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
- Download the prospectus and application form below
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)
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The envelope containing the application should be superscripted “Application for Post Basic Diploma in Oncology Nursing 2026–27″
• 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/-
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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 2026–2027
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 2026–27 (3rd 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: 31 July 2026
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.
Course Fee
- ₹50,000/- There is no relaxation on fee
Hostel Facility
- Sharing accommodation will be provided on chargeable basis to external female candidates, subject to availability. The hostel charge is ₹ 3000/month