POST BASIC DIPLOMA IN ONCOLOGY NURSING

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Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing

Trained oncology nurses are in great demand in national/international cancer center’s/hospitals, nursing colleges, research institutes and community hospitals, both in government and private sector. Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing (PBDON) is meant to fulfil this ever-increasing demand. The course is meant for qualified nurses (GNM/ B.Sc. Nursing/ Post B.Sc. Nursing) for one academic year.

Aim of the course:

To upgrade the knowledge and skills of trained nurses in oncology nursing
To create a framework of Specialty in Oncology Nurses
Handling and maintaining venous access devices like PICC, central lines, ports
Chemotherapy: Preparation, Administration and Management of side effects and complication
Radiation Therapy
Major and minor surgical procedures
Oncology emergencies
Management of the common symptoms, Care of critically and terminally ill cancer patients
Palliative Care

Eligibility for Admission

Applicants should satisfy the following criteria:

The candidates applying for the course should have passed the GNM/ B.Sc. Nursing Degree Course/Post Basic B.Sc. Nursing course with 50% marks recognized by the Indian Nursing Council and the concerned State Nursing Council.
Should possess RN/RM registration. (State Registration)
Age limit: Upper age limit is 40 years as on the last date for submission of application for all categories
Must have a minimum of one year’s experience
The candidate should have all the qualifications dated on or before the last date for submission of application as prescribed by RGCIRC

How to apply

Applicants must read all details of the course available on the website www.rgcirc.org before filling in the form
If information furnished is found to be false, then the applicant’s candidature / registration / admission will be cancelled / terminated without intimation
Read the prospectus carefully before filling in the application
Application procedure is common for all candidates seeking admission to the course
The applications that are not complete in all respect will not be considered
The marks scored by the candidates in their qualifying examination will bring to a common index system
No TA/DA will be paid for outstation candidates

Application form and Prospectus

Submission of Application Form

The duly filled application form along with the necessary documents shall be submitted to the following address directly to Nursing Office, RGCIRC on all working hours (09:00 AM – 05:30 PM)
The envelope containing the application should be superscripted “Application for Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing 2025-26″
• Director of Nursing cum Principal, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre, D - 18, Sector - 5, Rohini, Delhi - 110085
Late applications will not be considered after the Last date of submission
Application via e-mail shall not be accepted

Remittance of Application Fee

Application fee is ₹300/-
ONLINE: Remit the application fee to the following account by RTGS/NEFT and specify the reference number on the application form
• Beneficiary Name: INDRAPRASTHA CANCER SOCIETY & RESEARCH CENTRE, Bank: AXIS Bank Account Number: 431010100077622 IFSC Code: UTIB0000431
OFFLINE: Candidates can directly pay in the Accounts department, RGCIRC and the receipt will be issued from the accounts towards the payment of application form fee. The original receipt shall be produced at the time of admission

Documents to be attached along with the application form

Self-attested copies of the following:

10th & 12th documents
Mark sheets of all years of qualifying examination- GNM/B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic Nursing
Diploma/ Degree certificate of GNM/B.Sc. Nursing/Post Basic Nursing
Certificate of Delhi Nursing Council Registration /State Nursing Council
Course Completion/ Transfer certificate issued by School/ College of Nursing
Disability certificate (If applicable)
Certificate proving caste issued by Tahasildar in case of SC/ST/OBC
Aadhar Card

Selection Procedure

The selection will be made by the selection committee based on merit, i.e. marks obtained by the candidate in the Written Examination and Personal Interview
The decision of the Selection Committee shall be final
RGCIRC reserves the right to restrict the number of candidates to a reasonable limit based on qualification and marks. Merely fulfilling the prescribed qualifications will not entitle an applicant to selection
Hospital also reserves the right to reject any OR all the applications without assigning any reason thereof
Selected candidates need to undergo medical examination at RGCIRC Delhi
Candidates are advised to visit our website www.rgcirc.org regularly for updates/ notices and announcements

Academic Session 2025-2026

Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute & Research Centre is pleased to announce career development opportunities in oncology nursing. Applications are invited from eligible nurses for Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing- Academic Session 2025-26 (3^rd batch). This course is of 12 month’s duration and is permitted by Indian Nursing Council. The details are as follows: –

Number Of Seats: 20(twenty)
Educational Qualification: GNM/ BSc. Nursing/ Post B.Sc. Nursing
Experience: Minimum experience of 1 (one) year of clinical experience is mandatory
Additional Requirement: Should be proficient in reading, writing and spoken English
Age Limit: 40 (forty) years as on the last date for submission of application

Last date of receiving hard copy of the application: 31st July 2025

Security Deposit

Selected candidates are required to deposit an amount of ₹ 5000/- (five thousand) at the time of joining. The deposit amount will be refunded without interest in completing the training course. If candidates leave the Training before completion of the course, the security deposit will stand forfeited.