The Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department has sent a requisition for the Charge Nurse (Female) (BS-16), 3599 posts. Necessary action for the advertisement and recruitment process may be initiated accordingly. But the requisition has already sent to PPSC by specialized healthcare & medical education department on 18-06-2025. The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC), except for advising and making the criteria for Charge Nursing staff.

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Last Date: 18 July 2025

Summary: 3,599 Charge Nurses Female (BS-16):

The Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department (SHC&MED), Government of the Punjab, has initiated the recruitment process for the appointment of 3,599 Charge Nurses (Female) in BS-16 across various healthcare institutions under its administrative control.

This large-scale induction aims to address the shortage of nursing staff and improve the quality of patient care in government hospitals. The requisition has been forwarded to the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) for transparent and merit-based recruitment.

Key Details:

• Total Posts: 3,599
• Designation: Charge Nurse (Female)
• Grade: BS-16
• Appointing Authority: SHC&ME Department via PPSC
• Purpose: Strengthening nursing services in tertiary and secondary care hospitals across Punjab
• Regular Basis

Recruitment Process:

The Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC) will quickly start recruitment for the Batch-2025. According to initial plans, job advertisements for the different positions are anticipated to appear in July or August of 2025. It is recommended that interested candidates keep an eye on national newspapers and the official PPSC website for updates. According to government regulations and entirely through merit, the hiring process will conform to the standard PPSC process, which includes online application submission, written exams, and interviews.

Qualification and Experience of Charge Nurse (BS-16):

(i) B.Sc. Nursing Generic (Four Years) and valid Registration from the Pakistan Nursing Council.

 or

(ii) valid registration with the Pakistan Nursing Council and a diploma in general nursing and midwifery.

Preference shall be given to the graduates of Government Institutions

Age Criteria, Place of Posting, and Domicile:

• 21 to 28+8 = 36 years, Transgender
• Only the Punjab Domicile will apply

Syllabus for written examination:

• Attempt 100 questions in a 90-minute duration.
• 100 percent question related to Qualification (100%)
• 0.25 marks will be deducted for every wrong attempt.

How to Pass the Charge Nurse Exam?

Studying all of the previous papers fully is a good idea if you want to improve your chances of passing the PPSC Charge Nurse exam, because 40–50% of the questions are repeated or follow similar patterns. Exam format knowledge is aided by studying past tests, which also highlight key and frequently asked topics. Additionally, it might be beneficial to join online or in-person medical preparation groups.

Salary Details for Charge Nurse (BS-16):

• Salary range for PPSC Charge Nurse Jobs is between PKR 50,000 and 85,000.