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Uttarakhand Nursing Officer Exam 2026, conducted by the Uttarakhand Medical Service Selection Board (UKMSSB), is divided into two distinct papers: Nursing Subjects and General Aptitude.
Below is the detailed exam pattern and syllabus breakdown based on the latest official notifications (2025-26 cycle).
Exam Pattern 2026
The written examination is an objective type (OMR-based) test consisting of 200 Questions worth 200 Marks.
| Component | Details |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours (180 Minutes) |
| Total Marks | 200 Marks |
| Question Type | Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) |
| Negative Marking | 0.25 (¼) marks deducted for every wrong answer. |
| Language | Hindi & English |
Topic-Wise Weightage
| Paper | Subject | Questions | Marks |
| Paper 1 | Nursing Subjects (Diploma/Degree Level) | 100 | 100 |
| Paper 2 | General Hindi | 20 | 20 |
| General Knowledge & General Studies | 80 | 80 | |
| Total | 200 | 200 |
Detailed Syllabus 2026
Paper 1: Nursing Subjects (100 Marks)
The syllabus covers the core curriculum of GNM (General Nursing & Midwifery) and B.Sc Nursing courses.
- Anatomy & Physiology: Skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, digestive system, excretory system, reproductive system, and endocrine system.
- Fundamentals of Nursing: Nursing procedures, vital signs, first aid, patient care, hygiene, and ethical/legal issues in nursing.
- Medical-Surgical Nursing: Pathophysiology, clinical management of common medical and surgical conditions (cardiac, respiratory, gastrointestinal, neurological, etc.).
- Community Health Nursing: Health care delivery systems, epidemiology, national health programs, immunization, and family welfare.
- Midwifery & Gynecological Nursing (OBG): Antenatal, intranatal, and postnatal care, labor management, newborn care, and gynecological disorders.
- Pediatric Nursing (Child Health): Growth and development, common childhood diseases, and pediatric emergencies.
- Mental Health (Psychiatric) Nursing: Mental disorders, therapeutic communication, and psychiatric treatments.
- Nursing Management & Administration: Basics of ward management, leadership, and health economics.
- Microbiology, Nutrition, & Biochemistry: Basics relevant to nursing practice.
Paper 2: General Aptitude (100 Marks)
1. General Hindi (20 Marks):
- Grammar: Synonyms (Paryaywachi), Antonyms (Vilom), Sandhi (Joining), Samas.
- Vocabulary: One-word substitution (Anek shabdon ke liye ek shabd), Idioms and Phrases (Muhavare aur Lokoktiyan).
- Correction: Sentence correction, spelling correction (Vartani).
- Tatsam & Tadbhav: Words derived from Sanskrit.
2. General Knowledge & General Studies (80 Marks):
- Uttarakhand State GK (High Weightage):
- History, Geography, and Culture of Uttarakhand.
- Famous tourist places, temples, and fairs.
- State symbols, economy, and political structure of Uttarakhand.
- Current Affairs: National and International news (Sports, Awards, Appointments).
- History & Geography: Indian History (Freedom movement), Indian Geography (Rivers, Mountains, Climate).
- General Science: Basics of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (Class 10 level).
- Computer Proficiency: Basic computer concepts, MS Office, Internet usage.
- Reasoning: Logical reasoning, coding-decoding, series, blood relations, and direction sense.
Preparation Strategy
- Focus on Uttarakhand GK: Since a significant portion of Paper 2 is dedicated to General Studies, having a strong command over Uttarakhand-specific GK is often the tie-breaker.
- Negative Marking: Be cautious with guesses. Losing 0.25 marks for every wrong answer can significantly drop your rank.
- Nursing Revision: Prioritize “Med-Surg” and “Community Health Nursing” as these topics typically carry high weightage in the technical section.
