Overview
Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur has released the syllabus and exam pattern for Assistant Staff Nurse (Allopathy). Full subject-wise topics and the marking scheme are given below.
Key Details
- Organization
- Himachal Pradesh Rajya Chayan Aayog (HPRCA), Hamirpur
- Vacancies
- 312 posts
Important Dates
| Application Window | 30 July 2026 to 29 August 2026 |
Important Links
- Official WebsiteOpen Link
Exam Pattern
CBT / Written Screening Test Pattern Subject Area: Approx. Questions | Marks Nursing subjects (up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification - GNM / B.Sc Nursing): - | - General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Everyday Science: - | - Logical Reasoning: - | - Social Science: - | - General English & General Hindi (Matric standard): - | - Total: 120 | 120 Test-prep sources tracking the previous Assistant Staff Nurse cycle reported an approximate split of 85 questions from Nursing subjects and 35 questions from General Knowledge & Aptitude. This split is not stated in the official notification content reviewed for the current cycle, so treat it as an indicative pattern from the earlier cycle rather than a confirmed figure - verify against the current Advt PDF once released. Marking Scheme: 1 mark is awarded per correct answer. Whether negative marking applies for wrong answers in this cycle is not confirmed in the sources reviewed - see the note in the overview section above.
Syllabus
The syllabus has two broad parts: the technical Nursing component tied to the GNM/B.Sc Nursing curriculum, and a General Knowledge & Aptitude component common to most HPRCA recruitment exams. 1. Nursing Subjects (Essential Qualification Level) The notification states that this section covers topics "up to the level of the prescribed essential qualification" (GNM or B.Sc Nursing), without listing individual topic-wise weightage. Based on the standard GNM/B.Sc Nursing curriculum that HPRCA nursing exams have drawn from in earlier cycles, candidates can expect questions from areas such as: • Fundamentals of Nursing • Anatomy and Physiology • Microbiology (sterilization methods, disinfectants and antiseptics, culture media, staining techniques) • Medical-Surgical Nursing • Community Health Nursing • Obstetrical and Gynaecological Nursing (Midwifery) • Paediatric Nursing (Child Health Nursing) • Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing • Pharmacology • Nutrition and Dietetics • First Aid and Emergency Nursing This list reflects the common subject areas of the GNM/B.Sc Nursing syllabus rather than an official topic-wise weightage table, since no such breakdown was found in the notification content reviewed. Candidates should cross-check this against their own GNM/B.Sc Nursing coursework and the official Advt PDF. 2. General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Everyday Science • General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh (history, geography, culture, government schemes) • National and international cu…
Selection Process
Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test, followed by Document Verification
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the important dates for HPRCA Assistant Staff Nurse Syllabus 2026 - Check Exam Pattern, Selection Process and Preparation Tips?
Application Window: 30 July 2026 to 29 August 2026
What is the selection process?
Computer Based Test (CBT) / Written Screening Test, followed by Document Verification