photo and add text afterwards
- Take a clear passport-size colour photograph.
- Open it in a photo editor such as Canva, PicsArt, or your phone’s photo editor.
- Add at the bottom:
Ravi Kumar
24.09.2026 - Make sure both lines are clearly readable.
- Save as JPEG and keep the file within the required 50–80 KB size mentioned in the instructions you shared.
Option 2 — Use a camera/date-stamp app
Some camera apps can automatically add a name/date stamp to the photograph. However, make sure the resulting name and date are clear and that the date is the actual date the photograph was taken.
Important distinction
The instruction says: Ravi Kumar 01.07.2026. So simply having the date in your phone’s file information or photo metadata is not enough. The name and date need to be visibly printed on the photograph.
PGIMER Chandigarh Recruitment 2026: Online Application Instructions
A. Online Registration
- Candidates should select Online Registration and enter the mandatory details carefully:
- Advertisement Number
- Advertisement Date
- Applicant’s Name as mentioned in the Matriculation Certificate
- Date of Birth as mentioned in the Matriculation Certificate
- Mobile Number
- Email ID
- Details entered during registration cannot be changed after registration.
- Candidates are responsible for ensuring that all information entered in the Registration Form is correct. PGIMER will not be responsible for cancellation of candidature, loss of communication or other consequences arising from incorrect information.
- After successful registration, an acknowledgement will be sent to the registered email ID.
- Submission of duplicate applications by the same applicant will result in cancellation of all such applications.
B. Filling the Online PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
After registration, candidates can access the application form through Applicant Login using the User ID and password received on their registered email/mobile.
The application form is divided into different sections, including:
- Personal Information
- Educational Qualifications
- Experience
- Uploading of Documents/Certificates
Candidates must complete each section and click Save and Next. The next section cannot be accessed until all mandatory information and required documents in the current section have been completed.
After completing the final section, candidates need to click Submit and proceed to fee payment.
Application Fee Payment
The application fee can be paid through:
- Net Banking
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
The application will be considered complete only after successful payment of the prescribed fee.
Important Instructions Before Final PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 Submission
Candidates should carefully verify details such as:
- Name
- Father’s/Mother’s Name
- Date of Birth
- Category
- Educational Qualification
- Marks obtained
- Year of Passing
- Photograph
- Signature
- Other application details
No changes will be permitted after final submission. If a candidate has made an error in the application, they may submit a fresh application by registering again with a different mobile number and email ID. However, the fee paid for the incorrect application will not be refunded.
Documents Required for Upload: PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026
Candidates must upload clear and legible scanned copies of the required original/self-attested/attested documents, including:
- Educational qualification certificates from Matriculation onwards
- Detailed marks certificates
- Date of Birth proof
- SC/ST/OBC/PwBD category certificate, wherever applicable
- Experience certificates
- NOC from the present employer, wherever applicable
- Other documents specified in the application guidelines
Failure to upload the required documents may result in cancellation of candidature and disqualification from subsequent stages.
Photograph Guidelines
Candidates must upload a recent passport-size colour photograph according to the prescribed specifications.
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Format | JPEG |
| File Size | 50–80 KB |
| Background | Light background |
| Photograph Date | On or after July 1, 2026 |
| Name on Photograph | Candidate’s name must be mentioned |
| Date on Photograph | Date of taking photograph must be mentioned |
| Cap/Goggles | Not permitted |
| Spectacles | Permitted |
| Photograph | Unattested |
The candidate’s name and date must be clearly visible on the photograph. Candidates should keep a few identical photographs in reserve for use during the test/document verification.
PGIMER may reject PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 applications where the photograph does not meet the prescribed requirements or where there is a discrepancy between the candidate’s appearance at the examination and the uploaded photograph.
Other Important Instructions
- Candidates should take a printout of the completed PGIMER Nursing Officer Recruitment 2026 application form after submission.
- Incomplete applications will not be considered.
- All claims made in the application must be supported by documentary evidence.
- Candidates must produce the original documents uploaded with the application at the time of document verification.
- Failure to produce original documents may result in cancellation of candidature.
- Candidates already employed must forward their application through the proper channel.
- The online application will be treated as an advance copy for such candidates.
- Applications through the proper channel must reach the Administrative Officer, Recruitment Cell of the Institute within 10 days after the last date of online application.
- No request for changing the category selected in the application will be entertained after submission.
- The number of vacancies mentioned in the recruitment notice is provisional and may vary.