ONMRC Odisha Nurses Registration Council: How to Register

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Odisha Nurses and Midwives Registration Council ONMRC registration guide for nurses

If you have passed ANM, GNM, BSc Nursing or MSc Nursing and want to work in Odisha, you register with the Odisha Nurses and Midwives Registration Council (ONMRC) in Bhubaneswar. This guide explains who can apply, which documents are needed and how the fee is paid, based on the council’s own instruction manual.

Last checked: 31 October 2026. Details below come from ONMRC’s instruction manual for online registration and renewal. Rules can change, so confirm on the portal before you apply.

ONMRC quick facts

Detail	Information
Council	Odisha Nurses and Midwives Registration Council (ONMRC), Bhubaneswar
Official portal	onmrc.in
Related link	The manual also points to the Odisha Directorate of Medical Education and Training site, which has an ONMRC registration link

We have not printed a phone number or street address, because we could not confirm them from the council’s own pages. Use the portal to find the current office contact.

Who can apply?

According to the council’s manual, the online application covers:

Fresh registration: ANM, GNM, BSc, Post Basic BSc or MSc graduates who have passed their final exam and hold their pass certificates and school, college or training leaving certificate. Existing registrants adding a higher qualification, candidates who passed outside Odisha from INC-approved institutions and those transferring from other state councils are also covered.
Renewal: ONMRC-registered nurses whose registration has expired or is about to expire.
Duplicate certificate: ONMRC-registered nurses whose certificate is lost, stolen or torn.
Reciprocal registration: graduates of INC-approved institutions who are registered with a council outside Odisha and want to move that registration to ONMRC.

Documents and file sizes

The manual lists:

The online payment challan (fee receipt).
A colour passport-size photo (maximum 4.5 cm by 5 cm, white background, professional or school attire) as .jpg or .jpeg under 100 KB.
A signature scan (maximum 6 cm by 1.5 cm) as .jpg or .jpeg under 20 KB.
The leaving certificate (CLC, TSLC or SLC) for fresh and duplicate applicants, under 150 KB.
The present registration certificate for renewal and reciprocal applicants, under 150 KB.

Reciprocal applicants must also post two copies of the printed application, the original registration certificate, self-attested certificates and marksheets from matriculation through nursing, a valid Aadhaar card and payment proof to the ONMRC office.

How to pay the fee

The manual says the fee is paid online only through SBI e-Pay or SB Collect, by credit card, net banking, or by printing a challan and depositing it at a State Bank of India branch. Bank drafts are not accepted. The manual’s amounts may change, so check the current fee on the portal.

Before you apply: a safe checklist

Use only the council’s official portal listed above.
Prepare the photo and signature files in the right size before you start.
Keep every payment receipt.
Do not pay an agent who promises “guaranteed” or “fast” registration, and never share OTPs or passwords.
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Conclusion

ONMRC registers nurses and midwives in Odisha through its official portal, with online-only fee payment and strict photo and signature sizes. Prepare your files in advance, keep your receipts and avoid agents.

FAQs

What is ONMRC?

ONMRC is the Odisha Nurses and Midwives Registration Council, based in Bhubaneswar, which registers nurses and midwives in Odisha.

What is the official ONMRC portal?

The council’s instruction manual gives www.onmrc.in as the official portal for online registration and renewal.

Who can apply for fresh registration with ONMRC?

According to the council’s manual, ANM, GNM, BSc, Post Basic BSc or MSc graduates who have passed their final exam and hold their pass certificates and school, college or training leaving certificate can apply, along with some other categories such as registrants adding a higher qualification.

How do I pay the ONMRC registration fee?

The council’s manual says fees are paid online only through SBI e-Pay or SB Collect, by card, net banking or a challan deposited at an SBI branch. Bank drafts are not accepted.

Which photo and signature size does ONMRC need?

The manual asks for a colour passport-size photo (maximum 4.5 cm by 5 cm, white background, under 100 KB) and a signature scan (maximum 6 cm by 1.5 cm, under 20 KB).

Odisha Nurses and Midwives Registration Council (ONMRC): Registration Guide 2026