OSSSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 includes GNM/B.Sc. Nursing related topic (60 marks), Practical Skills (25 marks), Arithmetic (10 marks), and English (05 marks). The OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam 2026 will be conducted for a total of 100 marks over a duration of 2 hours. Each correct answer carries 1 mark, while 0.25 marks will be deducted for each wrong answer. Check all important detail about OSSSC Nursing Officer 2026 Syllabus and Exam Pattern below.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026
The Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) has released the official syllabus and exam pattern for the Nursing Officer recruitment exam. Candidates appearing for the examination must review the subject-wise topic mentioned in the syllabus. They should also check the exam pattern to understand the weightage of each subject and plan their preparation accordingly.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026
A total of 5,989 vacancies have been announced for Nursing Officers for which the OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam will be conducted in CBRE mode. The exam consists of a single-phase written exam. OSSSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 covers subjects like professional nursing studies, practical skills, arithmetic, and English. As the Nursing subject carries the highest weightage (60 marks), candidates should complete the Nursing syllabus first.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2026 - Overview
*Exam Conducting Body: Odisha Sub-ordinate Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC)
*Name of the Exam: OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam 2026
*Mode of Examination: Computer-Based Recruitment Examination (CBRE)
*Question Type: Multiple Choice Question (MCQ)
*Total Questions: 100 MCQs
*Total Marks: 100 marks (1 mark per question)
*Total Time Duration: 2 hours
*Negative Marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer
OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam Pattern 2026
The OSSSC Nursing Officer Exam consists of 4 sections, and 100 multiple choice questions (MCQ) will be asked from all sections of 100 marks, and candidates have 2 Hours (120 Minutes) to complete the exam. The Examination will be conducted in English mode only. The candidate will get 1 mark for every right answer, and there will be a deduction of 0.25 mark for every wrong answer.
Exam Pattern:
- Professional Nursing Subjects (based on the syllabus prescribed under Annexure-II): 60 questions for 60 marks,
- Practical Skills: 25 questions carrying 25 marks.
- Arithmetic: 10 questions for 10 marks, based on the High School Certificate standard.
- English: 5 questions carrying 5 marks, based on the High School Certificate standard.
Minimum Qualifying Marks
- SC, ST, PwD, Ex-Servicemen, and Sportsperson categories- 30%
- All other categories - 35%
KGMU Nursing Officer syllabus 2025
The KGMU Nursing Syllabus consists of both Nursing and Non-Nursing subjects, which will be divided into 4 subjects: Nursing theory subject based on GNM/B.Sc Nursing, Practical Skills, Arithmetic, and English. The Nursing theory section will carry 60% weightage of the overall written exam, and the Non-Nursing section will carry 40% weightage, which will equally divided into the remaining 3 subjects.
OSSSC Nursing Officer Syllabus 2026 Nursing Theory Subject: (60 Marks)
Anatomy & Physiology
- Study of the skeletal system
- Structure and functions of the muscular system
- Organization of cells, tissues, organs, and other body structures
- Basic anatomical terminology and concepts
- Structure and functioning of the cardiovascular system
Microbiology
- Fundamentals, introduction, and scope of microbiology
- Infection and different modes of transmission
- Basic laboratory methods and techniques
- Principles of immunity
- Types and characteristics of microorganisms
Fundamentals of Nursing
- Basic concepts and introduction to nursing
- Nursing care of patients/clients
- Essential nursing care and meeting patients’ basic needs
- Principles of therapeutic nursing care
- Patient assessment and related procedures
- Basic concepts of pharmacology
Sociology
- Meaning, nature, and scope of sociology
- Family and its role in society
- Community and its structure
- Society and social relationships
- Economic aspects of society
- Individual and social life
Psychology
- Basic introduction to psychology
- Observation and its methods
- Intelligence and its concepts
- Personality and its development
- Learning and learning processes
- Psychology related to human behaviour
Personal Hygiene
- Basic concept and meaning of health
- Understanding mental health
- Principles of maintaining good health
- Importance of physical health
First Aid
- Need and significance of first aid
- First-aid measures during emergency conditions
- Handling emergencies at the community level
Communicable Diseases
- Isolation, epidemiological review, and disease control measures
- Infection, modes of transmission, and methods of prevention
- Assessment of patients with communicable diseases
- Nursing management of different infectious diseases
- Preparation, care, and administration of antisera and vaccines
Ear, Nose, and Throat
- Assessment of ear, nose, and throat functions
- Common disorders and diseases affecting the ear, nose, and throat
- Management and care of patients with ENT disorders and diseases
Medical-Surgical Nursing I
- Introduction to medical-surgical nursing
- Pathophysiological processes associated with diseases
- Principles and methods of nursing assessment
- Alterations in immune response
- Clinical aspects of pharmacology
Oncology/ Skin
- Nursing care and management of patients with abnormal cell growth
- Early detection and preventive measures
- Classification and types of cancer
Mental Health & Psychiatric Nursing
- Introduction to mental health and psychiatric nursing
- Historical development of psychiatric nursing
- Concepts of community mental health
- Mental health assessment
- Nursing management of psychiatric conditions
- Different types of mental disorders
Computer Education
- Fundamentals of computers and desktop operating systems
- Use of graphics and statistical software packages
- Application of computers in teaching and assessment
- Basics of word processing
- Fundamentals of database systems
Midwifery & Gynaecological Nursing
- Introduction to midwifery and gynaecological nursing
- Female reproductive system
- Nursing care and management of women during labour
- Nursing management of pregnant women
- Pregnancy complications and their management
Community Health Nursing II
- Structure and functioning of the health system in India
- Health planning and programmes in India
- Healthcare delivery services in India
- Vital health statistics and their importance
- Specialized community health services
Paediatric Nursing
- Basic concepts of child health care
- Care and health needs of healthy children
- Care of the newborn
- Nursing care of children suffering from various diseases and disorders
- Child welfare and related services
OSSSC Nursing Officer Practical Skill Syllabus 2026 (25 Marks)
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Patient Care Procedures
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) & Emergency Management
- Techniques of Administering Injections
- Biomedical Waste Handling and Disposal
- Infection Control and Prevention Practices
- Fundamentals of Nursing Care
- Essential Clinical Procedures
- Patient Bedside Care
- Wound Dressing and Wound Management
- Patient Safety and Precautionary Measures
OSSSC Nursing Officer Arithmetic Syllabus 2026 (10 Marks)
- Percentage
- Average
- Ratio and Proportion
- Profit and Loss
- Simple Interest
- Time and Work
- Time and Distance
- Number System
- Decimal and Fractions
- Simplification
OSSSC Nursing Officer English Syllabus 2026 (05 Marks)
- Sentence Arrangement
- Sentence Completion
- Spotting Errors
- Joining Sentences
- Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
- Fill in the Blanks
- Sentence Improvement
- Idioms & Phrases
- Passage Completion
- One Word Substitutions
- Active Voice & Passive Voice
- Error Correction (Underlined Part)
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