It is not an easy job but it can be very rewarding. The salary of a government nurse in India is attractive and the job offers great scope for growth. To become a government nurse, one needs to have the right qualifications and experience. In this article, we will discuss the qualifications required to become a government nurse in India, the salary you can expect to earn, and the scope of jobs available.

QUALIFICATION TO BECOME A GOVERNMENT NURSE

The first and foremost thing that you should keep in mind is that you need to have a Nursing degree or diploma in order to become a government nurse. Some of the nursing courses are-

• BSc (Post Basic)
• BSc Nursing
• General Nursing & Midwifery (GNM)
• Auxiliary Nursing & Midwifery (ANM)
• Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care Nursing
• Post Basic Diploma in Emergency & Disaster Nursing
• Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing
• Post Basic Diploma in Geriatric Nursing
• Post Basic Diploma in Ortho and Rehabilitation Nursing
• Post Basic Diploma in Neonatal Nursing
• Post Basic Diploma in Forensic Nursing
• Post Basic Diploma in Haematology Nursing
• Post Basic Diploma in Burn & Reconstructive Surgery
• Nursing – Residency Programme
• Nurse Practitioner in Critical Care

The eligibility criteria for admission in the above mentioned courses are not same, therefore one must go through the eligibility criteria also.

GOVERNMENT JOBS AFTER NURSING

Here is the list of some of the nursing job profile in government sector-

• Nurse
• Staff Nurse
• Nursing Superintendent
• Nursing Supervisor
• Senior Nurse
• Pediatric Nurse
• Patient Care Coordinator
• Medical Record Technician
• Nurse Educator
• Assistant Nurse
• Military Nurse

Nurses can work in the below mentioned areas-

• Hospitals
• Telehealth
• Emergency Rooms
• Physicians Offices
• Secondary Schools
• Birthing Centres
• Public Health Clinics
• Correctional Facilities
• Law Firms
• Home Healthcare
• Defence Sector

JOB PROFILES AVERAGE SALARY

• Staff Nurse                               INR 44,000 – 70,000
• Nursing Superintendent           INR 39,100
• Nursing Officer                         INR 62,000
• Junior Nurse                             INR 38,000 – 45,000
• Midwife                                     INR 37,000
• Community Health Officer        INR 25,000 – 45,000

In order to get a government one must make sure that he/she needs to qualify any of the government exams conducted either at State or National level by- 

• Staff Selection Commission
• Railway Recruitment Commission
• Defence Commission
• Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS)
• Medical Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB)
• West Bengal Health Recruitment Board (WBHRB)
• JIPMER
• All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission and many more

Government nurses are in high demand and enjoy excellent job security, competitive salaries, and ample scope for growth. To become a government nurse in India, you must possess the necessary qualifications and complete the relevant training course.

CONTENT CURATOR : PUJA UNIYAL