This document provides information about nursing opportunities in the government sector in India. It lists 14 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) hospitals and their websites, as well as other major government hospitals such as Safdarjung Hospital in Delhi and Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh. It also lists the websites for the Employee State Insurance Corporation, various Railway Recruitment Boards, and paramilitary forces that offer nursing positions. The document then provides details about how to join the Military Nursing Service (MNS) after completing a BSc in nursing, including eligibility criteria, selection process, ranks, promotion opportunities, and pay.

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NURSING OPPORTUNITIES IN GOVERNMENT SECTOR
S. NO Institution Link
1 AIIMS New Delhi https://www.aiimsexams.org/
https://www.aiims.edu/
2 AIIMS Bhopal https://www.aiimsbhopal.edu.in/
3 AIIMS Bhubaneswar https://aiimsbhubaneswar.nic.in/
4 AIIMS Raipur http://www.aiimsraipur.edu.in/
5 AIIMS Rishikesh http://www.aiimsrishikesh.edu.in/
6 AIIMS Patna https://www.aiimspatna.org/
7 AIIMS Jodhpur https://www.aiimsjodhpur.edu.in/
8 AIIMS Kalyani https://aiimskalyani.edu.in/
9 AIIMS Raebareli https://aiimsrbl.edu.in/
10 AIIMS Nagpur https://aiimsnagpur.edu.in/
11 AIIMS Bathinda http://aiimsbathinda.edu.in/
12 AIIMS Deoghar https://www.aiimsdeoghar.edu.in/
13 AIIMS Gorakhpur https://aiimsgorakhpur.edu.in/
14 ESIC Hospitals https://www.esic.nic.in/recruitments/
15 Railway recruitment board http://www.rrbcdg.gov.in/
http://www.rrbchennai.gov.in/
http://www.rrbmumbai.gov.in/
https://www.rrbbnc.gov.in/ (RRB Bangalore)
http://www.rrbbpl.nic.in/ (RRB Bhopal)
http://rrbald.gov.in/ (RRB Allahabad)
http://www.rrbpatna.gov.in/
http://www.rrbkolkata.gov.in/
http://www.rrbranchi.gov.in/
http://www.rrbmalda.gov.in/
http://www.rrbsecunderabad.nic.in/
16 Safdarjung Hospital Delhi http://www.vmmc-sjh.nic.in/
17 Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital
(RML) Delhi
https://rmlh.nic.in/
18 PGI Chandigarh https://pgimer.edu.in/
19 JIPMER Pondicherry https://www.jipmer.edu.in/
20 NIMHANS Bangalore https://nimhans.ac.in/
21 Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for
Medical Sciences and Technology,
Trivandrum
https://www.sctimst.ac.in/
22 RCC Trivandrum https://www.rcctvm.gov.in/
23 Lady Hardinge Medical College http://lhmc-hosp.gov.in/
24 Military Nursing service https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/
25 Paramilitary Force https://recruitment.itbpolice.nic.in/ (ITBP)
http://bsf.nic.in/en/recruitment.html (BSF)
https://www.cisf.gov.in/cisfeng/recruitment/
(CISF)
https://crpf.gov.in/recruitment.htm (CRPF)

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How to join military nursing service (MNS) after B.Sc nursing?
B.Sc nursing graduates can join the Military Nursing Service (MNS) depending on the available
vacancies. Graduates can join Armed Forces Medical Services as Short Service Commissioned
Nursing Officers or Permanent Service Commissioned Nursing Officers. Selection will be based on
a written test followed by an interview and medical examination.
Eligibility Criteria
 B.Sc nursing candidates should have completed their graduation in the first attempt itself.
 Military nursing service is open for female graduates only.
 Applicant should be an Indian citizen.
 The upper age limit is 35 years at the time of applying and the lower age limit is 21years.
 Applicants should also be medically and physically fit so as to opt for this service.
Selection Procedure
Notification regarding available vacancies will be published in leading newspapers and also in the
official websites. Candidates are required to fill in the application form in the prescribed manner and
send it to the Army Headquarters.
Eligible candidates will have to qualify a written test and selection will be based on the marks scored
in the same.
Selection to the Military Nursing Service will depend upon the number of vacancies. Candidates who
qualify for the written test will be called for a interview round.
The date and venue of the interview will be intimated after the announcement of exam results.
Candidates called for the interview will be paid full travel expenses. The candidates will be
reimbursed to and fro sleeper class railway tickets. The Ticket will be from the candidate’s place of
residence to the place of interview.
Those selected for the interview will have to undergo the medical examination. The medical fitness
will be evaluated by the Medical Board. Only those candidates found medically fit will be allowed to
join as Nursing Officer.
Candidates who qualify all the selection stages are required to undergo the pre-commissioning
formalities. On completion of the pre-commissioning formalities, candidates can join as nursing
officers in the rank of Lieutenant.

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Those selected for Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Military Nursing Service (MNS) are
required to serve for 5 years. The service is extendable up to 14 years.
Promotion to the rank of Captain and Major will depend on the service rendered and experience of the
candidate. SSC nursing officers can also opt for Permanent Service Commission (PSC). Selection as
PSC nursing officers will be based on the vacancies available in the Military Nursing Service and
qualification in the interview.
The pay and emoluments for this post will be as fixed by the Central Government.
Compiled By
Mathew Varghese V
mathewvmaths@yahoo.co.in