{"id":257,"date":"2026-10-27T11:48:55","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T11:48:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stafftonhealth.com\/blog\/?p=257"},"modified":"2026-10-27T11:48:55","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T11:48:55","slug":"staff-nurse-salary-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stafftonhealth.com\/blog\/staff-nurse-salary-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Staff Nurse Salary in India: City-Wise Benchmarks for 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Two nurses with the same degree can earn very different amounts every month, and three factors shape most of that gap: the city, the clinical unit, and the employer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This guide breaks down the staff nurse salary in India for 2026 by city, experience level, hospital unit, and sector. Nurses can use it to judge a job offer. Hospitals can use it to set pay that fills open roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay pressure in nursing comes from a supply gap.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using data tabled in Parliament and 2026 population projections,<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/thesouthfirst.com\/health\/south-india-leads-indias-nursing-workforce-as-national-ratio-remains-below-who-benchmark\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>The South First reports<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that India has about 2.45 registered nurses and midwives per 1,000 people, below the WHO benchmark of three per 1,000.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When qualified nurses are scarce, nurses with ICU, OT and emergency skills gain more bargaining power.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How These Salary Benchmarks Were Built<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every private-sector figure in this guide is an estimate, not a guaranteed offer. Here is how the numbers were put together:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Government pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is based on the 7th Central Pay Commission pay matrix (Level 7 for Nursing Officers), with Dearness Allowance (DA) at 60% of basic pay, the rate in force from January 2026.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is shown as rounded monthly gross ranges, cross-checked against publicly reported 2026 salary data for staff nurses across nine major cities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>All figures are monthly gross<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before PF, professional tax and income tax. Night-shift pay, overtime and joining bonuses are excluded.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Actual offers will vary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with hospital size, NABH accreditation, bed count, shift pattern and negotiation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Staff Nurse Salary in India at a Glance<\/b><\/h3>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Profile<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Estimated Monthly Gross (2026)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fresher, private hospital (0\u20132 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912,000 \u2013 \u20b930,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mid-level, private hospital (3\u20135 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918,000 \u2013 \u20b945,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Senior, private hospital (6\u201310 years)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b928,000 \u2013 \u20b970,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central government Nursing Officer (Level 7, entry)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">About \u20b980,000 \u2013 \u20b91,00,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICU \/ critical care premium over ward pay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Roughly 15\u201325% more<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The wide private ranges show how much the staff nurse salary in India changes with location. A fresher in Indore and a fresher in Delhi NCR start from very different bases.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Nurse Salary India Per Month: City-Wise Benchmarks<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below covers nine major hospital hiring cities. Figures are estimated monthly gross pay at private hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>City<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Fresher (0\u20132 yrs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Mid-Level (3\u20135 yrs)<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Senior (6\u201310 yrs)<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Delhi NCR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918,000 \u2013 \u20b930,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b930,000 \u2013 \u20b945,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b945,000 \u2013 \u20b970,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mumbai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918,000 \u2013 \u20b930,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b930,000 \u2013 \u20b945,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b945,000 \u2013 \u20b970,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bengaluru<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918,000 \u2013 \u20b928,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b928,000 \u2013 \u20b942,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b942,000 \u2013 \u20b965,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pune<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b916,000 \u2013 \u20b926,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925,000 \u2013 \u20b938,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b938,000 \u2013 \u20b955,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyderabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b916,000 \u2013 \u20b926,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b925,000 \u2013 \u20b938,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b938,000 \u2013 \u20b955,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chennai<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b915,000 \u2013 \u20b924,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b922,000 \u2013 \u20b935,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b935,000 \u2013 \u20b952,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Kolkata<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913,000 \u2013 \u20b922,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920,000 \u2013 \u20b932,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b932,000 \u2013 \u20b948,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ahmedabad<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b913,000 \u2013 \u20b920,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b920,000 \u2013 \u20b930,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b930,000 \u2013 \u20b945,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indore<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b912,000 \u2013 \u20b918,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b918,000 \u2013 \u20b928,000<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20b928,000 \u2013 \u20b942,000<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><b>Nurse Salary in Bangalore, Mumbai and Delhi: Why Metros Pay More<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Metro cities have more corporate hospital chains, tertiary and quaternary care centres, and transplant units. These hospitals compete for the same pool of experienced nurses, which pushes pay up.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Living costs also matter. Rent in Mumbai or Bengaluru can take a large share of a fresher\u2019s pay, so a higher metro offer does not always mean higher savings. Compare offers after rent and commute costs, not just on the headline figure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Tier-2 Cities: Lower Pay, Steady Demand<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indore, Ahmedabad and Kolkata pay less at entry level, but hospital expansion in these cities continues to create openings. Lower living costs can make a smaller salary go further, so the take-home value of an offer here may be closer to a metro offer than the numbers suggest.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Fresher Nurse Salary: What to Expect in Your First Two Years<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A fresher nurse salary at a private hospital usually falls between \u20b912,000 and \u20b930,000 a month, depending on the city and the hospital\u2019s size. A few points shape that figure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Qualification:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> B.Sc. Nursing and GNM holders may receive different offers at the same hospital, so check the pay band for your qualification.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Hospital type:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Large accredited hospitals tend to pay more than small nursing homes and are more likely to offer structured training.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Service bonds:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Some hospitals offer lower pay during an initial bond or training period. Read the bond terms carefully before signing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Registration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Most hospital roles require a valid State Nursing Council registration.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The duties in a standard<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/stafftonhealth.com\/blog\/staff-nurse-job-description\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">staff nurse job description<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> stay much the same across cities, but pay does not. That is why location matters so much for a fresher\u2019s first offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>How Pay Grows With Experience<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The staff nurse salary in India tends to rise fastest between years three and six. This is when nurses usually pick a specialty, gain certifications and become eligible for senior or in-charge roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>0\u20132 years:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ward rotations and core skill building. Pay increases are mostly annual and modest.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>3\u20135 years:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Specialty focus (ICU, OT, ER, dialysis). Pay can rise with a move to a larger hospital.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>6\u201310 years:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Senior staff nurse, shift in-charge or ward in-charge roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>10+ years:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Nursing supervisor, Assistant Nursing Superintendent or quality and infection-control roles.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A planned path of<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/stafftonhealth.com\/blog\/nursing-career-progression\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing career progression<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can matter more for long-term earnings than switching jobs for small raises.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>ICU Nurse Salary India and Other Unit-Wise Pay<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The unit you work in affects your pay. Critical care roles need more skill, carry more responsibility and are harder to fill. Estimated premiums over general ward pay at private hospitals:<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Unit<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Estimated Premium Over Ward Pay<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ICU \/ CCU<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15\u201325%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NICU \/ PICU<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15\u201325%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Operation Theatre (OT)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201320%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Emergency \/ Casualty<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201320%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oncology<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10\u201320%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dialysis<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5\u201315%<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">General Ward<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Baseline<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An ICU nurse salary in India for a fresher at a metro private hospital typically starts in the mid-\u20b920,000s. Experienced ICU nurses in Delhi NCR, Mumbai or Bengaluru can reach the upper senior bands in the city table.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Certifications That Support Higher ICU and OT Pay<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post Basic Diploma in Critical Care Nursing (recognised by the Indian Nursing Council)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BLS and ACLS certification<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neonatal resuscitation training for NICU roles<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on experience with ventilators, central lines and dialysis machines<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These skills give you clear proof of value when you negotiate an offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Government vs Private Nurse Salary: A Clear Comparison<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The government vs private nurse salary gap is widest at entry level, where government pay is much higher. It narrows for senior specialists at large corporate hospitals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Central Government Nursing Officer Pay (Level 7)<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">AIIMS, ESIC, CGHS, Railways and most central hospitals hire Nursing Officers at Pay Level 7. Here is an estimated entry-level breakdown for an X-class (metro) city at the current 60% DA<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HRA is lower in Y-class and Z-class cities and is not paid if government housing is provided. NPS and health scheme deductions reduce take-home pay. Night duty and dress allowances are added where applicable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>State Government and Contract Posts<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">State government staff nurse posts follow each state\u2019s own pay matrix, so salaries differ from one state to another. Many start at a lower basic pay than central Level 7. Contract posts usually pay a fixed consolidated amount with fewer allowances than regular posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Private Hospitals: Lower Entry, Faster Upside<\/b><\/h4>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Factor<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Government<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Private<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Entry pay<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Low to moderate<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Job security<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Very high<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depends on hospital<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay growth<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fixed increments<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can be faster for skilled nurses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Retirement benefit<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NPS<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">PF-based<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selection<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Competitive exams (NORCET, state exams)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Interview-based, usually quicker<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h4><b>What the 8th Pay Commission Means for Nurses<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 8th Central Pay Commission was formally set up in November 2025, and its report is expected around May 2027. The fitment factor and new pay matrix have not been finalised, so any revised salary figure you see online is a projection. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The July 2026 DA revision was also still awaiting approval in late October. Government nursing pay is expected to change once these decisions are made.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>For Hospitals: Using Salary Benchmarks to Hire and Retain<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hospitals that pay below the local market often struggle with longer vacancies and higher turnover. Pricing nursing roles against current city and unit pay helps you:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make offers that candidates are more likely to accept<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Justify ICU and OT premiums to finance teams<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spot pay gaps before they push nurses to look elsewhere<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/stafftonhealth.com\/blog\/nursing-recruitment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">nursing recruitment<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starts with competitive pay. Fair pay bands work best alongside practical nurse retention strategies such as fair shift rotation, clear promotion criteria and skill-based increments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The staff nurse salary in India depends more on city, unit and sector than on the job title itself. Freshers in private hospitals start modestly, ICU and OT nurses earn a premium, and central government Nursing Officers earn the highest entry-level pay.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the 8th Pay Commission report expected in 2027 and DA revisions continuing, nurses and hospitals should review pay against current figures rather than older benchmarks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/stafftonhealth.com\/\"><b>Staffton Health<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> connects healthcare professionals with hospitals, clinics and medical organisations across India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nurses can explore hospital openings in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Indore. Hospitals can connect with verified nursing professionals to fill ward, ICU, and OT roles faster.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>1. Is staff nurse a government job?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can be both. Staff nurses work in government and private hospitals. In central government hospitals such as AIIMS, ESIC, and Railways, the same role is called Nursing Officer and comes with permanent service benefits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. How can I become a Nursing Officer in AIIMS?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You must clear NORCET, the common recruitment exam conducted by AIIMS New Delhi. B.Sc. Nursing graduates can apply directly, while GNM diploma holders need two years of hospital experience. All candidates need nursing council registration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Is an NHM staff nurse job permanent?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually not. Staff nurse posts under the National Health Mission are contractual. They pay a fixed consolidated salary, are renewed periodically and do not carry the full allowances or pension of regular government posts.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>4. What is the retirement age for government nurses in India?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Central government Nursing Officers retire at 60. State government nurses follow their state\u2019s service rules, so the retirement age can differ by state. Private hospitals set their own retirement policies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Is nursing a good career option in India?<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes, for people who want stable, in-demand work. 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