Nursing Officer Salary in India
Central, State, NHM & CHO

The definitive guide to nursing pay structures. Understand Basic Pay, Grade Pay, DA, HRA, and In-Hand salaries for permanent and contractual roles across India.

7th CPC Updated Central & State All India Coverage

Typical Salary Band

₹70,000 – ₹85,000/month

Typical gross salary for Central Govt Nursing Officers (Level 7, 7th CPC)

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CentralPermanent

AIIMS NORCET Nursing Officer

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Basic Pay₹44,900
Gross Est.₹75,000 - ₹85,000
In-hand estimate: ₹68,000 - ₹78,000
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CentralPermanent

RRB Nursing Superintendent

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Basic Pay₹44,900
Gross Est.₹70,000 - ₹80,000
In-hand estimate: ₹62,000 - ₹72,000
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CentralPermanent

ESIC Nursing Officer

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Basic Pay₹44,900
Gross Est.₹72,000 - ₹82,000
In-hand estimate: ₹64,000 - ₹74,000
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StatePermanent

UPPSC Staff Nurse

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Basic Pay₹44,900
Gross Est.₹65,000 - ₹75,000
In-hand estimate: ₹58,000 - ₹68,000
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StatePermanent

Rajasthan Staff Nurse (Grade II)

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Basic Pay₹37,800
Gross Est.₹55,000 - ₹65,000
In-hand estimate: ₹48,000 - ₹58,000
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StatePermanent

Kerala Staff Nurse

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Basic Pay₹39,300
Gross Est.₹58,000 - ₹68,000
In-hand estimate: ₹52,000 - ₹60,000
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Understanding Nursing Officer Salaries in India

The salary structure for Nursing Officers in India varies significantly based on the recruiting organization (Central vs. State), the nature of employment (Permanent vs. Contractual), and the posting location.

Central Government roles (like AIIMS, RRB, ESIC) generally follow the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) matrix, specifically Pay Level 7, which offers a high starting basic pay and substantial allowances.

State Government roles follow their respective state pay commissions, which may differ in terms of Basic Pay and DA rates. NHM and CHO roles are typically contractual with consolidated pay or performance-based incentives.

Gross vs. In-Hand Salary

Understand the flow from gross earnings to your final credited salary using this simple breakdown.

Gross Salary
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Deductions

NPS contribution + Income Tax + other recoveries

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In-Hand Salary

Salary Waterfall (Example)

Basic Pay₹44,900
+ DA₹22,450
+ HRA₹12,123
+ Nursing Allowance₹7,200
= Gross₹86,673
- NPS, IT₹12,000
= In-Hand₹74,673

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