The Patna High Court has granted interim permission to students who completed their GNM courses outside the state to apply for 11,389 staff nurse positions in Bihar. This permission is contingent upon the final court decision.
Bihar Staff Nurse Recruitment: The Patna High Court has delivered a significant ruling concerning students who completed their GNM (General Nursing and Midwifery) course outside Bihar. The court has granted these students interim permission to apply for 11,389 staff nurse positions in the state. This decision pertains to the staff nurse recruitment drive undertaken by the Bihar Technical Service Commission. However, this permission is subject to the final court ruling.
Patna High Court Order and Case Background
The Bihar Technical Service Commission recently advertised 11,389 regular staff nurse positions (Advertisement No. 23/2025) in the state. A key requirement was a GNM course completion certificate. However, certain conditions applied to students who completed their GNM courses outside Bihar, leading to a dispute.
Petitioners challenged the court's stipulations that excluded students who completed their GNM courses outside Bihar. Specifically, they challenged two key conditions:
- A "Suitability Certificate" from the Indian Nursing Council
- Registration with the Bihar Nursing Council
The Patna High Court bench, comprising Acting Chief Justice Ashutosh Kumar and Justice Parth Sarathi, after hearing the case, issued an interim order allowing GNM students from outside Bihar to apply for the recruitment.
Application Allowed, but Selection Depends on Final Decision
The court clarified that despite the permission to apply, the selection of these candidates will be subject to the final judicial decision. If the court later rules that these conditions are mandatory, it could affect their eligibility in the recruitment process. Therefore, this permission is currently only interim.
What's Next?
Candidates are advised to apply online and submit the required documents. The application process is ongoing on the Bihar Technical Service Commission's website. Students who completed their GNM courses outside Bihar are urged to obtain the Suitability Certificate from the Indian Nursing Council and ensure their registration with the Bihar Nursing Council to avoid any complications in the recruitment process.
A Golden Opportunity to Become a Staff Nurse in Bihar
This decision provides significant relief to lakhs of students aspiring for nursing careers in Bihar. Those who studied in institutions outside the state can now apply for the large number of staff nurse positions. This will not only strengthen Bihar's health sector but also provide better employment opportunities for young people.
What Should You Do?
- If you have completed your GNM course outside Bihar, apply immediately through the official website of the Bihar Technical Service Commission.
- Ensure you have the necessary documents, including your GNM certificate, Suitability Certificate from the Indian Nursing Council, and registration with the Bihar Nursing Council.
- Await the final court decision, but do not delay the application process.
