The Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot, has announced the BFUHS Staff Nurse exam date for 2025, which will be held on October 5, 2025, for 406 permanent posts. The exam will be offline, containing 140 Multiple Choice Questions covering Nursing subjects, General English, Reasoning, General Knowledge, and Numerical Ability. The total duration of the test is 150 minutes, with each question carrying one mark and no negative marking. Candidates should prepare according to this exam pattern to perform well in the exam.
Applicants are advised to check post-wise eligibility, age limit, experience weightage, and selection process before applying on the official portal at www.bfuhs.ac.in.
BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025: Overview
The BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 aims to fill 406 nursing vacancies under the Punjab Health and Family Welfare Department.
| Exam Elements | Details |
|---|---|
| Recruiting Body | Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS) |
| Post | Staff Nurse |
| Exam Name | BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 |
| Vacancy | 406 |
| Start Date to Apply | August 7, 2025 |
| Last Date to Apply | August 27, 2025 |
| Level of Exam | State-level |
| Selection Stages | Written Examination, Experience Marks |
| Official Website | www.bfuhs.ac.in |
BFUHS Staff Nurse Notification 2025 PDF
The official notification for BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025 includes essential information like educational qualifications, category-wise vacancies, age limits, experience-based weightage, and the application process. Candidates must go through the full notification before applying.
Download BFUHS Staff Nurse Notification 2025 PDF
BFUHS Staff Nurse Vacancy 2025
A total of 406 vacancies have been announced under BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025. The vacancies are distributed as follows:
Backlog Posts – 239
- SC (M&B): 21
- SC (R&O): 20
- BC: 42
- ESM/LDESM (General): 41
- ESM/LDESM (SC M&B): 12
- ESM/LDESM (SC R&O): 11
- ESM/LDESM (BC): 11
- Sports (General): 24
- Sports (SC M&B): 6
- Sports (SC R&O): 6
- Freedom Fighter: 28
- Physically Handicapped: 17
Fresh Posts – 167
- General: 65
- SC (M&B): 17
- SC (R&O): 17
- BC: 17
- EWS: 16
- ESM/LDESM (General): 13
- ESM/LDESM (SC M&B): 3
- ESM/LDESM (SC R&O): 3
- ESM/LDESM (BC): 3
- Sports (General): 3
- Sports (SC M&B): 1
- Sports (SC R&O): 1
- Freedom Fighter: 12
- Physically Handicapped: 6
Total Vacancies: 406
Steps to Apply for BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025
Candidates must follow the online application process on the official BFUHS website. The steps are:
- Visit www.bfuhs.ac.in
- Navigate to the recruitment section and click on “Staff Nurse 2025”
- Register with valid email ID and mobile number
- Fill in personal, academic, and experience details
- Upload scanned documents in the required format
- Pay the application fee online as per category
- Review the form and click “Submit”
- Download the submitted form for future use
Application Fee:
- All Categories except SC: ₹2360 (₹2000 + 18% GST)
- SC Category: ₹1180 (₹1000 + 18% GST)
BFUHS Staff Nurse Selection Process 2025
Selection will be based on the following stages:
| Stage | Marks |
|---|---|
| Written Examination | 90 Marks |
| Experience | 10 Marks |
| Total | 100 |
Experience includes 1.5 marks for COVID-19 duty from March 2020 to June 2021. Only relevant contractual or outsourced work in Punjab Health Department will be considered.
BFUHS Staff Nurse Eligibility Criteria 2025
Nationality
- Indian Citizen
- Subjects of Nepal, Bhutan, or Tibetan refugees (as per Punjab Govt. eligibility guidelines)
Age Limit
18 to 37 years
Relaxations:
- SC/BC: 5 years
- PwD: 10 years
- Ex-servicemen: Service period deduction + 3 years
- Govt/PSU employees: Up to 45 years
- Widows/divorcees: Up to 40 years
Educational Qualification
- Passed Senior Secondary (10+2) or equivalent
- Diploma in General Nursing and Midwifery
- Registered with Punjab Nursing Registration Council
- B.Sc Nursing, Post Basic B.Sc Nursing, or M.Sc Nursing holders are also eligible
Language Requirement
- Must have passed Punjabi as a subject in Matric or equivalent
- Must pass Punjabi Language Test with minimum 50% marks
Also Read: BFUHS Recruitment 2025 Notification for 270 MPHW (Male) Posts
BFUHS Staff Nurse Exam Pattern 2025
| Section | Details |
|---|---|
| Written Test | 90 Marks |
| Experience Weightage | 10 Marks |
| Minimum Qualifying Marks | 33% |
| Punjabi Language Test | Mandatory (Qualifying) |
BFUHS Staff Nurse Salary 2025
Selected candidates will receive salary as per the 7th CPC and Punjab Government pay matrix.
| Post Name | Pay Matrix Level | Initial Pay (Approx.) |
|---|---|---|
| Staff Nurse | As per Level 5 | ₹29,200/- |
BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025: FAQs
Q1. What is the last date to apply for BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025?
A1. The last date to apply is August 27, 2025.
Q2. How many vacancies are announced in BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment 2025?
A2. A total of 406 Staff Nurse vacancies have been released.
Q3. What is the salary of BFUHS Staff Nurse 2025?
A3. The initial pay is ₹29,200 as per the 7th CPC pay matrix.
Q4. What is the selection process for BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment?
A4. Selection is based on a written test (90 marks) and experience weightage (10 marks).
Q5. Is Punjabi Language Test compulsory for BFUHS Staff Nurse Recruitment?
A5. Yes, candidates must pass a Punjabi language test with at least 50% marks.
Q6. Who can apply for BFUHS Staff Nurse posts?
A6. Candidates with 10+2, GNM diploma, and PNRC registration are eligible. B.Sc/Post Basic/M.Sc Nursing holders can also apply.